The Gift

by Moonlite

Celestia's Reply

My dearest Twilight,

I apologize for putting you through all of this. When you completed the spell even Star Swirl the Bearded was unable to, I thought you were ready for this, but I was wrong. Will you ever forgive me Twilight, for everything? Back when you were just a filly, I already have plans for your future, but there was one thing that you needed help with and that my dear, was to socialize. Ever since I made you my personal pupil, you always stuck your head in a book and never communicate with other ponies; That's why I sent you to Ponyville. When I heard that you've made some great friends, I knew my decision had been right but I was shocked when you said you were going to stay in Ponyville. I was feeling sick and somewhat jealous of your new friends. Seeing that you'd rather stay with them rather than me made me felt upset, but I knew it was the right decision to let you stay because you've grown up and don't need me anymore. Still, receiving a letter from you once in a while always cheers me up.

Also, I had many things to thank you for. You had freed my sister from Nightmare Moon, defeated Discord, and saving the Crystal Empire. I don't know what I'd do without you. You've also found out Chrysalis' plot to take over Canterlot before any of us can. I thank you for all the good deeds you have done.

But, Twilight I didn't tell you, becoming an Alicorn doesn't make you immortal...
Yes, it does give you more power, but it doesn't give you immortality. I never thought you would ask but take Cadence as an example, she was once a Pegasus. Cadence learned the magic of love, which made her worthy of becoming an Alicorn, but that didn't stop her from aging and it will be the same for you. That is one fear I have, you passing away...

At first, my feelings towards you were just teacher to student. As I raised you, our bond grew and before I know it, I started to think of you as my daughter. As a princess, I have royal duties to attend to and can't spend time with you like a real mother. I've always envied your parents because they have a higher place in your heart than me. Twilight, I just wanted to say I love you, too.

Princess Celestia

Author's Note:

The status will be incomplete just in case I got idea for more.
Will be at 10 day vacation.

Comments

[Spacecowboy]

Might wanna check that tag. I about raged, thinking this was another goddamned Twilight sad story about immortality. It appears to be more of a romance.

[Trent Roogna]

2926779

Twi's letter was a little ambiguous, but I think Tia's nailed down that this is a mother-daughter relationship. I don't think romance really applies. I'd almost take this as a slice of life story, so normal life between and.

[SuperPinkBrony12]

But, Twilight I didn't tell you, becoming an Alicorn doesn't make you immortal...

Yes, it does give you more power, but it doesn't give you immortality. I never thought you would ask but take Cadence as an example, she was once a Pegasus. Cadence learned the magic of love, which made her worthy of becoming an Alicorn, but that didn't stop her from aging and it will be the same for you.

That right there confirms my headcannon. No one ever said all alicorns are immortals.

2926809 Momlestia is best mom.

[Paton Pendeng]

2926832 Do you still need an editor?

[SuperPinkBrony12]

2926985 You could be a backup editor if you'd like.

[Moonlite]

2926819 Yeah i noticed myself too :/ Thanks for commenting tho, really helps.

2926779 Tag is a little messed up because first i thought of writing a story about immortality, but
there are waaaay to much, so i thought of something else.

2926809 I guess you're right and thanks ima add Slice of Life

[Flaring Dawn]

:pinkie happy: i liked it

[Moonlite]

2936230 :D Thanks

[Flaring Dawn]

2937668 any time i really loved this story and i cant wait to read more from you

[X_PonyReaper_X]

Great Story!!!
Can you tell me next time your making a story?
I wana read it as soon a possible!

[Moonlite]

2954036 uh sure

[mlc894]

I certainly enjoyed this foray into the post-coronation relationship between these two princesses, and I think that you nail down the dynamic between the two in a way that doesn't feel weird or outrageous.
I almost didn't finish, though. The writing, while expressing a good idea, was almost difficult enough to read that I almost gave up. It was just easy enough that I kept going, and I'm glad that I did, but have you considered allowing someone else to beta read / edit for you? Not to change your ideas, but to correct the sentences and make sure that it can always be easily read?

[Moonlite]

2954942 I can see where your heading. I publish this story the night before I went to the DR. Also I'm a one man army, I got no editors. My bro sometimes helps me edit but usually it's myself. As much as I want some editors, I can't get myself to burden others over my problem. :3