My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Night
Chapter Five: Luna's Soliloquy
"Every morning, when you raise the Sun, where does the Moon go?" Princess Luna, still a filly, asked of her sister. The purple Alicorn spread her fledgling wings in an attempt to stretch them.
"The Moon goes to sleep then," Princess Celestia answered lovingly. "That's also when the stars close their eyes for the day." A young mare, Celestia's Cutie-Mark had manifested several years ago, and her wondrous white wings were fully formed. "Pretty soon, you'll be able to raise the Moon and stars yourself."
Standing side-by-side, Luna was easily trumped by her older sister in almost every way. Still, the two were equal. When the king and queen were away, Celestia served as a teacher and guardian to her little sister. As Luna became of age, her blue mane grew long and flowing, soon adopting the appearance of a cosmic mist of blue-tinted dark-matter and stars. Her Cutie-Mark manifested itself upon her first raising of the Moon and stars, and her wings soon became fully developed. Still, she was much smaller than her sister in terms of height, stature, and general size. The royal sisters of the Sun and Moon remained close, spending their time running, flying, laughing, and casting spells together. Childhood was full of wonder, hope, and love for Celestia and Luna, though fear and the coldness of the world around them soon made their presence known.
Kneeling down before a reflective pond, her mane flowing in the cool breeze of the night, Princess Luna stared down at her own unhappy reflection. The night was young and the Moon was radiant and mystic in a sky shining with stars, but she was all alone. Throughout Equestria, all ponies had taken refuge and closed their eyes at the presence of night, as they always did. There was nopony to admire the princess' devoted work, nor was there anypony to keep their princess company or give her praise or love. Never seeking glory, Luna wanted only for the assurance of her subjects' adoration: To know that she resided in their hearts, as her sister did. Letting out a heavy sigh, the princess of the Moon felt the loneliness return to her side, forcing tears into her loving, blue eyes. Her heart long-burdened with sorrow, the young Alicorn felt anger welling up within her. "Why is it she receives such love while I remain alone and forgotten?" she spoke just above a whisper. "What is it I neglect that forbids me the admiration and praise of my own subjects? So many of them have not witnessed a single one of my beautiful nights: All for what?" Casting her hoof into the stream to break up the lonely mare looking back at her, Luna closed her eyes and allowed her tears to fall. "Why must they always fear me? I have done nothing to earn their hatred…And they have always hated me…Mine is no lesser a light than Celestia's. Even Mother and Father held more love for her than they ever did me."
Centuries passed by, inspiring change and forcing truths to surface. Hateful plots and secret plans were soon made known, and wars loomed on the horizon. The greatest and darkest of these truths, however, remained buried deep in the cover of night. Rumors of Sombra's return spread through Equestria, forcing Celestia and Luna to assemble a council of their peers from neighboring kingdoms. Using the unoccupied Castle of Solace in the distant Eternal Forest, The Sentries had been dispatched to survey surrounding lands. Before his departure, Captain Flash was given private audience with Princess Luna. "You wished to speak to me, my lady?" the Unicorn humbly greeted his princess upon taking a reverent bow.
"Speak freely, my subject," Luna ordered, her voice bold and strong. "I trust you know your orders: Those that reside above all else?"
His confidence fading, the captain gulped down his fear and closed his eyes. "I do, my mistress," Flash answered obediently. Even under his armor, the Pegasus was filled with fear and love.
"Tell me once more…" the Alicorn ordered, treading past her guard. "Where do thy heart, loyalty, and devotion lie?"
His legs and throat trembling, Flash knelt down, bowed his head, and closed his watering eyes. "With you…my queen," he answered with all his heart and soul. "Always with you, my queen."
"Now go, my captain," Luna declared without expression. "Find him. Do not fail me." Flash gave his word, and departed from his superior. The princess watched her subject trot away, her heart too withered to fear for him.
Standing alongside her sister, Luna watched the Crystal ponies march on: Some of them going on to battle, others beginning a mass exodus from their home. "…They're going to die," the Moon Princess sorrowfully declared, feeling the fear well up inside the stallions, mares, and yearlings.
Closing her eyes and dropping her eyes, Celestia felt the pain of the innocent stab into her own heart. "I know," she sobbed, though her voice remained strong. "But this is the only way that any of them will survive, sister. I mean not to intrude upon your domain, but please allow me to keep the Sun shining for just a little bit longer."
Knowing her Moon and stars could never bring peace to her subjects, Luna swallowed her pride yet again, held back the desire to cry out, and faced her sister. "Of course, my sister," she answered with great emotional weight. "I pray only that when the time comes, they will find comfort in the night I have made."
"They will, Luna," Princess Celestia lovingly replied. "They need only time."
"I have given them the stars as a guide in the past," the purple Alicorn declared, her voice growing dark. "Yet they still fear my night…fear me."
"They will come around," the Sun Princess attempted to comfort her beloved sister. "One day…They will learn to open their hearts. For now, though, know that I do love you, and I am not afraid of you, dear sister." For one last time, Luna allowed herself to smile at her sister's kind words, though she knew deep down they had no meaning.
As a young filly, barely capable of flight, Luna stood before the kingdom of Canterlot atop her balcony in the highest castle. So young, her rage and pain grew under the light of the Moon that would someday be her own. Angrily, she cried out to the deaf ears of Equestria. The rage of the young, matched only by their capacity for sorrow, burned brighter than ever intended. Rage was followed by tears as the lonely, angry, saddened filly stood alone.
O', Luna, O' Child of Rage: Oh, lay down thy sweet head and wipe the tears from your face. You have been too-long hurt and too-long ignored. O' Sister of the Night: So alone and never knowing your love. By your night, the many rise. 'Tis your Moon that gives us solace to sleep. By your side does your sister, so well-loved, preside, though our eyes never turned from you, O' Princess of Night. The burden of isolation does rest so perfectly on thy weary shoulders. If only you could see and believe, but the world has grown so cold at thy hooves.
Looking up from her books, Queen Celestia gazed up at the Moon as it bore the insignia of the Mare in the Moon, and wept silently. As if her sister were before her, the glistening white Alicorn wrapped her lonely hooves around the air and sheltered it with her heavenly wings. Deep inside, Luna took refuge in her sister's arms, and peacefully fell asleep: Never alone, never scared, and never unhappy. Her eyes closed, the queen held her baby sister tightly. Far away, in a cold place, the hooves of a lonely and unloved pony trotted along icy grounds as her tears fell and froze. Too long alone, too long trapped, the young mare continued down a path of nothingness, with only the stars to keep her company.
Opening her eyes, Twilight saw her mysterious friend walking towards her. "Hi, Twilight," the purple Alicorn happily and meekly greeted her only friend.
"Hi," the young Unicorn excitedly called out, running to her friend's side. "I've missed you so much."
"You know I can't stay," the timid creature confessed. Twilight knew, but the two remained close for the night. The voice was nearby, though, and they both knew it. For now, though, there was sorrowful peace. The dawn was coming soon, but there was time.
Waking up, Twilight found herself surrounded by her friends in her own bedroom. Rainbow Dash laid the closest to her, allowing her wing to cover the Unicorn as they slept. Looking around, Twilight saw Fluttershy cuddling Spike as they slept, Applejack and Pinky Pie were lying against one another, Applejack's head atop Pinky's with the pink Pony's face partially covered by her friend's long hair, and Rarity at the center of the group. Taking comfort in the company of her loved ones, Twilight gently rested her hoof atop Rainbow Dash's wing, slowly stroking its sky-blue fur as the Pegasus slept. Looking off into the distant shadows, Twilight felt the presence of the voice, watching and judging her every second. Finally, the young Unicorn closed her eyes and held Rainbow Dash closer.
Come morning, the ponies and Spike woke up anew, greeted by the warm rays of the Sun. Rainbow Dash opened her eyes, tucked her wings back into place, and stretched her legs. Rarity quickly trotted to the bathroom to check her mane and coat. Pinky instantly began telling Fluttershy of her dreams as the sunny Pegasus slowly drifted in and out of consciousness. Applejack yawned and stretched her legs after fighting the blond hair that had taken of her face while she slept, giving Spike a light nudge with her nose to help him up. Twilight tucked her legs inward, not quite ready to get up, and simply watched her friends move about. As they prepared for the day, each of the mares gave Twilight a friendly smile and a wink. Suddenly, two little, purple legs made their way in front of the Unicorn. Looking up, she saw Spike's smiling face and heard his tummy growling. "Morning, Twilight," he said.
"Morning, Spike," Twilight warmly replied, standing up and giving her friend a hug. "How'd you sleep, babe?"
"Like an egg," the little dragon happily answered. "And you?"
"Like a yearling," Twilight giggled, quickly tickling Spike's scaly belly and forcing him to jump back with laughter. "Oh, I'm sorry. I don't wanna make you pee again."
"That happened one time!" Spike shot back, making sure Rarity didn't hear his embarrassing story. "Wanna get some breakfast?"
"Maybe just some oats for me," the Unicorn answered. "I'm kinda nervous for tonight."
"You're not alone," Rainbow Dash jumped in. "But there's no sense being nervous on an empty stomach. Come on, Applejack said she's making her apple-spice pancakes."
"Ooh!" Pinky excitedly cried out, bolting into the kitchen. "Applejack, can I help?!"
"Hey Spike," Rainbow Dash said, her voice hushed. "Would you mind if Twilight and I step out for a sec?"
"Sure," the baby dragon happily answered, making his way towards Fluttershy and the newly refreshed Rarity. "Don't take too long or we'll have to start without you!"
The Pegasus led her Unicorn friend outside and closed the door behind her. "What's up, buttercup?" Twilight happily began. Dash froze for a second, trying to figure out how to express her thoughts. "…Pinky Pie taught me that."
"Huh?" Rainbow Dash suddenly responded, snapping out of her daze. "Oh…yeah. Um…"
"What's going on, Dash?" the Unicorn replied, her voice growing serious. "You seem kind of off today."
"Try 'for the last couple of days'," Dash corrected her friend. "Look, I…I know I said some terrible things last night…And I didn't mean most of them, but I feel like…like I'm still carrying some of it."
"Like what?" Twilight inquired calmly. As always, her eyes were warm and caring.
"…I don't know," the Pegasus confessed, allowing her rainbow locks to fall over her face. "I'm so sorry for all of it, though. It was like…I don't what happened to me…And I kept having these dreams. It's like I lost myself in those dreams…Like something just crept up inside and…I lost it." She was ashamed, just as Twilight had been.
"Dash, I don't care about what you said," Twilight comforted her friend, gently stroking the rainbow locks from her face. "Nopony's been all-there lately. Besides, I could tell you were angry and upset. You're not really you when your emotions are so intense."
"What about the dreams?" the Pegasus inquired further. "It was like they were telling me something." Twilight appeared confused for an instant. "What if they never stop?"
"Then we'll make them stop," the Unicorn bravely answered. "We'll fight them off until they run away…" Rainbow Dash couldn't help but smile. "We can beat this, Dashy. We'll do it together."
"You're sure we're cool?" Dash replied, her heart settling. Twilight smiled and nodded her head, giving her friend the last bit of encouragement she needed. As the two began to walk back inside, Rainbow Dash quickly kissed Twilight's cheek, causing the Unicorn to pause for just a moment. "Come on, Twilight! Last one there has to do the dishes!"
Laughing the whole thing off, Twilight ran towards Rainbow Dash and into the kitchen, where the others were already seated and waiting to eat. Spike patted the chair next to him for Twilight to take (Rarity already seated on his opposite side). Smiling, the Unicorn accepted the seat and passed along the plate of Applejack's pancakes. Awaiting her sweet treasure, Pinky Pie's mouth remained wide open as her saliva dripping onto her plate. Growing uncomfortable, Fluttershy scooted her chair away slightly. "Lemme know what y'all think, please," Applejack announced. "Ah tried somethin' different this time." Glancing at Spike, who was smiling just like a child, Twilight allowed herself to relax, and took a bite of her pancake.
"They're so good, Applejack," Fluttershy declared, placing her hoof over her mouth as she chewed. "I think they're the best you've ever made."
"Seconded, darling," Rarity replied with a smile." Rainbow Dash, Twilight, and Spike agreed as well, causing all eyes to turn towards Pinky, whose face was submerged in her stack of pancakes.
"Um…is she okay?" Applejack asked, growing concerned. The pink Pony muffled something through her breakfast to let her friends know both that she was okay and that the pancakes were fantastic. "Thanks, y'all. That means a lot." With that, Applejack smiled and started eating.
Pausing for a second, taking in both the silence and the unity her friends shared with her, Twilight felt butterflies coursing through her stomach. "Um, everypony…" she began nervously. "Can I tell you something? This might not be the best time, but…I need to get something off my chest."
"Go fer it," Applejack answered. The others agreed, and Pinky Pie managed to pull herself away from her meal long enough to take a deep breath and listen.
"…You all know what's going to happen tonight," the Unicorn continued. "If things go wrong, it's all on us to make it right…We're all in this, right?"
"All the way, Twilight," Fluttershy spoke up, her voice gentle but strong.
"Through the best and worst," Rainbow Dash boldly continued.
"No matter what," Applejack added, swinging her mane out of her face.
"In sickness and in health," Pinky threw in with a dedicated smile.
"You can always count on us, darling," Rarity promised.
"That's what friends are for, Twilight," Spike declared, brushing his best friend's mane with his little claws.
"And I couldn't ask for any better friends," Twilight concluded with a smile. "Thanks for reminding me."
"When it comes to giving ourselves credit, you can always count on us," Dash joked, causing everypony to smile. "Besides, nothing's gonna go wrong. We've got this."
"And I'm coming with you, right?" Spike added, his childish ambition like a rainbow.
Looking to her filly friends for reassurance, Twilight turned back to her little dragon and smiled. "Of course, Spike," she agreed warmly. "I need all my best friends, just like Queen Celestia wanted."
"Go, team!" Pinky Pie excitedly called out, raising a hoof into the air. Her heart warmed, Applejack gave her silly pink friend a hug.
With the hour growing late and the Sun still at its prime, Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Spike, Fluttershy, Pinky Pie, and Rarity made their way down the road into the heart of Ponyville. The air was crisp, though the land was warm and the road clear. Wearing the cloak Twilight made to keep him safe and hidden in plain sight, Spike looked around the wonderful landscape of the countryside as the heart of the city grew closer.
While staring at something in the distance, Pinky suddenly felt a collision knock her down. Looking up, the pink Pony saw Minty sitting in the dirt before her, rubbing her sore little head, with Sweetheart and Skydancer standing beside her. Getting up, Pinky helped the small filly back onto her hooves. "Minty, Minty, Minty," she happily exclaimed. "Where are you silly goose-ponies off to?"
"We're not ponies!" Skydancer fought back with the fire only a Pegasus filly could have. "We're the Cutie-Mark Crusaders!" Playfully stomping her little yellow hooves on the ground, the pink, yellow, and light and dark blue-haired filly brought a smile to the mares' and Spike's faces.
"We've been trying to get to town before the ceremony begins," Sweetheart, a slightly pudgy little white Pony crowned with a straight, pink mane sweetly and politely answered. "I think we're lost, though."
"Well, you bumped into the right ponies," Applejack happily replied. "We're on our way there now."
"Care to team up for this adventure, fillies?" Twilight offered, knowing how to keep the little ones safe while maintaining their pride.
"Yes, please," Minty accepted, not wanting to sound overly eager. "But just because Sweetheart seems so nervous. I think it would make her feel better."
"It would," Sweetheart sweetly played along. Even Skydancer gave in, taking her place beside Rainbow Dash as Minty settled next to Pinky and Sweetheart by Applejack.
Suddenly, Minty let out a loud gasp. "Spike's coming too?" she happily cried out. Twilight smiled and nodded. Crouching down before Spike, Minty smiled warmly. "Hi, Spike."
"Sup, Minty?" the baby dragon answered in a cool voice. "As you can see, I'm in disguise."
"Oh, I can't believe how big you're getting!" the mint-green Pony cried out, giving her friend a tight hug. "Can I carry you on my back? Pretty please?"
"Sure," Spike gave in before climbing up onto Minty's back. "I think I'm getting too old for this, though."
"Come on, everypony," Twilight called out. "Let's take off."
"I love what you did with your hair, Applejack," Sweetheart declared as the group made their way towards the ceremony.
"Thank you, darlin'," Applejack warmly replied. "Y'all are growin' up tuh be beautiful young mares."
"Ooh, look at that!" Pinky suddenly cried out, directing everypony's attention to a small farm surrounded by a wooden fence. Standing among several different creatures, a small but heavily-fluffed pink pony with wide and happily beaming blue eyes smiled a massive, open-mouthed smile at the passersby, waving a pink hoof at them like a yearling spotting its friends. "So cute!" Around the strange and adorable creature's neck was a sign reading "Fluffle Puff". Spike and the ponies smiled and waved back, continuing on their way as the fenced-in animals watched. Deep down, Pinky wanted nothing more than to take the sweet Fluffy Pony home with her, but now wasn't the time.
"Oh, Applejack, was your family coming to the ceremony, too?" Twilight asked, starting to worry yet again.
"No, they're gonna celebrate at home," the orange Pony answered. "That way Granny Smith an' the little ones can just call it quits when they get tired. 'Sides, everythin's gonna be fan."
"So relax, Twilight," Rainbow Dash threw in. "Let's have some fun tonight."
"Are you afraid of the dark, Twilight?" Sweetheart asked in a kind, sympathetic voice. "We'll all be there for you if you get scared."
"Thanks, angel," Twilight lovingly replied with a smile, her voice just above a touched whisper.
Once the group arrived at the heart of Ponyville, where every building was decorated and shining with unique candles and lamps, the Crusaders parted ways from the mares to join their other friends, Spike checked over his disguise, and the gang began to map out the area. Vinyl Scratch was working as DJ Pon-3 while Octavia and her fellow orchestra members readied their instruments, the fillies and colts were playing games and eating snacks as Brightglow read stories to those calm enough to listen, the Wondercolts were preparing for their routine atop a tall apartment building, the royal guard was in position for Queen Celestia's arrival, and everything was joyful and going well. With all of Equestria in a state of dusk, there was still plenty of time before the ceremony.
"Ah reckon we can have a little fun before things get serious," Applejack happily declared. "When they sound off fer the ceremony, let's all meet back here, okay?"
"Works for me," Rainbow Dash excitedly answered, to which the others agreed. With that, Pinky bolted to a dessert table. "Fluttershy, wanna race me?"
"Maybe later, Dashy," the sunny Pegasus politely declined. "I'd kind of like to read some stories to the foals, if you don't mind."
"Sure," the Pegasus answered supportively. "Have a great time. Twilight, you up for something?"
Gazing into space, the Unicorn suddenly snapped back. "Huh?" she said, returning to reality. "Yeah, sure. What'd you have in mind?"
While her friends spoke, Rarity browsed around the games and crafts lining tables as Applejack moved closer to Vinyl's DJ booth. Occasionally lifting her head for air, Pinky eagerly and voraciously consumed the snacks before her, though she attempted to make herself look proper. Fluttershy made her way over to the story-telling area, offered to try her hand at entertaining the young ones, and was given a seat of honor atop a tall wooden rocking chair. Rainbow Dash and Twilight each gripped opposite ends of a long rope with their teeth and began pulling away from one another above a red line painted in the sand. Keeping his cloak on, Spike kept score for his friends, looking away only when Rarity passed by. Above all of Equestria, the Sun shined its closing rays upon all who lived. No matter what was coming, the world was at peace for now.
Hours passed by like seconds as Spike and the mares laughed and played like fillies. Suddenly, the festivities were interrupted by a designated crier (Derpy). "The queen!" the silly little Pegasus called out. "The queeeen!" Like clockwork, everypony stopped what they were doing and lined up to meet their beloved ruler upon her arrival. Vinyl instantly shut down her turn table, allowing the orchestra to begin composing, and joined the crowd. Twilight Sparkle and Spike made sure Pinky Pie joined the group, as Rainbow Dash did for Applejack and Rarity, who brought Fluttershy, despite the pleas of the fillies and colts. The Wondercolts bolted off the roof and took to flight, leaving clouds of pixie-dust behind them. Clapping and stomping their hooves, the ponies of Equestria cheered as their beloved queen appeared in a flash of brilliant white light and spread her wings to lower herself to the ground. As pure joy and pride entered their warm hearts, the crowds of ponies roared erupted with thunderous applause. "She's so beautiful!" the fillies and colts cried out. Stepping forward, Twilight and her friends bowed down upon their knees, allowing all others to follow.
"Welcome, my beloveds," Queen Celestia warmly declared with a loving smile. "And thank you all for your warm welcome. On this, the Longest Day, I implore your love and hospitality, and ask that you open your hearts and hooves to accept one very dear to me."
Rainbow Dash glanced back at Twilight to give her a look of reassurance. Mouthing something to herself in an attempt to stay calm, the Unicorn looked at her friend and nodded, allowing herself to smile back. The sky became darker by the second, allowing the stars to light up the night. However, the Moon had yet to shine. Spike quickly looked at Pinky, unable to keep the worst outcome out of his mind. Fluttershy quickly looked around to make sure the Crusaders and the other foals were safe. Pinky's heart pounded with nervous anticipation, wondering just what would happen. Applejack chose to keep her emotions silent for the sake of keeping the others at ease. Rarity kept her eyes closed, praying for everything to turn out okay.
"Time has forgotten, but I will not," the queen continued. "…My sister. The one and only Queen of Night…" The ponies of Equestria began to chatter amongst each other, deeply confused and troubled. "Princess Luna." Closing her eyes, the Alicorn raised her head and horn to the sky, and brought down a shining beacon from the hidden Moon. Staying close together, the Mane 6 and Spike fixed their gaze on the wonderful and frightening sight before them.
Thousands of fiery stars lit up the night's sky as the winds of Equestria blew through the grass and trees. After one thousand years, the spell had been broken. Slowly walking from the light of her Moon, her long and flowing celestial blue mane blowing in the wind, Princess Luna, a tall and majestic Alicorn trumped only by her sister the queen, entered her home world for the first time in an eternity. Luna's graceful purple wings became tucked at her sides as her shadow-framed Crescent-Moon Cutie-Mark glistened. Opening her heavenly oceanic-blue eyes, the princess revealed her timid and youthful nature and disposition. In those eyes were fear, sorrow, regret, and pain. Suddenly, she made eye contact with Twilight Sparkle, who was rendered still and jaw-dropped as her dream-friend stepped into existence before her very eyes. Turning then to Queen Celestia, Luna nervously bit her lip, swallowed an agonizing lump welling up in her throat, and began to openly sob. "I'm so sorry!" the Alicorn cried out, running to her sister's side and burying her shamed face in Celestia's white wing. Immediately, the queen lovingly embraced her sister, hushing her tears. "I'm so sorry…I never meant to hurt you or anypony…Forgive me, sister. I am truly sorry for all I have done."
"All is forgiven, Luna," Celestia promised her baby sister. "And I hope you can forgive me for all the wrongs I have committed against you."
"Sister, there is nothing to forgive," Luna sobbed, unable to face her subjects. "The nightmare was my own doing. You only did what you had to. We were both foolish as children."
"But now we can begin anew," the queen declared. "My sister, will you rule by my side, as we did as children? Will you raise your Moon and her stars each night as I raise my Sun in the morning?"
"I will," the Moon Princess graciously accepted. "I will, sister." Her heart warmed profoundly, Celestia closed her eyes, held her sister closer, and smiled up to the heavens. With that, the crowds roared and cheered for their queen and the return of the long-lost princess. Several young fillies ran up onto the stage, despite protest from their parents, and placed a flower necklace around Princess Luna's neck, warming her time-frozen heart.
"We love you, Princess," the young ones declared, their hearts open wide to their new ruler. "As we love you, our queen." So unused to kindness, Luna appeared shocked at first, only to smile kindly and blush like a filly. Her sister's smile brought joy to Celestia's heart in a way no other force ever could.
Realizing there would be no use for the note this night, Pinky carefully placed the envelope in her mouth and swallowed it for safe keeping, earning her a puzzled look from Applejack. Then, at Queen Celestia's request, Spike and the Mane 6 walked onto the stage and greeted their princess. "It's an honor to meet you, my princess," Twilight warmly declared, not knowing how to handle her thoughts and emotions. "My name is Twilight Sparkle, and these are my friends Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Rarity, Applejack, Pinky Pie, and Spike. Welcome back to Equestria."
"The honor is mine, Twilight Sparkle," Luna graciously declared, her tone somewhat lacking in warmth, though her spirit was kind. "I see my sister has chosen worthy company in you and your friends."
"In honor of my sister's return," Celestia announced to her followers. "There will no longer be a queen of Equestria. Instead, Luna and I will rule side-by-side as your Princesses of Day and Night." Everypony in attendance cheered wildly, though Twilight and Princess Luna were focused on something else.
"Welcome back, Princess Luna," Spike respectfully greeted his new superior. "I'm Spike. I work for your sister and Twilight. If you ever need a message sent, I'm your dragon." Not used to seeing dragons in her kingdom, the Moon Princess looked to her sister, received an approving nod and smile, and then looked back to Spike and smiled warmly. I think she likes me, the baby dragon happily declared to himself.
Looking up to the sky, Twilight no longer saw the emblem of Night Mare Moon upon the face of Luna's Moon. Deeply relieved, the young Unicorn rested her head against Celestia's shoulder for a moment. "Thank you, my most trusted student," the princess warmly declared. "I am glad you and your friends were here to witness the return of my sister."
"Thank you for inviting us, my queen," the Unicorn answered. "I mean…Princess." Despite her joy, Twilight could not escape a mysterious thought that haunted her. "It looks like harmony has been restored."
A/N: Fluffle Puff and the species of Fluffy Ponies were created by FluffyMixer.