MLP Luna Party Surprise CH2

My little Pony: Luna Party Surprise chapter 2


"Spike, do you know where the copy of Astrology and Magical Metaphysics is?"

"Sure thing, I know exactly where it is."

Twilight Sparkle watched as a certain baby dragon climbed up to the top shelf of a nearby book case and pulled out the book in question.

"Thanks, Spike. This book is going to be a lot of help with my studies," the purple unicorn said, using her magic to take the book and carried it over to her podium to read better. Just before Twilight could open the book, there was a knock at the door.

"Who could that be?" the mare wondered aloud as she trotted over to the door and opened it to find... "Princess Luna!" Twilight gasped, seeing the night blue princess standing in her doorway.

"GREETINGS TWILIGHT SPARKLE! MAY WE ENTER THY HOME?" Luna boomed, using the traditional Canterlot voice.

"Geez," Spike muttered, holding his hands up to his earholes, "can you try and be any louder?"

Twilight shot Spike a glare and then turned back to apologize for his remark, but Luna waved an assuring hoof.

"It's quite alright Twilight," Luna said, speaking in a more normal sounding voice, "We have learned to talk more normally since our last visit, but sometimes habits are hard to break. May we— I mean, may I come in?"

Twilight nodded and stepped aside to allow the princess entry. Bowing her head in thanks, Luna entered the library and smiled at the smaller mare.

"Thank you Twilight. It is good to see you," she said.

"Princess Luna, if you don't mind me asking, what brings you to Ponyville?" Twilight asked the alicorn princess. At this, Luna's expression became uneasy, and she avoided making eye contact.

"Yes, of course." the moon princess answered, sounding slightly nervous. "Well, you see Twilight Sparkle, the reason I'm here is… well, today is my birthday…"

Hearing this, Twilight's eyes went wide and the purple unicorn started to panic. "Your birthday? I didn't know it was your birthday, I'm so sorry, no pony said it was—" Twilight's rambling was quickly cut off by Luna holding a hoof up assumingly as she spoke.

"It's quite alright. After all, I have been gone for a thousand years. But I would have thought my sister would have remembered at least..." Twilight noticed Luna said the last bit with a hint of despair in her voice. "In any case, I decided to leave the castle and came here to see you, my friends here in Ponyville and have a… fun time, that's how the saying goes, correct?" Luna asked.

Twilight was a bit surprised at this and replied, "Well, it's great that you came to celebrate your birthday here, but what about your sister? Won't she worry when she finds out you're gone and she doesn't know where you are?"

"Worry not, Twilight; we left a note for our sister to let her know we're safe, and that we'll return home soon."

Twilight hesitated a bit, still concerned that something could go wrong, but managed to return the graceful smile Luna flashed in her direction.

Luna suddenly asked, "So, Twilight, may I ask what you were up to before I interrupted?"

"Oh, I was just studying up on astrology and magical metaphysics," Twilight replied. "I'm hoping it can help with some new spells I'm working on." The purple unicorn soon began telling her princess all about the new spells and other things she had learned since their last visit. Luna enjoyed this as she had missed spending time with Twilight and the other friends she had made in Ponyville during her time in Canterlot.

After some time, Twilight decided to head take Luna to Sweet Apple Acres to pay Applejack a visit. As the two walked through Ponyville, Luna took in the sights of the town and the activities of the other ponies. She was amazed, seeing the wonders of life outside of Canterlot and the palace. Ponyville now was incredibly different from her visit on Nightmare Night: no ponies were afraid of her, and though giving Luna the space and awe required for princesses, every pony smiled and waved at her, welcoming the alicorn rather than fearing her like last time. Soon the two reached the farm where Applejack waiting to greet them.

"Howdy Twilight, good of ya to drop in!" the orange earth pony welcomed the purple unicorn; she then looked over at Luna. "Oh, hi, Princess Luna! What brings you to Ponyville?" she asked, surprised to see the moon princess in Ponyville. She bowed her head in greeting.

"Hello Applejack, it is good to see again," Luna said, returning the farm pony's gesture of welcome. "After receiving Twilight Sparkle's letter, I've decided to spend some time with the friends I made during my last visit."

"Well, that's mighty swell, Princess, it's always an honour to have you here." Applejack said, tipping her head with a grin.

Luna gave a small smile in return. Applejack then invited the two inside.

"So Princess, what are your plans for your time in Ponyville?" Applejack asked, offering Luna and Twilight some apple pie.

"Well Applejack, we"—the princess cleared her throat with a frown—"I have been thinking about going to Sugarcube Corner. I understand that your friend, Pinkie Pie, is quite adept with parties." Luna answered, accepting the slice of pie.

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Celestia read the letter for the fifty-third time. Part of her wanted to head straight to Ponyville and talk with Luna right away and explain to her the surprise party she had planned, but another part of her mind told her not to worry too much. She knew that Twilight would make sure of Luna's safety, and perhaps her sister would have an enjoyable time in Ponyville.

"Erm, Princess Celestia." A voice brought Celestia out of her thoughts and turned her attention to the pony that had entered the room, a light green pegasus with a slightly darker mane and tail. After finding the message left by the moon princess, Celestia had informed the castle staff as to not worry them about the younger royal sister's disappearance. However, from the nervous expression she could see on the pony's face, Celestia could tell there were still a few concerns.

"Yes, my little pony, what do you wish to speak about?" Celestia asked, making sure to appear calm so as to set the right mood.

"Princess... Er, some of the staff would like to know what you would like us to do about the party for Princess Luna's birthday..." the mare mumbled, looking toward the floor.

Celestia pondered a moment before smiling and responding, "Keep the party preparations up. I'm sure that Princess Luna will be back in time to not let them go to waste. I'll make sure of that."

Celestia watched the pony leave and shut the door before conjuring a roll of paper and a quill.

Dear Twilight Sparkle...