//------------------------------// // C.5 Everyone knows now // Story: The Night smells of Lavender // by Dark0592 //------------------------------// “Ugh...what a strange dream...” Twilight mumbled. She cracked an eye open and looked at the clock. Nine in the morning. 'Ugh...better get up...' she thought as she shifted slightly. She felt somepony in her arms. She smiled, it was obviously Luna. The smile turned to a frown when she realized something. She was slightly larger than this pony. She quickly looked down and saw Luna snuggled into her chest. She froze. She stayed frozen for a full minute before it clicked, it was a dream. But the dream was real. Just to make sure she looked around and there were indeed wings. She nudged Luna, causing her to stir. “Morning Twilight...” Luna mumbled. “Uh...Morning...” Twilight replied. “By the way, now I know why you like to sleep like this.” Luna said, snuggling deeper into Twilight's chest, causing her to giggle. “Luna...Do you know anything about why I'm like this?” Twilight asked. “Yes...my parents allowed you to ascend. They left for Canterlot to speak to Celestia, the fact you are now awake tells me they have gone back to the moon and sun. they were using your magic.” Luna explained, getting serious. “They said I am the element of Harmony...they told me what that means...but...what does that mean for my life here? Our lives?” Twilight asked. “Neither Tia nor I would want to force you into anything, even if we could. I would follow you wherever you go.” Luna replied. “Thank you...I guess we get to talk to her today anyways...what am I going to tell spike in my friends?” Twilight asked. “Simple. You tell them the truth, well most of it. Mother and Father is somewhat of an Alicorn secret.” Luna said. “A-alright...if...if you're there then I can do that...Spike! Come up here please!” Twilight finished wit ha call. “He was there when it happened, but he will want an explanation.” Luna said. Twilight nodded. “Twilight...so...you are a...a Princess now.” Spike said. “I don't know about Princess...but I am an Alicorn I guess...I still don't know much...could you do me a favor and round up the girls?” Twilight asked. “Yeah...” Spike started. “You want breakfast first?” he continued. “No I'll take care of it, run along spike.” Luna said, getting up. Spike nodded and left. Twilight attempted to get up but found her body strangely weak. “You rest. I'll be back, your body needs time to adjust.” Luna said. Twilight sighed in resignation. Ten minutes later Luna came up with a fruit salad followed by her friends. “So it's true...” Applejack muttered. “That is so cool.” Rainbow Dash said. “Oh...wow...you're um...pretty.” Fluttershy mumbled. “Darling you look absolutely fabulous!” Rarity exclaimed. “OH MY GOSH we need a party for this!” Pinkie yelled. “Please calm down Everypony, she's rather weak right now. Here you go Love.” Luna said, levitating the salad over. Twilight smiled and accepted it. While she ate Luna answered the questions. “So how did this happen?” Applejack asked. “Magic has it's ways...I wish I could tell you the full truth, but it is not for me to tell. But I can say that Twilight met a very fine set of requirements.” Luna answered. “How do you know that?” Rarity asked. “Because I was here to experience it.” Luna replied. “When did it happen?” Dash asked. “Last night. I'd say around one in the morning.” Luna answered. “She's normally asleep by then...” Pinkie commented. “Yeah, were you two sleeping together?” Dash asked. “Of course we w-” Luna started. “What do you mean 'of course'?” Rarity asked. “Oh dear...I forgot, we had only told Fluttershy.” Luna said with a sigh. They all looked at Fluttershy, who was now about the size of a small rabbit. “Girls calm down, Luna and I are together...you didn't hear her call me 'love' when she gave me the food?” Twilight said, having finished. “She did? You are?” Dash asked, confused. “Whoa, canter on backwards a moment...how long ago did this happen?” Applejack asked. “Morning after the party.” Twilight replied. “Wait...so what...you two got drunk and did something or what?” Dash asked, still confused. “No Dashie! I didn't notice it then but now that I think back to it I noticed they were really close...OH I KNOW! Princess Luna likes Twilight because of everything she did for her and Twilight just so happens to return the feeling!” Pinkie exclaimed. “...wow Pinkie...Ah reckon that's the smartest thin you've ever come up with...” Applejack said, surprised at the fact something pinkie said making perfect sense. “I guess you can say that. But anyways girls, we're all invited to Canterlot to spend the day with Celestia. We can talk more about everything then I guess...” Twilight said as she got to her feet. She stumbled a bit but quickly got the hang of her new height. “Hey you're taller now...” Dash said. “Yeah...I'm going to have to get used to this.” Twilight muttered as she awkwardly tried to fold her wings. “Alright Twi, when we get back from Canterlot, or even IN Canterlot, I'm gonna teach you how to be a pegasus.” Dash said. “Sure.” Twilight replied wit ha giggle. “Oh now I'm going to have to get all of your new measurements and modify everything I made for you to fit now...oh but that's the fun in it!” Rarity exclaimed. “Hang on wait! If you're an Alicorn now...what's like your special duty thingie?” Pinkie asked. “I don't really know yet...it might have something to do with me being the Element of Magic...we can find out from Celestia.” Twilight answered. “Oh, Ah almost forgot. Ah caught some weird creatures pokin' around the farm this mornin'...when Ah yelled at 'em fer takin' mah apples they apologized an' paid...any idea what they were?” Applejack asked. “Those would be Changelings...Ponyville recently got a rather interesting sort of Neighbor...their Queen is going to accompany us to speak to Celestia as well.” “Well shoot, seems like everythin's gotta wait 'till we go to Canterlot.” Applejack huffed. “Well then let's get going!” Pinkie exclaimed. “I don't trust myself to Teleport us all...any way for us to get a Chariot?” Twilight asked. Her question was answered by spike coughing up a green flame, a letter from Celestia hidden in it's hot core. “Not gonna lie...that scared the buck outta me...” Spike said. “Spike!” Twilight exclaimed. “Sorry sorry!” Spike apologized. “...Anyways...let's see what it says. 'Dear Twilight and Luna I trust you are awake right now and have assembled your friends. I happen to know of the Changeling Queen and that she will be joining us here and is on her way already. A Chariot will arrive shortly to pick you all up. I hope I am able to answer any questions any of you may have. As for Twilight's Ascension, Luna and I will discuss this in private. Princess Celestia' Oh good. Well, that was conveniently timed.” Twilight read. “How did she know about all of this stuff?” Dash asked. “She has her ways. I give the chariot ten minutes. Are there any more questions that I can answer?” Luna asked. The others gained looks of deep thought as they wracked their brains for any questions that had answers Luna could give.