Flare of the Twilight

by Admiral Q Ponyform

Summer Celebration

A smiling and hot to trot Twilight felt her enthusiasm growing. It was the weekend and her parents were visiting today. During the past few weeks since her surge sent her to this timeliney, she’s been training with both princesses as they teach her how to control her magic. She especially enjoyed the nights, as she spends these with Luna stargazing. Shiny saw her everyday and tried to be there during lunch, but sometimes his job got in the way. When he couldn’t, Cadance was always there to fill in.
While waiting for her parents in her room, Twilight used her telekinesis to write in her journal. ‘Cadance was so nice to me and she even came up with a happy, little dance for us when we meet. She was always fun to be around. She just wanted to be my friend, no ifs, ands, or buts.’ Her thoughts were interrupted as her room’s ornate double doors opened with her mother’s magical glow. Twilight saw her parents walk through the entryway, as the happiest look came to her face.

“Mommy, Daddy!” She cheered and raced towards them, with the finish line being the warm embrace of a three way hug.

“How are you doing Twilight?” Velvet asked.

“Great! The princesses are teaching me so much magic! Princess Luna stargazes with me nearly nightly and Princess Cadance spends so much time with me.” The three of them broke off the hug, while her parents looked down at her with small smiles.

“Well, it’s our time to have with you now, isn’t it?” Twilight went from a smile to a grin and raced to the garden, with her parents in hot pursuit.

The next hour the parents chased their daughter around the garden and hedge maze while giggling as much as their daughter was sharing the joy of something they long missed. Twilight glance behind her as she saw her parents slowly lie down on the grass next to a weird statue created out of mix up animal parts. Concerned, she raced over to them.

“Mommy, Daddy! Are you alright?” Her concern was clear in her voice. They looked up at her with weak smiles and her dad answered.

“We’re fine Twilight, just tired. We aren’t as young as we used to be.” Twilight winced at that. She missed eight years of her parents’ life and didn’t know how to respond to that. Her dad seemed to sense this and lifted a forehoof. Twilight grinned and darted underneath her father’s hoof. She felt it lower on her and she nuzzled him and let out a happy sigh.

* * * * * *

The next thing Twilight knew her stomach was growling at her. She opened her eyes and saw that she had, to her surprise, fallen asleep next to her dad.

“Our little star is making hungry tummy sounds, so let’s go get some grub,” her mom said as all three got up. Twilight nodded and leads them towards the private dining area. She looked at a nearby clock to see it was noon. Excellent, Celestia will be having lunch about now.

In minutes, they were in the private dining area and she saw both Celestia and Cadance there. With a grin she raced over to Cadance who saw her as well.

“Sunshine, Sunshine, Ladybugs awake. Clap your hooves and do a little shake!” Both said as they did their dance and then laughed in joy. Everypony sat down and orders were taken by ponies dressed in waiter and waitress uniforms.

During a lull in the conversation, while they waited for their food, Twilight Velvet decided to ask. “Princess Celestia, Twilight told us she was learning a lot from you and your sister Luna. While we are grateful for teaching our Twilight how to control her magic, we are wondering about this. With all her training, is she is now able to leave the castle grounds? We would like to have her home every now and again.”

Celestia gave a sad frown before replying. “Twilight is indeed learning much and fast. She reminds me of Luna’s missing student Sunset Shimmer. However, as Twilight still has not achieved complete control over her magic, there is still a danger for her. So not right now. She’s gotten to the point of an accidental time flare happing has greatly diminished, but it can still happen. Me and my sister are working on something, so give us a few days and next weekend Twilight can spend it at your home.” Twilight was excited by the prospective, but her parents looked a little sad. She nuzzled them and their smiles returned.

Their lunch arrived and everypony dug in. A few minutes in Celestia asked her mom a question. “Miss Velvet, how’s your editing going?” Mom was an editor for a book publisher.

“Well, just finished the latest Daring Do story and with nothing on my plate been working on my own story.” Twilight perked up at that. She read the first Daring Do just before her jump and has been trying to catch up in her free time. Celestia gave a warm smile and turned to her dad.

“And you Night Light?”

“With the latest telescopes, my team and I discovered a new nebula. We named it after my daughter since its purple and it was hidden from us before now. Your sister truly makes a marvelous night.” Celestia’s smile turned into a big grin. In the short time Twilight has been with the Princesses she noticed how much Celestia loves hearing ponies love her sister’s night. Luna didn’t comment much on the whole day night thing and she thought there was something behind that.

“Well, I should let you two know that after the Summer Celebration me and my sister will move to our summer castle in the Everfree. To continue her studies, Twilight will be joining us there. I will ensure that a chariot is always available for your use when you want to visit.”

“Thank you your highness.” Her mom said and her parents bowed to the tall alicorn.

“Princess, why do you have two castles?’ Twilight asked.

“We built it long ago, before we came to power. It was our little private place. Then Discord appeared and we had to step in to take him out. After we turned that villain to stone, we took over the duties of the Sun and Moon from the unicorn tribe. After that, the leaders of the three pony tribes combined into one pony nation, and then they asked my sister and me to rule. To ease things we kept the bureaucracy of national governance in Canterlot. But, as we love our Castle as well, so that during the summer months we rule from there instead of Canterlot, so we can have a breather from the day to day demands of ruling the country. And ever since Ponyville was founded, Luna spends time in that little town, getting to really unwind there. I think you’ll like it, it has a large library.” That got Twilight’s attention and she couldn’t wait to check it out.

“Well, we will likely take up the offer of the chariot. Can I assume that that our son will be joining you?” Her mom asked. That was something that Twilight wanted to know too.

“Of course he is, as it’s his main job after all. Lieutenant Golden Shield will be handling the castle here in his absence.” Twilight clapped her hooves together at the knowledge her brother will be close by. After that lunch was a simple thing of some eating and talking before Twilight played with her parents a couple hours more before they left for home with Twilight waving to them by the gate till they were out of sight. Then she drooped, missing them already. She then felt something on her and she saw a white wing covering her back and right side. Looking up and to the left, she saw Princess Celestia giving her a sad smile. “I promise you Twilight, you will be able to go with them and live in your house again. Maybe not today or tomorrow but one day you will.” The princess then lowered her head to Twilight and she was nuzzled by the large alicorn.
Luna made sure she had happy dreams that night.

* * * * * *

It was the day before the Summer Celebration and Twilight was in the garden next to a pool. Her eyes were closed and her horn a glow with her magic. Two sphere’s of water about her size floated around her in a slow orbit. Princess Celestia was lying nearby watching her student go through the exercise. Twilight was able to get one full rotation before her control of the spell collapsed and the water spheres hit the ground and disintegrated. Twilight panted as she regained her breath, exhausted by the exercise.

“Well done Twilight.” Celestia said with a pleased sound in her voice.

“But I only held them for a minute tops!” Twilight said through her pants.

“True, but you did something no other filly your age can do. I didn’t try this exercise with Cadance till she was three years older than you are and an alicorn at that. You are learning control which is what you need. Now I say that attempt deserves a milkshake.” Twilight perked up a bit at that and followed the regal princess to the kitchens.
Minutes later Twilight had all but guzzled the milkshake. While Celestia made a cake disappear in record time. Twilight leaned back and let out a small burp that Celestia made an unladylike giggle to.

“I assume you liked your shake?” Celestia asked. Twilight nodded enthusiastically.

“How did you know that chocolate was my favorite?” The filly asked. Celestia smirked before answering.

“You and my sister are a lot alike and she ADORES chocolate flavored food. We have a truce between us. She lets me have my cakes without complain and I don’t mess with her chocolate cravings. Speaking of my sister, I better let you get some rest. We have all night parties before I raise the first sun of summer and she is giddy as a filly for you to be there tonight. And you probably need it after that exercise.” Twilight just waved the princess off and replied.

“I’ll be fine Prin..zzzzzzzzz.” To Celestia’s amusement Twilight was face down on the table, out like a light. She put the sleeping filly on her back and then went to Twilight’s room to let her sleep on her much more comfortable bed.

* * * * * *

The sun was setting went Twilight finally got up. She didn’t have long before the doors burst open.
“HUZZAH! Night has come Twilight; let us celebrate the coming of summer!” Twilight swore her mane was blown back by Princess Luna’s talking. But she has never seen the night princess look so happy before. “There will be games, dances, and candy.” Princess Luna had her at candy. And Luna only noticed a lavender blur and then raced to catch up with it.

The Summer Eve party as it was officially named was like a carnival. Everything you can think of they had there. Princess Luna led Twilight to various game stalls. Twilight won the spray gun stall thanks to her training in control. But Princess Luna won the ring toss. They both tied in the milk jug pyramid. Though Twilight won overall, it comforted Luna that Twilight’s first prize was a plushie of her and the other her sister. Luna got a Daring Do Plushie and gave it to Twilight. With them secure in a saddle bag Luna led them to the rides and let Twilight pick which ones. The roller coaster was scary but fun, the spinning teacups just made her dizzy. The swinging chairs were a blast.

The two of them were walking with snacks in their magic grips. Twilight had a chocolate covered ice cream cone while Princess Luna had an ice cream sandwich; when they encountered Cadance and Shining who had cotton candy and popcorn.

“You are having a fun night Twilight?” Cadance asked.

“A BLAST! Princess Luna is fun to be with.”

“Please Twilight, call me Luna. I only want to hear my title for formal things, not with friends.”

“Well, would you mind us taking her for a while aunty?” Cadance gave Luna the sad eye look.
Luna sighed. “Only because you’re my favorite niece Cadance. But she better be in the front row for the sun raising.”

“Of course aunty Lulu,” Cadance replied and Luna frowned at that. She hated that nickname and wished TIA hadn’t told Cadance that nickname. Luna waved goodbye to them as Twilight spent time with her brother and his marefriend.
* * * * * *

Hours later Cadance led them to the seats facing a platform with statues of a sun and moon on them. Twilight’s parents joined them from their own extended family’s party. They made some same talk about the celebration; while afterward Twilight showed them the prizes she won and was given by Luna. That ended when Princess Luna elegantly strode onto the platform.
“GREETINGS! EVERY PONY! I trust you all had a great party tonight?” She got cheers in response. “Well good, we should enjoy the last night of spring. It is truly joyous occasions. But as with all good things, it sadly must come to an end. Give a round of applause as my sister comes and brings the first day of summer!” The stomping of many hooves begun as the larger alicorn stepped up to the platform. With a nod, both alicorns walked to their respective statues and the crowd stopped to witness the event. When both alicorns where in position, Princess Luna rose into the air, and with her horn glowing, the moon slowly fell. When it was near the horizon, Princess Celestia rose up and she timed it well. The sun was directly behind her as it rose over the horizon passing beside the descending moon, while shining all of Equestria in its golden raze.

Both smiling alicorns landed and after a final blast of music from the guard’s horns, the crowd dispersed. Twilight’s parents exchanged words with the royal sisters, but all noticed Twilight drooping in her chair. Luna went over and put the sleepy filly on her back and took her to her bed. They give her a few hours to sleep before they moved to their Everfree home. Laying Twilight on her bed, Luna kissed the now sleeping filly on the forehead, as Twilight dreamed of raising the sun and moon with her family watching.

Comments

[Voldyne]

Aside from editing issues, which you provided a warning for, it's a really fun story though kinda speedy. I really like the time jump. cause filly Twilight is best Twilight(actually any Twilight is best Twilight... but you know what I mean)

[Admiral Q Ponyform]

5716823 oh there's more to come with the two of them.

[TwilightXLuna]

Top story the TwiLuna part of the story is so great TwiLuna Rules
Filly Twilight is Best Twilight
Hope more soon

[Admiral Q Ponyform]

5716860 on the list

[TwilightXLuna]

5716961 ?

[Admiral Q Ponyform]

5716995 I cycle through my stories. right now Queen Meets Princess is up next then Nightmare, Nightmare, and a few otehrs but this is in there as well.

[TwilightXLuna]

5717149 oh ok cool

[Dragon of Shadows]

incoming feels? HOW DARE THERE BE INCOMING FEELS!!!

[Hidemain]

Was that picture from ReBoot?

[Admiral Q Ponyform]

8025724 Yes.