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Guiding Light
Inside Canterlot Castle, in one of the castles parlor's, there sat a lone white mare watching the moon. One who at least once saw that mare would notice that her face, always adorned with a smile, is expressionless and the eyes, always shining with a youthful gleam, were dull and clouded. Heaving a sigh she turned away from the window to take a look at the clock.
Every second that passed felt like eternity, every breath she took felt heavy and she felt like she will throw up any second now. She should have been in Ponyville by now, reversing her speech for the Summer Sun Celebration and checking on her student.
The though about her student, her faithful student, brought a smile upon her face. Even if that happiness was soon replaced by doubts and fear. She started thinking about all the things she should have taught Twilight, all the times she tried to gently nudge her to leave the dusty books behind and enjoy herself with her fellow classmates. Of course Twilight would have none of it, rather dedicating her free time to studying, be it alone or with her.
That dedication was a bit worrisome in some cases, like when a maid once found a shrine dedicated to the princess of the sun in the wardrobe of the young mare...
The room of Twilight Sparkle was simple, a bed, several bookshelf's on one side of the room, a desk with quills and ink. The wardrobe on the other hoof couldn't be called simple, better said what was inside could not be called simple. A nightstand that was meant to be next to her bed held a picture of the smiling princess, a precise figurine made out of wax was to the right of it. It included the mane and tail, held great detail and could easily be mistaken for a well made doll. At the foot of the picture was a small plate that was probably meant for "sacrifices", crumbles and liquid stains were visible.
She remembered reading a report from the librarians noting that Twilight borrowed a book that was unrelated to her current studies, that in itself was not something strange, but the book was about old equestian religion and costumes. Now the princess finally knew why she borrowed that book. A squeak caught her attention and she smiled. Quickly she lit her horn and a slam could be heard. Putting on a serious face and masterfully containing her amusement she turned.
"Young lady, we have a lot to discuss..."
Thinking about Twilight's reaction brought a new smile on the princesses face, it was simply priceless, but before she could fall on all four and beg the princess not to banish her Celestia ended the little fun. That night they had a heart to heart, the result of it being a promise made. Twilight Sparkle promised to wait and see if her love was true or just a phase in her young life. Celestia promised to allow Twilight to court her, under the condition that Twilight proves her worth first. Twilight was made aware that the Equestrian Nobility and traditions would be an great obstacle in her path. But both believed that true love always find a way.
Although the memory of that event ended a smile persisted on the princesses lips now. She took another look at the moon, and her smile almost faltered when the moons surface was blank.
"Now is your chance." she thought as she closer her weary eyes for a moment.
But when she opened them again, there was only complete darkness surrounding her. The last thing she heard before she closer her eyes for what could be the last time was distant laughter...
Every second that passed felt like eternity, every breath she took felt heavy and she felt like she will throw up any second now. She should have been in Ponyville by now, reversing her speech for the Summer Sun Celebration and checking on her student.
The though about her student, her faithful student, brought a smile upon her face. Even if that happiness was soon replaced by doubts and fear. She started thinking about all the things she should have taught Twilight, all the times she tried to gently nudge her to leave the dusty books behind and enjoy herself with her fellow classmates. Of course Twilight would have none of it, rather dedicating her free time to studying, be it alone or with her.
That dedication was a bit worrisome in some cases, like when a maid once found a shrine dedicated to the princess of the sun in the wardrobe of the young mare...
The room of Twilight Sparkle was simple, a bed, several bookshelf's on one side of the room, a desk with quills and ink. The wardrobe on the other hoof couldn't be called simple, better said what was inside could not be called simple. A nightstand that was meant to be next to her bed held a picture of the smiling princess, a precise figurine made out of wax was to the right of it. It included the mane and tail, held great detail and could easily be mistaken for a well made doll. At the foot of the picture was a small plate that was probably meant for "sacrifices", crumbles and liquid stains were visible.
She remembered reading a report from the librarians noting that Twilight borrowed a book that was unrelated to her current studies, that in itself was not something strange, but the book was about old equestian religion and costumes. Now the princess finally knew why she borrowed that book. A squeak caught her attention and she smiled. Quickly she lit her horn and a slam could be heard. Putting on a serious face and masterfully containing her amusement she turned.
"Young lady, we have a lot to discuss..."
Thinking about Twilight's reaction brought a new smile on the princesses face, it was simply priceless, but before she could fall on all four and beg the princess not to banish her Celestia ended the little fun. That night they had a heart to heart, the result of it being a promise made. Twilight Sparkle promised to wait and see if her love was true or just a phase in her young life. Celestia promised to allow Twilight to court her, under the condition that Twilight proves her worth first. Twilight was made aware that the Equestrian Nobility and traditions would be an great obstacle in her path. But both believed that true love always find a way.
Although the memory of that event ended a smile persisted on the princesses lips now. She took another look at the moon, and her smile almost faltered when the moons surface was blank.
"Now is your chance." she thought as she closer her weary eyes for a moment.
But when she opened them again, there was only complete darkness surrounding her. The last thing she heard before she closer her eyes for what could be the last time was distant laughter...