I didn’t know what to think, I must’ve been sitting there for a long time, because when Luna had roused me from my thought, my friends had gone.
“Twilight.” Luna had given me a slight shake with her hoof, “The celebration has ended, you should find your friends.”
I couldn’t say anything immediately, sighing softly as I finally thought of something to say, “I’m sorry, I am just… Overwhelmed, I don’t know what to think about.” I sighed, my thoughts were incredibly clouded, but Luna’s voice pierced my head once again.
“I understand, when me and my sister had first come to be, we had to consider everything as well, the future, our pasts, the ponies we knew.” Luna sighed and shook her head, “My sister already gave you the best advice, while the initial shock is something unavoidable, you mustn't delve too far into these thoughts. You would be surprised how quickly one can deteriorate from it…” Luna looked away from me in thought.
It dawned on me who she was speaking about, I closed my eyes tight, taking a sharp, inhale, then slowly breathing out, “Princess Luna, I know you have had time to come to terms with your immortality. Is there is anything you can tell me?” I stared up at her hopefully.
“As I said, there is not much I can offer except to not tread too far into the future with your thoughts.” Luna stood and started to pace the room, “I can offer you a tale, if that does assist with your thoughts.” I nodded quickly, sitting down, showing I was attentive.
“Yes please. Absolutely anything you can offer.”
She nodded, her horn glowing as she showed me a visage above her head depicting a heavily bearded pony, alongside Celestia, “A long time ago, while I was still banished, Celestia had only one friend, a pony by the name Starswirl, who later gained the title of Bearded.” My eyes widened as I stared.
“She was friends with Starswirl?! I wonder what they did together, did he offer sound wisdom, how smart was he?!” I looked up at her excitedly, which was met with a very stern stare, “I’m sorry, continue please.”
“To answer your question, he was Celestia’s friend, as well as an advisor. His chamber still remains in the castle, he carved his own passages into the mountain that Canterlot was built upon.” I watched the vision change to Celestia standing in front of a mirror with Starswirl, “They had great adventures together, some to different worlds. However…” It changed once again, showing Celestia standing over a mound, “Starswirl was bound by mortality, despite his vast knowledge, he eventually passed.” Luna’s eyes glowed as the picture depicted a great rage from Celestia, “My sister was thrown into anguish, despite her long years and many friends lost, she had never been truly alone, as I was always there along side her.” The vision faded, and Luna gave a sharp inhale.
I had to slow my breathing, realizing I was shaking, I shook my head and spoke, “So, what happened then? How did she recover?” Luna sat and looked away.
“She overcame her grief, her role as princess was much more important than her grief, much as your role as one of the wielders of Harmony must overcome your many grievances to come.” She stared down at me, “There is no true way to fix the curse of immortality, you must find it within yourself to sustain through the pain.” Her eyes flashed, “Or be consumed by it.” It was a long time before I realized she was done speaking.
“But-”
“There is no other solution, and even then, it is a tragic one, I suggest you find your peace with your friends. You are a Princess of Equestria, I know you are capable. It is your friends I am concerned about, troubling dreams are already brewing.” Luna huffed and started towards the door, “Take care, Princess Twilight.” I watched her exit, sitting down and trying to breathe.
My thoughts had become jumbled, for a long time I sat there, trying my hardest to sort out what had happened, then her words sparked in my head.
“I suggest you find your peace with your friends.”
My rush of thoughts finally stopped and I walked out of the Town Hall. It was a beautiful day, but it didn’t feel like one. I thought of my friends, trying to think of who I should go to first, I needed all of them.
“Fluttershy…!” I announced aloud to myself. Luna had said she had been thinking about this for weeks, if anyone is close to coming to terms, it would be her. I set off towards Fluttershy’s cottage, hoping I could help her in any way I can.