Author's note:

Hello dear readers here Halsenbert, hope you continue to enjoy this story.

As always, I bring you a new chapter. Hope you like it as well, honestly this is one of my favorites chapters. Sorry for the long delay, I have to face some silly things so I wasn't really able to keep going with the translation of this story almost for a month.

So without any a due, LETS BEGIN!:

Disclaimer: MLP does not belong to me or its characters, the characters and OC's of this story belong to their respective authors, this story was made with the sole purpose of entertaining.

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Moonbeam

Chapter 20 –The touch of a tinny hoof.

Absolute calm... that was the first thing that came to her mind.

The fresh smell of the lawn and the soft breeze enveloped her at that time. The sky sported a light blue tone like she had never seen it before. Clusters of clouds enticing unhurriedly crossing the sky from end to end.

Her Sun stood proudly on top of the sky, illuminating with a warm and bright light everything around her. Her bright pink mane and tail undulate at the rhythm of the wind in an endless dance.

Under her hooves, she could feel the softness of that greenish carpet, Celestia looked at her own hind legs noticing in total surprise the lack of her horseshoes. She did not wear any of her royal clothes, her necklace was absent as well as her royal crown, and although this certainly made her feel strange due to the lack of weight of those accessories, at the time it was not really something that worried her at all.

With her magenta eyes she observed her surroundings. The fields of flowers covered the land as far as she can see. In the distance Celestia could see the bushy forests and the towering mountains that surrounded it. Rivers and lakes of glaucous and crystal clear waters adorned the landscape around them producing a relaxing sound.

"Such pace and quiet" she thought closing her magenta eyes for a moment as the pearl alicorn let the breeze play with her mane. The deity posed her royal flanks on the fresh surface of the green grass enjoying the warmth of the sun light and the sounds of the rivers. After a moment she finally opened her beautiful magenta eyes once again.

In that vast and majestic landscape, she noticed something that really caught her eye. Behind her was a hill covered with a kind of flowers that she did not recognize, on top anypony could see what appeared to be a huge and leafy tree made of crystal. Her magenta eyes rested on the object of interest, suddenly she felt a powerful impulse that prompted her to approach the strange tree that stood majestically on top of the hill.

Celestia watched every detail as she approached to the top hill slowly, she was somehow mesmerized by the gorgeous tree and its imposing size.

It was a peculiar tree… an extremely peculiar tree. The tree had an extremely thick and shiny trunk, it was covered by a rich foliage that stretched along and high the top of this encompassing a large area. Each leaf, every branch and each fruit was made of a material similar to a luminescent crystal.

From its numerous branches hung thousands of colorful fruits in the form of plums, plums that fired a clear fleshy glow like the tree itself. Each of them had a translucent crystalline structure, at its center Celestia could see different figures, each unique and unrepeatable.

The pale white coated princess stood under the foliage of the tree appreciating its splendor, there roofed under the tree's dim light, she directed her gaze to the base of the trunk, in it was located another pony that was currently looking at her face to face. However, due to the bright light emanating from the tree's trunk, the alicorn could only distinguish the silhouette of the pony.

She tried to cover some of the light by closing her eyelashes a bit trying to focus on the other pony as best as she could. Considering the fact that the pony's silhouette had well-delineated curves there was no doubt that it was a mare. On top of the pony's head she could notice a medium sized horn located right in the center, so Celestia was mostly certain that that the other mare was a unicorn.

The mare's complexion was thin and very similar in size to her sister's, her mane was straight as was her tail and even though she could not see her face she was sure that the mare was looking at her with a friendly smile on her lips.

The deity of the sun I try to speak, but for some reason the words did not come out of her lips. Celestia tried to clear her throat, but she couldn't make any kind of sound at all.

The light of the tree began to intensify suddenly, forcing the deity of the Sun to cover her magenta eyes with a fore hoof. The wind blew hard preventing her from hearing clearly. The mare seemed to speak to her, however, she was unable to hear a single word she was been told. Soon the foliage, branches and fruits of the tree began to shine as well with the same intensity blinding her completely and forcing the Princess of the Sun to firmly close her eyes.

-Princess Celestia...- it was the only thing Celestia could hear, the tune of the mare's voice was warm and full of appreciation and respect. It felt familiar and yet the deity was sure that she had never heard it before. Despite this the alicorn was able to detect a slight tone of sadness in the voice of that mare.

Celestia tried desperately to talk, but the result remained the same and her own voice never came out.

-... I'm sorry - those were the last words she could hear.

The princess woke up early as usually, her beautiful magenta eyes looked around her room, it was the first time she dreamed of something like that and she wasn't sure what it meant.

"I should talk to Luna about this" she thought to herself, but monarc quickly set aside the idea.

Her schedule was too busy and she wouldn't have time to see her beloved sister who probably should be exhausted by then. The night before Celestia offered Luna to take care of the the SweetCandy orphanage remodeling plan. The original idea was that the princess of the night would take over, Luna was will be talking to the royal architects to make sure they inspected the building correctly and could build a better shelter for the little ponies. The problem was that because of the previous day's incident, her sister had not caught an eye for a long time and Celestia knew it, she was sure that as soon as she finished her duties in the orphanage, she would waste no time returning to the two sisters' castle to take care of Chrysi.

She couldn't blame Luna at all, Celestia herself had spent many nights fully awake every time something worried her too much. She was not in the least surprised that was a characteristic she shared with her younger sister. Especially after the shooting star fiasco from a few years ago.

That night Celestia blamed herself and even now, the white pearl coated alicorn could not be able to forgive herself. After all she had made Luna cry like never before. To be honest, Celestia didn't think she'd one day be able to forgive herself for it.

The princess of the Sun slowly stood on her all fours, then she walked to her dressing table from which she opened the top drawer with her magic to take a baby pink brush.

Using her magic, the princess lit some of the torches in her room and began grooming her mane, then proceeded to repeat the process with her long tail to end up brushing her white fur. She took her accessories from a small bed table, and then proceeded to put on her necklace, then her horseshoes and finally her golden crown. She definitely felt more comfortable with these accessories on.

From one of the lower drawers, Celestia took a small box, from which she gets some cosmetics. The princess starts applying a little shade to her eyelids and some extra volume to her lashes. She had never really needed much makeup, so she felt that maybe she could sell some of her cosmetics to donate the money or maybe pass them on to her sister, although the colors of her makeup probably wouldn't be much to Luna's liking.

With a quick look in the mirror Celestia decided she was ready to start her day. The white alicorn walked to the balcony and after opening the doors wide, she left the room exposed to the outside environment. The sun's deity took a moment to admire her sister's night sky as well as the bris of the cool winter morning.

The capital was covered by a layer of white snow, the houses and buildings sported a shimmering white mantle that left very few uncovered spaces.

The princess breathes deeply, inhaling the scent of that winter morning before lighting her horn and proceeding to raise the Sun.

Celestia watched with satisfaction as the light of her bright star slowly covered the surface, revealing the beautiful mountains, forests and lakes surrounding her kingdom. That landscape was very similar to the one she had witnessed in her dream and gave her the same level of tranquility she felt during her strange dream.

Celestia stood still right there, looking at the view with her chin over her fore hooves, which rested on the baluster of the balcony.

She definitely loved her kingdom and its inhabitants, and of course they love her too. Celestia had all her hopes set that maybe one day she and her sister would be able to eliminate the constant conflicts and live a pace and quiet life protecting the ponies they loved so much.

The kingdom of Equestria was one of the most natural resource-rich places, the fertile lands that made it up were perfect for sowing and growing hundreds of different types of products such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, cereals and wheat.

Equestria also had a large variety of ecosystems, which allowed the three pony races to choose their abode in the regions with the climates that suits them more according with their lifestyles. And with the new lands being populated at the ends of the kingdom, these options also grew.

Indeed Equestria was a very rich kingdom so the Solar princess hoped that restoring the economy and reviving trades would not take too long, perhaps in a few months they could have some solvency or at least avoid losing bits at all, but the support of all its inhabitants was indispensable to achieve that goal. Each pony had to play a part if they wanted to restore the greatness of the kingdom and Celestia had to be the role model, she would work day and night if necessary, make sure to guide her subjects and lead them as best as possible to ensure that each action was executed correctly.

The white coated alicorn had to do whatever was at her disposal. She would be sure to restore the kingdom and lead it to a new era. A time she'd dreamed of many times before.

Celestia knew that she had an obligation to her ponies and they needed her now more than ever, The deity of the Sun had to be the pillar that endured the pain and showed strength during the hard times.

The monarch had already begun her work by ordering several of the castle's aides to begin handing out some of the castle's assets such as gems, clothing and blankets to different parts of the kingdom, mainly the poorest areas, and had also offered refuge to families who had lost everything during the war.

With a little luck Celestia could sponsor the Heart's warming eve inside the castle to lift the spirits of her little ponies a bit more, she hopes that somehow the celebration would also encourage the inhabitants of Equestria and reminds them how important was to help each other.

At least she was sure that the three leaders would agree with her and Luna would always be by her side to support her decision.

"If my beloved ponies are happy, they will be able to prosper" she thought while she was ready to start her day.

-You need to rest princess- Siegfried claimed.

-I'm fine, I can do this, it won't take long- replied the deity of the night, letting a long yawn slip.

-Seriously?- he replied sarcastically cocking an eyebrow.

-Yes- the princess assured.

-Ok, but because I'm in charge of your safety and… mainly because I don't want Epsilon to beats me for letting something happen to you, I'll make sure to stay by your side at all times- the guard said to look at it seriously.

"You know I like the boy, he has a clear sense of survival" the voice in her head said. The princess simply stuck her eyes.

-Okay… anyway, I'm sure if you don't come, Alcor or Merak will so…-

-I'm glad you're beginning to understand what it means to have your own guard princess- the stallion replied mockingly.

-And believe me, I'm starting to regret it- the deity of the night replied sticking out her tongue.

While it was true that the stallion gas annoying sometimes, she also knew that unlike Epsilon, Siegfried had always been much more open with her, especially when they were alone. Luna knew she could tell him anything and the night guard would always get her an honest answer.

Being sincere Siegfried was like the younger brother she never had and his presence had always helped Luna to vent many times, Siegfried was the first she had told about her relationship with Chrysalis and while Luna still did not tell him the whole truth about her special some pony the princess of the night knew Siegfried would have the less... "exaggerated" reaction of the four.

-You know Luna, I haven't taken the milkshake you owe me for covered you up every time you went to see Chrysi when we were in the north-

"Yes, definitely the one who would least exaggerate" she thought for herself.

-I hoped that by now you would have forgotten about it- the princess of the night replied, as she packed a few muffins inside a basket, she then proceeded to cover it with a piece of cloth to keep them warm.

-Come on Luna, that really hurts me… did you really think I'd miss an opportunity to show you off out there with me having a nice date? I think most of those pompous nobles will be really pissed off if they sees us together having the date we deserve as the nice couple we are- replied the stallion by exaggerating his gestures.

-No, I just don't want to be killed by half of the capital's mares when your conquests find out about us- the princess replied in a mocking tone.

-Oh come on! You know you'll always be my favorite-

-I'm mostly Sure you say that to all the mares you know-

-No… just to ones that are really catches my eyes- he added, wiggling his eyebrow in a very suggestive way.

-Whatever you say "casanova"- the princess replied, throwing the basket of muffins at him -You'll take the muffins, I don't want to be late- she added leading the way.

-At your command, my princess- the guard replied by taking the basket with one of his wings and proceeding to follow the princess of the night.

The bustle turned into murmurs and these quickly turned into cries of joy after seeing the newcomers. While the army of colts and fillies ran to the entrance followed by SweetCandy.

-Step aside little ones please. You can go play in the garden- the old lady said with her maternal voice. The army of ponies moved away from the door to allow Sweet to receive the newcomers correctly.

SweetCandy really couldn't blame them, it was the second time a princess had appeared at the orphanage and having heard Cinnamon's experience with Princess Celestia it was clear that the young ponies had not planned to miss the opportunity to meet the youngest of the rulers.

-Princess Luna is an honor to have you here with us- Sweet said, bowing as pronounced as her old joints allowed.

-HELLO LADY SWEETCANDY, THE PRINCESS OF THE NIGHT HAS ARRIVED!- replied the princess using the Royal Canterlot voice. Causing the old lady to be baffled for a moment and the little foals to hide behind the door. Siegfried just facehoofed himself.

-Oh no your majesty. I'm not a lady, you can just call me Sweet- replied the old mare.

-All right… Sweet… May we come in? we'd like to start as soon as possible- Luna said, using a more neutral tone.

The princess pointed to the pony on her right who wore a workman's helmet, a yellow vest. In the pony's flanks Sweet could see a cutie mark that shows a wood board with nails

-Of course princess, please go ahead- said the old lady, stepping aside to let the princess and her companions get inside.

The first thing Luna could see as she entered was a huge amount of curious eyes watching her from behind SweetCandy. Immediately the image of a little pink fur pegasai lying in the snow came to her mind. Luna shook her head.

There were thirty, maybe forty foals living in that orphanage and she could not guarantee that these were the only ones who had become homeless after the war, probably throughout Equestria there were several dozen more that had been left without someone to look after them. Luna knew deep down that it wasn't her fault, but she still felt guilty about what had happened. She gritted her teeth unconsciously before directing her gaze to her night guard.

-Siegfried… I want you to stay and take care of them, if I need you I will let you know- ordered the princess of the night with a firm tone.

-As you wish, my princess- replied the stallion.

-And Siegfried…-

-Yes, your majesty?-

-Be nice- Siegfried nodded once.

-Come on now little ones- said the stallion smiling at the little ones who seemed to have lost their enthusiasm for a moment due to the serious gaze of the night princess.

-Go ahead little ones, its ok- the old lady said.

Still a bit doubtful, the army of foals went out into the garden following in the hoof steps of the night guard.

As soon as the little ones were out of sight, Sweet turned her tired eyes to the princess of the night, who was chatting with the other stallion, while the latter was beginning to take notes and take measurements.

Although Sweet was an old mare, life had taught her well and experience really was something she certainly had. Because of this she could easily see when one of the foals tried to hide something from her, or when one of them suffered in silence. And... for a moment SweetCare was sure to have seen that feeling of pain reflexed in the princess's eyes, it had been for brief moment, almost as long as the blink of an eye, but she was sure she had perceived it. While Sweet was no one to give advice to the rulers of Equestria, she certainly could not let anything like that pass off… After all her cutie mark had always meant her talent to take care of others, her instincts had never failed her and even if this wasn't the case, her own nature prevented her from ignoring that.

-Here it is little ones, a gift from the princess to you- said the stallion, ungraping the piece of fabric from the basket.

-OHHHH- They said amazed, their curious eyes observing the succulent muffins contained in the basket.

-Unfortunately we had no idea how many of you were so you'll have to share them- Siegfried announced, taking the muffins and splitting them in half using one of the blades under his wing. The young ponies accepted the sandwiches with gusto as they continued to play in the garden.

Watching them go back and forth laughing and playing in the snow made him think of his own childhood, although the simple fact that he and his brothers grew deep inside the Ever Free forest practically forced them to fight for their own survival from the beginning, the truth is that, their worst moments had been when they lived them inside a four-walled building.

Siegfried wasn't sure yet how it was possible that these colts were able to look so happy in such a difficult time. It was almost like being inside a world totally isolated from what he knew. And that alone Makes him feel conflicted inside.

On one hoof, he was glad that those ponies did not spend their time suffering all the time. He sure was happy they were able to live the happy life he and the rest of the night guard had been denied.

On the other hoof, he was concerned that they being virtually alone in the world, this life style they had right now may not prepared them well enough to face future life's challenges.

-Mr. Soldier?- the voice of one of the little ones caught his attention.

-You can call me Siegfried little one- the stallion replied to the little unicorn with light-brown fur and dark-brown ears.

-Ok… Mr. Sie-Siiieg-?- the filly tried to pronounce correctly, after failing miserably she continued. -Mr. Soldier?- said the foal, going back to her initial question, which caused the guard to giggle.

-Tell me my little lady- Siegfried replied, smiling amusingly by the curiosity of the filly.

-What kind of pony are you?- Cinnamon asked looking at him with her huge emerald green eyes.

-I dear, am a night guard, a demon pony that, as you can see, are super special and charismatic- answered with his smile perfectly drawn on his face.

-Did you also participate in the war?- asked the filly.

-Yes dear, but believe me, you wouldn't like to hear stories of what we lived back there- Siegfried added with a slightly more serious tone, but without letting his smile fade.

-Mr. Soldier?-

-... Yes?- replied the stallion looking at the filly.

-Are you Princess Luna's special some pony?- Cinnamon asked.

Upon hearing the question, the stallion almost felt backwards due to the impression. After having recomposing himself, the soldier answered as calmly as he could.

-N-No- stammered producing a little squeak.

Siegfried cursed in his mind the instant a funny grimace was drawn on the face of the unicorn filly. The night guard was sure that little filly would not stop asking him questions all day and had a pretty good idea of the subject that most of them will be.

As soon as the princess of the night separated from the worker that had accompanied her, Sweet took the initiative to approaching the ruler.

The face of the dark-blue alicorn looked tired, now that Sweet looked at her more closely she noticed that Luna's eyes seemed to be forming a pair of dark bags under her royal eyelids. Without warning the indigo alicorn left a yawn scape, unaware of this the stallion behind the dark coated alicorn continued to work on the measurements of the place.

As soon as she could open one of her eyes and noticed the old lady looking at her surprised, Luna tried to regain her composure.

-Princess...? -

-Oh, it's a beautiful place, it really feels cozy, we can see that the little ones really enjoy their stay here, hehehe- the rules said nervously. -Sorry Hammer Wood we should leave you alone for a moment hope not to be uncomfortable- the princess said, addressing the stallion that continued to do his job.

-Of course princes. I'll take care of everything. I assure you can count on me- replied the stallion, resuming its work.

-Excuse us for the inconvenience Sweet Candy but, could you tell us where the bathroom is?- said the princess by placing her best mask and trying to sound as normal as possible.

-It's no trouble your majesty, the WC is upstairs to the left- the old lady replied, pointing the way.

-We won't be long and again… sorry for the inconvenience- the princess said before walking in the direction she had been told.

It didn't take long for Luna to find the bathroom, the princess rushed in before closing the door behind her, with her magic Luna let the water run, she took off her front horseshoes and proceeded to damp her face with the cold fresh water. After repeating the process several times Luna took a towel to dry her face while stopping the running water by using her magic.

After drying her face, she looked at the little mirror in front of her. Certainly the tiredness was palpable on her face, the bags under her eyes seemed to grow every minute and the edges of her eyes were beginning to look a little red, which caused her to let out a sigh as she looked down.

-I'm a disgrace as a princess- Luna said.

"I won't deny that, you look terrible dear" said another voice.

The deity of the night looked up only to find Nightmare's silhouette looking at her from the other side of the mirror.

"You honestly think Celestia cares if you're sleeping well or if these ponies will thank you for what you sacrifice in order to make sure everything works out. I mean, you shouldn't even be here, supervising that worker".

-Architect- the deity replied. Nightmare rolled her eyes.

"Whatever he is… It's not your job, if this Blueblood guy was the one who decided to sponsor the whole remodeling of this building, shouldn't he be the one who should take the responsibility of been here to make sure things are done as they should?".

Luna remained silent for a moment meditating.

-Lord Red mentioned that Blueblood was also starting an investment project in Manehattan. I'm sure he's busy with that too and so he wasn't able to manage the construction by himself- the princess of the night said trying to sound convincing.

"Oh my poor, innocent and naive Luna. Do you really think that if this were really important enough as to send a princess… the nobles would not present themselves. I think your sister's just leaving you the minor jobs, maybe she thinks you're not ready for the big leagues".

-Giving these ponies a good home does not seem like a minor job, especially after what we did to the crystal ponies... to Cadence... we take away her home, we leave her alone in the world and that's entirely our fault.

"And that's why you accepted celestia to adopt her as her niece? you knew you have no experience caring for foals, so you left her with her and gave her full responsibility, what a way to atone for your own sins dear".

-Shut up- Luna replied annoyed.

"It bothers you because you know it's true. I guess that's why you also decided to take this job and refused Celestia to take your place", Nightmare said mockingly.

-It's not that, it's just...-

"You've been making very bad decisions lately, don't you? Like letting Chrysalis go alone to see her mother for example". added the mare in the mirror. The black alicorn was carrying a big smile that makes the blood of the night princess boil. "We both know how well that ended and if it wasn't for me, we wouldn't even have gotten out of there alive", added the figure in the mirror Fueling Luna's wrath. "You need me more than you think dear Luna".

-SHUT UP, NOW!- Cried the dark-blue alicorn.

CRASH

The sound of the breaking glass caught Siegfried's attention as did the filly that kept asking him embarrassing questions.

Without thinking, the guard got up himself and flew through the nearest window on the upper floor leaving Cinnamon completely confused.

Siegfried passed through the window rolling a couple of times to absorb the blow and prevent the crystals from cut his body. He quickly went over his hind hooves, taking a pair of curved daggers from under his wings, which were open and flapping slowly ready to attack.

Sweet Candy's hasty steps caught the night gard's eye as Siegfried saw her climb the stairs as fast as her old legs allowed her.

-What the hell?- said the guard adopting a more relaxed posture.

-Oh for the love of Celestia, are you all right?- said the mare genuinely worried.

-Where is the princess?- asked the guard trying not to raise his voice. Sweet responded by pointing at the bathroom door.

The guard approached the door slowly, turning the old lady away with a hoof.

-Return downstairs the noise might scare some of the children. I'll take care of this- Siegfried said quietly. As soon as the old lady began to go down the stairs, he proceeded to open the door. His senses attentive and fully alert to any sound, smell or movement from the other side.

Inside was the princess of the night, her fore hoof pressing firmly against the wall, her darkblue leg had passed through the mirror. The mirror was completely shattered, several pieces of the glass scattered throughout the tile could be seen. The eyes of the alicorn were moistened and the tears flowed freely down Luna's cheeks, her pupils seemed for a moment to look elongated and thin like Siegfried's, but her sapphire eyes looked furiously at the point at which her hoof had made contact through the surface of the mirror and part of the surface of the wall. It had been a blow that could clearly have broken the bones of any king of animal.

-Princess- Siegfried said finally finding his own voice once again.

Hearing her friend's voice, the princess's gaze relaxed, her eyes returned to normal immediately and her jaw relaxed too.

-S-sorry. I'm sorry… I…- said the princess, sitting heavily on her royal but.

The instant her hoof was out from the mirror, Siegfried could appreciate the numerous cuts Luna had suffered. The guard quickly moved the floor glasses the best he could by using his own tail. He then opened the first aid kit that was embedded in one of the walls of the bathroom, fortunately it still had enough medication and bandages to treat the princess's wounds. Luna appeared to have been left in a state of shock, she was looking at her own hooves with empty eyes.

-Princess, could you tell me what happened?- Siegfried asked while extracting a couple of glass pieces from the princess's flesh before proceeding to clean the wounds and apply some medicine and disinfectant to finally wrap the ruler's hoof with some bandages.

-Princess?- asked the night guard again trying to get Luna's attention without success.

Not knowing what else to do, Siegfried stopped on his hind legs and proceeded to wrap his beloved princess in a warm embrace.

-It's okay Luna, everyone will be fine- Siegfried repeated like a mantra over and over again as he stroke Luna's mane trying to comfort her, soon he felt the princess's warm tears fall on his neck however there was no crying or weeping, just silent tears.

The rest of the day passed without further incident, Siegfried apologized to Sweet for having taken the princess to one of the beds without the old lady's concern, He claimed that that because of the lack of sleep the princess had suffered a dizziness that ended up causing the break of the mirror. Of course, he also apologized for the window he broke as he entered the upper corridor in such a haste.

It was obvious that the night guard lied at her, at least the part that indicated how the princess had been injured, but the old lady decided not to push any further. So, she simply told him not to worry, fortunately the money she was starting to receive from the Blueblood family could repay the damage. However, she expresses her own concern for the ruler of the night.

-The princess can rest as much as she needs here- she added kindly.

Hammer Wood continued his work making sure he had everything ready without bothering the alicorn, who had spent the rest of the day lying in bed, more by force than for any other reason.

By the time the sunset fell into the kingdom, the princess of the night decided to leave the room which, although comfortable, did not make her feel any better. Luna took a seat in the middle of the back playground, while observing the next snowfall.

It was one of her favorite hobbies, one that even her beloved sister wouldn't have dared to deny her.

Since meeting Snowdrop she took the initiative to watch each snowfall carefully, appreciating the designs of the various snowflakes falling from the sky, it was, after all, a gift very similar to the one Luna provided every night. Although, being honest, a part of her envied her little friend. The fact that the winter stars managed to bring joy to the ponies in the harsh winters was really beautiful. While her night was something very few ponies appreciated.

-I wish the ponies would also be able to appreciate my nights in the same way- murmured the deity of the night by catching one of the snowflakes with her injured hoof. The wounds didn't bother her at all… well just a little, but she attributed it to low temperatures.

-What are you doing Cinnamon? come back here- said a dark brown foal very similar to her.

-I'm not going to bother her Chest- replied the filly unicorn, heading for the garden.

-You'll just end up getting in trouble again and I'm not going to save your flank again- his brother said bluntly.

-I didn't ask you to do it- Cinnamosn replied, turning her back to chestnut.

-Damn that filly is like a trouble magnet- Chest resigned himself.

-You know you can't stop her, no matter what you tell her- his friend, a navy fur Pegasai reminded him, placing a hoof on his shoulder -But that won't stop you from going after her either, right?-

-No- Chest said resignedly. -But as good friends I know you'll be with me-.

-I was afraid you'd say that- said the pegasai, following his friend. -you know I'm starting to think this happens to us a lot- added the dark fur Pegasai as he swayed his wings.

The kitchen door opened in front of them. From the inside came Sweet Candy accompanied by Freshmint and Pappermint.

-Chestnut?, is something wrong?- asked the mare looking them in the eye.

-No, W-why do you ask Granny Sweet?- replied the colt nervously.

Sweet turned his gaze to the foal heading for the garden, so did the four small ponies.

-I don't think you should worry about her, she'll be fine, Princess Luna is not a bad pony... you just have to know her a little better- the old lady added, going back inside the kitchen and leaving the four little ones at the entrance.

-Brother…- Freshmint said, looking at the green mane color earth pony beside her with her big eyes.

-Go ahead Fresh- his brother replied by giving her unicorn sister a little push.

Fresh, wasted no time in racing to reach her friend while holding her stuffed animal using her magic to place the little bunny on her back.

The cinnamon-colored filly puts on a cozy sweater shelf with her name on it.

-Cinnamon!-

-Fresh? you shouldn't go out, it's cold outside-.

-If you go, Fuzzy and I go too- said the pink mane unicorn by putting her own sweater on along with a baby-green color scarf.

The sudden change in temperature made them tremble for a moment. Cinnamon looked up by scanning the garden, until she found Princess Luna, who was a little far away watching the snowfall.

-She looks focused, we shouldn't bother her?- Fresh said, hugging her plushie rabbit.

-I think she's sad- Cinnamon said without turning her eyes away from the indigo alicorn.

-Sad? How do you know that...? - said the pink mane unicorn before looking at the princess's glassy eyes.

Sitting there in the snow, that alicorn did not look scary as that morning, on the contrary… the princess had a melancholy look, it was a look that everyone in the orphanage knew very well. The same look that every pony had seen in their tracks every time they looked in the mirror. A look that projected solitude.

-Go ahead, I'm sure Princess Luna will appreciate your company- spoke a voice behind them.

Both turned to see that Siegfried was behind them, his back pressing against the wall on the side of the door, his main covered his eyes.

Both fillies nodded and began to walk on the snowy surface.

The deity of the night was immersed in her thoughts when the sound of small hooves steps on the snow caught her attention, she looked down where two little unicorns sat next to her.

-You shouldn't be out at this hour. You could catch a cold- the princess said looking at the foals with a serious expression.

-We couldn't help it, we like to see the sky when it gets dark- Cinnamon said sincerely, recalling the last night he had spent with her parents and how beautiful the night sky looked that night. The princess smiled kindly surprising both fillies.

-Well in that case would you like to see something amazing?- said the princess by lighting her horn.

The littles ponies nodded, Freshmint timidly while Cinnamon enthusiastically.

The deity of the night directed her horn to the sky, pushing the clouds away from the firmament, she then create a spiral of stars dancing around the silver Moon that began to ascend.

It was certainly a little earlier than usual, but she was sure Celestia wouldn't mind if Luna raises the moon a couple of hours earlier than normal.

-WOW!- Both foals watched the show marvelous from start to finish.

Luna simply turned her gaze to the now surprised fillies, who began to run around her, each one pointing to the little show. Unconsciously the lips of the deity formed a happy smile.

Author's note:

I hope you really enjoyed this chapter. Here Luna became closer to this little fillies even when she did not noticed it by herself.

PS: I don't know about you, but I think Luna has a serious understanding problem with other ponies, but I couldn't resist her using the royal Canterlot voice as she did in the Nightmare Night episode.

In memory of Victor Fidel Beloved grandfather and mentor.

March/1938 - October/2018

In memory of Carolina López Beloved aunt and life's example.

May/1947 - February/2020