An Affinity With the Sun: Act I: Chapter VII

~An Affinity With the Sun~
{Act I}
[Chapter VII]
|Nocturnal Doubts|
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>Each morning is a repeat of the last
>She performs her daily ritual for you everyday
>It has become 'your' daily ritual
>Something both of you share on the deepest level of intimacy
>She has resumed her court duties, leaving you a lot of free time until her intermission
>These times you find yourself talking with staff or gaurdponies to kill time
>You even offer to help out around the palace just to be occupied
>Today you sit with a nice mare by the name of North Star
>Who is new in the castle
>She works in the kitchen, she's the one who made the superb pie you and Celestia shared the previous night
>To which you compliment her
>But your pleasant chitchat doesn't last long as she bows mid-sentence
>Celestia approaches from behind you, eyeing the kitchen mare intently
"Hi Tia, intermission already?"
>You smile warmly
>"Anon, who is this?"
>You turn to the kitchen mare who remained in the kneeling position
"Oh, this is North Star, she's the one who baked the pie for us last night. Not only that, she's really fun to talk to."
>A smile creeps onto the kitchen mare's face
>Celestia is unamused and will have nothing of the sort
>"Anon. I won't have you talking to strange mares behind my back."
"I'm sorry what?"
>Celestia begins calling for the guard and the kitchen mare is hoisted up from her hooves
"Celestia, what are you doing?"
>"I won't have you consort with lowly mares who are only after my husband. Guards, I want her out!"
>This is insane, all you did was exchange small talk
>How is any of this ethical
>North Star begs the Princess for mercy where there is none
>She is dragged out of the palace, never to be seen again
>You stand there in disbelief
>This isn't the Celestia you fell in love with
>But it appears that it is
>You feel her wing wrap around you and she pulls you close to her body
>"It's alright dear. I forgive you. It's not like you meant to betray me, so long as you learn your lesson, I'll forgive you of anything. I love you."
>She nuzzles into your neck and you instinctively run your hand through her ethereal mane hesitantly
"Love you too.."

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>The rest of the day passes in normalcy
>The only incident happening being the firing of the kitchen mare
>"Anon, good news! The preparations have been completed, we can marry at on Sunday!"
>Celestia trots over to you and wraps a hoof around your body
>You can physically feel how happy she is
>A few hours ago you'd be willing to say the same
>Now you're unsure of yourself more than anything
>Nevertheless you wrap your arms around her in a tight hug
"Tia, I was thinking. Which is more important, the marriage, or the sex?"
>She's surprised by the question, but she is steadfast
>"The wedding of course. The consummation is but a bonus!"
>She pecks you on the cheek and readies for bed
>You feel that your question was misplaced and strange
>But her answer confirms it
>This mare truly, and absolutely loves and adores you
>But your mind always replays earlier's events
>For her to fire someone just for talking to you
>Maybe her love -is- just an obsession
>You steal a glace at her as she climbs into bed
>Or maybe she's protecting you and wants only whats best for you
>She notices your stare and pats the empty space beside her with a hoof
>"Come dear, don't keep me waiting."
>Suddenly, all your doubts melt away and feel you are with the mare you fell in love with
>Your wedding is in five days
>Your last conversation of the night is what kind of cake would be served