But Princess Im not tired. She pouted.
 
The day is for playing and the night is for rest, my little student. The older mare reminded If you play the night away, you will sleep when I am awake. How will we see each other?
 
Folded ears hesitantly perked But you raise the sun and the moon
 
And I rest between these times
 
Twilight offered no further protest and within the hour she was washed and ready to be tucked into bed.
 
When the thick warm covers were drawn to place her within them, the purple filly nestled up against her mentors hoof and tried to stifle a yawn. She supposed she was a little tired after all.
 
Princess?
 
The alicorn kept herself from smiling. Watching from the corner of her eye as Twilight once again held back a yawn. Yes, my little student?
 
If you rest at night too, who stays awake to watch over us?
 
Are you afraid of monsters, Twilight?
 
M-monsters? The little foal pressed herself to the floor as she looked around the room. Are they going to gobble me up?
 
Celestia picked the little filly up by the scruff and gently placed her down on the bed, pulling the sheets and comforter up to her neck Do you honestly think I would allow for such a thing? She asked her student seriously. Let the monsters gobble up my best and brightest little student. I think not. She rested her muzzle on the lump of Twilight’s body from above the covers and smiled at her.
 
When you are old enough, my little student. I want you to meet someone very special to me.
 
OkPrincess, am I special to you too?
 
Inching her snout closer to her little protege, Celestia fondly licked her nose I love you dearly, Twilight. You are the most special thing in the world to me. Now sleep. Wide purple eyes shone back at her trustingly and she gave their owner one last nuzzle before getting to her hooves. Goodnight, my darling.
 
As she turned to go, she heard the meekest of replies Goodnight Princess. I love you too.