Letters from an Irritated Princess

by Tired Old Man


Bonus: Addressing Past and Present Sins, to Prepare for the Future

My Dear Sister,

When you told me you were fine the night you returned to me, I had believed it was true. I did. After everything you had gone through, hearing that you wished to put everything behind you... it put me at ease.

Then Mayor Mare had told me of what happened last night. Of how this massive spectral beast born of your fear, and fed off of your guilt, had nearly overwhelmed you. Thankfully, nothing serious had happened, but let me be honest in saying that I am disturbed by what happened, Luna.

I know why you didn't talk to me about this. You didn't want me to get involved with something you thought you bore all the blame for. This was solely your problem, so only you could take care of it. And had I heard of it, you knew I wouldn't approve of it either. You had a lot of this thought out fairly well, I must admit. But you forgot one thing.

I am your sister. It is ALWAYS okay to talk to me about any problems you might have. I don't care if the problem is with me, the maids, the nobles, or the pink paint splotch in your bathroom that is growing bigger every day--if you tell me about it, I promise I will listen and respond accordingly. And if it's a problem you have with yourself, I will absolutely find time to sit down and speak with you about it. If I can't find time, I'll make it.

But before I can do that, we need to talk about this in person. I can't simply write a letter and tell you everything I need to say here; there are some words you need to hear directly from me, and I need to hear some words directly from you.

I'll be in my chambers tonight. You are not the only one to still bear sins from that tragic night so long ago, and if we are truly able to move on from this, then we must be candid with each other on this matter. No more hiding, no more secrets. We get it all out in the open, and settle this now before it resurfaces.

That, and we're going to hug this out. I'll squeeze hard, no lie, so you better squeeze harder. And we're going to wring each other's tears out until no more can be shed. It'll hurt, but it'll be a good hurt, and when all's said and done...

...everything will be alright.

I'll see you soon, Luna.

Love,

Celestia

Tia Two, get down from there! I need you to do something for me. Yes, it’s very important.

Find Luna Two and bring her here. We’re going to have a good, long talk about a few things neither of you know of. And after what happened last night, it’s time for that to change.

Well, I hadn’t thought of Alicorn Twister, but sure. I don’t think it could hurt to have some fun afterward.