See those city lights

The sun rose on another day in Equestria, the smiles could be seen for miles around. it had been several weeks since i left ponyville to... "ride" the Heatwave out with Luna. things we're kept interesting for a while. i played a few pranks, occasionally performed at the bannered mare and i might have had a minor dispute with the Griffin king, well i say minor...

i made a joke about how foreign dignitaries were sometimes uppity pricks. he took offense and then i took offense to his taking offense and it all spiralled out until he burst out laughing.

"you got guts kid, Nopony has ever tried to argue with me apart from Celestia" the king chuckled.

he patted me on the back. I was still surprised to see that all this was just another day in the office.

"so, I hear Luna is engaged now Celestia?" the king asked.

"yes, she is, unfortunately for you" Tia giggled slightly, knowing what the griffin was up to.

i chimed in, "no thanks, i'd rather you didnt attempt courting my soon to be sister-in-law" i chuckled.

as did the rest of the guests.

Suffice to say, the king didn't look pleased. not one bit.

but that was days ago.

history if you will.

i was focused on Packing for the trip back to Ponyville. something told me i needed to be there.

"have you got everything love?" Luna asked, within a few weeks she had picked up on my British mannerisms.

calling mares "love" like any upstanding brit would.

"yeah of course i do, Moona"

"that was one time!" she blurted out. we were drunk... well she was, being a bit of a lightweight.

she had mooned some of the guards.

but right now, i was in the first full recording session for the band, the un-named band.

after running through the first track, two ponies had randomly burst through the door. "whoah, dude, KG! COME 'ERE!"

"what is it, jack?"

i looked up and gave a smile, the D? holy buck "fillies and Gentlecolts, i give you tenacious D!" i chuckled.

Luna glanced over to me for a moment, thinking i was mad. "we got the wrong recording booth again dude" Jack chuckled as he bowed before a bass-playing Princess of the night.

watching the two leave i couldn't help but wonder if the human Tenacious D ever released another album.

(A/N: ITS A FUCKIN AWESOME ALBUM) After spending two hours of recording the first track, Luna and I left for a while, coffee and food duty for the others. Rainbow dash and Vinyl's new lover had taken over our respective roles for the next track. As we walked along the path to the great coffee shop we both knew.

"oh hey you two," Caffeine shouted gleefully. "how have you been?"

tough question. "you wanna answer it Lulu?" i grinned.

"verily," Luna giggled. "just came out of a heavy Recording session"

Caffeine raised an eyebrow. after asking about what we were recording, i just simply chuckled.

"Top secret, need to know and all that" i said.

the coffee mare decided not to push the matter further.

within a few moments, a tinkle of the bell was heard, emmenating from above the door.

"all I'm saying is i could take over for anypony who can't make it, Bonnie"

it was Lyra and BonBon.

"hey you two," i waved hello as Luna paid for the Coffee and donuts. "enjoying your lovers quarrel?"

BonBon just Glared slightly. "ask him then?" she nudged her Marefriend.

"can...can i join the band?" Lyra braced herself for a no

"one condition" i stated

"what is it?"

i handed her the address of the recording studio.

"i'll tell you later, maybe at the bannered mare? say round about 7:30?"

"ohh okay, i'll bring Bonnie and the others along yeah?"

"let the band know too" i smiled.

Luna rolled her eyes, thinking i was going to come home drunk, not that she hated me being drunk.

but sometimes i'd have little accidents involving doors.

"now," I looked up at the clock, "i have somewhere i need to be" i darted off as the flash of teleportation magic was seen.

flashback'

a week ago

"hello again buddy" i grinned while walking into the jewellers.

"well if it isn't my dad's favourite customer" a happy voice emenated from the counter.

"ahh, you must be... erm..."

she sighed. "my name is Inky" i chuckled nervously.

"is your dad about?" i asked.

"he's asleep at the moment, but he said to give you this" she placed a wooden box on the counter, a small letter was on the box to go with it.

to Equestria's only human

in case you haven't noticed, i've retired. my Daughters Inky and Blinky have taken over, but that doesnt mean i can't do something for you. in the box is a selection of different gems and other varieties.

you'll also notice in a small bag inside the box is a ring designed for your "finger" as you call it.

whoops, said too much about that already. however i can offer one final service, to create a new piece for you and Luna if you wish,

sincerely and thankfully

Golden Band

i looked up at Inky, "could you ask him to make an silver bangle decorated in obsidian for me?"

she nodded but was hesitant to ask why. "are you going to Pro"

"Pose? yes, yes i am" i smiled.

sometimes it all it takes is a little bit of courage and alot of love.

she grinned. "soooo?"

"please, could you get him to do it?"

"of course, i'll let him know right away, just be back here in a week"

i nodded in agreement, and ran off.

present day

i knocked on the door to the jewelers. it was surprisingly quiet.

the door was answered not by Inky, nor by Blinky...

it was Pinkie Pie. "y.. you better come in, Rob" she looked upset.

I looked around, heard a voice call out "time: 4:35"

within an instant, acting on instinct i pulled the pink mare into a hug.

"i'm so sorry" i mumbled.

"th..thats okay Rob," Blinky looked at me with tears in her eyes.

"he finished it a day ago, said it was his best work"

she placed the wooden box in my hands, watching as i opened it.

"its... beautiful, hell... its perfect" a tear rolled down my cheek as i spoke.

Golden band had made the perfect silver bangle. the speckles of obsidian reminded me of the stars.

it was imperfect, but when Luna wears it... it will be.

"just let me know when the funeral is" i smiled as i handed Inkiy a purple hankerchief.

she dried her eyes with a small "okay"

i took the box and left.

i walked at a slow pace, when i was abruptly brought into the recording studio.

"i sensed your distress, my love" Luna pulled me into an embrace.

"a friend died today, the one who made the pendant" she knew i'd occasionally visit him.

she noticed the wooden box. "i wondered where you were going"

"Damn it Rob, now i owe Vinyl 20 bits" i heard BonBon cry out.

I gave a half hearted laugh.

"what was the bet?" i asked, already expecting the answer.

"BonBon thought you were having an affair" i suddenly roared with laughter.

within a few seconds, i needed to do something.

"okay, next track!" i shouted as the band prepared themselves. i hit the record button.

the next track was a mildly depressing song, exactly what was needed to get these emotions out.

Vinyl began beating the drums. soon the entire band came together. Cello remained quiet until the chorus. harmonizing with me.

tears slowly trickled down my cheeks, sweat dripped off my nose.

i opened my eyes again as i repeated the pre-chorus, Luna looked at me, she knew that music was my way of dealing with things. After the song had ended i sighed, "i feel a bit better now, third track" i then smiled.

Pulling the dark alicorn into an embrace, i began to whisper in her ear.

"I want you to sing this one" the music was already playing. she blushed and took her place behind the mic.

but right at the end of the song...

I used my hands for evil. i tickled her.