~An Affinity With the Sun~
{Act I}
[Chapter V]
|Heat That Warms the Heart|
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>The two of you arrive in Canterlot too late for dinner
>You decide to retire to Celestia's bedchamber instead
>You nearly drop to your knees at the sight of the giant bedding
>You've haven't slept in a decent bed in weeks
>Celestia giggles as you collapse onto the sheets
>She happily strides to the opposite side of the bed and climbs in after removing her regalia
>You undress and climb in along side her, taking the initiative to wrap your arm around her
>She quivers slightly at your touch but eventually warms up to it
>"Anon. I'm so glad you accepted my love. I was beginning to think you didn't love me. But I knew you did. I'm sorry, I burned you home, took your job, and abandoned you in the wilderness. It was the only way to teach you how much I love you."
>You remain silent
>You're a bit insulted that she sees you as some child who needs to be 'taught'
"Well Celestia. I can't blame you for what you did. I was naive and couldn't see through my own selfish needs."
She moves closer to you
>Shes so close, you can feel the softness of her coat and the warmth of her body
>You find yourself counting the number of times her chest rises and falls
>"I really do love you Anon. There is nothing I wanted more than to lay in your arms, just as I do now. I'm sorry I lied about the wedding. Soon, we can actually get married!"
>She looks at you with her giant magenta eyes and you have to avoid her gaze
>You feel it would make you feel guilty
>You do nothing but smile and rest your head on hers
"I love you Celestia."
>It hurts to say it, but it must be done for your eventual retribution
 
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>You wake up to a pleasant morning with Sun Horse
>She lay in your arms, content with being able to finally share a bed with the one she loves
>You're also content with the feeling
>Wait, since when did you start feeling like that?
>You opt to get out of the bed as soon as possible before you could think on the subject more
>Your rustling of the sheets disturbs Celestia from her sleep
>"Good morning, my love."
>She stretches herself out on the bed as you begin to pull your shirt over your head
"Morning. Did you sleep well?"
>You ask out of courtesy, not genuine curiosity
>Or do you?
>"I slept very well, thanks to you."
>You stand in front of the vanity adjusting your tie as she approaches from behind
"Why do you say that?"
>She lay her head on your shoulder, gazing at the happy couple in the mirror
>"Sometimes, I would lose sleep thinking of you at night. I constantly wondered where you were, what you were doing at every given hour. And every time I went to check on you, you were always asleep."
>You're a bit bothered at the prospect that she would stop by your house in the later hours of the night to find you sleeping
>She kisses you on the cheek lightly and leaves your side for pre-morning activities
>The sudden change of temperature is enough to slightly throw you off
>Which is strange and unexpected
>"Do you have anything planned for today Anon?"
>Your Sun Goddess asks from behind
"Actually, I was thinking of going back to Ponyville. Twilight promised she'd introduce me to her friends. And I know how keen you are on friendship so I figured...."
>Celestia pokes her head out from a walk-in closet
>"Oh nononono. You can't leave the castle at all."
"...What?"
>"I'm not letting you out of my sight, my sunshine. You may try to run."
>You stop mid-way from pulling your familiar black suit jacket over your shoulders
>It seems your revenge won't come as easily as you thought
 
>You walk side by side through Canterlot castle
>Trying to think of a way to escape Sunbutt's hooves
>You hadn't noticed before but it is well dark outside and the two of you were heading to the balcony to take care of that
>"Anon, have you ever watched the Sun rise?"
>She asks you, to which you think back on it
"Well, as a kid I never slept much during summer so I'd always see the sun peek in from my window. But I've never actually watched the sun rise."
>She smiles at your response
>You arrive at the balcony and she leaves your side to take center stage
>You lean against the cold pre-morning wall to watch the display that only regular ponies get to see once a year
>Her horn begins to radiate with magical energy from the Aether
>Streams of ethereal energy begins to flow around her body
>Her hooves part from the marble floor and she slowly ascends into the air
>Her mane and tail flow elegantly on winds unseen
>And over the mountain peeks, the Sun rises just over the horizon
>The experience you feel is strange
>The only word that comes to mind is 'intimate'
>It slowly creeps from behind the distant gray mountains and sheds it's light over the vast valley and the rest of the land
>You have the indescribable feeling that this morning was specifically made for you
>Celestia slowly lowers herself onto the platform and turns to you, slightly red in the face
>"I put extra work into this morning, for you, Anon. Do you like it?"
>Your heart aches because.....
"It's beautiful..."