Twilight: Say princess, I was wondering... Do you consider being immortal as a blessing or a curse?

Celestia: ..... *sigh*

T: P-princess?

C: A curse, Twilight.

T: Oh. That's why I thought.

C: That doesn't surprise you?

T: Not exactly.

C: ....

T: Is there something bothering you?

C: You haven't asked me why.

T: Oh! Um. It's because I didn't want to be held responsible for your melancholic mood today. And I wanted to see you smile while I'm with you. *smile*

C: Oh. I see. *sad smile* Thank you.

T: *smile*

The resume their trotting.

T: I will asking you another day.

C: Would that be a bother if my sister Luna join me on that matter?

T: Not at all. In fact it would be much more interesting to see your possible divergent points of view on the subject.

C: I see.

Celestia suddenly stopped and surprised her student by throwing her forelegs around her in an embrace.

T: Uh... p-princess?

C: *deep breath* This... is what makes me survive each day of my everlasting life...

T: W-what is it?

C: A hug from a pony I truly care.

Twilight returned the hug.

T: I'm so glad then that Luna is back so you could have her to hug daily and forever when I'll-

Celestia just realized the shocking fact and tightened her grip.

T: P-p-princess... y-you're choking me... A-are you crying?

Celestia tears rolled on her cheeks. But she swept they away with a hoof, after loosening the embrace. She smiled at her pupil.

C: Let's enjoy this day till it lasts.

She put the purple unicorn down before they resumed her trot, Twilight feeling a bit uneasy by the previous situation.

T: Uh... princess Celestia?

The alicorn swept another tear.

C: Yes, Twilight?

T: I'm sorry.

C: Sorry for what?

T: For... for making you cry. That was not my intentions, I swear! I... I...

C: Calm down, Twilight. There is no harm done. Just... memories who suddenly came back into my mind. I'm okay now.

T: I mean it! I'm truly-

Celestia leaned and put a kiss on Twilight's forehead.

C: Thank you for caring. But I'm fine.

She smiled. Twilight too.

C: Come. This is very beautiful day we have today and let's make memories from it.

T: Yes.

They trotted in the direction of the royal garden.

C: (in her mind) Yes. Good memories. Because, I'll seriously need them in the future when you'll be... *sigh*



Wonderful work