> Long Live Queen Twilight > by Sleepy_meep_92 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Chapter 1;Her own choice > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Luster Dawn, would you like to become a princess, and live with me in the castle? Twilight sits upon her throne, looking down upon her young apprentice. The young mare knelt on the red carpet of the castle, showing respects as she slowly stood up, one of her hooves curling over the other as she attempted to look at anything but her teacher. "I...don't know...that's a lot of pressure. She nervously stated, smiling sheepishly at the thought. "I know, I hope you understand I am not forcing you onto this, this is only if you truly want it." Silence filled the room for awhile. This wasn't what Luster Dawn was expecting to happen when she came for a daily report today. Originally, she was planning to visit her teacher, give her the insight of friendship lessons she'd learned the current week, then how her friends where doing. That is what she planned today, then after getting escorted out by Gallus, she'd research about 'The Legendary Elements of Harmony' or 'The Mean 3; Redeemable or a Lost Cause?' [Although that thing dates back to when they barely became encased in stone for a month] Besides what she expected today, this wasn't something she was surprised to hear, either. She IS the successor of a princess, so this was bound to happen one day. And that day is today. So why is it so hard to give a straight answer? Is it because of the feeling of failure? The feeling of letting her down if she declines? What if she can no longer be her student because she's not an Alicorn?! No! She worked so hard to get into the school! She did her best to pass the tests! Sure, it was pure coincidence that the princess picked her out of all the other unicorns to become her successor, she's was just lucky for that! It's not like she's special or anything-but now here is the princess, standing before her in pure elegance, asking her to become immortal and live among the other three princesses. For a minute, she wanted to say yes-so she can prove to the princess she can be more than just an ordinary unicorn-but one that'd never be forgotten-never again. But on the other hand, she doesn't want it-because it feels wrong to live an immortal life. Eternally ruling over land, watching family and loved ones die-and yet you live, endlessly fulfilling tasks and duties around the castle for decades to come. She may get wings, fancy jewelry, and heck, her own castle-but it all comes with a price-her mortal life stripped from her. She swallowed, lifting her head up to the princess. "I'm sorry..." She responded, sounding more like her voice was fading away. "But I'll have to politely decline your offer." She looked at her processor with concern. Twilight lifted her head a bit as she put a hoof to her chin. "I see." Sensing that she may be upset at her, Luster Dawn fixed her composure "-BUT-if I must for my status of being your top student to stay intact then I'll gladly do so, if...I need...to..." Luster Dawn's desperate attempts at persuading her teacher only started small laughing from the throne in the middle of the room. Feeling like she failed to convince her, Luster Dawn shrunk back into herself. As the small snickering deceased, Twilight looked at her student with soft eyes. "Is that what you think? That I'll abandon your teachings over an opinion?..." Luster Dawn nervously looked at the princess, and once Twilight sees her student wasn't kidding, she slowly flew towards her student. Putting a hoof over her rose-pink coat. "Luster...I'm not going to hate you over what you decide is best for yourself. I'll tell you, if I knew what came with being a princess, I probably would've chosen the same as you, despite my greatest feats as a princess." Luster Dawn stared at her teacher, with some sort of disbelief. "You would consider it?... But you've done so much as an alicorn, I thought you liked being capable of doing more." "Yes, there are advantages for being an alicorn, but I was a unicorn like you and defeating foes like Nightmare Moon and Chrysalis." Twilight smirked, looking upon the glass painting hanging crookedly on the wall of the past-memories of so long ago...feeling like it was just yesterday that she met her friends, all so welcoming, and yet she didn't want to interact at all with them, she would've laughed at that memory right now, along with the ones who made it with her. But they're not here anymore. There gone. Gone and never coming back. Twilight shook her head. No. No time to grieve. She's a Princess, she has bigger business to deal with than having a burden upon her shoulders. "Besides that," She said, moving herself away from her thoughts. "It's your life, and you can decide how to live it, and if it's being mortal, then so be it." She stated, smiling softly at Luster Dawn as she smiled back at her. Gallus saluted off the princess as she and Luster Dawn walked down the corridors of the castle. Walking past glass paintings and crystalized pillars. While walking, Luster Dawn kept thinking of earlier, 'I'ts your life, and you can decide how to live it.' "Thank you." "Hm?" Twilight stopped walking, which also stopped the young unicorn. "For what you said. Living my life how I want it. Thanks for understanding." Twilight smiles again. "No problem, Luster." As soon as she finished the sentence, Spike seemed to dash around the corner, huffing and heaving as he looked at Twilight. "Hey Spike, you good? Did you run all the way here?" Spike, heaving, nodded slightly, right as he cleared his throat. "Princess--Luna...wanted...to invite you....for tea tomorrow..." He gasps between breaths, "And the...scrolls were...acting up so I had to voice...a message..." "I get it Spike, go get some water. " Twilight says as Spike walks towards the refreshments. Luster Dawn can't help the laugh that escapes her throat as he walks off, seeing as Twilight follows pursuit. "Oh Spike, you never change..." She smiles, turning to Luster Dawn. "It seems I have some preparing for tomorrow, so I'll start getting ready." Twilight says while turning towards the direction Spike went, smirking. "I guess then I'll get going, your majesty." Luster Dawn chides, heading towards the door. She really doesn't want to bother the princess anymore than she already has. "Alright, stay safe Luster Dawn." "I will."