Luna Won't You Cry For Me

Blue Star was stirred from a peaceful slumber. It wasn't a violent awakening, or even a particularly annoying one, just something was causing him to stir. Opening his eyes slightly and allowing them to adjust for the light, he saw a dark blue muzzle and two blue eyes staring at him. If he wasn't so used to this, it might have scared him.

"Luna," he whispered, "you woke me up."

"Sorry," the princess apologized, "We didn't mean to. Return to your sleep."

"Shouldn't I be getting up? I mean, if it's late enough for you to be going to bed."

"Nonsense, it is Hearth's Warming Eve, we need our rest."

Hearth's Warming Eve, the holiday which had been placed on top of the winter solstice in the thousand years Blue was gone. He didn't know much about this holiday, other than the history behind it and the fact that it was one of Luna's favorite days, since it was the longest night of the year. As such, on every solstice they had been together, they had stayed up all night. Back then, they would be the only ones, but now, Blue supposed, many ponies would be celebrating the holiday late into the evening. And since his princess had asked him to sleep, sleep he would, helped along by the warmth of Luna's body and the sound of her pleasant, steady, breathing.

*--*--*--*--*

Luna must have placed a spell on them, for they did not stir again until almost dinnertime. It wasn't the first time that Blue had slept for 18 hours straight, and it certainly wouldn't be the last. Since it was a holiday, Blue decided to wake Luna up in a special way.

"Réveillez-vous, ma princesse," Blue said in perfect Prench.

Luna didn't move a muscle, so he tried something else.

"Surgere iam tempus, pulchra princeps lunae," he said, speaking Latin this time.

This time, Luna shuffled in her sleep, but only in a move to bury herself further into her pillow.

"OK, I've tried playing nice, now I'll have to do it the other way."

Blue reached a hoof around behind Luna's flank, pulling her closer to him. Luna didn't mind this in the slightest, simply using it as an excuse to cuddle further. However, Blue then craned his neck around her barrel and kissed the spot where her wing connected to her body, a known hot-spot for any pony with wings. He then steadily made his way up her wing in the same fashion. This elicited cute little coos from Luna, who seemed to be fighting against her baser instinct which told her to jump the stallion doing this to her. Then, Blue stopped and stared down the princess, awaiting the response he knew was coming.

"Uhh," Luna moaned in one part protest, one part arousal, "don't stop."

"Sorry princess, you would have gotten more if you had just acknowledged that you were awake in the first place."

"You little tease," Luna said as she opened her eyes.

"Good to know I still have the touch. Come, we're going to be late for dinner."

"Thou knowest We can keep you here as long as We please."

"I know," Blue said with a nod before he was interrupted by a sizable gargle from Luna's stomach, "Hmm, seems the royal stomach is hungry."

"Well, the royal loins are hungry as well."

"In time, my princess. We do have all night, after all," Blue quipped, giving Luna a wink and a kiss.

Luna, resigning herself, got out of bed. She and Blue quickly dressed and made their way to the royal dining hall. There they found Celestia, Twilight, Spike, and the rest of the Ponyville mares.

"Good evening, sister, Blue Star," Celestia greeted.

The two ponies sat, Blue sweeping his gaze over his other table mates.

"The other Elements of Harmony, I presume?"

"Yeah," Pinkie called from her place, "That's right, I almost forgot that you have only met Twilight and me."

"And Spike," Blue corrected.

The necessary introductions were made. Twilight had obviously told the others about Blue's history, all the better for them to help him adjust. With all the official business over with, dinner was served. They got about halfway through the meal without much conversation of interest.

"So," Blue Star began a new topic, "what is everypony's plans for the eve of the solstice?"

"Oh," Twilight said, "we almost forgot to tell you, we're going to a play."

"A play?"

"Yeah," Pinkie interjected, "the play which tells the story of Hearth's Warming. It was really fun when we played the parts, but this year a different group of ponies are doing the acting, and we'll be doing the watching."

"You all will be," Spike pointed out, "I'll be narrating."

"Do I know this story," Blue asked.

"Yes," Celestia answered, "it is basically the story of the founding of Equestria and how the three pony tribes came together in harmony."

"Wait. Let me guess," he began to pointing to each pony in turn, "Princess Platinum, Clover the Clever, Commander Hurricane, Private Pansy, Prime Minister Puddinghead, and Smart Cookie."

The six mares were quite surprised that he could accurately guess the parts that each had played.

"Very good, Blue," Luna applauded.

"Wait a moment," the ageless unicorn thought aloud, "does the play explain..."

He would have said more, but Celestia magicked his lips shut.

"Now Blue," the princess of the Sun said, "I think you're thousand-year-old memory is starting to get the worse of you."

"Hmm hemm hu hu," Blue mumbled behind his still-shut lips.

"Are you going to be joining us for the play," Celestia asked, finally letting go.

Blue swept at his mane with a hoof before answering, "Certainly. I am very interested in how the story is told theatrically. Now if you'll excuse me, I must prepare. I have been sleeping all day."

Blue rose out of his chair and left the dining hall.

"Is everything alright, princess," Twilight asked, "Blue seemed out of sorts."

"We shall check on him," Luna volunteered, quickly teleporting away.

*--*--*--*--*

Blue had returned to Luna's chambers, where his own wardrobe was kept, in equal parts confusion and anger. Celestia was hiding something, and he knew what it was. Now he was interested in hearing why Celestia was hiding. However, he knew he would never get the straight answer out of her.

His inner musings were interrupted by the sound of teleportation magic behind him. Turning, he saw Luna standing there.

"Luna," he said, "is there something wrong?"

"Not with us," she answered, "but thou has something on your mind."

"Why did Celestia shut me up?

Luna didn't answer.

"Is there something I should know. Something that has happened while I was away that I should be made aware of?"

"We don't think thou would understand."

"When have I not understood, Luna? You know exactly what I am talking about. Is it not common knowledge that you and Celestia are the daughters of Princess Platinum, who is, in turn, the daughter of King Sombra, tyrant of the Crystal Empire?"

Luna was silent for a moment before answering, "No."

"What? Luna that is your lineage. You should be proud of where you came from, even if it means associating with ponies that weren't as harmonious and peaceful as you. I know one or two things about lost family history. Why would you and Celestia allow this?"

"A few years ago, the lost Crystal Empire resurfaced. Along with this came the reascension and redefeat of King Sombra. After that occurred, Celestia and I could not risk being linked with him, even if he is our grandfather. It's complicated."

"Doesn't sound complicated to me. And wait, you said Sombra returned? Is it just me or does nopony who Celestia puts down stays down. Nightmare Moon returned, King Sombra returned, Discord was set free, even I returned to this plane of existence."

"We fail to see what this has to do with the original subject."

"It doesn't, it's just interesting, that's all. Back to the subject at-hoof, you and Celestia should make it common knowledge. I mean, any harm that would be done by being related to Sombra should be assuaged by the good done by your mother, Princess Platinum, in creating Equestria and helping bring peace and harmony to the three tribes. And if Celestia is not moved by my words alone, I'm sure the words of the Elements of Harmony will assist me."

By the end of this little speech, Luna was in near-tears. She sat on her haunches, head bowed.

"Thou are right," she said, voice quivering, "Celestia and I have done little to honor our mother's legacy. When Celestia explained this relatively-new holiday to me, that was one of the reasons she listed. But she still couldn't bring herself to admit the truth to her little ponies, our little ponies. Why are we ashamed of our lineage? Why do we fear what our subjects will think?"

Blue Star made his way over to the lunar princess and proceeded to throw his hooves around her, a gesture she was quick to return.

"Luna, please don't cry on my account. But my thoughts still stand. I, no, we, should talk to Celestia about this. What better time than Hearth's Warming Eve, if not Hearth's Warming Day, to announce this publicly and explain everything? Just remember, I will be there, and I am sure the Elements will back you both up. At least think about it. But know that I am not angry with you, I could never be angry with you."

Gradually, Luna's demeanor warmed, and the hug of comfort turned to a hug of affection.

"Thank thee, Blue. Thou always knowest what to say. Will thou still come to the play with us?"

"Of course, my princess, of course."

*--*--*--*--*

After the play was over and all the ponies had returned to the castle, the Elements were quick to hit the hay. There was still Hearth's Warming Day to look forward to, after all. Of course, Luna and Blue Star would be awake all evening, but they still needed to talk to Celestia before the solar princess departed to dreamland.

"Sister," Luna began as the three of them walked the halls toward Celestia's chamber, "may we have a word with thee?"

"Of course," Celestia answered, "what is it?"

"It is about Hearth's Warming," Luna looked to Blue for a second before continuing, "We think we should announce publicly who our mother and grandfather are."

Celestia closed her eyes and took a moment to breathe, "Where does this come from, out of the blue?"

"I brought it up," Blue replied, "after you kept my mouth shut at dinner, Luna and I had a talk about it. Your majesty, I do not understand why you keep this a secret. This all happened a long time ago, long before anypony, even you and Luna, were born. I see no harm that could come from it."

"You shouldn't concern yourself with this, Blue Star. It is true that the original events happened eons ago. However, the plight of the Crystal Empire is still fresh in the minds of many ponies, and in the nightmares of the citizens of that region. Any mention of King Sombra at this point is too much of a risk for me, Luna, or Cadance, to take."

"At least tell your subjects who your mother was."

"I understand your interest. I was wrong to forcibly keep you silent earlier, for that I apologize. But it cannot be done at this time. Someday it will be public knowledge, I give my word, but today is not that day."

"But...," Blue began again, but stopped when Celestia raised a hoof.

"I am sorry. I am tired. We can take up this discussion at another time. For now, I must rest. Goodnight dear sister, goodnight Blue Star."

With that, Celestia entered her room and locked the door behind her. Blue's breathing became labored, his horn glowing, before he turned around and unleashed a shot of dark blue magic at one of the marble walls.

"Blue," Luna asked, partly in concern and partly in fear.

"I'm sorry, Luna. I shouldn't have done that. But that right there is part of the reason I got banished. Celestia sometimes doesn't know when to listen to the advice of other ponies. Some things have changed so much in a thousand years, and yet, somethings haven't changed at all."

Blue started down the hallway again, in the direction of Luna's room. However, after only a few steps, he lurched to the side, leaning against the wall, sobbing.

"Blue," Luna asked, now in complete worry as she rushed over and enveloped him in her wings.

"I have to make up for it," he said.

"Make up for what," Luna asked, confused.

"I was gone for a thousand years. I missed so much, and I am sorry that I did. I will make everything right, I promise. There is so much I want to accomplish, and I intend to do it all."

"We know. Thou will be around for a long time, you are ageless. Whatever it is you want to do, you will do it, and We will help thou."

"Thank you, Luna," Blue nuzzled into the princess' neck, in almost a role-reversal of earlier.

"What is the first thing on your agenda?"

"To be honest," Blue now looked up with a smile, "To teach you how to speak modern Equuish."

"Not happening," Luna replied with a smirk, "We enjoy speaking in this manner. What is second on your wish list?"

"I am going to turn Blueblood into a proper stallion. One that would make my brother proud."

"That is not going to be an easy task."

"I know. I'll figure out something."