Her Starry Sky

“I told you this was a bad idea. But noo! You said it was tradition! Look where tradition has got us now!”

“Uh, he's got a point your majesty.” came the Guard pulling the Chariot.

“Quiet you!” hissed Luna.

“Yes ma'am!” the Guard replied in fear.

Luna sits down with a huff, crossing her arms in anger while you give her the classic “I told you so” look and shrug. She snorts in your direction and rolls her eyes to look away.

“Next time might I advise you don't fly in on a thunderstorm?” you suggest.

“Shut it!” she snaps, bringing laughter from you.

As you said would happen, the moment Luna's ride appeared, more or less out of a thunderstorm, everyone went running for their lives in the town. Half were screaming of Nightmare Moon, others just out of fear, because hey, this was Las Pegasus. There were a few police and guards who came to investigate, but what exactly could they do against Princess Luna? Either way, Luna looked on hurt just like Nightmare Night back in Ponyville since again her subjects were terrified of her very presence. At least this time she wasn't knocking half of them over with tornado's-worth of wind from her Canterlot voice. Plus she landed in the more up-scale section of town where you grew up. You still knew of some parts of town where you two, and the guards, would have had to fight off a few frightened people. Standing up and looking over your former home, you jump off the chariot and look around. From the rest station to the little bistro off in the corner you know exactly where you are.

“My parents house is just up that road. Let's get this over with.”

Luna steps beside you, looking around amazed.

“This town has changed since I left.” she remarks.

“Ehh, not by much.”

“It was a thousand years since I last saw it.”

“Right. This way!” you say, remembering Luna's age compared to yours.

“We'll stay here and Guard the Chariot your Majesty... and.... friend?” announces one of the guards.

The other shrugs not knowing exactly what to think on the subject.

“Very well. Enjoy yourselves guards.” says Luna.

The two quickly salute while you're already off walking toward your house. A few are already looking toward your direction with confused and frightened stares. A few are looking at you, while others are more or less looking at Luna, who happened to be marveling at the state of what Las Pegasus had become. You can only look back towards the frightened citizens and give your best smile hoping someone would come out. From behind several trash cans a man calls out to you, albeit quietly as to not be seen or heard by Luna.

“Run you fool! Nightmare Moon will-”

“That's Princess Luna sir.” you respond calmly.

“Who?” came someone else.

“Princess Luna? The person who eventually became Nightmare Moon? She's normal again.”

“Then why are you with her?” came a third person, who was hiding, of all places, in a sewer drain.

“Meh. Girlfriend. What can I say?”

That got you a few more stares. You shrug it off and continue on to your parents house as Luna catches up to you, and the moment she matches your pace, you both feel your hands connect. You cast a quick glance down and quickly realize you’re both holding hands in full view of the biggest city on this side of Equestria. If you thought the two of you were getting stares from the frightened citizens before, now you both were a practical side show! You could still see their eyes looking on in terror as you shake your head annoyed at them. At the same time, there were some that weren't frightened, some were confused, curious, and shifting their eyes between you and Luna. Looking at her you give a slight chuckle as you realized what exactly they were staring at now. The simple question of what were you doing walking next to her. Thinking on the subject, and then to yourself, it was kinda funny. Starting off was your security guard uniform what with it being dirty, torn in the back, and then there was you yourself. It stood to show that Gray Flames here was the very definition of the saying: “Got in a fight with a Ursa Major.” Luna, the near flawless Princess of the night, easily striding with all her beauty, next to you was the contrast of the day. At least she didn't come in complete royal garb, choosing just a simple dark blue sundress for this one.

“Next right, up the hill, and there's home.”

“I hope people there do not run away as they did back there.”

“Nah. No thunderstorm to scare them.”

You felt an immediate and painful pressure exerted on your hand bringing a tear to your eye.

“Sorry!” you squeek with pain.

Luna gives a small giggle and the two of you continue on. Within minutes of walking through your old neighborhood you come across a large house sitting at the end of your street where, for all the stalling you tried getting here, was where your parents both lived. White finish, Green roof, just a normal Equestrian estate, although you personally preferred the thatch cottages in Ponyville over the more modern styles here. Still it had two stories with a third story landing to your one story house even with your staircase. It extended off with two wings off to the side with the western one converted to the office for your father. The east wing, well, they just added that a few months back so you really didn't know what that one was. At the very least someone kept the yard mowed because you hated doing that. You recall a letter your mother jokingly sent when you first moved into your own place asking if you could come back and mow the lawn and several times when you came home for a visit from school to find they had purposely not mowed it just to mess with you.

“Well let's go! I can't wait!” said Luna, quickly walking through the gate and up towards the house.

“Oh boy.” you sigh, defeated.

At least one thing about this neighborhood was everyone pretty much kept to themselves. Didn't help you with making friends back in the day, but now it was working to your benefit. Flying up you catch the Princess just as she rings the doorbell. The chime echoes through the house and you hear a woman quickly yell “Coming!” followed by footsteps as they walked up.

Yep. That's Mom!

Maybe it will play out like in your head!

Her voice in your head was like laughter. You returned it with a thought of your own: Please promise me you won't read their minds. I don't need that.

Of course. That would be awkward.

As if this already isn't!

Before Luna could answer the door opened and sure enough there was your mother, same hair color and complexion as you, shocked to see you. Her mouth hit the floor You give the biggest smile you could, equally glad to see her, but just not as speechless.

“Hi Mom!” you say, finally breaking the ice.

It still takes her a moment to recover and answer back: “Gray Flames! Oh Sweet Celestia you're home!”

Just as you imagined it, she grabbed hold of you and brought you in for one of her bone crushing hugs. Your back, still sore from the fight the other night, cracks in three places while a fourth one fixes another crick caused by Luna from this morning.

I still don't see what Tia had to do with this. It was my idea!

It's just a expression!

You smile nervously toward Luna, who gives you a look of indifference. Your mother lets go and looks at you, you obviously being worse for wear.

“Dear, what happened to you?” she asked with some concern.

“Long story. Tell ya later. Is Dad home?”

“Why yes he is home for once actually! Funny how when you left for Ponyville he started showing up around the house more. I never let him live that down.”

“Yes it is funny.” you growl.

“Well you're here now, so it's not that bad I guess! He will be so happy you came by for a surprise visit! What's the occasion?”

“Yeah. Well, Mom, you know how in your last letter you asked if I met someone special?”

“I don't remember that?”

“Right that was Octavia's. Well I did anyway.”

“Really! Oh I'm so happy for you! Who is she? Where is she?”

I'm right here beside him!

Actually that door blocks her view. Hold up.

“Mom, you know the Princesses of Equestria right?”

“Of course! Beautiful Celestia and the elegant Luna!” she answered, oblivious to the bombshell that was about to happen.

“Uh, Mom, I'd like to introduce you to my girlfriend, Princess Luna.”

You take a step back allowing Luna to come into your mothers view. You could hear your moms jaw hit the floor and dee her eyes widen in amazement.

“A thousand greetings Madam! It is our honor to meet you!” spoke the Princess.

Luna bowed before your mother, something you didn't even expect, while Mom was frozen in complete stupor and disbelief. As Luna rose back up there came an awkward and nervous laugh from your mother’s mouth. Luna smiles the warmest smile she could, you roll your eyes. As if the rest of the town wasn't a hint, a Princess suddenly appearing at your doorstep was kind of a big deal; especially the one formerly known as Nightmare Moon. Let alone the news she's currently dating your son. Of course, worse for worse, this was probably nothing compared to how Octavia's parents reacted when they met Vinyl Scratch. That fallout must've been felt for miles! Snapping back to reality nothing had changed, aside from Luna looking to you for a answer. Your mother started to breath a little heavy, and her voice was a little winded.

“Is this for real?” she asked.

“Yep. As real as it gets.” you respond knowing Mom's about to have one of her episodes.

“This isn't a joke? I'm really standing before Princess Luna, and she's, and she's, dating my son!?”

“It is true, we do love your son Gray Flames and we stand before you now humble and honored.”

I thought you weren't going to use the “We” thing. you remark at Luna's speech.

I'll stop once I get better acquainted. answered Luna.

Your mother started to fan herself with her hand: “I don't,.... I don't,..... I don't even....!”

Before either you or Luna could respond, dear Mother fell over onto the floor, having fainted from the onrush of what just happened. You weren't even surprised by the outcome, Luna meanwhile looked on shocked at the collapsed woman before you both.

“Should we call medical personnel!?” she yelled, alarmed.

“An Ambulance? Nah. She'll be fine in a minute or two. She does this when she gets excited. You should ask my Dad about when he finally proposed to her. Accordingly, she nearly went into a coma.”

“Wow.” Luna remarked in shock.

“Thus I introduce you to my Mother, Divine Flare.”

“Is that where the Flame in your name came from?” asked Luna.

“More or less. Nice catch by the way.”

“I've been around long enough to catch those slight references in Equestrian names.”

“I gotta start remembering that.” You say, grabbing your mothers arms.

Luna looks on somewhat amazed on how nonchalantly you lifted and dragged your mother inside. Heaving her up onto one of the seats they had inside so visitors could comfortably remove their shoes, you look around the entryway to your old house. A twin staircase led to the rooms upstairs, while to the left was a living room and game room. You gave a small laugh knowing Dad finally made good on his promise to finally turn your old playroom into his game room. Took him this long and from the wear on the equipment you could see, he used it! Casting your vision to the right your eyes looked upon what was the dining room and kitchen. Home sweet home if there ever was one. Hearing feet tapping on wood, you turn to see Luna had stepped in, gently closing the door. Taking one last look outside you could see the neighbors standing there frozen at the sight of Princess Luna walking inside your house. You give a smirk as Luna finally closes the door.

“So, this is where you lived?” she asked.

“Yep. Moved here not long after I was born and Dad started getting a bigger paycheck. Quiet, peaceful, and there is a police station just up the road and the city’s guard post is a few blocks up the road. It's a decently comfortable place to live! It's not Canterlot, but hey! That town’s crazy.”

“Don't remind me. You sure your Mother is going to be okay?”

“Huh? Oh yeah. Give her five minutes she'll be up! However, she did say Dad was home. I bet he's in his office.”

“Where would that be?”

“If I remember correctly, up the stairs, three doors off the left.”

You head off to find your Old Man; leaving your mother where she rested because, to be honest, what else could you do? Walking up the stairs you happen to pass a set of pictures that you've seen your whole life. There was Dad's first dollar, a lake where you guys once went camping before you went off to boarding school, and a family photo when you were just 2. You didn't think much on it until you heard Luna from behind.

“Awe! You look so cute!”

Oh no!

You whirl around to see her grabbing the picture off the wall and showing it to you pointing to the little infant you in it. You could feel your face go red as she laughs at your embarrassment. Somehow, in the back of your mind, you know this is retribution for laughing at her this morning. Venting your emotions out through your nose she puts the picture back on the wall and smiles innocently. You turn around ready to go back up the stairs, a scowl still on your face, when a arm grabs you and pulls you in for an embrace.

“I love you, you know!”

“I love you too! But you're gonna end up killing me!” you choke out.

The vice grip on your neck, followed by the awkward balance act of on foot on a step a full three feet in front of you did not make this easy. Luna squeezes slightly tighter before letting you go allowing you to continue your trip to find your Dad.

“Let's see, one, two, three, yep he's here.” you count before stepping off.

“How can you tell?”

“His coats on the door handle.” you comment.

That's been the sign for as long as you can remember. Walking up you can hear him mumbling and grumbling to himself working on something that's causing his head to have more gray hairs than what should be normal for a man his age. You knock on the door and take a step back.

“In a minute honey! I'm almost done!”

“He calls you honey?” asked Luna.

“Probably thinks I'm Mom.” you tell her before turning to the door, “Hey Dad! You may want to come out for this one!”

There is a shuffling of papers and the dropping of something heavy. Before you know it the door is flung open and there stands your Dad face bewildered you made an appearance. You quickly grabs hold of you and hugs you, something you're not used to from your Old Man. The surprise is written all over your face as well as your lack of a return. You quickly manage to recover as he stops and looks to you.

“Well hey! What brings you here?”

What's with the hug? “Well, visiting. Wasn't my idea though.”

“Your Mothers?”

“No, my girlfriend.” you say.

“What!? Your? Why didn't you tell us? Who is she?”

“Greetings. We believe you are the one named Silver Storm? We must say it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.” Luna greets shaking his hand.

Even as he extends his hand out to shake hers, you can see the rigid, robotic movements along with a blank, amazed stare at the Princess of the Night.

“Dad, I'd like to introduce to you my girlfriend, Princess Luna.”

He lets go and turns back to you trapped in a endless state of stupor before the both of you.

“Is he going to faint as well?” asked Luna.

“No, but, you okay Pops?”

He shakes his head and quickly regains his composure: “Terribly sorry your highness. Just a bit of a shocker to have you in my home, let alone here with my son. When did this happen?”

“Few weeks ago. Sorry I never told you, just uh...” you stammer.

“We've been busy with other things.” said Luna.

“Wait, you or both of you?” asked Silver.

“Both of us.” answered Luna, pointing.

“Oh. Well then-”

The three of you are interrupted by a set of feet slowly climbing the stairs. The speed and rate of which they stepped meant only one thing: Your mother was up. This was confirmed when she rounded the stairs holding onto the rails with all her strength.

“Silver, I just had the weirdest dream! I dreamt that-” she went silent upon seeing you and Luna standing there before your father.

“Yeah, you're not dreaming dear.” said Silver.

“Just don't faint.” you add in seeing her start to wobble.

Thankfully, she didn't fall over that time. Good thing too, because she was still on the stairs. After you and your Dad managed to get her to calm down, and Luna watching interested just because, the four of you met down stairs in the living room. Well, it started that way, until Mom left to go get drinks, and dad went to quickly finish his work before rejoining you. That left you and Luna to sit on the couch and wait for them. You adjusted yourself awkwardly while Luna happily smiled at the various pictures on the wall of you when you were younger, your parents together, and you and your parents when you were five. It amazed you how easily she was sitting here why you were about to crack under all the pressure. You wanted to ask her how, held back by the fact of how your parents would react if they heard you two talking. One too many forced viewings of Soap Operas with Octavia told you that always ended badly for everyone. Thinking on it you quickly remembered the special way you two had conversations.

How are you perfectly fine with this!?

Huh? What?

This is unbelievably weird for me! I mean, I haven't seen them in months and I show up with you, the Princess of the Night! When this started I didn't want to imagine it for you, but now I-”

Oh, it's easy! You just learn to deal with all that! I've been locked away for a thousand years! I've done this hundreds of times by now.

That actually makes sense. I guess when you put it that way...

Plus I expected it was going to be odd when I thought of this trip. I'm just making the best of it!

Wish I could.

Upon saying that, your father entered not far behind was your mom holding a tray full of water and several glasses. Luna was quick to grab a glass and fill it herself. You slowly pour your own glass as both your Mom and Dad sit across from you.

“Okay, before anything, I must ask, why are you wearing a destroyed uniform?” asked your Mother.

Good Ol' Mom. Always looking out for me. “Yeah there was a Ursa Major that attacked Ponyville last night. I got caught in the crossfire.”

Your mother gasped in horrified shock while your dad nearly spit out his water, “Cross fire?” he asked.

“Yeah. Between it, my friend Twilight and her awesome gang, and Luna here.”

“And you fought it?” Mom said terrified.

“I did the whole lightning thing I can do.” you say, trying to sound calm and if it was nothing even though your mother's heart was pounding.

“Your son is a hero, Ma'am! His actions managed to save the town as well as Royalty.” Luna spoke, seeing the concern and panic on your mothers face.

“Nice!” said Dad.

“Nice!? Our son got into a fight with a monster and all you can say is nice!?” your Mother berated your father.

“It's not like I wanted to! I liked what I was doing beforehand!” you speak, hoping to save your old man.

“What was that?” asked Silver.

“Actually, let's not go there.” said Luna.

“Right.” you add on, remembering exactly what the two of you were doing.

“Can we change the subject? Please?” begs your Mom, “How exactly did you two meet?”

Yes. Much better than where it was going.

Now you find it awkward. You reply to her smugly.

For the next few minutes all you and Luna do is talk about your history from the first date, to the pillow fight this morning. There are of course a few differences in the telling of the relationship. It mostly consisted of who said what, who acted like this, or who pushed for that. Chief among them was the most recent episode of this morning over who won. Even though you clearly declared victory, Luna claimed she won. That soon devolved into an argument that nearly started the war back up had your Dad not stepped in. You still say you won, but this fight shall continue another day.

This day peace. Tomorrow: War!

So shall it be! “So, what were you guys planning to do tonight?” you ask your parents, still glaring at Luna.

“Well, we were going to go out to dinner tonight. Your father once again managed to intertwine his work and personal life together with some investors he's trying to impress.” lamented your mother, giving your Dad a dark look.

“What?” he said, shrugging innocently.

“Well, we picked an odd day to show up.” you say.

“Any chance we could go along with?” came Luna.

Actually, that doesn't sound like a bad idea. You thought, entertaining the idea.

Thank you

Don't push it

Luna gave a slight giggle, getting a odd look from your mother while your dad thought on the subject.

“Well, the place has been known to adjust reservations from time to time, but only for important guests.” spoke your Dad, putting his finger to his chin.

“Uh, hello! Princess of Equestria right here!” you say, pointing to Luna.

“He does have a point dear.” said your Mother.

“That he does. Sire, why not. Although I do hope you're not going looking like that son.”

You look down at your raggedy self and perfectly agree: “Do I still have some of my old clothes here?”

“Yes they should be in your old room.” answered your mother.

“Well allow me to get a shower then.” you say

After that it was pretty straight forward. You left to go get a shower, your parents left to get ready as well, and Luna was off to get the guards. At least you thought she was. Either way you made the choice to let her use the bathroom adjacent to your old room while you took a guest one down the hall. As soon as you got naked and stepped into the shower you remembered you left your clothes in the other room, but shrug it off knowing you could walk and get it. Not like anyone here had seen anything new. Even Luna, although you wouldn't want your parents to know that. At the same time, the other reason you chose this bathroom was because, for some odd reason, there was a bench in the shower. You had no idea why the designer put it in, but it worked wonders back in the day. You could just sit there and rest while the warm water struck you, sending you to warm bliss.

You rest on the bench, rubbing part of your wings which was now just starting to ache from the night before. Thinking to the day in general, awkward and as fast as it went by, not that bad of a day. Plus the fact with the dinner tonight Luna will get a chance to know your parents better, and at the same time Dad will impress the investors showing his Son is dating Royalty. Win-Win for everybody it seemed. At the same time it could end horrifically, but you quickly shoved those evil returning thoughts from your mind not wanting to think about Luna banishing your parents to the moon. No, tonight was going to be okay for everyone. Smiling and for once today and actually looking forward to something, you stand up to turn the water on when it suddenly turns itself on. You look at it confused when you hear the door close and clothes falling to the floor.

“Dear Gray Flames you thought meeting your parents would be a bad thing!”

It was Luna, back apparently from getting her Guards! Did she know you were in here? Was this a joke or something!?

“Now I get to go on another date with him and get to know his parents all at the same time! This was better than I hoped for!”

“Oh no.” you say quietly

She didn't! In your hopes to avoid taking the same shower as Luna, she chose the one you did! She must've thought you'd use that one since it was your old one you always used. The shower curtain slid open and Luna stepped in closing it, letting the water hit her naked body. The steam rising off her soft pale skin, it glistening in the light brought you to rock hard in an instant. She ran her hands over her breasts, letting the water soak into every part of her body, the act looking like she was massaging her breasts and dancing atop a table, and you having a front row seat. She turned around to let the water strike her wings, the hot water causing her to shiver and present herself to you in full glory. As she opens her eyes, they shrink upon seeing you sitting there before her.

“Hi.” you say.