Chapter 45: Sweaters and Photos
At some point in the evening, they all ended up in Sunset’s room. Sunset had gotten a nightmare, mostly from the movie, so Celestia comforted her and Luna actually became nervous in her pitch-black room so, she decided to join them. Chrysalis heard a lot of movement upstairs and when she saw why, she felt left out. By some miracle, the four of them fit on Sunset’s queen-sized bed.
Chrysalis was on one side of the bed, her back to Celestia who was in the middle, holding Sunset who was cuddled into her like a small child. Luna was on the other side of Sunset, arm draped over both the teen and her sister, holding Chrys’s hand.
Sunset was the first to stir. She felt a particular warmth around her that made her smile. She opened her eyes to see a person blocking her view. She looked up to see Celestia sleeping soundly, holding her in a comforting embrace. A tear fell from Sunset’s eye. She couldn’t help but compare the soft touch to the one her foster mother gave her when she was a filly.
Sunset closed her eyes again and cuddled closer to Celestia, falling back asleep
***
Once everyone was finally awake and fed, Luna went to her room then came back, wearing a black knitted sweater with dark blue snowflakes scattered over it. In her hands she carried two more sweaters and a wrapped package. Celestia and Chrysalis groaned.
Sunset eyed the package skeptically, “What is it?”
“Remember when I told you about that picture with Santa?” Celestia said.
“I thought you were joking.” stated Sunset.
“She was not.” Luna nodded adamantly, “It has been a tradition since we were kids and I haven’t let them miss a year yet!”
Chrysalis rolled her eyes as Luna handed her a dark green sweater with little red reindeer lining the hem. Celestia’s was grey with a solid white on the collar, hem and wrists that bled off into snowflakes. She simply slipped it over her top and continued to drink her tea.
Luna threw Sunset the wrapped package, “And this is for you.”
Sunset caught it and eyed the festive paper, then looked at Luna who had an expectant smile on her face as she flicked her eyes between Sunset and the package. The teen smiled and ripped open the paper.
Inside, as expected was also a sweater but this one was definitely more her style. The base color was strawberry red but it had orange geometric patterns at the top, starting from the collar all the way to just below the breast line. Sunset then noticed a small design on the left hip; her cutie mark.
She couldn’t help but smile warmly while raising a skeptical brow at Luna but the sweater on over her head. Sunset immediately found it warm and comfortable, kind of like a warm hug. It was a near perfect fit as the sleeves were a little long but, by the way Luna smiled with satisfaction, she had meant it to be bigger so Sunset could grow into it.
“Thanks, Luna. I love it.” Sunset smiled warmly, rubbing the stylized sun patch on her thigh.
“I’m glad. I had to get Tia to steal one of your shirts from the laundry to get your…what do you call it?”
“Cutie mark.” Sunset said.
“Right.” Luna nodded, “Now, we leave in an hour!” she announced as she then padded back upstairs.
“She really likes holidays, doesn’t she?” Sunset asked.
“You have no idea.” Chrysalis said, “Wait until she brings out the hats for Christmas Eve.”
Sunset chuckled, “I’m going up stairs to finish my homework so I don’t have to worry about it later.”
“Alright,” Celestia nodded, “I’ll call you when we’re ready to go.”
Sunset nodded then ran upstairs.
Celestia sighed contently.
“I see you’ve made some progress.” Chrysalis said simply.
Celestia smiled, “Yes, she’s finally come around.”
“Sunset seems to have gravitated towards you a lot.” Chrysalis said, “As soon as she ran in the door last night, she immediately asked where you were and took off.”
“Well, she was running from my sister.”
“Tia, I’ve been in this business long enough to know that, consciously or not, she was looking for you to protect her.” Chrys stated, “She did the same thing during that movie last night.”
Celestia sighed, “I noticed that too, I just thought it was in my head.”
Chrysalis smiled knowingly, “Well, I can assure you it’s not.” She chuckled, “I was up before you and, from what I saw, she seems like she feels safe with you, which, by knowing about how she was in the past, seems like something she doesn’t feel very often.”
Celestia smiled, she had woken up not long after Chrysalis had to see Sunset sleeping peacefully in the cocoon of her arms.
“That’s kind of the reason why I wanted to wait until I saw you again to finish the paperwork.” Chrysalis stated.
“What? Why?” she asked.
Chrysalis placed her hand on Celestia’s, “When I first met Sunset, I could see how she acted around you. Luna has been keeping me up to date on her situation and, from what she tells me, all that girl wants is for you to be proud of her and to care about her. All of which you have given her and she seems… happier than she was in the hospital, before you gave her a home.” She paused to let Celestia process for a moment before continuing, “Even the way you act with her Tia, you care about that girl with all your heart.” She leaned back in her chair, “She’s a lot like you, you know. The way she stands, the look in her eyes right down to the tea you like.”
Celestia sighed deeply, “Where are you going with this.”
Chrysalis gave her an, ‘are you kidding me right now?’ look, “Come on Tia, you know what I mean. You are already acting like Sunset’s mother and she is responding to it as such. Luna even told me about the statement she made at the mall.” She took a deep breath and looked the other woman in the eye, “Look, that girl needs a mom and I think she actually wants one, whether she realizes it or not.”
Celestia was at a loss for words, mouth hung slightly ajar.
“Face it, Celestia. You want to be able to be her mom as much as she wants you to be.” Chrysalis said softly, “I just want you to think of your options here. The papers for guardianship are almost filed and by March, you will be eligible to legally adopt her.”
The pale woman’s jaw dropped more, unsure of how to respond.
Chrys gave her a warm smile, “You don’t have to say anything right now. I just want you to really think about it. I think it would be good for both of you to fill that empty space I know you both have.”
Celestia smiled then shook her head, “Again, you know me better than I know myself.”
“I know.” She said smugly, “And I’m pretty sure after the holidays, even your parents will agree with me.”
“For now, let’s let the chips fall where they may.” Celestia said, “She’s safe and happy. That’s all that I care about for now.”
Chrysalis smiled before moving on to another topic.
***
They all took Celestia’s SUV to the mall. Chrysalis and Sunset sat in the back seat and got to know each other a little better while Luna and Celestia talked about their trip to see their parents.
While talking to Sunset about vehicles, the topic of motorcycles came up again.
“Look,” Sunset explained, “I get cars and trucks are more practical and a lot warmer but I’ve always found I like a bit of an adrenaline rush. I always saw them on the roads and have always wanted to learn to ride one.”
“I admit,” Chrysalis responded, “I much prefer my bike as well. It’s also easier to maintain yourself than a car in my opinion.”
Sunset grinned, “I’ve noticed. I researched the mechanics behind cars and motorcycles but the engineering in cars just seems a lot more complex.”
“Celestia was right,” Chrysalis mused, “You’re quite the bookworm.”
Sunset shrugged as they continued on about bikes.
Both Chrysalis and Sunset were in their own world, not even noticing that Celestia and Luna had stopped talking just to listen to them.
“I admit,” Luna said to her sister, “I can’t believe you didn’t see it coming when you first started bonding with her.”
Celestia sighed, “I know but I still had hope.” She glanced in the rear-view mirror at Chrysalis explaining to an incredibly intrigued Sunset about how the motorcycle worked, “I’m going to have to let her on one, aren’t I?”
Luna nodded, “You know she’d eventually do it even if you said no. Besides, wouldn’t it make sense?”
Celestia raised her brow.
“Most teenagers her age are getting their licenses and she’s yet to get her permit.” Luna explained, “She’s going to want to drive something without adult supervision soon.”
Celestia groaned, “Can we talk about this later? I’m already scared for when she wants to learn drive to begin with.” She glanced at Sunset, “And it’s a conversation I expect to be having very soon.”
Luna chuckled, “Whatever you say, Sister.”
***
When they got to the mall, the four women made their way to the big ‘winter wonderland’ in the middle of the mall and waited in line.
Sunset and Celestia began to talk about books they both enjoyed and the ones they were currently reading. Meanwhile, Chrysalis and Luna engaged in a heated debate about some video game neither Celestia or Sunset understood.
Finally, the people in front of them finally went for their turn and Sunset started to grow nervous for theirs.
“I’m nervous.” Sunset said to Celestia.
“It’s a bit overwhelming for you isn’t it?” Celestia observed.
Sunset rubbed the arm of her sweater, “Yeah, I’ve never been in a picture that wasn’t for school but even then, I don’t go for the class one.”
Celestia nodded, “I’ve noticed you always disappear after your ID photo.”
Sunset shifted uncomfortably, “I mean, your family is going to see it.”
After a moment of contemplation, Celestia looked back at Sunset, “Think of it as that picture you took with your friends on Halloween. It’s just for fun. Don’t think of it like other people are going to see it. Think of it like it’s for you.”
Sunset gave Celestia a wan smile, “I’ll try.”
When it was their turn, Luna lead the way and took a seat next to the man dressed as Santa and Chrysalis sat next to her. On the other side, Celestia gently guided Sunset to sit between her and the red and white clad man.
The woman dressed as an elf behind the camera started to count down and Celestia noticed Sunset was still stiff. So, she poked her side, eliciting a small giggle just in time for the camera flash.
Sunset glared at Celestia.
“Let’s try that again.” The lady said.
Celestia placed her hands-on Sunset’s shoulders and leaned forward to whisper in her ear, “Just relax, Sunset. It’s just for fun.”
Sunset nodded as Celestia gave her shoulder a reassuring squeeze and managed to hold it as the flash went off again.
While Luna and Chrysalis went to pay for the prints, Sunset stood off to the side with Celestia.
“That wasn’t so bad.” Sunset sighed, “But I’m glad it’s over.”
“Me too.” Celestia gave a sinister smile, “I didn’t know you were ticklish.”
Sunset blushed, “I-I am n-not!”
Celestia decided to test this theory, and poked her side, causing the younger girl to laugh. Sunset then clasped her hands over her mouth.
“Not ticklish huh?”
“You just surprised me.” Sunset fibbed.
Celestia raised a skeptical brow, “Oh really?”
Sunset saw a small glint in Celestia’s eye and she tried to book-it but she wasn’t fast enough. Within seconds Celestia had grabbed her and started to tickle her sides. Sunset’s pure, childlike laughter made Celestia smile as Sunset tried, and failed to escape her grasp.
Luna and Chrysalis stood at a distance for a while just watching the scene in front of them.
“You think we should help her?” Chrysalis asked.
Luna smiled and shook her head, “Not just yet. I haven’t seen either of them like that before and I am quite pleased. Especially since it seems that Sunset’s finally starting to unwind.”
Chrysalis chuckled and watched, “I talked to Celestia earlier.”
“What did she say?”
“She’s just going to play it by ear.” Chrysalis said, “But we both know she’s already made a decision and just wants to be sure that Sunset would be happy with the situation.”
“So, she’s stalling.” Luna said.
“Yep.”
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This chapter was so cute!
A moment of silence for those trapped in the miserable job of photo elf.
Eh, I can bond this one xD Im not forced to take a picture with Santa but one with the "3 Wise Men" on January 6, mostly as its my bday too. (If you're from Latinamerica you must know what Im talking about, "Dia de Reyes". If not... Go look it up! ). I have basically taken a photo with them every single year till I turned 20 (at least Im hoping this year that I turn 21 my mom wont make me go xD)
Omg that was so adorable! I need to see fanart of Sunset being tickled by Momlestia now!
BTW,do you plan on including the other EG movies and specials in this story?
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I have Rainbow rocks in here near the end. U am however NOT going to be including Anon-a-miss. I replaced that with an earthquake.
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OK was Anon-a-miss and EQG special I missed or a fanfic? All these fics based on it and I don't remember such a special.
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It was an EQG Christmas special comic
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Holiday special comic.
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It was a comic special that you missed
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I think that would be the wisest course of action being as speaking from a psychological standpoint if something like anon-a-miss did happen at this point in time it would cause sunset to break and do something incredibly drastic. Being as sunset herself said and I quote: "my greatest fear is if I let my walls down everyone would leave me and I'd be alone again" that kind of greatest fear realized would cause anyone to break and . . . well, I think we can all guess where that road would lead
Not surprised she'd have a nightmare over the scary movie.
A sign that she might end up being adopted.
Sounds like she made it herself, interesting.
Dang, 3 months til she can adopt Sunset, I hope time goes by quick so that day comes quickly.
Never heard that one before.
Yep, she really is.
Now I know Sunset is ticklish.
stop stalling with your crush luna then you can make these remarks