Luna pushed a pebble around in the dirt with her hoof. The moon seemed to be directly above the hill where she stood. Luna looked down at the pebble, and decided to kick it off of the steepest side of the hill. It rolled down with very soft thuds. She turned to walk down the path when she saw a tree off in the distance illuminated slightly. The thought that somepony might be enjoying her night made her smile. She walked over to the tree, saw it was a home, and could hear small patters of creatures scurrying about.
Walking around the side, she went through a fence and saw a small familiar pony. "Please everyone, it's very late you shouldn't be playing these games." The small pony said softly, trying to get them to listen. The animals were all running around and playing a game what seemed to be tag. Luna watched the small pony as she arched her back, with her back side in the air, bending over to talk to the smaller animals.
Luna took a few more steps into the gated area and spoke with her royal commanding voice. "Creatures, if you are to live under the care of this young pony then you must go by her rules. She cares for you, and you MUST respect her." The creatures shuddered and scurried into their homes. Peeking out to make sure Luna wasn't going to come closer to them. Luna stood firm as the animals receded into their homes. With her head held high she approached the young pony. Luna was about to speak but was interrupted.
"Oh Princess, please try to keep your voice down, I didn't want to scare the poor things, just get them down for the night." The small pony said softly, doing her best not to meet the royal's eye line. Luna was slightly taken aback for a moment at the pony's words. "But, I do of course appreciate the help, your highness." Luna continued to look at the pony. Her soft main, clean an unfeathered, even after chasing around the animals and trying to keep them under control. The small pony carried herself with such grace and poise, Luna tried to remember her name.
"Fluttershy, is it?" Luna said softly.
"Ye-yes ma'am." Fluttershy said with a slight squeak in her voice, and backing away. The same oony who had helped her get in touch with the citizens of Ponyville. Without the young pony's help, she would still be feared by everyone. She wanted to thank the pony, but couldn't find the words. She thought for a moment, and seeing her beauty couldn't resist but wonder if the pony would be interested in a small night out.
"I apologize for frightening any of your little friends; I simply wanted to help you." Luna said with a small smile.
"Oh," said Fluttershy, "Thank you." Still not meeting her gaze, Fluttershy turned and padded at the ground below her. Luna watched her movements. Such grace, every movement was so fluid, and with ease. As if the pony was weightless. Her coat bright and yellow, seemed almost somber in the moonlight. Fluttershy, finally gaining the courage to look up into Luna's eyes, "Is… Is there something you need, princess?" Luna looked into the pony's eyes. They were an unusual shade of blue, like the ocean. Luna loved the moonbeams that reflected off of them. The way the small pony's body was shaped, seeing everything so perfect. Her coat looked so soft, and from the distance, Luna wanted feel it; to softly run her leg along the tiny pegasus' curves.
"Yes," Luna started, knew if she just left, the beautiful pony would just go into her home, but she couldn't let her go. "I would like you to come with me."
"Now?" Fluttershy said with muffled surprise.
"Yes," Luna replied, "I… Believe I heard an animal, a strange one, near the Everfree forest, and was wondering if you could identify it."
Just the thought of the Everfree forest made Fluttershy shake for a moment, "Oh, but couldn't it wait till morning your highness? I am so very tired." Her voice shaking.
Luna saw the pony's body quivering, and her eyes glaze over. Luna knew the pony was frightened. "I promise I will protect you. Don't you trust your leader?"
Fluttershy gazed up at Luna, noticing how her main seemed to sparkle in the moonlight, and the moon on her flank seemed to glow with the light that hit it. Fluttershy felt warmer somehow, as if there were an electric feeling inside her that she didn't know. "Well, um, if it's important to you, your highness, I guess I should go with you." Fluttershy felt slightly more at ease. "Sh-should I bring anything? Just to be safe?"
Luna gave a reassuring smile, "Just your beautiful face. Any creature we come across could only melt at the sight of your eyes." A small smile and bashful 'thank you' nod was all Fluttershy could say in response. "The night is my time, you will be safe with me young one."
"Yes, princess." Fluttershy said softly, stepping towards her.
"Please," Said the royal, "Call me Luna." Fluttershy stared into her eyes as the moon seemed to grow brighter in them. The two turned and began walking out of the gated area.
