Three Steps to Rebuilding a Relationship: Step Three (Re-Edited)

Solar stood in his room looking into a mirror. He was getting ready to visit the Sparkles. It had been a day since his fight with Shining and when Night Light had given him the word that they forgave him. It felt like a weight had lifted from his shoulders. He was wearing a nice shirt with his mother's cutie mark on the shoulders and his in the center. He also wore a nice pair of cargo shorts. On his feet were his white tennis shoes. He had slicked back his hair. Soon he heard a knock on his door.

"Come in." Said Solar

"Hello honey, I just wanted to make sure you were alright." Said Celestia

"Okay, mom." Said Solar

Celestia was still not used to him calling her mom, though she wished that he still called her mommy. But she knew her son was growing up. But Celestia still wanted him to be her little boy. She saw him making himself pleasant. She had a sly smile appear on her face. Her son was indeed growing up.

"You seem to be a little more posh for just going to a dinner." Said Celestia

"I am a prince and a guard. I should look nice." Said Solar

"Or, are you looking cute for a certain purple unicorn filly." Said Celestia

Solar's face began to blush when he heard his mother's words. He still remembered when he first saw her. He kept getting more flush as he remembered how cute she looked when they first met.

"No mom, it's not like that," said Solar as he kept blushing

"Well, if you saw so," said Celestia with a giggle

"Come on mom." Said Solar

Celestia bent down to her son's height and began to make sure everything was ok. She looked at her son and felt so proud of him. Celestia ran her hands across his face. She smiled as she looked at him. She could still see his birth mother in him.

"Oh Solar, you have grown into such a great stallion. I have watched you become so much. I just wish you could stay my little boy forever. But I know that you must grow up to find your life. But I always want you to remember your mother through it all." Said Celestia

"No worries mom. I'll never forget you. You are my mom after all. Now I think it's time I head out. Wish me luck," said Solar as he gave her a hug.

He started to charge his magic, and with a flash, he disappeared. Celestia stood looking at the spot where she stood. Only if that were true my son.

***

Solar once again appeared in front of the Sparkle household. He smiled as he was here on better terms. He slowly walked up to the front door and knocked. He slowly waited for somepony to open the door. He heard the doorknob turn. He saw it was Twilight. He could see that she was all healed up. He sighed as his spell had worked.

"Come on in, Solar." Said Twilight

"Thank you, Twilight." Said Solar

He walked into the house and immediately felt cozy in it. The last time, he could only see the inside from the outside, but now he was inside. Twilight smiled and closed the door before taking his hand and dragging him into the family room. When they made it, he could see the Sparkle family was there.

"Guys, Solar's here." Said Twilight

Before Solar could say a thing, he felt himself brought into a hug. He looked to see it was Mrs. Velvet. He patted her back, and she looked at him with happy eyes.

"I thank you for that spell. The doctors had no idea if she would be normal. But she is now, and it's all thanks to you." Said Velvet

"It was nothing ma'am. I was the reason it happened. So I knew it should be my responsibility to make the spell. It was hard, but nothing I couldn't deal with." Said Solar

"Well, you must be one smart boy if you could combine both healing magic and Theoretical Magic in such a perfect way. I have to say I was blown away by you." Said Velvet

"Well, I'm happy I was able to do it." Said Solar

"Mom, can I hang out with Solar before dinner." Said Twilight

"Sure." Said Velvet

"Come on Solar. I want to show you something." Said Twilight

She took his hand and led him out the front door. Velvet giggled at her daughter's antics. She knew Twilight wanted to talk with Solar after the incident.

"Now those two sure make a cute couple." Said Velvet

"Yes, they do honey. I wouldn't be surprised if Twilight and Solar are dating later on," said Light as he sat on the coach.

"What does that mean?" Asked Velvet

"I guess you didn't see how Solar reacted when Twilight took his hand. He had a slight blush on his face. If I wasn't mistaken, the young prince might have a crush on our daughter. Though I am just happy to see Twilight have a friend." Said Light

"Yes honey, I think we might be seeing more of the young prince." Said Velvet

***

Twilight took Solar to a small grassy area with a lone tree. The other area was a long drop down the side of Canterlot but gave a perfect view of when the sunsets. Twilight ran forward with Solar in her hands. He had started to blush as they ran along.

She is holding my hand. She is holding my hand! I can't believe this is happening! Soon they stopped, and Twilight let go of his hand and turned around and gave him a warm smile.

"I want to thank you for what you did. I feel so much better than I have ever." Said Twilight

"Like I said to your mom, it's my duty." Said Solar

"But I didn't come out here to thank you, but to ask you a question." Said Twilight

"That would be?" Asked Solar as he raised his eyebrow a little.

"Do you hate me?" Asked Twilight

"I don't understand." Said Solar

"Do you hate me for what I said to you?" Asked Twilight

Solar could see the tears running down her face. She blames herself for what happened. She is like me since I blamed myself for what happened. But this is my fault.

"No Twilight, for everything that happened to you was my fault. I was the reason you were in that cast. I'm the reason for your scorched fur. If I hadn't let my emotions take over, then I wouldn't have hurt you. I still don't deserve the forgiveness of your family. I'm not even sure if I can lead this nation," said Solar with a tear running down his face.

But he was soon brought into a hug by Twilight. He blushed a little that Twilight was hugging him. He then heard her speak to him.

"Your not the reason I was hurt. I should have never spoke poorly about you. You are kind and gentle. You spent your time figuring out a to help my family and me. You never put the blame directly on me. No, you took it upon yourself to help me. If that isn't a prince that can lead this country, then I'm not sure who is. We all forgave you for everything you did. I know you will make a great prince one day. I believe it." Said Twilight.

Solar felt some more tears run down his eyes. He hugged Twilight back. They stayed that way, in each other's embrace. Soon Solar spoke after a while.

"Thank you Twilight, I have never felt so happy in my life. So would you like to be friends," said Solar with a warm smile on his face.

Twilight couldn't believe her ears. He wants to be my friend. I've never had a friend before, expect for my BBBFF. But I also feel something for him. That warm smile is so sweet. I'm not sure what I feel, but it's nice. I think it would be fun to have him as a friend.

"Sure Solar I'll be your, friend if you are mine." Said Twilight

"Sure," he said as he brought her into another warm hug.

This time Twilight felt her face become flush with a blush. She quickly closed her eyes and enjoyed the hug. They soon broke and watched as the sun slowly began to set. They stayed close together. Twilight looked at the young prince. She could see something in him. She had never seen in any other colt. She wasn't sure what it was, but she knew she would find out in time. She leaned her head on his shoulder and Solar blushed but allowed it. He then swung his hand over her shoulder and brought her in close. The two just stood there watching the sunset. They were just enjoying the peace.

***

"Well thank you for dinner Mrs. Velvet," said Solar standing outside the house.

Solar and Twilight had returned after watching the moon rise into the sky. They then had dinner together. Solar told some stories about his training and answering some questions. But soon it was over, and Solar had to get home.

"Please, Solar your part of this family. So Velvet is just fine." Said Velvet

"Well if you say so. But I should get going. Shining, I would love to have another sparring match with you in time. You truly are a worthy opponent." Said Solar

"I would love to, but I still won't hold back." Said Shining

"I wouldn't want it any other way. I guess I'll be seeing you around the castle, Cadance." Said Solar

"Yes and have a safe trip back cousin," said Cadance with a smile on her face.

"So Twilight, I guess now that everything is fine. Would you like to be my mom's student still." Said Solar

"Oh yes, Solar I would. So I guess this is goodbye until we see each other at the castle." Said Twilight

"Well then see you around, and I want to thank you all for your forgiveness. I guess this means I can get back to my work of learning to become the prince of Equestria. I will be seeing you all later." Said Solar

He walked little ways away and then disappeared in an orange glow. The Sparkle family soon closed the door and began to clean up the house. But of course Twilight asked to talk with Cadance in her room. Cadance, of course, followed her and the two made it to Twilight's room. Twilight closed the door and then sat on her bed. Cadance sat in a chair.

"So what did you want to talk about?" Asked Cadance

"When I was with Solar, I had a strange feeling inside of me. I was wondering if you could help. I've read so many books, but I have never read anything that described what I felt with him next to me." Said Twilight

Cadance giggled to herself. "Twilight you can't understand everything by reading it. I can easily sense that you have a crush on the young prince. That Twilight is called love."

"Love, I don't like Solar like that. He's just a friend." Said Twilight

"Please Twilight, you have a blush running across your face. It is entirely normal to have a crush on somepony. It's a natural part of growing up." Said Cadance

"But Solar and I are just friends. I'm not even sure if he even likes me." Said Twilight

"Well, time can only tell you that Twilight. But for now, just enjoy being friends. If you feel something for him, ask him how he feels. If he feels the same way, then you two can go out on a date. But wait a little while until you're sure that you feel that way towards him. You never know, he might ask you out first before you do." Said Cadance

"Thanks, Cadance I knew you would have the answer for me," said Twilight getting up and hugging her foal-sitter.

Cadance smiled and hugged her back. I guess I wasn't so far off with my idea of the two being a couple. But I suppose I should let his one play out on its own. I know Solar will figure out his emotions sooner or later. The two broke and went back downstairs to help clean up the house. Twilight with a happy smile on her face and Cadance with one too.

***

Solar laid on his bed. His mind was heavy with the thought of Twilight. He couldn't understand why he felt this way with Twilight. He soon got up and went out to his balcony. He leaned on the ledge and looked out on Canterlot. He sighed as he still couldn't get the images of him and Twilight today out of his head.

I don't understand it, do I like her. Maybe I do, she is a beautiful filly. But I wonder if she would even like me. I guess I'll just see where our friendship goes before I make a choice of falling for Twilight. Solar went back to his bed and slept on the idea. As he thought about it, a smile came to his face. No I have fallen for Twilight Sparkle. He slept with memories of the day going through his head.

Author's Notes:

Well, it's finished! Now that doesn't mean that more chapters will be broken down in this fashion later on. Now as you can see, Solar and Twilight are falling for each other. But I won't say anything about where this will go for them. I'm not the kind of reader to let spoilers go about my writing. So you all will have to be patient and see what happens. But I can say this. This won't be the only test of Twilight's and Solar's friendship. These two will be tested to the limit as the seasons come and go.

Now my famous sign off that probably all other writers have used, but besides the point. Follow, like, comment, and tell. See you all next time on Solar Son. Bye for now.