Chapter One:

Honeymoon Ends

The sun began to bleed through the large windows of the penthouse. It traced along the floor of the hotel room and over the many shopping bags. The light travelled up the king sized bed and illuminated the prince and princess. The two forms slept peaceful together with clear smiles on their faces. When the sun got high enough, its rays hit the rings on their fingers and they shone in the morning rays. Luna was the first to feel the warmth. The Princess of the Night began to stir as the light of day hit her closed eyes. A soft moan wafted from Luna's mouth. Slowly she left the serenity of her dreams and returned to the conscious world.

Blue eyes drifted open when the sun hit them and Luna stretched her body out under the covers. She briefly nudged Rogue Storm with her leg, but the prince did not stir. The warmth from her husband's sleeping body and his loving embrace was everything Luna could have dreamed it would be. The Princess of the Night faced her beloved and stared briefly at his peaceful form. After a moment, Luna placed a small kiss on Rogue's sleeping lips. Though it pained the princess to see her honeymoon end, it was time to go home. She moved to get out of bed and greet this new morning until a strong arm gripped around Luna's petite form.

"Don't even think about it," a tired voice called from the other side of the bed. Luna sat up and held the sheets in place to cover her bare body.

"Think of what, dearest?" she asked. Rogue sat up with brown hair matted and eyes half closed. The prince loosened his grip to a loving hug and cracked his neck with a grunt.

"The second you get out of bed," he began. "The honeymoon is over and we have to go back home. I'm just thinking on a whim. But let's stay another month." Luna bent over and placed a kiss on her husband's lips. She knew Rogue was only joking and was tantalized by the idea of continuing her travels in his realm. But the duties of royalty were not something to be debated. They both had responsibilities to attend to and friends whom were missing them.

"Tia is expecting us, darling," she said and moved her legs from under the covers and to the floor. "It is time for us to return home."

"No you don't!" Rogue said regaining his grip on Luna's waist. She squealed in Rogue's strong grip and tried to fight it. He pulled her back into bed and laid his lips on her neck and trailed them to Luna's mouth. The princess beamed from ear to ear and let Rogue show his love. The newlyweds began to kiss very passionately in the morning sun as if they had all the time in the world. It pained the princess to do so, but Luna had to fight her own desires to push away from Rogue.

"Come now, Rogue," she began. "Even the most wondrous of times must eventually end. We must return to Equestria and begin our royal duties."

"I know, but can it wait a little longer?" Rogue begged as her nibbled on his wife's ear. He took care to avoid the crescent moon earrings he gave Luna on their wedding day. As he expected, Luna was enjoying it. A sharp squeal came from the princess followed by a laugh.

"Thou art a rapscallion, Rogue Storm," she said playfully. Though it felt wonderful, Luna had to stop her husband. And she certainly knew how to do it. "Rogue, if thou continue as thou art I am liable to bear you a child before our paper anniversary?" As expected, Rogue stopped kissing his wife and lay down with her on the bed.

"To be honest, I'd be ok with that," he said with a smile. Luna's smile was equal to her husband's. But the two newlyweds were beings of magic with lifespans that were immeasurable. They had all the time in the world.

"Come now, Rogue," Luna continued as she smacked her husband's hip. "Let us get ready for the day."

"You can have the shower first," Rogue said as he picked up the TV remote. A quick flip and Rogue was overjoyed to find his favorite characters in the early morning shows. "Sweet, Transformers." Luna rolled her eyes and got up from the bed with the sheet clutched to cover her body.

"Min husband and his childhood fancies," she laughed. Luna raised her hand and a blue aura surrounded it. The curtains were drawn and the lights turned on. Luna let the sheets slide off her body as she stood up. Rogue remained bed and stared at his wife's small but curvy form. In a flash of light, Luna transformed back into her true form. Her hair became ethereal and her wings, horn, and tail appeared. Her blue coat and cutie mark returned as well. When the light faded, Rogue Storm was staring at the mare he had fallen in love with.

"Damn," he said as Luna stretched her pony body and wings out. She had spent the whole honeymoon in her husband's world in disguise. It felt wonderful to splay out her wings again. The blue alicorn felt the stares from her husband all over her body and smiled at him. "My wife has it all from brains to class and looks that could kill. Human or pony, you're perfect."

"Thank thee, darling," Luna said. When she was done stretching, Luna raised her rear hoof and looked at her fetlock. She shook her head at what Rogue had convinced her to do a few weeks ago. "Tia might not be too happy about this." Luna mused as Rogue got out the bed and turned off the TV.

"That's why I told you to get it somewhere you can hide it," Rogue began as he stretched his body out too. "The front of your greaves will cover yours without any problem if you don't want anypony to see it." Luna nodded and eyed the toned physique and tattoos on her husband. The scar that bisected his hourglass had faded but was still visible. On his lower leg was a new tattoo. It was a pin up tattoo of Luna in a hybrid of her pony and human form winking over her shoulder.

"Reactions to yours will be quite a spectacle," Luna joked. "It might shock a few."

"Ask me if I care," Rogue said sarcastically and walked over to the dresser. Luna made her way over her husband as he got dressed. She hugged him from behind and rested her head on his back. Rogue turned around and hugged Luna in silence for a few moments. The feeling of soft fur on flesh was a unique feel for the two.

"Why don't you change back and shower up," he finally said. "I'll go pay the bill. When I get back I'll shower up and help you pack. We can leave for home after brunch in that cute little bistro around the block."

"Alright," Luna said. The princess reared up onto her hind legs and placed a quick kiss on Rogue's lips. "Don't be long."

"I won't," Rogue said and left the room. Luna turned from the door and trotted to the desk. She eyed the letter she began the previous night and took the pen I her magic again. Out of habit, the princess moved to dip the pen in an inkwell. "Silly me, t'is a ballpoint pen," Luna laughed.

…all I have seen. There are wonders here that would rival the majesty of our home. From skyscrapers of the many cities to the natural wonders of this realm, I have found myself speechless many a times. And Rogue Storm felt the same as he saw our beloved Equestria. Perhaps a visit to this realm for thee is in order someday. Alas, nothing may span forever.

Rogue and I will be returning to Equestria before your sun reaches its apogee. We have not forgotten thee and our friends in these travels. Rogue and I found many items to bring home as gifts and souvenirs. I have missed thee dearly and look forward to rejoining thee and our friends. We will see thee in a matter of hours.

Your Loving Sister,

Luna

PS: Please inform Twilight Sparkle that Rogue is no longer upset at having to briefly come home for her coronation.

When she finished writing, her horn charged and the letter disappeared in a puff of smoke. Next, Luna turned to the various shopping bags and charged her magic again. It gave the princess a chuckle to think of the look on Rarity's face when she would tell her of all the shops and fashions she had seen on this trip, especially the tales of 5th Avenue. Luna selected an outfit to wear to breakfast and set it on the bed. The rest of the bags held all the goodies Luna and Rogue had purchased in New York. With a charge of her horn, Luna enchanted all the bags to join the other bags from their travels in Equestria. All that remained in the room was her.

"We challenge anypony to claim a royal is unable to travel light," she laughed. Luna made her way to the bathroom and turned the water on in the shower. Airing on the side of caution, she transformed back into human to wash up. Luna and Rogue both agreed to try and leave no evidence of their true forms. Not even a stray feather. The princess hopped in and began to clean herself off. While she showered, Luna reminisced on her honeymoon.

It had been a trip to remember. She had shown Rogue much of Equestria in the first half. They travelled to Appleloosa, Las Pegasus, Baltimare, Neighagra Falls, Coltifornia, and finally Manehattan. Rogue reveled in every minute of it. Being a teacher of history in his previous life, Luna needed little effort to bring Rogue's curiosity to the surface. They took in museums, operas, orchestras, danced, played tennis and golf, dined in the finest restaurants, and stayed in the finest hotels in Equestria. But as long as Rogue was with Luna, he didn't care where they were or what they were doing. Rogue then took Luna all around the world he came from. They travelled to London, Paris, Milan, Hong Kong, Sydney, Las Vegas, and lastly to New York. Luna could not believe what all she had seen. Everything about his world was amazing. The history of London, art in France, and the rugged beauty of Australia were just a fraction of what she saw. Every night was filled with dancing. The mornings brought relaxing comfort on many beaches and terraces. But for all the wonders she beheld, Luna could not take her eyes off her husband. The two were in a love that only existed in fairytales. Luna was so enthralled by her memories, she didn't realize she had finished washing herself.

After a final plunge beneath the stream of water, Luna stepped out and used her magic to remove all the water from her body. She brushed her teeth, Luna left the bathroom and sauntered to the bed. She had chosen a simple blue dress and black flats to wear to breakfast. The princess opened the window once she was dressed to greet the sounds of the morning.

"My word," she said looking on how busy the city was even at this early hour. "Fair City, thy inhabitants must dine on lightning to have such energy." Luna pulled a brush from her purse and began to run it through her hair. Once she was ready, Luna winked at herself in the mirror and blew a kiss at her reflection.

"Perfect," she said just as Rogue came back to the room. Luna stood up and gave a curtsey to her husband. "Hello, my charming prince," she playfully said. Rogue smiled at her while her undressed to take a shower.

"How in the hell can you look so amazing in any form?" he asked.

"T'is a talent," she teased with a wink. "Is everything in order?"

"Yea," Rogue said. "The bill is paid. And I'll be out of the shower in a few minutes. Did you send all our stuff home?" Luna nodded and Rogue tossed his clothes onto the bed. He ducked into the bathroom to clean up. Luna took one look at Rogue's digarded clothes and quickly folded them with her magic. They were clean out of the drawers so there was no need to get another outfit for her husband. Once the clothes were folded, Luna sat on the bed and raised her hand to her purse. Blue magic surrounded the micro bag and it levitated to the Princess of the Night. Luna pooped it open and took out her compact and make-up. Even as a pony, Luna rarely covered her face with this. She applied a little blush and mascara to bring out her cheeks and eyes. Rogue exited the bathroom as Luna finished off with a little lip gloss.

"How is it thou can wash so quickly?" she asked.

"Short hair is easy to clean," Rogue began as his stomach let out a roar. "And I'm hungry." The two royals let out a laugh and Rogue quickly got dressed. When all was ready, the two took a quick look around the room to make sure there was nothing left. When he was done, Rogue and Luna left the suite to make their way down to the lobby. In the elevator, Rogue pulled out his wallet and checked to see how much money he had left. There was $1400 in cash left from the few pieces of gold he brought from home and sold.

"You hungry?" Rogue asked.

"Famished," Luna said as she double checked her make-up in her compact. "Be silent in associating my hunger from our activities last night," Luna snapped playfully. Rogue quickly shut his mouth. Luna had cut him off before he could make a trademark smart-alec remark. Luna shut her compact and put it back into her purse. She slipped her hand into Rogue's and the two had a light chuckle.

"What will you do with the remaining funds?" Luna asked. Rogue looked at her and smiled. The elevator opened up and the two made their way through the lobby of the hotel.

"Have a pleasant day, Mr. and Mrs. Benson," the concierge called. Rogue and Luna nodded and the two left the hotel. The hustle and bustle of New York never ceased to amaze her. It was a lot like Canterlot, but only more cluttered. The bistro was only a block from the hotel and the walk was pleasant. Luna and Rogue were hand in hand and focused only on each other. When they arrived, the two sat down to a wonderful breakfast. Luna had crème brulee French toast while Rogue had an omelet with broccoli rabe and sun-dried tomatoes. He wanted to add an order of bacon to his meal, badly. He hadn't eaten any meat since before he crashed into Sweet Apple Acres, just over three months prior. But the former human refrained out of respect to his new wife and her natural equine diet. The two ate out on the patio and took turns feeding each other forkfuls of their own food. Luna's breakfast was a little sweet for Rogue's taste but the princess really enjoyed the omelet. They spoke of all they saw and speculated on what was yet to come for them. What their friends would ask about the honeymoon? What duties Rogue would take on? Both seemed very interested in how Fluttershy and Big Macintosh were getting along.

Soon their plates were empty and the two were getting ready to leave. Rogue looked around and saw the bistro was a little crowded for them to leave without being noticed. He ordered 2 mimosas to help pass the time. The couple spoke some more on their honeymoon. Slowly, the bistro began to empty and Rogue saw the opportunity he was waiting for. He called for the check for the two mimosas and meals. Luna watched as the waiter brought it and ducked away to assist another customer. Rogue pulled out his wallet and took all of the remaining money. He slipped it into the book before placing it on the table. Luna was moved by the generosity of her husband.

"Thy heart knows no bounds," Luna said. Rogue nodded and smiled at his wife.

"That's going to be useless paper when we get back home," Rogue said. Luna nodded and took another sip of her mimosa. "But it's also going to make his day." Luna smiled and slid her hand across the table and took Rogue's.

"Do you think young Apple Bloom may have finally accepted your new form, or will she still harbor resentment to it?" she asked.

"Don't know," Rogue said putting his glass down. "But it doesn't make sense. I'm still Joseph. Same heart, same mind, same soul. I just look different and can do magic now. Why do you ask?"

"I wish to visit our friends in Ponyville before we return to Canterlot," Luna said looking off into the sky. "I do miss them so. We are sure to encounter Apple Bloom and I just do not want to see her upset."

"Sure we can visit," Rogue said. "I'm sure Apple Bloom has calmed down by now." Strong fingers closed around the delicate hand of the Princess of the Moon. "Ponyville first and then we'll go back to the palace. I wonder if Twilight moved into the palace or…" Rogue trailed off as the waiter came back and took the book. "All you," Rogue said.

"Thank you, sir," he said and took the book. Rogue Storm and Luna watched as he walked a few steps away. The young man paused dead in his tracks and sharply gasped. When he turned back to the table, there was no one sitting there. He had to fight back tears. "Thank you, sir," he said quietly.

A/N: And so begins the first baby steps in the next saga of Prince Rogue Storm and Princess Luna.

The honeymoon is over and the two are on their way back to Equestria.

But what awaits them?

Joy? Conflict? Danger?

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