Ch. 34 - Acceptance
Chapter 34
– Acceptance –
Silence filled the throne room of Twilight’s Castle. Tala and Zala had just finished their tale, and the room felt colder than it was a minute ago. Everypony had different reactions, but all were trying to hide it. The expressions around the room ranged from disgust, to anger, and some just seemed stunned.
Starlight’s expression was unreadable, as she looked like she was so deep in thought that she didn’t seem to notice anything around her.
“I can’t believe it… it’s so horrible.” Twilight said.
Rainbow slammed her hoof into the table, “It’s more than horrible, it’s disgusting! How can somepony like that exist? And she just got away with it all!?”
“There isn’t much one can do when you are cornered, Rainbow Dash. She had money, power and control.” Rarity said.
“But to treat your own filly like a bargaining chip for revenge, and threaten to kill an unborn foal just to get back at Trail? She was the one who caused it all!” Fluttershy shouted.
Everypony looked in shock as the timid pegasus looked absolutely livid.
“We tried several times to convince Trail to go to the police. But he was so scared for Comet, that he couldn’t risk it.” Tala said.
“And ever since the day he took Comet home, he dedicated his whole life for her happiness.” Zala said.
“And she’s never tried anything?” Trixie asked.
“No. Trail has not encountered that vile mare since that day in the hospital. Far as I’ve heard, she still isn’t doing well in the noble hierarchy.” Zala said.
“Well good! Serves her right for everything she did! That twisted little witch!” Applejack said, kicking at her throne.
“She is beyond a meanie. She just took the title Queen of the Meanies from Queen Chrysalis! And she’s a literal queen!” Pinkie shouted.
“So Trail is still hurting from all that happened?” Starlight said, shocking everyone to look her way.
Starlight had tears in her eyes, but stood on all four hooves. She had a look on her face that was sad, but with a hint of something else.
“He has had nightmares in the past, but hasn’t had one for years. We had hoped he had left it all behind.” Zala said.
Before Zala could continue, Starlight ran out the door. She ignored the calls from Twilight and Trixie for her to come back. She needed to see him again. She needed to tell him.
Trail sat with his filly on his bed, finishing the story and hoping she would understand.
Comet was quiet for several minutes, not looking at him and just staring straight ahead, almost in a daze.
It was when Trail stroked her mane that she finally turned back to him, “I was a mistake…”
Trail immediately picked Comet up into a bone crushing hug, “No! I never saw you as a mistake. You’re my baby girl.”
“But… my eyes, my mane, I must remind you of her!” Comet cried.
Trail held her tighter, “You are nothing like her. When I first saw you open your eyes, all I could see was how beautiful you were.”
Trail pulled Comet back to look into her eyes, still those green gems that made him so happy.
“And you still are. My beautiful Comet. My daughter.” Trail smiled.
Comet wailed and buried her face in her father’s chest. She cried so hard, more than she ever had in her life. Trail couldn’t help but shed tears as well. Sobs racked his body as he held the most precious thing in his life. Everything he endured those eleven months was for his filly.
Valley came around to be next to them, “You finally took the first step.”
Trail looked to his mother, “First step?”
“In moving on dear. You’ve held this in for so long. Now, you can let go, and find happiness in your life.” Valley said.
“But I am happy.” Trail said.
“Happy for your filly Trail, but happiness comes in many forms. One you have already found.” Valley said.
“What do you mean?” Trail asked.
“Ask her.” Valley said, pointing to the door of the room.
Trail turned his head and his eyes grew wide. Standing in the doorway of his room, was Starlight Glimmer. He didn’t know what to do. Should he say something to her? Should he tell her about his past as well?
He took a deep breath, “Starlight…”
“I’m so sorry.” Starlight said, cutting Trail off.
Trail looked at her stunned, “Sorry for what?”
“For what I did. For not being honest with you. For not being honest with myself.” Starlight said.
Trail turned on his bed to look at her fully, Comet still buried in his chest.
“I need to say this now. I’ll understand if you don’t want me around after tonight. But I need to say it now before I lose this chance.” Starlight said, tears starting to form again.
She took several deep breaths, struggling to get the words out.
“I think… No. I know I have feelings for you Trail Blazer.” Starlight said, resolve in her voice.
Trail was stunned, Comet removed herself from his chest to look at her teacher. Starlight looked down at her student and smiled, the tears starting to fall.
Trail didn’t say anything for several seconds, until he looked down at Comet and brushed her mane.
“Sweetheart, can you wait outside with Nana for a few minutes?” Trail said, giving her his best smile.
Comet hesitated for a minute or so, but eventually nodded. She was soon picked up in Valley’s pink glow. The filly was placed in Valley’s lap as she wheeled herself out of the room, closing the door behind her.
Trail and Starlight were now alone in his room, both silent and hesitant to speak. But eventually, it was Trail that broke the silence.
“Starlight. Before we get into this talk, I wanted to say I’m sorry. And I want to tell you a story.” Trail said.
“Tala and Zala told all of us. Twilight and all our friends too.” Starlight stated.
Trail’s eyes widened a little, “Oh. Well, I guess that saves some time.”
Trail cleared his throat, “In that case. Please know it wasn’t because of you that I ran.”
“I know. It was the memories of her.” Starlight said.
“Yes. I hadn’t thought about Pearl in years. I felt like those memories were locked away so tight in my mind, yet that lock was so fragile. I’m so sorry for running on you. All those months with her, it still haunts me.” Trail said, shivering.
Starlight walked over to him, sitting next to him on the bed, careful not to make contact.
“I still have nightmares about my past. But you saw me for who I really was, not my past. I could never see you as anypony other than the strong, confident and amazing stallion that you are.” Starlight said.
Trail was stunned by the praise and kind words.
“Starlight, I think you give me too much credit.” Trail said shyly.
“And I don’t think you give yourself enough credit. You raised Comet to be a wonderful little filly. She’ll be a great mage someday. And she’ll do her father proud.” Starlight said.
“She already has. How many ponies can say that they’re the personal student of a mage like Starlight Glimmer, student of the Element of Magic herself?” Trail said back to her.
Starlight blushed and turned away in embarrassment.
Trail’s expression turned serious for a few moments. His thoughts went to what Starlight said earlier. She had feelings for him. When he thought about it, he really thought he had feelings for her. He had long given up on romance, and anytime he thought about being with a mare, his nightmares would return.
But in this moment, when he thought about a life with Starlight Glimmer, his nightmares were nowhere to be seen or heard. Maybe, just maybe, he could have this happiness.
“Starlight.” Trail spoke.
“Yes Trail?” Starlight answered plainly.
He looked down on her hoof and gently reached for it, slowly in case she wanted to pull away. She didn’t pull away, in fact she reached for his hoof too.
When their hooves touched, a spark seemed to pass in between them, making the two ponies look up and into each other’s eyes. Blue eyes met blue eyes, both sparkling with wonder at the other.
“Starlight, I think… I think I have feelings for you too.” Trail said after a while of staring into her eyes.
Starlight gasped and smiled.
“I don’t know a whole lot about romance, and I may still be nervous about being with somepony. But if you can bear with me, could we maybe give us a chance?” Trail asked.
Starlight’s eyes watered as she was overwhelmed with happiness. The stallion she had grown close to had reciprocated her feelings!
“Yes. I would like that very much.” Starlight answered.
She couldn’t help but lean in, only to flinch back, not wanting to freak him out again. Trail didn’t freak out, he just smiled and leaned in as well. As they got closer, his heart raced, making him hesitate a little. This feeling in his chest wasn’t fear. It was something else, something wonderful.
Then, their lips met. Her lips were so soft. Nothing fancy about it, just a simple loving kiss.
When they separated, Trail felt lightheaded, “Wow, that was an adventure.”
Starlight giggled and blushed even more. She then moved in for a nuzzle, which Trail returned gladly.
“See. Nothing to fear. I swear by Celestia, I would never hurt you Trail.” Starlight swore.
“I know. And I’d never let anything harm one hair on your gorgeous mane Starlight.” Trail said, blushing when he realized what he said.
Starlight’s face went bright red and she forgot how to breathe for a second. Words failed her as she tried to make them come out of her mouth, only really resulting in flustered gibberish.
The door to the room creaked a little, and both ponies looked to see a glimpse of green eyes peeking into the room. The two adults chuckled at the sight.
“Comet, you can come in now.” Trail said.
An “eep” could be heard as Comet stuck her head inside, a nervous smile on her face before breaking out into a large grin. She jumped onto the bed and into Starlight’s embrace.
“It worked out after all!” Comet cheered.
Starlight looked at Comet, “What worked out?”
“Oh, the plan. Trixie and Ocellus helped me come up with a plan about getting you and Daddy to admit your feelings.” Comet said.
“Oh, did they now? So that’s why Trixie picked out this outfit for me.” Starlight said, giving a glance at the costume she was still wearing.
“Uhuh. She said that you wouldn’t say anything without a little push. She said, “The Great and Powerful Trixie must give her best friend the encouragement she needs, or she will never have the stallion of her dreams. Starlight would be lost with Trixie’s guidance.” Comet said, mimicking Trixie’s accent the best she could.
Starlight deadpanned, “Note to self, have a heart to heart with Trixie soon.”
Comet giggled and hugged Starlight, making the older mare forget about reprimanding her best friend for plotting behind her back with her student.
“Well, it had a rocky start. But I think this Nightmare Night has been pretty darn good. Don’t you girls think?” Trail asked.
Starlight and Comet nodded, both giggling at each other as they embraced.
Valley Trail made her way into the room, making the three ponies on the bed look her way.
“I had always hoped you would find a nice mare to make you happy Trail. And now you have.” Valley said.
The older mare turned to Starlight, “You better take good care of my boy. And if you break his heart, I’ll break you little missie.” Valley said, giving a stern motherly glance at the last words.
Starlight didn’t even flinch, just nuzzled Trail again, “Don’t worry Valley. I’ll take good care of him. And keep him out of trouble.”
“Oh, now that I’d like to see my dear.” Valley laughed.
Trail looked at the two older mares in confusion, “What are you two on about?”
Trail and Starlight returned to the castle, greeting everyone that was still in the throne room.
Tala and Zala immediately came to their brother’s side, hugging the life out of him until Zecora spoke up.
“Sibling love is certainly strong, but pray care for your brother’s lungs.”
Zala and Tala released Trail, seeing that his purple coat had turned blue for a moment.
Starlight helped Trail back to his hooves and stayed close to him, making the two siblings look at them with confusion.
“What’s with the cuddly attitude all the sudden?” Tala asked.
Zala was about to speak, before she looked down. She grabbed her sister’s head, “Sister, look!”
Tala freaked out a little from being grabbed but eventually saw that Trail and Starlight were holding hooves.
“No way.” Tala said, looking up to smirk at the two.
Trail and Starlight looked confused until they noticed that they were holding hooves without realizing it. However, they didn’t pull away, only gave nervous smiles to the two siblings.
Tala and Zala looked at each other and after a second of confirmation, Tala groaned and Zala cheered.
“Darn it.” Tala pouted.
“Ha! I win! Pay up sister!” Zala exclaimed, holding her hoof out.
Tala flipped a bit into the zebra’s hoof.
“What was that about?” Trail asked.
“We made a bet whether or not you two would get together before NIghtmare Night was over. I thought you would chicken out. Thanks bro, I’m down a bit.” Tala jokingly pouted.
“You bet on us getting together?” Starlight asked.
“Welcome to the family Glimmerflank.” Tala said, smirking at her.
Trail groaned and wanted to swap at her with his hat, but after looking at Starlight, those thoughts quickly disappeared.
Comet had gone over to Trixie, shouting to her about their plan succeeding.
“Trixie, it worked! It worked!” Comet shouted while she bounced.
“Well of course it did. The Great and Powerful Trixie’s plans always come to fruition.” Trixie said, posing in victory.
“Yeah, about those plans Trixie…” Starlight said, coming up behind Trixie.
Trixie looked over her shoulder nervously as her best friend was giving her an unamused look.
“Starlight, Trixie is glad things worked out.” Trixie said, chuckling nervously.
“Oh yes, how could I ever get the stallion of my dreams without The Great and Powerful Trixie and her guidance?” Starlight asked, still giving that unamused look.
Trixie’s expression paled a little as she chuckled nervously, “Oh would you look at the time. Trixie needs to get to bed, early show tomorrow. Good night!”
Trixie tried to run, only for her tail to be grabbed in a magical glow. Starlight held her there as she looked at Comet, “Go and find your friends Comet. I’m sure they are worried about you. Trixie and I need to have a little discussion.”
Comet didn’t know what was going on, but Starlight was right, her friends were probably worried. Especially Ocellus. She ran out of the room as Starlight dragged Trixie to another room of the castle.
“Let’s Party!” Pinkie Pie shouted as the throne room of the castle was turned into a dance floor. Everyone was dancing the night away. Comet and her friends were all doing cool dance routines and making lots of noise.
Trail and Starlight were dancing with each other, only it looked more like them tripping over their own hooves. Neither was a very good dancer, but neither really complained either.
Zala and Zecora had taken to the dance floor as well, with some traditional zebra cultural dances, moving in sync with each other. Both truly getting the groove of it, not even noticing that Tala had stuck her leg out to trip Zala with falling into Zecora’s hooves. The two zebras stared at each other and blushed profusely before glaring at the griffin culprit.
Nightmare Night was coming to a delightful end, all ponies present were feeling nothing but happiness. The night was young, and the party was far from over. They would dance and party until they dropped.
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Just have Twilight send the pony CIA to epstein her
More good
Which is why, I'm fairly certain she will try something before the story's end
Trail and Starlight are moving forward with heir relationship
11460613
Wait what?
Will there be a possible sequel to this perhaps?
When they deal with comets mother?
Why do I get the feeling Lord Rhinestone is going to somehow incorporate Pearl into his little revenge scheme against Trail & Zecora for having played a role in the expulsion of Tourmaline? If Twilight does attempt to fight back against Lord Rhinestone in court, I could totally see him go to even drastic measures and attempt to have Comet relinquished from Trail's custody to Pearl, cementing what a scumbag Lord Rhinestone he truly is, and Trail losing Comet to Pearl would absolutely destroy him (Trail), it would literally be the WORST. POSSIBLE. THING.
Plot Twist: Pearl turns out to be married to Lord Rhinestone
Trail & Starlight FINALLY becoming a couple... this pleases me greatly
Can't wait to see how cute these two end up being now that they are officially together, just the thought of Trail, Starlight & Comet as one big happy family truly fills my heart with the warm & fuzzies
11460765
Epstein didn't kill himself. Haven't you heard that phrase enough times to make the connection?
And I'm pretty sure Twilight is the head of state at this point in the mlp timeline
Great chapter and love the ending of the chapter
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I think I have before just not very often at least.
And eh twilight probably the diplomacy option. Luna seems like the type to run the EIA(equestrian central intelligence)
What’s the Equestrian statute of limitations for g*ape, blackmail, curses, etc.? Twilight is a princess, knows the other princesses well, and has intimate knowledge of the legal system. I’m sure she’s working on the Rhinestone situation behind the scenes and one more thing probably won’t break her schedule… come on, Twilight, break out those princess guns!