-Anon-
>You are lying in bed trying to sleep.
>As comfortable as your bed is, you are finding it hard to fall and stay asleep.
>When you were younger you could fall asleep anytime or anyplace.
>Your mother liked to remind you of when you drifted off next to her and slept through an entire Summer Sun Celebration.
>Once you were asleep back then, you were out.
>Not even the Royal Canterlot voice could wake you at that point.
>Now however, you were woken by the smallest noise.
>Maybe it’s because you grew up.
>Or maybe it was because of all those years you spent on earth that your mother said “Stole your innocence.”
>You are finally about to drift off when you hear something enter your room.
>You roll over in bed to face the door and sit up.
>The intruder freezes, realizing they were caught.
>You recognize that form.
“Mom…”
>You say groggily.
“It’s the middle of the night. Is everything alright?”
>”Of course it is. I just couldn’t sleep, so I decided to come and see if you were alright or needed anything.”
>She says.
>You can’t help but smile at that.
>She has come in every night to check on you since your return.
 >Probably to make sure you don’t disappear again.
“I’m fine mom, don’t worry about me. I’m more worried about you.”
>She starts walking closer to the bed.
>”Me? Why in Equestria would you be worried about me my little ray of sunshine?”
“Well, a couple reasons actually. Number one, you’re my mom and I’m allowed to worry about you. Two, because you need to be up in a few hours and raise the sun. Three, you’ve been coming in here every night since I’ve been back to check on me, I’m just afraid you aren’t getting enough sleep.”
>You tell her as you count off each reason with one of your fingers.
>She has an odd look on her face.
>She must think it’s odd for you to worry about her.
>”It’s sweet that you’re worried about me my little prince. However, a little lack of sleep will not affect me that much.”
>She says trying to silence your worries.
>It might have worked too, if she hadn’t started to yawn at that exact moment.
>You couldn’t hold back the laugh that escapes your lips if you tried.
>This earns a pout from her.
“I’m sorry, but if that doesn’t prove my point I don’t know what will.”
>”You don’t have to worry about me Anon. I’m going to go right back to bed once I leave here.”
>She says again trying to reassure you.
>You actually believed her, at least the first few times you heard it anyway.
>She would come back again like she always did and then neither one of you would get any sleep.
>You had to find a way for both of you to get some shut eye.
>Time for some strategy.
>She has already turned and is starting to leave.
“You know mom, there might be something you can do for me.”
>”Yes?”
>She says a little overly enthusiastic.
“Well…”
>You rub the back of your neck with your hand, you didn’t think it would really be this embarrassing to say.
“I’ve been having these nightmares for a while. And, so I was just wondering if you could maybe stay with me tonight.”
>Her eyes seem to light up.
“I mean, the bed is big enough if you want to lay down and even sleep next to me. I know I’m probably too old-“
>You are cut off by her nearly jumping onto your bed.
>”Oh nonsense sweetheart. If you’re old enough to have nightmares, then you’re still old enough for your mother to take care of you.”
>You are more than a little embarrassed at this point as she even uses her magic to tuck you in.
>But a little embarrassment will be well worth it if you both can get a little sleep.
>”And don’t worry, I’ll speak to your Aunt Luna in the morning about your nightmare.”
>She says as she gets under the covers as well.
>A wave of nostalgia comes over you as you remember this is exactly what she did when you really did have a nightmare.
>You are about to tell her not to bother Aunt Luna when you hear soft snoring coming from her.
>She probably fell asleep the moment her head hit the pillow.
>She must have been exhausted.
>You’re glad your little ruse worked.
>You close your eyes and try to ready yourself for sleep to take you as well.
>Suddenly your body is enveloped in a yellow aura and you are pulled tight against her chest.
>Fuck.
>You forgot that your mother sometimes did magic in her sleep.
>She hugs you and seems to be blissfully unaware that she is doing any of this.
>You start to struggle to get free from her grasp.
>”It’s okay… Mommy’s here…”
>She said almost slurring her words, clearly still asleep.
>You stop trying to struggle and just accept it.
>Her scent fills your nostrils.
>You almost completely forgot it after so long away.
>It is the same as when you were younger and slept like this.
>You would have given anything to be like this when you were back on earth.
>You fall asleep faster than you have in years.
>Enjoying a deep relaxing uninterrupted slumber.
>Today was a good day.