Hearth Warming Eve (re-Edited)

"I love winter." Said Solar

Winter had once again fallen over Canterlot thanks to his mother's magic. He always loved going out to the gardens and playing in the snow. Solar would usually have a snowball fight with the guards, maids, and his mother. He would then build a snow pony with his mom and a few snow angels before he headed in to have some hot chocolate with his mother. But also around this time came the Hearth Warming Eve play at the castle. He loved the play every year it was put on. Then the morning Hearth Warming came. Solar always loved opening presents with his mother. But this year was different, for he was finally with Twilight.

It had only been a few months, and they had grown even closer, but still weren't special someponies. They still wanted to take it slow with dating each other. But Twilight was hoping they could be considered special someponies. She didn't mind taking it slow with Solar, but she wanted to be his only mare. She was unsure if Solar was a herd type of stallion or monogamy stallion. But she was patient with figuring out Solar.

"Well, it looks like it," said Twilight giggling at her coltfriends actions

Solar quickly got up and looked at his snow angel. He smiled at his handy work. Twilight came up and hugged him from behind.

"Don't you think your a little old for snow angels." Said Twilight

"Oh please Twilight, you are never too old to enjoy the snow. I mean it only comes once every year and then disappears. So as far as I can see, I have to enjoy it." Said Solar

Twilight giggled a little more. The two started to walk back to her home. Solar held Twilight tight to his body, and she only snuggled into him. He didn't blush as easily as he did before, now that he was dating Twilight. They soon made it back to her house, and Twilight opened the door. They went in and got out of there coats. They then headed to the couch and snuggled again together.

"Solar, your always so warm," said Twilight snuggling deeper into his chest.

"Well, I do it because of the cold. Be thankful for my magic," said Solar rubbing his hands through her silky mane.

"Well, I do." Said Twilight

The two came into a soft kiss but then heard a throat cleared. Twilight and Solar saw that it was Shining with his arms crossed over his chest.

"Now, make sure there is some space for Celestia." Said Shining

"Please Shining, I'm just trying to get warm," said Twilight before snuggling back into Solar's chest.

"If Twilight wants to snuggle, well I let her snuggle," said Solar with a smile

"Well as long as nothing funny is happening." Said Shining

After a while, the rest of Twilight's family came home. Twilight helped her parents out. Solar teleported in the book and his work. He began to get back to work on translating Doctor Pulse's work. He knew the truth of his death was in this book. Soon enough everypony was back in the living room. Twilight handed Solar a cup of hot chocolate. She then snuggled close to him again. He put his arm around her and kept on working.

"Well, anything to report." Said Light

"Not much sir, I'm having trouble pulling out what I need." Said Solar

"How so?" Asked Light

"Well, his theories are combos of many other theories. The theories seem to have a connection to a word. It seems he has hidden his work in theories. Now that would be easy if he wasn't placing in theories that are aged or from different kingdoms. Whatever he is hiding in this work, he didn't want to be cracked," said Solar as he closed the books and notes.

"Well, you will get it in time." Said Velvet

"Thanks, ma'am." Said Solar

They continued to drink until Cadance came in. "Man, it is cold out there."

"It can't be winter, unless it's cold, cousin." Said Solar

"I guess, so Hearth Warming Eve is coming. So you and Celestia celebrating it together," said Cadance taking a seat and Velvet handing her a cup.

"Of course, I wouldn't miss this holiday for anything to be with my mother. But I have to change it a little this year," said Solar as he ran his hand through Twilight's mane.

"Well, I guess we will see you here for our Hearth Warming party." Said Velvet

"Well after the royal breakfast and hang out with my mother. I do feel like I have to spend a little more time with Twilight than her." Said Solar

"Well, I still think that is so sweet that you will spend time with your mother." Said Cadance

"Yeah, I mean she has been there for me so much. She saved me the day I was born and raised me. And no matter what has happened, she still loves me and keeps me close. So I owe a lot to her," said Solar taking a sip of his drink

"Well no matter what time you come, will be happy to have you." Said Light

"Thanks now, Twilight." Said Solar

"Hm," said Twilight as she opened her eyes.

"Well, I got an early gift for you. I know how much you have wanted to see the Hearth Warming Eve play, but tickets are usually sold out. But there still seats in the royal section. So here you go," said Solar showing off two tickets.

"Really Solar, you're asking me to join you and your mother in the royal booth." Said Twilight

"You know it, but Cadance will be there also. But that's not all. Night Light and Twilight Velvet, you have accepted into your family, so I decided to repay that debt. So here you go," said Solar handing two tickets to them.

Night Light looked at the tickets and couldn't believe where they were sitting. "Solar these are in the middle. These seats go faster than anything else."

"Yeah, so I bought the tickets early. No repayment needed. Take it as a gift for letting me date Twilight." Said Solar

"Oh thank you Solar." Said Velvet

"Well, I think I'm going to the kitchen for a refill." Said Solar

"Could you," said Twilight showing her cup.

Solar smiled and took her cup. He went into the kitchen. Shining followed quickly behind him. Solar started to make the hot chocolate. He turned to see Shining. He seemed a little nervous and out of place.

"You ok." Said Solar

"No, not really. I didn't get a ticket to the show." Said Shining

"Well you're in luck, I happen to have two extra tickets to the show. Plus they are royal seats," said Solar showing another two tickets.

"Thanks." Said Solar

Before Shining could take the tickets, Solar stuck back in his pocket. "If you want the tickets, then you ask out my cousin to the play."

"Wait, this is blackmail." Said Shining

"No Shining, blackmail would be if I held the tickets over your head and made you ask my cousin out. No, this is just a push for you to move towards your feelings for my cousin," said Solar pouring the hot liquid into the two cups.

"Really," said Shining starting to shake.

"Yes, I was able to get past my fear of asking Twilight out. Now we are dating. If I haven't asked her out, then I'm sure we wouldn't be as close as we have been." Said Solar

"I guess your right." Said Shining

"Now that's the spirit. Now here are the tickets. Now go and ask her out to the play." Said Solar

Shining took the tickets and went back to the living room. Solar grabbed some wipe cream and marshmallows. Then he went into the living room to see Cadance hugging Shining. He sat down and gave Twilight her cup. She started to whisper into his ear.

"You did that, didn't you." Said Twilight

"I have no idea what you are talking about," said Solar taking a sip of his drink.

***

Solar and Celestia were walking the streets of Canterlot. They were out to tell ponies happy Hearth Warming Eve as it was the day of the play. They were walking and talking when Solar stopped at a jewelry store. He hadn't bought Twilight a Hearth Warming present yet. He looked at the store and found a necklace with a hanging lavender jewel. Celestia stopped to see the jewelry.

"So you want to get Twilight that." Said Celestia

"Yeah, it is nice. But I think I have to give Twilight two gifts." Said Solar

"How so, son?" Asked Celestia

"I think it's time I move forward. I have been thinking about whether or not I want to create a herd or stay loyal to Twilight. I have been thinking it over, and I finally found the answer." Said Solar

"That is." Said Celestia

"I want to be loyal only to Twilight. So I want to stay monogamy with Twilight. So I have decided to move forward with Twilight and make her my special somepony." Said Solar

"Oh, Solar that is so sweet of you." Said Celestia

"Thanks, mom but I need to buy a few things. Plus one of them being one of your gifts." Said Solar

"Well, then I will go keep telling Happy Hearth Warming Eve, while you shop. Also, well done," said Celestia giving her son a hug and walking through the streets.

Solar went into the jewelry store. After getting Twilight the necklace, he went to a few more stores and went back to the castle. He went to his room and began to wrap the gifts he bought. He then began to get ready for the play. He pulled out his suit he wore for his last few dates with Twilight and set it out on his bed. He got ready for the play and his date with Twilight.

***

The time for the play had finally come. Solar went over and picked up Twilight. He was once again thrown off by her beauty. She was in a beautiful snow white dress. Her mane, this time, was curled and hid one side of her face. She had a white coat over her bare fur. Solar nearly had a nosebleed at how beautiful she was. Plus she was once again wearing her lavender lipstick. He looped his hand, and she took it as they walked towards the castle.

Solar walked through the front gates and reached the guards that were watching over the royal seats. Solar showed both tickets and the guard let them in. After a while, Celestia joined them. Twilight decided to talk with Celestia while Solar kept working on translating the book. Soon Cadance came in with Shining. Celestia and Cadance hugged. She then hugged Solar but pulled him off to talk with him.

"Thank you so much for this Solar." Said Cadance

"Hey, anything for you cousin." Said Solar

"I never thought that Shining would ask me out. But I guess you blackmailed him with a few tickets to make him ask me out." Said Cadance

"I can't answer that question cousin," said Solar with a wink.

"Oh thank you Solar, you are the best cousin the princess of love can have," she said giving him another hug

"No problem Cadance, I mean you did help me and Twilight come together. So it just seemed right that I help you hook up with Shining." Said Solar

"Now I have something for you. I know it isn't Hearth Warming yet, but here you are," said Cadance handing him a small gift.

Solar took it into his hands and began to unwrap it. He saw it was a long black case. He opened it up to find a golden pendant inside. Solar opened it to see a picture. It was of him, his mother and Cadance. She looked up at his cousin and hugged her. She hugged him back.

"Thank you so much Cadance." Said Solar

"Your welcome, I still can't believe that I have a cousin." Said Cadance

"Well, I still can't believe how my life has gone since Celestia took me as her son." Said Solar

"Well, I think I should let you get back to Twilight. I guess I'll see you tomorrow." Said Cadance

"You sure will Cadance. I just hope you Shining become special someponies." Said Solar

"Well to you too." Said Cadance

They went to their seats as the play began. Twilight laid her head on Solar's shoulder, and he wrapped his arm around him as they enjoyed the winter festival together as a couple.

***

Solar woke up and quickly got ready. He went to the dining hall and saw his mother and Cadance. He said good morning to them both. Stonewall then allowed the guests to come in. They had the royal breakfast that Solar didn't care for at all. The nobles were always trying to suck up to him and his family. Though he just ignored them as much as he could. After the breakfast, Solar and his family went to open gifts. Of course, he got everything he wanted. He then handed his presents to this family.

For Celestia, it was hard for him to choose something for his mother. But he found something she would cherish. He had spent a good amount of money on it. It was a beautiful hand painted, vase, so it was one of a kind. The painting was of his cutie mark, and he had placed the order a month ago. Celestia simply loved it and thanked her son. Cadance then got a beautiful gold necklace with a pink gem in the middle. She thanked Solar for the gift. Solar than gave Stonewall a gift. It was a picture frame of him when he was younger in his formal uniform standing next to him. Stonewall thanked Solar for the gift. Solar then said his goodbye as he had to go to give his present to Twilight. Cadance would be by later. She wanted to spend a little time with her auntie. Solar said goodbye as he teleported away.

He came out of his teleportation to see the house of the Sparkle family. Though he could have easily walked it, he felt teleportation was much easier, though he was tired thanks to the breakfast. He knocked on the door, and Twilight quickly answered it. She was in a long sleeve shirt and a pair of short shorts. She smiled and let Solar into the house. She closed the door behind him. They gave each other a quick kiss.

"I didn't think you to be over so quickly. My family just finished up opening presents." Said Twilight

"Well, we finished up early. So I decided to come over. Cadance will be by later. She was going to spend some time with my mother," said Solar with a yawn.

"You tired." Said Twilight

"A little, I had to wake up early for that breakfast. I still don't know how my mother deals with those royals all day." Said Solar

"Well, she has been doing it much longer than you have," said Twilight with a smile

"Well I guess, but enough about my life today. Today is Hearth Warming, so that means giving presents," said Solar reaching for his gift.

"Oh, Solar you didn't have to get me anything." Said Twilight

"Oh please Twilight, so here you are. Merry Hearth Warming." Said Solar

Twilight took the gift in her hands and began to unwrap the white wrapping around it. She saw it was a long slim black case. Twilight popped the lid, and her eyes started to tear up. Inside was the gold necklace with the hanging lavender gem. She took it out and looked at it. Solar walked up and took it and went around her. Twilight raised her mane and Solar clipped the necklace around her neck. She walked over to a mirror and looked at it. She then turned around to look at Solar. She hugged him tight.

"Oh, this is an amazing gift. But I didn't get you anything." Said Twilight

"Please, being my marefriend is a gift in its self. Plus the holiday is about giving and not getting. But that's not the only gift I got you." Said Solar

"What?" Asked Twilight

Solar grabbed Twilight's hands. "Well, I have been thinking about our life together as we started out as friends, then when we went out on that perfect date together. I never thought I would see the day when we would be this way." He rubbed his hand across her face. "But every time I look into your eyes, I feel the connection we made with our first kiss. It has taken some time, but I have finally made up my mind." He ran his hand through her mane as she looked into his eyes. "I can't live without you, and I sure can't love any other mare expect you. So I have decided to stay with you and only you. So I would love it if you became my special somepony."

"Solar, I never thought you would ask that question. I always feared that you would choose to herd. I wouldn't mind if you did, but I'm happy that you decided to only date me. Solar Ignition Flare, I would love to be your special somepony." Said Twilight

"Well Twilight Sparkle, I would love to be your special somepony." Said Solar

The two came into a hug. Twilight brought her horn to life and looked up as she tied the mistletoe. They soon broke off, and Solar looked to the ceiling to see mistletoe hanging from the roof. He smiled as he looked at Twilight.

"You just did that, didn't you." Said Solar

"I have no idea what you mean, but since I didn't get you a gift. I thought maybe I could give you a new kiss. One that would symbolize our new found relationship." Said Twilight

"I think that is a perfect gift." Said Solar

The two stared deeply into each other's eyes. They slowly moved towards each other and touched lips. They might have done it plenty of times, but this one was different to them. This one was the first kiss of their future life together. Solar swung his hands around her neck as Twilight placed hers around his waist. They held out the sweet kiss until they needed air. They broke and smiled at each other. Solar then let out a nice long yawn. Twilight giggled a little.

She set Solar down on the couch. She happily snuggled up next to him. He wrapped her in a tight hug and started to use his magic to warm his body. Twilight snuggled more into his warm chest. They looked at each other. They didn't exchange a single word as their eyes did all the talking for them. They came down in one more kiss before Solar gave another yawn and started to fall asleep. Twilight smiled and began to snooze off also.

Velvet came in and saw the two sleeping peacefully on the couch. She went over and grabbed a blanket for them both. She gently tossed it over both of them. Night Light came out and looked at the sight. He went over to his wife and held her as she let out a happy tear for her daughter. They went and got their coats on and gently opened the front door. They headed out into the cold air to enjoy the holiday. Shining then came out and saw the two. Shining smiled for them and quietly got into his winter gear. He went outside and met Cadance. He told her about what was inside. She smiled as the two left to enjoy the holiday together, leaving Solar and Twilight alone sleeping peacefully on the couch together. They slept peacefully, and as Solar slept, a smile came to his face as he dreamed the future he would have with Twilight. His special somepony for life.