Dew clung to the hairs of Celestia's coat as she and Discord made their way to the highest hill in Equestria. Her horn pulsed on anticipation of the amount of magic she was about to use and excitement filled her chest like always.
"Are you okay love?" Discord asked pushing her pale pink hair away from her face.
"I'm fine" she smiled and playfully knocked his paw away. They reached the top of the hill as the moon finished setting and watched as Luna flew over them and back to the castle. The two gods shared a kiss before discord slinked away in the manner that he does while Celestia smiled brightly as her wings spread and her horn glowed, summoning the light and warmth of Equestria.
Luna flew through the wide glass doors, closed them, and turned and stared out of her bedroom window, resting her chin on her forelegs. A strange but familiar rustle passed through her room as the cool morning air awoke with the rising of the sun.
"Beautiful, isn't it?" Luna jumped as an unexpected voice broke the ambiance of birds and lazy crickets.
"They both are. Sister and the sun." Luna said looking over her shoulder. Discord walked across the room and opened the large glass doors leading to the balcony. He stepped out on it and waited for Luna to follow him. She walked slowly, yawning. It was way past her bed time but she barely got to see Celestia any more. Any chance her sister had, she was with Discord.
"Why do you look so sad?" Discord asked as she stared out at the rising sun.
"I believe it's home sickness" she smiled. Discord scratched his furry chin and regarded the pony next to him.
"But, you are home dear."
"Of course." Luna said quietly. Discord shrugged and looked out over the trees of the Everfree forest at the beautiful blooming city of Canterlot. Not long ago it was nothing more than a small village but since the ice storms had passed and the three races had began to live comfortably, hundreds of ponies came to this and inns lined the streets and the whole community seemed to always smile.
"Is it about our plans to marry?" He asked.
"I truly am happy for her." Luna said looking down.
"I don't mean to steal her away,"discord said putting his paw on Luna's shoulder.
"I know, I guess I'm just a bit lonely now. Tia is really the only friend I've ever had." Luna looked at her sister's lover and sighed. The nagging thought began to invade Luna's mind again.
I'm already in the back ground, what will happen when there is a king to worship? Will every pony forget about me? She shook the thought away and looked up as Discord cleared his throat.
"Well... if you're interested, there is a fellow I know in the next kingdom over. He has been yearning for a companion who will not treat him like the king he is, you know, a true friend... perhaps..." he smiled his snaky smile. "Even A lover."
Luna blushed deeply.
"I don't know any thing about being someone's lover, but I suppose having a companion who also must deal with palace life does sound ideal."
"Excellent!" Discord clapped ad smiled brightly.
And if we were to become lovers, that was just icing on the cake! Luna blushed as she smiled to her self.
"Shall we go?" Discord held out his clawed hand and bowed.
"Now?" Luna looked back at her room. The sun was almost up and she hadnt slept at all. Nervously, she sucked in a deep breath and trotted in place for a second, debating. Sleep or a new friend?
"There's never a better time than the present." He smiled and nudged her. Discord took off calling behind him for her to decide. She looked between him and the room one last time and smiled, friendship IS magic after all,
"Coming!" And with that they flew towards the snowy north.