My secret love

Ch.1

It was a calm warm night, and Luna had just finished attending to her duties as princess of the night; within a few hours her sister would be up, and ready to bring up the sun. As Luna made her way towards her bedchamber she noticed something; a lone figure staring out along the balcony of the castle, it was Celestia. The princess of the night found it odd that her sister would be up at such a late hour, especially since she had so much to do once she began the day; curious, Luna made her way towards her sister.

Luna: "Sister? What are you doing up so late?"

Celestia: "(Jumps up) Oh! Luna! I'm so sorry, I was just thinking."

Luna: "Thinking? About what dear sister?"

Celestia found herself unable to speak; a small silence fell among the two sisters, it was quite clear as to what she was thinking about. The only time Celestia was unable to tell Luna what she was thinking, was when she was thinking about one particular individual.

Luna: "You're thinking of her again, aren't you?"

Celestia: "...It isn't who you think it is."

Luna: "(Smiles) You two use to watch the night sky together when I was just barely learning how to control the stars. I know you think about her often dear sister; and yet you still try to hide that fact from me."

Celestia: "I do not know what you speak of little sister?"

Luna chuckled at her sister's denial; the slight blush was as much of a giveaway as Celestia's twitching tail. Hard to believe that her older sister still thought of her as a young, and naive filly; even when she was young, she was able to see her love struck sister's eyes, always following the one she so desired.

Luna: "Tia? I know that you loved her dearly, and would do anything for her in order to feel her love back again."

Celestia turned to her sister; cherry red, heart thumping, and unable to speak, yet somehow she was able to look directly into Luna's smiling face. It had been over a thousand years ago; before the reign of Nightmare Night, long before Discord was locked away in stone, and way before Celestia and Luna took their positions in controlling the moon and sun. At this point in time Celestia was a young teenager, and Luna a young filly; the two were still in training when it came to magic, and were slowly getting use to their roles as princess of the moon and sun. Their mentor, Starswirl the Bearded, had taken his role as teacher to the two young fillies very seriously; he would not spare them any special treatment regardless of status. Old Starswirl was determined to instill everything that he knew into the young princesses, even the ever rebellious Celestia, who found it humorous whenever she managed to skip the old unicorn's daily lessons.

This particular day would be very different; today the royal family would invite a visitor into their home, and they, along with the princesses, would be trained in the art of magic. Such a thing was unheard of among nobility; however, this was a particularly exceptional case to which the royal family could not refuse. It was a favor asked by none other than Steelwind the Mighty; he, like Starswirl, was a very powerful unicorn, and was as much regarded for his talents and role played during the great griffin war. It was because of this that the royal family was in debt to him; it had been many years, and now the old unicorn came to collect for his loyal services.

Steelwind: "Do not drag your feet child. It is not proper for a young filly to tread as she walks; show pride, even when no one is around. It shows great respect."

Moonscar: "(Sighs) Yes master…..How much further?"

Steelwind: "(Points) There, right there child. That it where you will be staying, and that is where you will train."

Moonscar: "Must you leave me master? Can I not go with you and fight?"

Steelwind: "No. You have much to learn, and I do not know when I will be coming back. It isn't right of me to teach you under such circumstances."

Moonscar: "(Groans) I am just as strong and able as you! Why can't I help you settle this matter!?"

Steelwind: "Foolish child! This isn't just about politics, there are more pressing matters! I know that you wish to become a great knight someday, but for right now you must train and hone your skills."

Moonscar: "(Folds back ears) Must I train with royalty? They're so snobbish, and I don't exactly get along with them."

Steelwind: "(Breaths out) You must overcome that. It is one thing to want to help, and it is another to try and understand when becoming a knight. Do you think that where I am going that they all think alike? That they all agree? That they all see what the other sees? No, they do not, and as a result of their ignorance towards the other, war breaks out. For my sake, please try and get along with the young princesses."

Moonscar: "….Yes master. I promise."