Princess Celestia spends time taking care of a familiar sick little filly, and along the way, learns a lesson mothers - blood or not - all one day learn.
After a conversation Princess Celestia has with her student, she decides it'd be best to address her issues and bring closure to a secret Twilight has kept for many years.
Five hundred years ago Celestia's neice was born. Since then Celestia has sought out proper foster parents for the unique foal. All of that has now changed. Celestia and Twilight are on their own.
Princess Celestia recounts her dealing with her guilt over ignoring Twilight Sparkle's warnings about the royal wedding, and the role she has let her student play in fighting threats to the kingdom.
Future universe. "Sister" Princesses Sunset Shimmer and Twilight Sparkle mourned the loss of Equestria's favorite Princesses - The royal natural-born alicorn sisters Celestia and Luna. In an attempt to win them back, they resurrect them - as fillies.
Filly Twilight wants to stay with Princess Celestia at Heartswarming Eve instead of spending the holiday with her family, when she asks her why, the filly's answer leaves Celestia's mind reeling.
When did Twilight Sparkle first realize that she and Spike were destined to be lifelong friends and partners? This story explores how it could've happened and why.