“Why Luna, so pleasant of you to come visit me.” Celestia said as she opened her door to a knock to find Luna there. “Greetings, dear sister...” Luna said. “What's wrong?” Celestia asked. “I...I don't know...Thine heart feels different...” Luna replied. “Was it Nightmare Night?” Celestia asked, Luna nodded. “Oh, I should have never suggested it to you...” Celestia said, hugging her sister. “Oh no no! The suggestion was well made, I actually had...fun...” Luna said. “Then why is it a bad thing?” Celestia asked. “My heart...Your student, twilight sparkle, helped us all through the night...I...I think we have become friends.” Luna said. “That's great, did you meet any of her friends? They are very kind.” Celestia said. “A few of them...the pink one was sort of...a cause of both good and bad...but I forgive her...but the only other pony we met was one called Fluttershy...she helped us...tame...our voice...but she was absolutely frightened of us...and it made me sad because she was so very kind...” Luna said. “My my Luna...have you developed a crush on Dear Fluttershy?” Celestia asked, half serious. “I do not want to crush her!” Luna retorted. Celestia laugh. “It's a term used nowadays...it means you like her just a bit more than a friend, but not a lover...not yet at least.” Celestia said. “But...but I don't know...is it even alright to...have a crush...on another Mare?” Luna asked. “It's perfectly fine Luna...but if the two of you become friends in the future and decide to take it further I'll have to talk to the both of you.” Celestia said as she began penning a letter.

“What?” Luna said. “I'm just thinking ahead...It's been so long sense I've seen Twilight Sparkle and her friends...I'm inviting them over for tea and sweets this Saturday, it could be a chance for you to make even more friends, and perhaps befriend this Fluttershy?” Celestia finished with a knowing smirk towards her sister. “That would be...nice...I suppose...but if you get to tease me about feelings then I get to tease you, what about you and Twilight Sparkle?” Luna asked. “She's my student Luna, my friend.” Luna said. “Based on what you called a Crush, I see it in you with Twilight Sparkle.” Luna said. “I do like her more than a friend, but I think that's motherly love, not Romantic love.” Celestia said. “I can see it in your eyes sister...you don't really believe that.” Luna said. “I may not understand my heart just yet, but I didn't hide it...you can tell me, dear sister.” Luna said. “...Alright Luna...Yes, I have thought of Twilight in a...romantic way...It's just...weird...I have known her sense she was small enough to sit on my head...I am afraid I will ruin the friendship and make lessons and teachings awkward...” Celestia said. “Don't fret sister...we shall help each other out.” Luna said, nuzzling up to her sister.

“Hey Fluttershy what's wrong?” Twilight asked when the Timid Pegasus came into the library. “Um...did...did Princess Luna leave?” she asked. “Yeah, a while ago.” Twilight replied. “Oh...” the Pegasus sighed sadly. “What's wrong?” Twilight asked. “I just feel so bad for how I acted...I had no idea she was having such a bad time...I just wish I could have made it up to her...She was so happy after she...tamed her voice...I realized then that she just wanted friends and I treated her like a monster...” Fluttershy said, nearly breaking into tears. Twilight was about to console her friend but a letter appeared. She opened it and Fluttershy read it with her. “We're all invited to join Celestia and Luna for tea and sweets this Saturday!” Twilight exclaimed. “E-Everyone?” Fluttershy asked. “yes, even you Fluttershy.” Twilight said. “Come on let's go tell everyone! Tomorrow is Saturday!” Twilight exclaimed.

“Whoa...A carriage this fancy jus' fer us?” Applejack said when the Carriage arrived, well two of them. One was gold and white and pulled by the Royal guards while the other was dark blue and light blue pulled by the Night Guards. “Come on, pick your rides!” Twilight said happily and entered the white one and was joined by Rarity and Applejack. Fluttershy entered the darker one with Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie. “I still wish I could have designed the most marvelous dresses for each and every one of you.” Rarity said to Twilight as they took off. “She specifically wrote that it's informal, just came as you are.” Twilight replied. “Wow we get to eat royal sweets!” Pinkie Pie exclaimed in the other Carriage. “Yeah, OH maybe I can see if I can get in the guard!” Dash said.

The two Carriages arrived in the courtyard where Luna and Celestia herself stood to greet them. Rarity and Fluttershy shied away from Luna for a second but then remembered she had personally invited them, though Fluttershy still held her natural Shyness. “It's been too long Twilight Sparkle.” Celestia said as they hugged. “I know, I wish I could visit more often.” Twilight said. Luna gave her a knowing glace and Celestia rolled her eyes. “I'm sorry to leave you all alone but you have arrived early so there is about an hour of time left before we begin. There is much to do at the Palace, but I have something to finish in my study.” Celestia said. “I too have to get ready for raising the moon, I will be in the garden if anypony needs be until then.” Luna said and walked off. “Well, Not exactly what ah was expectin' when we got here early...but Ah'd like to walk around uh bit.” Applejack said. “Um, I'll join you.” Rarity said. The other four smirked, they knew about the relationship between the Unicorn and the Earth pony, they were horrible at hiding it. “Well I'm not so sneaky about it, I haven't seen Pinkie in a while so we're gunna go make out.” Rainbow said, making pinkie laugh as she bounced after the Blue Mare. “I'm going to go see if I can talk to the animals again...” Fluttershy said to Twilight. “You sure it's not just because Luna is there?” Twilight asked with a smirk. “What? Oh, Princess Luna is there? I didn't hear her say anything...Should I not go-” the Shy Pegasus started but Twilight stopped her. “Just go enjoy the garden, talk to the princess or don't it's up to you.” Twilight said. Fluttershy nodded and walked off. Twilight decided to go and help Celestia like she used to.

“Princess?” Twilight said lightly as she poked her head into the Study. “Oh, Twilight Sparkle...I was wondering when you'd show up.” Celestia said weakly. “What's wrong princess?” Twilight asked, fully stepping into the room. “Oh this and that...nothing a good outing with friends can't fix...I'm just exhausted from all of this damn Paperwork.” she said. She put her hoof over her mouth, she had let her composure utterly fall. Twilight laughed. “It's ok to be you around me Princess, I know exactly how you feel.” Twilight said as she walked up and used her magic to organize some papers that had fallen. “Thank you Twilight.” Celestia said. “Maybe I should visit more often, if nothing else but to help you out with your paperwork.” she said. Celestia smiled, she loved the Idea. “I would be very glad, if it is within your abilities you could teleport here any time you'd like as long as you notify me first, I sometimes get into trances and interruptions startle me so suddenly.” Celestia said with a light laugh. “Don't worry, I'd never just barge in uninvited.” Twilight said. Celestia Hugged the Unicorn as she neared. “I love having you around, if for nothing else than I don't have to put on a mask or anything.” Celestia said. Twilight blushed and stammered a bit. “I-I'm glad you can be that way with me.” she replied.

“Oh...I was hoping the little bunnies were friendly this time...” Fluttershy said to herself in sadness as the animals ran away from her again. She heard humming nearby and thought some of the animals were making the noise, so she walked towards it. What she found was Luna humming a slightly darker tune but she liked it. There was a black owl perched on her shoulder, lightly hooing along with her master. It's head snapped to Fluttershy and she squeaked and hid behind the bush. “What did you see Midnight?” Luna asked. She cautiously looked into the bush to see Fluttershy curled up. “Eep!” the shy Mare exclaimed when she saw Luna looking at her and tried to disappear into the ground. “Oh, Dear Fluttershy...I am sorry, did I startle you?” she asked, remembering to keep her voice light an gentle. “Oh um...N-N-Not at A-All Princess...Y-Your owl just s-spooked me a bit.” Fluttershy said. “It's alright, you just startled her...Midnight say hello.” Luna said as she had the Owl hop onto her foreleg and she placed the owl next to the Pegasus. “hoo?” the owl said as it came in front of her face. Fluttershy looked at it and shut her eyes quick. “Hoo...” the owl said sadly, but then perked up and rubbed it's head against Fluttershy's. “My, she has taken a liking to you Dear Fluttershy...I have not seen her be so friendly to another pony before.” Luna said. “H-hello Midnight...” Fluttershy said lightly. “So what brings you here to the Garden, did something come up?” Luna asked. “O-oh no...I j-just wanted to see the animals...but they're s-scared of me...” the yellow Pegasus said sadly. “Scared of you?...that's silly...well I'm glad you found one animal that enjoys your company as much as I do.” Luna said as she helped the yellow Pegasus up.

“U-Um...Princess...I...I want to say I'm very, very sorry for how I acted on Nightmare night...I didn't take the time to show you my kindness and see past what Everypony thought of you...I'm glad it turned out so well for you.” Fluttershy said after a bit of silence. “Thank you Fluttershy, that means a lot to me coming form one as Kind as you...” Luna said. “I am just glad Ponies enjoy my night as much as they do...” Luna said. “I love your night princess, I stay up later than everypony else to care for the Nocturnal creatures and I always find myself looking at the sky...Night is my favorite time because it's so nice and quiet and peaceful.” Fluttershy said. “I especially love it during the Winter...it lasts much longer and the pure white snow with the pure Darkness just fills my heart with warmth...” she continued. Luna was nearly in tears, she was overjoyed that she had started to become friends with Fluttershy, and now she was saying such beautiful things about her night she couldn't help herself. Fluttershy normally would have freaked out and screeched if somepony ever hugged her without her knowledge, but when Princess Luna did just that, she felt oddly calm. “P-Princess Luna?” Fluttershy said. “Thank you so much Fluttershy...thank you so, so much...I created the night so I could revel in the beauty of the dark...now that I know that another does so in my creation...and please...call me Luna now...we are friends are we not?” Luna asked, looking at the shy Pegasus. “Of course Princess...I would be honored to to be called your friend.” Fluttershy said. Luna's smile was big as the moon there, which reminded her it was almost time.

The two princesses raised the moon and lowered the sun to officially start the night instead of leaving it in the in between. “Well, now that we are free from our Duties let's begin.” Celestia said happily as everyone returned to where they had met before. “I hope you all don't mind, it's been so long sense I've had a taste of Wine...you are all of age correct?” Celestia said as a large red bottle and eight glasses floated towards them when they were seated at a large table magically placed in the garden. “'Course princess.” Applejack said and a general affirmative followed. “Good, let's toast to friendship then.” Celestia said as the glasses were filled. They toasted and enjoyed the evening, Dash and Pinkie devouring the sweets. “This is quite a bit stronger than I remember.” Luna said after a bit. “Yeah, I've never had Wine this strong before.” Twilight said. “Oh, I've been saving it for a long time now...it has been aging for over a thousand years.” Celestia said. “Why would you waste such high class Wine on us?” Rarity exclaimed. “I was saving it for a time when I could share it with my sister and close friends...now is the perfect time don't you think?” Celestia explained. “Well shoot, thanks a million Princess, it means uh lot tuh us that ye'd think of us as such.” Applejack said. “We'd LOVE to be thought of as good friends!” Pinkie exclaimed. “Yeah, what's more awesome than enjoying some classy wine with the rulers of Equestria?” Dash said. “If it is absolutely fine with you I won't turn it down.” Rarity said. “I'm happy we can all be friends.” Twilight said. “um...I'm glad we have all um...bad memories behind us.” Fluttershy said.

The time flew by as the group of friends enjoyed the night. “Well shoot, guess she's out fer the count.” Applejack said with a laugh as she noticed Rarity had fallen asleep. “I have already prepared rooms for you all, the castle is a bit short on sleeping space so there's only three rooms set up but they're big enough for two.” Celestia said. “I hope that isn't a problem for any of you.” she continued. “Not at all Princess.” Applejack said. Celestia called over some guards to show them their rooms, Dash was with Pinkie while Twilight and Fluttershy roomed together. “I can't sleep...” Twilight said in an annoyed tone. “m-me neither...” Fluttershy said. “I'm going to go to my old private study and see if anything is still there...” Twilight said as she got up. “um...ok...I think I'll go back to the garden.” Fluttershy said.

“Oh Twilight? What are you doing up?” Twilight heard when she entered the study. “Princess?” Twilight exclaimed, the Princess looked like she was ready for bed but she wasn't in her room. “Um...I couldn't sleep...” Twilight said. “Nor I...seems fate wanted us to meet again tonight.” Celestia said with a weak smile. “So what's keeping you up?” she continued, scooting over a bit on the rug so Twilight could join her. “I don't know...I just can't put my mind to rest...” Twilight said. “You can talk to me Twilight.” Celestia said. Twilight smiled weakly and gathered her thoughts. “Well...if you didn't notice it before, Pinkie and Dash are together and even Rarity and AJ...I just feel kinda left out.” Twilight said. Celestia smiled. “What about dear Fluttershy? She seems a well match for you.” Celestia said. “Oh no! We're friends...and besides, I think she likes somepony else anyways.” Twilight said. “Oh? Who is the lucky pony?” Celestia asked. “Um...she hasn't actually said it...but...she's kinda easy to read...I think she might have feelings for...for your sister.” Twilight said. Celestia's face registered surprise for a moment before she laughed. “What's so funny?” Twilight asked. “Not five minutes before I invited you all here, Luna confessed something to me...she had a crush on the kind little Pegasus that helped her greatly with Taming her voice.” Celestia said. “What? So the feelings are Mutual?” Twilight asked. Celestia nodded. “We shouldn't interfere, let them decide what is best.” Celestia said. Twilight nodded and they enjoyed each others company, eventually falling asleep.

Fluttershy sighed in content, she loved this garden at night she had found. She didn't even care much that the animals feared her, if she visited enough they would come to her. She was content just gazing up at the beautiful night. “Why do I feel so good all of a sudden?” Fluttershy said to herself. “And why didn't I get scared when the princess hugged me...I wanted to be friends with her so bad...her voice is so calming when she's not shouting...” she continued to herself. She was so entranced by a particular set of stars she didn't notice movement near her, nor the light flapping of wings. “Hoo?” Fluttershy suddenly heard and jumped a mile in the air as she looked down to see Midnight staring at her. “Oh...it's just you midnight...” Fluttershy said with relief. “My owl is not your only company dear Fluttershy.” Luna said. The voice calmed her as did the presence, but she still fell over from the sudden presence. “oh I am sorry I startled you so twice in one night.” Luna said. “it's perfectly fine Princess Luna, I'm just so easy to frighten I'm used to it.” Fluttershy said. “Well I hope we become good enough friends to where I no longer need to worry...and Didn't I ask you to drop the title? I get enough formality in the palace...I don't need my friends bowing to me...” the Night Princess said. “Oh...of course Pri-...Luna...” Fluttershy said. Luna smiled. “I heard what you were saying, do I really do those things for you?” Luna asked. Fluttershy nodded. “It's a really big deal too...my OWN voice startles me sometimes...but yours calms me like the night you created...” Fluttershy said. Luna was deeply touched by the things Fluttershy said. She couldn't stop herself, she sat down next to the shy Pony and held her very close. Little did she now, that's exactly what Fluttershy wanted. “Dear Fluttershy...I fear I may be falling for you...” Luna said lightly. Fluttershy's eyes widened, but she just snuggled in closer to the Princess. “I-I have the same feeling...but I w-was afraid of h-how you'd react.” Fluttershy said. Luna brought her head up, smiled at Fluttershy and kissed her full on the lips. Fluttershy feinted.