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=Helios 16=
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>The spittoon rang out through the town as your Taffy Tobaccy lands in it.
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>You sat with your feet propped up on the railing outside The Applebarrel.
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>They didn't really have a sheriff's office here, and you did most of your thinking at the bar anyway.
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>It was the day after your meeting with Cadence.
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>You had spent the entire night thinking about what she said afterwards...
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>"Perhaps I don't need to?" And said with that smile of hers.
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>She had been talking about you and Celestia, if there was any mutual love between the two of you.
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>You admit, you cared about Celestia, and you were worried about her not using a bodyguard.
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>But still...
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>Your SOULS were linked, that was weird even by your standards.
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>And you slept with a horse who raised the sun.
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>You had spent the entire evening just sitting on your bed, trying to figure out what your tipping point was.
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>Would you go back if you realized you were wrong?
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>What if the griffins attacked again?
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>Or Blueblood got out?
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>Would you need to save face?
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>Would Celestia even take you back?
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>You lean back in your chair and blow a raspberry.
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>This was harder than it was last night...
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>The rapid sound of someone galloping down the street caught your eye, it was Saloon Scalper.
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>He looked nervous...
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>"Changelings! Out back by tha' General Store!"
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>Oh hell!
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>You dash down the main road to the general store.
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>Peeking through the window you see Mayor Buckington and Tornado Dancer staring down a trio of Changelings.
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>They couldn't take them on their own, you were the only one who knew how to fight in this town.
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>Not to mention it was your job.
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>You hop up on the railing outside the store and pull yourself onto the roof.
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>They were talking.
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>"Where is it!? Where do you keep it!?" They asked with their flanged voiced.
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>"What in tarnation are you talkin' 'r you talkin' about!?" Tornado shouted.
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>You heard what you assumed was a grunt from another Changeling. "They don't know! I say we turn this town upside down to find that reservoir!"
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>Not on your bloody watch.
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"Here's your reservoir!"
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>You leap off the roof of the store, hoping that the sun behind you will give you an advantage.
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>Fist meats exoskeleton as you land in front of the first Changeling, the other two looking on in surprise.
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>You turn back to Buckington and Tornado.[spoiler][/spoiler] "Go! Get out of here!"
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>The two stallions ran off as the other changelings lunged at you.
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>You sidestep and grab it by its horn.
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>The Changeling spins around and around as you pivot on your foot, eventually flying through the air and hitting the side of the general store with a loud "WHAP!" when you let go.
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>The third Changeling jumped onto your back as the first one recovered and latched on to your leg.
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>You lifted and stomped your foot rhythmically, hoping to catch the first Changeling under your boot.
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>At the same time, you yanked and pulled the Changeling on your back off, it's hooves wrapped around your neck tight.
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>The Changeling was finally caught underneath your stomping boot, sending teeth and spittle onto the ground.
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>At the same time, you reversed the headlock the last conscious Changeling had, putting him in a sleeper hold so he could join his fellows.
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>His limp body hits the ground and you look around.
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"Huh. Not too bad for being out of practice."
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>Two of the Changelings were over your shoulders as you dragged the other one along the ground.
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>You had started to book it once you heard them waking up, you were gonna make it to the edge of town just in time.
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>They flopped over the ground near the hills as they regained consciousness.
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"Howdy."
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>The lead Changeling was the first to his feet, instantly taking in his surroundings before glaring at you.
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"Why were ya'll in my town?"
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>Silence.
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>You spit.
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"Whatever. Show up again and I won't be bringing you back here, least not alive."
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>The other two Changelings get to their feet and begin sniffing at the air.
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>"This guy is the reservoir! We can take him here!" One said.
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>"Be my guest. I don't want to get stomped again!" Said the other.
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>Okay...
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"Reservoir?"
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>The Changelings stop their bickering and glare up at you, their anger barely contained.
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>That was creepy...how they did that in unison...
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>These Changelings were pretty creepy in general. They seemed to always move in unison and they were constantly drooling some translucent liquid.
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>The lead one stepped forward, only coming up to your calf.
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>"We Changelings feed on love, as you are no doubt aware."
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>You nod.
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>"The three of us abandoned out hive after Queen Chrysalis' failed attempt at the Equestrian throne. We came to this place on the scent of a mass of love the likes of which none of us had ever seen...and it seems that you are the source of that love, biped." He said.
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>You...?
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>A love repository...?
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"Uh...love for who?"
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>The three of them close their eyes for a moment. "We...cannot tell. All we see when we look into your heart is a rather blinding light."
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>That...didn't make your day any easier.
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>The sun was high in the sky as you sat back out front of The Applebarrel.
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>You had your feet planted on the ground and your chin in your hand, lost in thought.
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>So...apparently you loved Celestia.
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>...The mare who linked her mind with you and let all of her overwhelming affection in...
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>Uhg.
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>The bar doors open up and a familiar stallion trots out.
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>"Hey Anonymous,...Y'all okay?" Braeburn asked.
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>You keep your gaze affixed straight ahead.[spoiler][/spoiler] "Hey Brae. Just thinking."
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>"What about?"
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>...
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"...Remember the reason I told you I came here?"
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>Braeburn's face falls a bit. "About that wizard? And your soul?"
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"Yeah..."
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>Braeburn knew that someone who loved you bound your souls and scared you off.
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>What he didn't know was that it was Celestia.
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>"Well what's up?"
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"I...think I love her."
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>Braeburn's smile explodes. "Well shoot Anon! That's great news!
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"But what about..."
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>You point to your head.
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"That?"
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>Braeburn scrunches his face. "...Does that matter?"
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>Wot?
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"What."
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>"Well...Yeah. It's pretty obvious you care, and that she cares, and if you both care and both feel it then it's just a big ball of care aint it?"
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>That was...certainly a unique way of looking at it.
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"But...am I still me? If the link is going and stuff?"
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>Braeburn shifts on his hooves. "I didn't know ya before ya came here Anon. Do YOU think you're the same guy?"
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>You felt like you sat there for an eternity.
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"I...don't know."
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>"Well...I think you should go to her Anon..." Braeburn turns and trots away. "Y'all won't feel any better till ya do."
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>You were on the train.
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>The scenery outside was speeding by too fast to see.
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>On the horizon the sun was beginning to inch its way down.
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>Your mind wandered back, way back.
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>About how melancholy you had been these last few weeks.
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>You thought it was just because of how mad the situation was when you left, not because of heartache.
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>Uhg. You had uprooted your life over this mindlink...
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>Life in Canterlot was one of chaotic routine, one with friends and warmth and direction.
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>Even when you were new to the guard, your day was always comfortably scheduled to the second.
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>But all that had changed with Celestia...
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>Suddenly your days could be spent either walking around the city or on diplomatic missions to Zevera.
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>And suddenly your training got put more to use. The Princess had many enemies.
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>You sigh and lean back.
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>It was hard for you to imagine your Equestrian life without Celestia.
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>She had been a constant. From when you first appeared here and she deemed you safe to when you had left for Appleoosa.
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>Even in the guard there wasn't a day you didn't see her around the castle or performing her sun spell.
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>You cherished those memories.
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>But...
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>Was that simply devotion talking? Or was it affection?
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>You sigh against your seat.
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>You don't know anymore...
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>What did Celestia say she was doing? "Going with what felt right?"
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>Can't hurt...
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>You stood just inside the castle gates.
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>It was past dark now.
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>You had...no idea what you were doing...
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>...Fuck.
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>You slide your hands in your pockets and start walking.
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>You walk and walk until you find yourself in the castle gardens.
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>Up above you on the side of the castle hung Celestia's balcony.
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>The place where she rose and lowered the sun every day.
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>You knew that balcony well, you saw it almost as much as she did.
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>Any plans you had to make this right didn't seem to amount to much...
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>You sat down on a nearby bench and tried something...
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>Reaching out with your link to see what you could feel.
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>There was...
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>Sadness...the crushing sadness that came with loss.
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>Following that came the inky blackness of depression brought on by helplessness
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>You felt terrible for causing that feeling.
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>Dammit, all of this was your fault.
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>The blackness gave way to the cool blue of...intrigue?
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>"...Anon?"
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>Shit.
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>You opened your eyes just in time to see Celestia jump off her balcony and land some feet away from you in the garden.
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>"W-what are you doing here?" She asked wide eyed.
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>You scrambled to your feet.
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"I...decided to come back."
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>Celestia cants her head to the side as a smile tugs at her mouth.
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>"Why? I-I thought you had made your choice..."
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"I thought about it...our "situation" that is."
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>Felt a bit awkward, either from the link or just yourself.
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>You didn't really care...not after all the crap recently.
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>Celestia trotted over to you, talking the entire way.
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>"Anonymous I understand why you left an-"
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>Your words come pouring out as well.
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"I shouldn't have left like I did, it was stupid an-"
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>"Telling you how I felt right after the other news-"
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"Stupid and immature of me."
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>The both of you snap your mouths shut.
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>Celestia clears her throat.
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>"We seem to be..."
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"Tripping over each other."
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>The silence stretches from here to Appleoosa.
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>You flex your fingers at your side.
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>Celestia shuffles on her hooves a bit.
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"I-"
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>...
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>Oh...
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"Fuck it."
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>You gently place your hands on Celestia's face and pull her close, satiating the hunger for her velvety lips you had felt since you saw her.
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>The two of you stand unmoving save for your mouths for a while.
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>When it's finally decided that you want to breathe more than kiss, you break away from each other.
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>Wow...
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>That felt...
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>Good.
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>And not just because of the link, even if that was nice too.
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"I enjoyed that..."
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>Celestia's cheeks take on a rose hue. "Likewise Anon..." She said with a smile.
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>Well...
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"...Now what?"
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>You admit you were at a loss here.
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>Celestia continued to stare at you with eyes unblinking. "I...don't know Anon..."
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"I guess...we could do what you want?"
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>Celestia almost barreled over your words, leaning her head forward. "Anon, I have everything I've wanted for a while now." She said faster than you have ever heard.
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>Heh...that was pretty cute.
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>You looked around the garden as the moon moved across the sky.
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"We should probably avoid being seen. Is your room-"
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>A bright white light took your vision from you, returning it to show Celestia's room greeting you.
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>The Sun Princess hadn't moved an inch, her face still almost brushing up against yours.
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"-an option?"
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>You meet Celestia's eyes again...
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>...And the two of you stand there together.
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>You felt...apprehensive, the both of you.
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>You may have to wing this again.
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>Your hand on Celestia's chin, you guide your mouths together once more.
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>The kiss before had been one of hunger, the result of not seeing each other for so long.
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>This kiss was far more tender. Celestia and your lips in constant motion as you both tried to take as much of the other in as you could.
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>You break again in the harsh shadows of the fireplace.
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"Shall I stay with you tonight your majesty?"
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>Celestia flicks her wing and sends a rush of air to the fireplace, extinguishing it.
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>Heh...
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"As you wish."
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