Chapter 21

A night to remember

7 months later…

Princess Celestia was fixing her hair in her large room. She had a fireplace with a large bed and a long mirror where she was busy combing it out then she hears a knock. He then said, “Come in."

North star enters he then said “I’ve heard about the meeting thought I would come by to see you.”

Princess Celestia then said, “Thank you but it’s not necessary.”

North Star then said, “But I came by just to see you.”

Princess Celestia looks back at him then said, “What is it?"

North Star then said, “I’m leaving tomorrow and I wanted you to know.”

Celestia then said, “You’re going to find the pool of light. North Star that energy isn’t evil but I heard stories and any pony looking for it usually ends up dead.”

North Star turned to her then said “I have to try as long as I’m weaker then Abyss how can I beat him? even with you mother’s amulet I’m still weaker then him.”

Princess Celestia came close then said “You’re not weaker then him your stronger then him. “

North Star then said, “I wish my will was as big as my ability but I know it’s not enough but I know I don’t want to leave either.”

Princess Celestia then said “Why?”

North Star starred into her eyes then he said, “Because I love you.”

She then said, “I didn’t think you cared about me in that way.”

North Star then said, “The truth is I have for a while. I was just too scared to show it.”

Princess Celestia chuckles then said, “You’re worse than Pine.”

Then she came in close and said, “I’m glad you finally told me but right now this isn’t a good time. Tonight let’s talk about it then okay. Right now I have to deal with a bunch of snobs.”

North Star then said, “They can’t be worst then Necro or abyss?”

Princess Celestia rolls her eyes, “No but I know that this isn’t going to end well.”

North Star then said, “Need my help?"

Princess Celestia then said, “Sorry but magic isn’t going to do much here this is going to take tact and I think I have a plan to have these snobs help me keep Equestria from falling apart.”

North Star nods then said, “I’m going to pack supplies.”

As he leaves, she then said, “Are you going to tell your friends?”

North Star turned then said, “Later right now I just want to think things through.”

He then leaves the room.

Princess Celestia was in a large room with twenty other ponies a mixture between pegasi earth pony and unicorn each one was born of status and wealth. They each had on their best clothes the males wearing trimmed clean suits and the females in elegant gowns.

Princess Celestia then says, “First I want to thank every pony for coming here. As you may all know to expand ourselves with the rising population of ponies coming, we need to expand our territories. However this is going to cost a lot of bits and for the best of the kingdom I was hoping each of you will be able to help in supporting these endeavors.”

Then the head unicorn at the back of the table coughed he was a dark silver unicorn with a brand new suit and he had large blue eyes and a perfect white mane that came up around his head perfectly.

Princess Celestia then said, “Yes lord Silver."

He then said, “If we support these endeavors we would like something in return.”

Princess Celestia then said, “I’m sorry but isn’t helping in expanding the kingdom important to you? I’m only asking a small donation from each of you to help create new settlements.”

Lord Silver laughed and said, “Honestly you think we’re just going to give you bits and then not be compensated? The only way I’m going to agree to your proposal if we can see first hoof that we will get our bits back with interest.”

Many of the ponies nodded then Princess Celestia got stern then said, “If you continue to defy this request then how can we expand the territories?”

Lord silver then said, “You won’t but we we could and we can gain all the profit from the settlements and own this kingdom and rule it ourselves.”

Princess Celestia got up then said, “Are you threatening to defy my rule?”

Lord silver got up then said, “I’m not just defying it I’m telling you the facts who do you think the ponies will back? Celestia the poor princess? Or me the richest unicorn here.”

Princess Celestia starred at him with intensity then said, “I’ll accept a donation from each of you and in return from the proceeds that the settlements gain I’ll give all the bits from my cut to you and your families as the interest.”

Lord Silver nods then sits back down in his chair with his smug grin.

He then said, “I am so glad we can reach an understanding. Now how to conclude such an agreement we should put it to a vote.”

Princess Celestia then said, “Alright let’s vote, who agrees with giving a partial investment to protect the interests of new colonies.”  

They all did and then lord Silver turns to Princess Celestia then she takes up a large scroll with the information regarding the settlements and the new cities that the ponies are trying to build. Each town had their operations on what they do and how much bits they will gain within a year and how much they owe the banks. Princess  Celestia then set the treaty down and handed it to each pony. Each Pony looked it over then with a quill wrote their names on the treaty then as it went around the table Celestia picked up the treaty with her magic and sealed it with her sigil of the sun.

Then Silver said, “But we should also have some sort of way to condone such a treaty.”

Princess Celestia sat back down then said, “how about a gala I will host here in the palace and from now on every year you will all come and enjoy my hospitality but the ticket prices are going to be high.”

Lord Silver spat then said, “As if, you will give them to us for free.”

Celestia smiled then said, “No, to condone this endeavor and to support the funds to make the gala a success you will pay for your tickets and if you don’t then you will stop receiving the funds gained from the profits in which you invested in.”

Lord Silver mutters under his breathe then he said, “Your good."

She smiled then said, “Am I?”

he then said “You know now I have no choice but to condone this course of action.”

Princess Celestia then said, “Of course you do, I was also thinking of calling it the galloping gala.”

He then got up then said, “I suggest you will be selling tickets soon.”

Princess Celestia then said, “I can have a few hundred made and ready to go in a few hours then they will be purchased at five hundred bits per ticket.”

The rest of the ponies clapped Celestia bows then lord silver in a furry leaves the room and the rest soon follow.

That evening Canterlot was in a buzz over the first galloping gala. North Star was in the palace trying to fix up his blue cloak he then stares into the mirror his long scar under his left eye was still visible he looked at it and himself his shaggy black mane was groomed back along with his tail and he wore a black suit under his dark blue cloak. Then he turns to the door as it opened he saw Obsidian in a black suit as well wearing his smooth white mane flowing around his ears with long side burns his white skinny tail was dragging behind.

He then said “This is the first time I’ve seen you combed your mane since Lance’s wedding.”

He smirks then said, “Well I tried.”

Obsidian chuckled then he came over and said, “You look great.”

North Star then said, “Other than my scar yeah I guess.”

Obsidian then said “Hey at least you’re not the most hated pony in the entire kingdom.”

North Star turned and said “Sugar cube told me.”

Obsidian then said, “Its okay I was joking. Some ponies still eye me but they accept me. Even though now I can never prove myself to prince Royal heart”

North Star nods then said, “I’m glad things worked out. And I'm sorry for Prince Royal Heart”

Obsidian then said, “Enough about me how’s Celestia’s school of magic going? “

North Star then said, “It’s great we have over one hundred students and they’re all amazing but there’s Nebula she’s a natural she’s learning faster than I can teach her.”

Obsidian then said, “That’s wonderful. I am glad you’re taking a liking to being a teacher."

North star then said “Thank you. Could you do me a favor? Later tonight after the party starts can you gather the rest in the palace gardens?”

Obsidian nods then said “Sure thing.”

He then leaves North Star goes back to the mirror and stares into it.

Princess Luna flew to the top of the palace watching under the sunset was Pine his short yellow mane was combed back his green coat sparkled and he wore a nice black suit with coattails and he wore a white blouse underneath.

Princess Luna chuckled then said “what’s the occasion?”

Pine turns then said, “It’s the first galloping gala and I know you won’t be there so I decided to do the best I can up here.”

Princess Luna smiles as she lands then said, “I would have picked out a dress if I knew you were going to dress up.”

Pine then said, “I only dressed up because of you.”

She lays her head into him then he said, “Beautiful sunset isn’t it?”

Princess  Luna rolls her eyes then said, “Yeah it is, every pony loves the sun.”

Pine then said, “Is that jealousy I hear?”

Princess Luna then said, “I know it’s bad but I can’t shake the feeling every day Celestia raises the sun every pony comes out and give her praise and then I raise the moon only and what do I get.”

Pine chuckles then said “What about me?”

Princess Luna looks back and smiles then said, “Except you”

Pine then said “Are you going to the party tonight?”

Princess Luna then said, “I was hoping after I raise the moon to sit here and talk with you it’s been a while. Also did you find any sign of Abyss?”

Pine nods then said, “I’ve searched the entire  crystal mountain range but there is no sign of Abyss. “

Princess Luna then said, “what about the everfree forest?”

Pine then said, “I checked most of the wood all I found were trees and timber wolves.”

Princess Luna then said, “They’re back?”

Pine then said, “There’s not a lot of them but other than that I don’t think Abyss is in Equestria anymore.”

Princess Luna then said, “That’s good.”

Pine then said, “Sugar cube told us he sealed away the darkness did that fix anything with you?”

Princess Luna then said, “No I can still feel Omega’s power in me.”

Pine slams his hoof down.

Then Princess Luna said, “It is okay I’m learning to control the urge to use his power. I’m fine."

Pine looks up then said, “I know it’s just that I don’t want you to fight that dark power anymore.  I want to find a way to take the power out of you.”

Princess Luna then raises her wings and flies into the sky as the sun finally set the moon rose in the east with her wings fully extended Pine watched as she flew back to him then she sits by his side.

She then said, “It doesn’t matter. As long as you’re with me I don’t care if Omega’s power in me I won’t succumb.”

Then Pine said, “Do you want to dance?”

Princess Luna laughed “what?”

Pine got up and then said, “I only stared to learn. So bear with me.”

She smiles bows her head then she said, “I would love too.”

Then he gets up moves his left hind leg back as he then raises his right front leg and puts it on Princess Luna’s waist then she places her left hoof on his shoulder then he turns her around and they danced under the light of the moon.

Lance was with Red wing in the grand hall . It was crowded with one side of the hall being the main dance floor and the other half full of table and chairs with a bar full of food and beverage. Red wing was in a large red dress trimmed with orange around her red and orange mane that has been combed and fixed around her ears. In the middle of the palace, every pony was gawking and smiling at the young filly in the baby carriage she was a small light green Pegasus with a light blue mane and small green eyes. Red wing was laughing as another female unicorn was talking to her and Lance with his light blue coat and he wore a black suit with long coattails with a white blouse and his shaved military style cut for his dark mane and tail. He stood over watching every pony with his  stern blue eyes near his daughter.

North Star came behind him then said, “Were not a war anymore?”

Lance looked back then put North Star in a headlock and said, “Well look who decided to show up.”

North Star got out of the headlock. Then said, “Look at yourself you haven’t left the house since Ocean breeze was born.”

Lance looked over at his wife taking the young filly out and sitting on a chair to feed Ocean breeze her bottle.

Then he said, “I just can’t shake the feeling to protect them. I want to be here for every moment.”

North Star then said, “You will. But what about the wonder bolts now that the war is over what will they do now?”

Lance then said, “I talked it over with hail and Dark wind they want to turn the wonder bolts into stunt flying.”

North Star raised an eyebrow “Stunt flying?”

Lance then said “Yeah they want to learn tricks and different maneuvers for competitive flying.”

North Star laughed then said, “So the best flyers in Equestria turn into street performers.”

Lance then said, “Well not exactly Dark wind and Red wing went over how they will choose who can get in. It is almost impossible, on top of that, the rigorous training that we did for the war is still going to be in place as well. Getting in and being in the wonder bolts is going to be tough for any pegasus.”

North Star then said, “Well if that’s what they want why not?”

Lance then said, “For me though I’m retiring from the wonder bolts. I’ll still be captain of the guard until I find a suitable replacement.”

North Star then said, “I’m glad for you.”

Lance turns his head then said “Thank you North Star.”

North Star then said, “If it’s not too much to ask can you meet me outside at the garden later?”

He nods then said “Let me check the rounds and make sure my soldiers are on point.”

North Star nods then goes to Red Wing and then said, “So how are you and ocean breeze doing?”

She looks up smiles and said, “Were doing ok.”

North Star went near her and he can see her falling asleep kicking her small legs under her diaper with her tiny wings folded to her side.

He then said, “She looks like you.”

Red wing then said, “She has her father’s mane though.”

Then North Star said, “I just wanted to say how happy I am for you.”

She looks up then said, “Thank you”

She pauses then said, “I know I’ve said it before but thank you for keeping my dull head of a husband alive.”

North Star then said, “Your welcome.”

he leaves the room and goes out into the gardens.

Young Princess Cadence was bouncing on Sugar cube’s lap in his room. With his white coat and his unkempt white mane that came out as spikes on his head with his curly white tail coming out of his rear end. He was wearing a white suit with a blue blouse underneath.

Princess Cadence then said, “I don’t have my cutie mark yet but I did something amazing at school and my teacher Diana congratulated me!”

Sugar cube laughed then said, “Alright tell me.”

She then said “There was two ponies well at school one was named  sugar biscuit he’s this tan earth pony and the other is a pegasus his name is dark cloud he’s a black pegasus. They were fighting over who will get to swing first so I decided that one pushes the other while the other swings then after ten minutes they switch.”

Sugar cube then said, “You’re a natural born  leader you’re going to be a great princess.”

She smiled and said, “I just wanted to see them smile and see them stop fighting.”

Sugar cube ruffles her mane then said “keep doing that and never stop."

Obsidian came in and then she galloped into him he picks her up and then said, “You want to go down stairs?”

She smiles and said “Why not?”

He then put’s her down then said “Come on pick out a dress and I’ll fix your mane."

She looks over to Sugar cube then said, “You coming down too”

Sugar cube then said “Yeah but I want to fix my mane it’s still a mess.”

She smiled then said, “I’ll meet you down then.”

She then leaves the room.

Then Obsidian looked back then said, “don’t be too long. North star wants to make a speech in the gardens.”

Sugar Cube nods then said, “I’ll be there.”

He then leaves then Sugar cube takes out the picture of Pinkie pie and her friends and looks at it then puts inside the front pocket of his suit and then goes to the mirror and tries to comb out his short spikey white mane.

Sugar cube comes down later on the main hall of the palace was packed with rich ponies of every kind he sees Celestia. At the front shaking the hooves of every pony coming in, he then goes to through the crowd he see’s core standing nearby with a full regiment of soldiers scanning the crowds.  He was in a full suit of steel armor with his Battle Axe on his back his long orange mane stuck out of his helmet and his orange eyes lit up when he saw Sugar cube they hug.

Then Core said, “It’s good to see you.”

Chocolate butter came from behind and then Sugar cube said, “I’m glad to see you too.”

Core then said, “He’s taking over as second in command when I leave.”

Sugar cube nods then said, “I heard your family moved west started an apple farm.”

He nods then said, “ Yeah that’s true.”

Then Sugar cube replied, “So you’re leaving then?”

Core then said, “This is only temporary and my family needs me. I won’t be gone long.”

Sugar cube then said, “Its fine I understand. North star actually wanted us out in the gardens he has something to say.”

Core nods then said, “Alright Chocolate butter you don’t mind keeping an eye on things here?”  

Chocolate butter then said, “I have no problem.”

They then left the front doors and they went through the crowd and came upon Red wing talking with another female pegasus she had a dark yellow coat with a light blonde mane and tail that was pointing out in all directions with a nice soft yellow dress trimmed with white. Red Wing had little Ocean breeze in her hooves.

She smiled and said “Nice to see you three.”

The yellow pegasus got up and shook both Core’s and Sugar cube’s hooves she then said, “It’s nice to see you both as well Red wing told me so much about you.”

Core nods then said “Nice to meet you uh.”

She smiled and said, “I’m lightning Flash but just call me Light for short.”

Sugar cube nods then said, “Good to see you Light,”

Core looks over at ocean breeze and smiles then Red wing said, “You want to hold her.”

Core then said, “Is it okay?”

She nods and hands her too him he then sit s on the chair and holds her close then Sugar cube see’s princess cadence run up to him. She was in a large pink dress with white stripes going around it.

He then said, “I told you I will be down."

She laughs and says, “Your mane is still spikey.”

He then said, “I tried to get it down but it just won’t stay down.”

She then said, “I don’t care I’m just glad you came.”

Princess cadence looks over to Red Wing who smiles and said, “You want to see Ocean Breeze too?”

She nods and then she takes her over to Core holding Ocean breeze who held her in his hooves.

She then said, “She’s so small.”

Red wing then said, “I bet you were that small at one point.”

Obsidian came over then said, “Lightning flash?”

She looked over and said “Obsidian.”

they came close then they hugged he then said, “It’s good to see you. I was kind of scared you wouldn’t come.”

She then said, “Of course I was coming. Also thank you for buying my ticket.”

He then said “Well why not?”

She then said, “Well guess what I passed the test to become a wonder bolt."

He laughs then he looks over at Red wing then said “are you sure you just didn’t let her pass?”

Red wing shakes her head she then said, “You think she had a chance?”

Lightning flash groans then said, “Thanks a lot Red wing.”

Sugar cube chuckles then said “Hey core we should get going, North star’s been outside this whole time.”

Core nods and then gives Ocean breeze back to her mother then she sat down on the chair then Obsidian hugs Lightning flash.

He then said, “Stay here I’ll come back after I met up with North star.”

She then said “Okay.”

Princess cadence came over to Obsidian then said, “Is it okay if I come?"

Obsidian shakes his head then said, “Stay here with Red Wing I have some boring grown up stuff to do.”

She then got a scowls then said, “I’m grown up too.”

Sugar cube laughs again then says, “I bet you are.”

Obsidian stares down Sugar cube then Lightning Flash said “Hey princess cadence want to see my new trick I’m working on.”

Princess cadence then said, “Yeah that will be great.”

Lightning Flash left the place escorting her out.

  Obsidian sighed and said, “Wait until ocean breeze gets to be that age.”

Red wing then puts ocean breeze back in the filly carriage and then said, “I try not to think about it hopefully she’ll have more of her father.”

Core then said “You leaving? “

She nods then said, “I’m tired thanks to this little ball of joy. If you can tell Lance I’ll be back at the house.”

Sugar cube then said “Don’t worry we’ll tell him.”

She pushes the carriage through the crowd. Then Sugar cube core and Obsidian go through the crowd and out into the garden.

Lance flew up to the top of the palace here he found Pine and Princess Luna talking on top of the roof.

Lance flew down towards them then said, “I knew I would fine you here.”

Pine who became annoyed said, “Come on Lance.”

Lance then said, “North Star just wants to say something.”

Pine then turns to Luna then said, “I’ll tell you the rest when I get back.”

He gets up then said, “Alright let’s go."

He then flies with Lance over the front entrance of the palace carriages lined up around the palace.

Then Lance said, “It’s so weird seeing this place at peace.”

Pine then said, “Gives you that feeling of accomplishment though. It’s been almost a year now since we came and so much has changed.”

Lance then said, “So you and Princess Luna are doing okay?”

Pine then said, “We decided to keep our relationship on the special some pony level."

Lance then said “no wedding bells then?”

Pine shakes his head then said. “I don’t know.”

Lance then said “I’m sorry to push it’s just that you’ve been with her for a while.”

Pine then said, “It’s complicated for both of us right now were just trying to patch up old wounds.”

Lance nods then said, “I can relate. While Red wing was pregnant she and I fought more than usual and it was over the stupidest things sometimes I wanted to give up but then somehow we came back together.”

Pine then said “Yeah I remember you kept crashing at my place and never telling me why.”

Lance then flew down to the front of the garden and here then found Core, Sugar cube Obsidian with North Star staring into the night

North Star turns then smiles and said, “I’m glad you all came. I know this is inconvenient to your night."

Sugar cube then said, “Were here for you North Star this isn’t inconvenient.”

Lance then said, “Well it is to Pine he practically groaned at me when I told him to come.”

Pine then said, “Thanks a lot.”

North Star laughs as did Obsidian.

Then North Star continued “Okay we all been through a lot and we came far from where we were. I wanted to thank each of you for helping me pull through. I also am saying goodbye.”

The air became stagnant with tension.

Then North Star sighed and said, “We all know Abyss is still out there and we all know Luna was the target. As long as he is out there were not safe he will come again he is buying his time and becoming stronger. I do not have Chaos’s powers, which is both a blessing and a curse. Even after all my training, I know I am nowhere near as powerful as Abyss. So I have been researching and I believe there is a power far east I can use. It’s a long shot but I need to go and seek this power.”

Sugar cube shakes his head then said “Don’t do this, power only brings death and suffering. I’ve seen it first hoof I saw things in that void that shadow pony whatever it was it’s not natural it’s wrong.”

North Star then said, “It’s not evil or dark magic it’s the pool of light the same energy Harmony and Alpha used to create the elements of Harmony. We cannot wield them because that’s not our destiny but I can find out what I’m supposed to do.” Core then said, “Did you speak with Celestia and Luna about this?”

North Star then said, “I told Celestia and I’ve been planning to leave for a while. I just didn’t know when.” Core then said “I’m leaving too.”

They all starred at him then Core said, “My family restarted their apple farm after I abandoned mine. I want to restart and help them out.”

North Star smiled and said, “So that leaves the rest of you Obsidian Pine Lance and Sugar cube to keep this place safe.”

Sugar cube then said, “Don’t worry about Canterlot.”

North Star nods then Lance salutes and said, “I never doubted you and I’m glad you’re taking the initiative against the enemy.”

Then Core said, “I’m glad you all can understand and North Star I will never forget you.”

He turns his head then said “All of you.”

Pine then said, “As long as Abyss is out there I’m never leaving.”

North Star then said “Thank you for understanding now and thank you for hearing me out.”

Then Pine flies back into the sky and Sugar Cube turns to Lance and said “Red wing wanted me to tell you that she’s back at the house.”

Lance then said “Thank you.”

Core then said, “Well she told me.”

Lance then said, “Okay core I got the message I should go before red wing kills me.”

He  turns to North Star then said, “Take care of yourself North Star”

North Star nods then said “You to.”

He flies fast and hard into the sky.

Sugar cube turns to Obsidian then said, “Let’s head back I’ll hang with princess Cadence so you can have time with lightning Flash."

Obsidian rolls his eyes then said “whatever sugar cube at least I have a special some pony.”

They left then Core looks at North Star then North star said “You’re not abandoning us nor am I abandoning you."

Core nods then said, “Do you think leaving is a good idea.”

North Star shakes his head then said, “I don’t know but as we all know Abyss isn’t going to give up. Sugar cube told us what he saw. Omega was going to possess Eclipse and he wants to do the same to Luna. There’s more to all of this like how can he possess ponies.”

Core shakes his head then said, “Maybe I should stay then.”

North Star turns then said, “There’s civil unrest in the west I know. Tension at the settlements especially between pegasi and earth pony . If anything, do not go alone.”

Core then said, “I’ll consider it."

North Star nods then said, “Good luck.”

Core nods then said, “Good luck to you as well. I hope you find a way to put Abyss in the ground.”

North Star nods then they shake hooves and then Core goes back inside.

Pine flies back on the roof of the palace and Luna was on the roof laying down starring at the moon.

Then Pine said, “I’m sorry that took longer than I expected.”

Princess Luna looks back at him then said “Don ’t be.”

Pine nods then said, “He’s going to try to find some ancient pool he’s always fighting always training.”

Princess Luna then said, “Yeah but he’s the reason we are all here. We are all alive because of him.”

Pine brushes his mane back then says, “I know I’m just trying to do the same.”

She then said, “Now look who’s jealous.”

Pine looks up to her and smiles “Okay I’m a bit jealous.”

Princess Luna gets up then said, “So you wanted to say something before you left?”

Pine kneels before and takes out a small box from his suit then said, “Luna I know the last year has been rough and I know that I’m mortal. However, I can’t hold back any longer when the day comes that we can live without fear. Will you marry me?”

He lifts up the box. Then Princess Luna in amazement and awe with tears running down her cheeks she nods then she smiles and with her magic picks up the box and inside is a ring with a purple diamond.

She places the ring on her horn then said “Yes.”

Then Pine with tears of joy gallops to her and they kiss.

Obsidian and Sugar Cube came on to Lightning Flash flying downward slamming on the ground with Princess cadence  in the grass field clapping she then said, “That was amazing! How did you do that?”

Lightning flash no longer had her dress and her cutie mark can be seen a ring with lightning shooting outwards. She got up then said “Years of practice.”

She turns to see Obsidian he smiles with his thin blue eyes he then said “that was amazing.”

She blushes then said, “You only saw me land.”

Sugar cube then said “Alright Princess Cadence I think it’s time for bed."

She groans then lighting flash nuzzles her then said, “Obsidian is it okay if I come tomorrow and hang out?”

Obsidian laughed then said “Ask princess Celestia and Luna they have the palace.”

She smiled and said, "Then it’s a yes .”

She turns to Princess Cadence and said, “I’ll come by tomorrow okay?”

She nods and hugs her then Sugar cube helps princess Cadence on his back and trots back to the palace leaving Lightning flash and Obsidian

He then said “Remember we met on a night just like this."

She smiled and said, "You were there after I finished practicing you told me how good I was. At first I thought you were just saying that.”

Obsidian stares at his hooves then said, “Well I kind of did.”

She laughed an said “I know your too kind to say I’m bad.”

He then looked up and said, “Want to dance?”

She smiles and says, “I would love too.”

He takes her by the hoof and leads her back into the palace. Here he takes her by the waist and starts dancing with her slowly to the music as she laid her head against his.

Later that night Celestia was coming back to her room. North Star was in the same room.

He looked over his solder then she said, “You’ve been standing there all night?"

North Star then said, “I told you I wanted to talk with you before I leave.”

Princess Celestia smiled and said “Then let’s talk."

She sat on the bed then North Star sat beside her then he said, “So how was the galloping gala?”

She rolls her eyes “Boring and dull. All I did was shake sweaty hooves for hours.”

North Star chuckled then said, “Sorry about that I wished you and I could of at least danced.”

She then said, “It’s not too late?”

North Star then said gets up and bows and says, “You should know I’m bad at this.”

She then places herself before him and he places his right hoof around her waist.

She then said, “This is my first dance as well.”

Then as they danced in her room she then said, “Nebula is going to miss you.”

He sighs then said, “Yeah I’m going to miss all of the students."

Princess Celestia then said “Why don’t you stay maybe Abyss won’t come back?”

North Star turns her then said, “I can’t take that chance. He can wait he can wait for hundreds or a thousand years and buy his time. I won’t put that responsibility on your shoulders or Luna’s it has to be mine.”

Princess Celestia then turn him then said, “Ok I accept that. But why did you keep your feelings from me for so long?”

He then said, “Because I was scared of them I don’t know if this is right?”

Princess Celestia then turns him and then said, “Now that you have told me. How do you feel?”

North Star then said “relieved and sacred still. I never received an answer back.”

Princess Celestia turns him then lays his head down and kisses him then said, “That’s my answer.”

He smiles and places his hoof on her face then said, “It’s going to be a while before we met again.”

Princess Celestia nods then said, “Maybe after you get back we can discuss how we feel then.”

North Star nods then he releases her then said “I’m going to miss you.”

Princess Celestia turns and smiles and says, “I’m going to miss you too.”

He then turns back with a weak smile turns his head forward and walks out of Celestia’s room she goes onto her bed and lays on it and stares at the ceiling.  

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