Princess Twilight Sparkle was a lovely lavender Alicorn, being the daugter of the kind and wise Queen Celestia she obtained many of her her characteristics from her mother. She lived in a tall and majestic castle overlooking the Sun Kingdom, her aunt Queen Luna ruled over the Moon Kingdom. Twilight had a grand bedroom filled with many bookshelves as she loved to read, a small bed where her dragon friend Spike slept, drawers filled scrolls and parchment and ink. She also had a small chest where she kept all of the gifts from her fiancé Prince Sombra. The two had met over two years ago and they fell in love, now she was engaged and was going to marry him in a months time. Just then there was a knock on her door.

"Princess Twilight Sparkle, it's me Applejack!"

The Princess ran towards the door and opened it to find her Earth Pony friend waiting for her with a big smile on her face. She had her cowboy hat on with her blonde hair in a pony tail. Twilight gave her friend a large hug.

"Applejack! It's so good to see you again, where are the others?" The purple Unicorn said in delight.

"Well everypony is in the dinning hall with Queen Celestia. We were all waiting fer you sugar!"

Twilight giggled, "I'm sorry Applejack. Do you mind walking with me? I shouldn't have kept Mother waiting."

Applejack nodded. "Of course sugarcube! Ah would love to!"

Together the two ponies walked into the hall where Twilight and Queen Celestia's bedroom were. Next they came to a long staircase and went down each step one by one. Princess Twilight Sparkle had always enjoyed the arctexture of the castle,and seeing it shimmer and sparkle every morning always made her smile. She was glad she lived in such a beautiful castle.

"Where did you git that?" Applejack asked.

Twilight noticed she pointing to the necklace around her neck. "Oh! This was a gift from Prince Sombra!"

The Princess blushed at the thought of the Prince. He was the most handsome stallion Twilight had ever seen. He had a dark grey coat, with a flowing black mane. He always wore a bright blue jacket with good buttons. He ruled over his kingdom with compassion and gentleness. He loved Twilight's interest in books and learning and the two had become great friends.

Applejack nodded. "Well it sure is nice."

"Thank you!" Twilight smiled.

By the time they got to the end of the staircase they found themselves met with a large room filled with many doors. They walked towards a part of the room with two large silver doors, Applejack pushed them open to find an white Alicorn and four other ponies sitting at a large table. All of them looked up and when they saw the Princess they smiled.

"Hi Princess Twilight! Come sit with us!" Called out her energy filled friend named Pinkie Pie.

The white Alicorn, Queen Celestia smiled at her daughter. "Hello Twilight dear, come and enjoy some breakfast."

Twilight did as she was told and grinned at her friends. Applejack a seat right next to her. Six of the servants came out and brought out seven trays of food. Today's meal was some delicious pancakes with a bow full of an assortment of fruit, there were also two eggs and a fresh glass of milk. Twilight inhaled the delicious scent, everything looked so tasty!

"Chef Silver Platter really has outdone himself with this meal your Highness!" Rainbow Dash, a blue Pegasus said.

"Indeed, a five star meal; you simply must give him my complements." A white Unicorn named Rarity said with pride.

Queen Celestia smiled, it filled her with joy to see her subjects happy. Even more to know her subjects wanted to please her with such quality in their work. She clapped her hooves and called two servants over. A brown colt and a crimson mare.

"Yes your Highness?" The mare asked.

"I would like you to give Silver Platter his pay, only this time double it, no triple it! Tell him that he has pleased me, my daughter and her friends with his fine talent."

The mare nodded. "Yes Queen Celestia! Right away!"

And with that the two servants raced away. The Queen smiled as she turned to her daughter.

"Aunt Luna will be coming over for a visit this afternoon."

Twilight's eyes grew wide with excitement. "Really! That's wonderful news!"

The Queen nodded. "Yes indeed, we have much business to discuss. Especially about the wedding."

Twilight blushed, ever since her mother had found out she was engaged to Prince Sombra she had been very pleased. She wanted to make sure everything was perfect, and all her friends would be there. Twilight wouldn't have had it any other way.

"Oh Queen Celestia, will we have to leave?" A yellow Pegasus named Fluttershy asked.

Celestia shook her head. "Of course not Fluttershy, I'm sure Luna would love to see you again! In fact why don't you all spend the night at the castle?"

Rarity smiled. "Here? In the castle?"

Applejack shook her head. "Oh I couldn't ask of you to do that Queen Celestia!"

But the Alicorn shook her head. "I insist you all stay, you are my daughters friends and you deserve to be treated. Besides it will only be a night."

Everypony smiled and the dinning hall was filled with laughter and the sound of ponies talking. Celestia was so happy that her daughter had such kind and thoughtful friends. Everyone in the Sun and Moon Kingdom had hearts filled with love and friendship. All of it made Queen Celestia feel good, her subjects looked up to her and it made her feel special. Once again she summoned a servant.

"Your Highness you called?" The colt asked.

"Yes, please find the finest bedrooms for my daughters friends. You will be paid for your troubles."

The colt nodded. "Of course my Queen."

Meanwhile Twilight was having the time of her life. All her friends were here, her Aunt Luna was coming for a visit and soon she would be married to the stallion of her dreams. Everything was perfect, just then Spike came into the room.

"Hiya Twilight! Good morning Celestia!" The baby dragon said in a cheerful tone.

"Good morning Spike, I have your breakfast ready." Celestia pushed a tray towards him.

Spike lifted the lid off, on the tray was a small stack of shimmering gems and crystals, his favorite meal. Spike licked his lips in anticipation, there were diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and many other varieties of jewels.

"Oh thank you so much!" Spike praised Celestia before gobbling handfuls of gems. "It's delicious!"

The Queen chuckled. "Your quite welcome, Spike."

Everypony laughed, so far happiness and joy had filled everyone's hearts. Everything was perfect.

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