Her Starry Sky

The streets of canterlot were normally bustling during the day, with shops open and patrons walking to and fro, browsing each and every one of them for something to buy, or just out on a leisurely stroll. By night time however, with it's candlelit lamps and often cool breeze, they were a different place entirely. They were quiet, peaceful, and brought a whole different atmosphere. That was all shattered as a stream of rainbow colors darted through the narrow pathways while pursued by several Royal Guards from behind. A few still out looked on amazed of a high speed through the normally orderly streets. Rainbow Dash didn't care, she had Guards on her trail, and was doing everything in her power to make sure they couldn't. However, he rainbow trail, of which she was normally proud of, was betraying her here. It extended off long past her and was the only thing keeping the Guards on her trail. With the fear of being caught hanging over head, she smiled a big grin, guilty of loving this chase.

Rainbow had only felt like this a few times in her entire life. The speed, adrenaline, being tailed by Guards. It wasn't helped by the fact all after her were out for blood. The Lunar Guards had slammed into a cabbage cart chasing her, and the two Royal Guards had wiped out twice and mocked by the rainbow girl. Sure it wasn't smart of her, but it was hilarious, and even now Rainbow was still laughing. Twilight would probably have lost her mind by now and Fluttershy-then Rainbow grew serious. She had lost Fluttershy after taking off from the Guards, and as far as she knew, Twilight was still in the Cafe. She whipped around a corner, knowing the street and remembering there was a five way intersection where she planned to make a escape. Once doing that she'd head back to the Cafe and find Twilight then search for Fluttershy. Gray was with the Princess so he was fine. She saw the turn and took it ready to flee the moment the time came.

“Huh!?” she cried out turning the corner

Placed there were two Royal Guards manning a cannon, looking none too happy, and the moment they saw Rainbow Dash fired. It wasn't a simple cannonball, but a large heavy fishing net heading right for her. Dash barely missed the it, diving low feeling it scrape across her wings, and watched away instead capturing several of the Guards who were pursuing her. Tears rolled down her face from laughter when she turned to see the cannon was still there. Turning upwards, the onrush of wind erupted below her, destroying the cannon and sending its gunners flying into the markets below. It was quite a hysterical and embarrassing sight and Dash flew back down to gloat. She was still mocking them and laughing in victory when smoke burst out all around her. She didn't know what was going on until she felt a hook on her neck and dragged away into a shop. She tried to fight the hook but received a slap to the head that brought her around to see Twilight and Fluttershy hiding there as well as keeping her quiet.

“Shush!” hissed Twilight

The Guards outside ran around wondering where she had gone before one claimed to have seen her and they followed him. Twilight poked her head out and sighed seeing they were gone. Only then did she release the struggling Rainbow Dash. Well, her mouth anyway.

“What are you guys doing here?” hissed the struggling Pegasus

“Rainbow, calm down! We don't want to get caught!” quietly warned Fluttershy

“She's right! With all this commotion your causing we'll have the whole city trying to find you.”

Rainbow gave her a dull look as she finally broke the bindings on her legs and wings: “Why are they trying to find us anyway? It's not like-”

“FREEZE!”

All three froze and turned around to see glaring, snorting, and irate Guards standing there with their spears pointed at them ready to use at a moments notice. Rainbow also noticed these were the Royal Guards she managed ot have crash into chicken cart. Fluttershy meanwhile shrieked at the top of her lungs and blasted through the shops back wall, then back door. Dash and twilight looked in a amazement when Twilight acted next.

“Run!”

“How did they even find us?!” Rainbow yelled following after as the Guards took off in tow

Up above perched on a rooftop a Guard looked out down below at all the commotion caused by the chase. He laughed as he shouldered his crossbow and jumped down to help the fray.

~~X*X*X*X*X*X*X~~

A cool breeze whistled a gentle tune on the side of the mountain. The waterfall into the small pond added to the charm and the dew drops on the grass made it soft and cool. Sitting there on the ledge overlooking the city were you knew you two were an odd couple of sorts. First off was one of the rulers of all Equestria: Princess Luna. Her hair and dress flowing on it's own and in the breeze, giving a added magic to it. She herself was resting up against a Pegasus that to any other, would be unknown. Yet she clutched your arm and lovingly in her own and draped her own wing over your own as if they were holding each other. The mystery Pegasus was none other than you Gray Flame, just a few weeks ago a quiet and somewhat secluded Night Guard at the Ponyville Hospital. Yet no heads turned and no one looked on with a confused expression on the mountain top and you just enjoyed the moment with Luna. Still, the silence was biting at you and with some hesitation, spoke.

“I take it you've spent a lot of time up here?”

It was the first words either of you had spoken for quite some time. You didn't want to know how long you were sitting here with Luna, but that really didn't matter at the moment. You could sit there for the rest of the day and then some and he wouldn't mind. Luna seemed equally content with sitting together in the silence and watching the scene. It was so perfect, the stars, the night sky, and she was by your side. You had to admit one hell of a ending to a second date, but still. At the same time it was a double edged sword and your mind started to waander off and this time you barely managed to catch yourself before she read any of your thoughts. You hated to admit it, but the question was a defense mechanism. Oddly enough, Luna didn't seem to mind.

“More in the past few months than ever before.”

“I wouldn't blame you. I still can't believe this place.”

“I remember the first time I ever came up here. I was just a little girl at the time and I told no one. My sister was so scared and my parents were so furious. My parents...

She paused at the last part looking down as she remembered. The story of Celestia and Luna's parents. That was one story you had no desire to bring up, and seeing her sadness wanted the subject dropped right then there. Slowly lifting her head up you give a smile that eases her pain.

“It's okay.” you comfort

Luna shook the thought from her mind and continued on: The whole city went on alert, the Guard searching everywhere and I was up here playing in the pool. When one Guard finally found me I was grounded for a month. I still snuck out here though.”

“Wow. Till grounded for a month, still better than the moon I guess.” Oh crap!

Luna just giggled at his sudden reaction, “Yeah, there's no pool up there.”

She was referring to the pond behind them, and looking back to the pond and the waterfall something triggered in your mind. Looking back to Luna it transforms into a full fledged idea.

“Want to go swim?”

“Hmm?”

“Swimming. It's the middle of summer water can't be that cold.”

Luna sat up and looked back to the pond. It had been a millennium, literally, since she had swam in that pond, and despite enjoying the time with Gray Flame, agreed. At the very least she would be swimming with him and she knew that would be more fun than swimming alone. She was the first up, walking slowly over to the water as you followed slowly behind.

~~X*X*X*X*X*X*X~~

“It doesn't make sense! Why are they still chasing us!”

“These guys just don't want to give up it seems!” says Rainbow

They had taken shelter under a bridge after losing their tail. Still, they could hear the metal shuffling of the Guards armor and the shouts and calls of them as they searched.

“I think we lost them.” breathed Dash in relief

“Now I wouldn't say that.” and their hearts jumped out of their chests

“Why?” asked Fluttershy

“I ordered it on purpose here.” came the voice from above.

The three looked up above them to the bridge to see a Royal Guard Pegasus standing there, crossbow on his back, smiling happily at what he had created. Twilight looked on in shock, while Fluttershy started to move into the shadows. Rainbow meanwhile was ready to pounce and beat him to a pulp, armor or not. She recognized him as the one who exposed her and Fluttershy back at the cafe and started this whole mess.

“I ought to smash you!” she threatened

“You can try. I'm only following orders here.” he returned

Before anything else was said he quickly pulled out his crossbow. Loading a bolt faster than anything even Rainbow Dash had seen.

“Wait what are you!” started Dash

The Guard just grew a large smile “Just doin' my job here! Can't have you interfering with the Princesses date now can I?”

“We were only trying to help!” yelled Twilight

“I know!” he laughed

With that he fired it into the air, the bolt bursting into flame revealing it was a flare. It burned with a white hot light in the middle of the sky able to be seen for miles around.

“Are you crazy!?” screamed Twilight

“Ever since the Sunny Town Expedition. That party got canceled I'll promise you that.”

“Wait what?” spoke Twilight confused

“Over there! They're over there!” came calls from other Guards

They all looked to see a squad of Guards running up to the bridge and the flashes of several more flying in from afar. The three under the bridge felt their hearts sink while the Guard above chuckled to himself.

“This is the part where you run.”

Twilight burst out from under the bridge at full speed followed closely by Fluttershy. Rainbow Dash jumped over and tried to deliver a kick right to the Guards face, only to have it blocked by his arm. She glared at him, but seeing the other Guards rounding the corner onto the bridge, took off having no chance fighting all of them. She tore off seeing a cart full of fireworks she knew exactly what to do with.

~~X*X*X*X*X*X*X~~

“This isn't funny! Give it back!” yelled Luna

“I think this is very funny!” you yell back

What luck! After removing her dress and using her bra and panties as a bikini, she quickly dove in, only for the bra to come off and float away without her knowing. Of course you scooped it right up and laid back on a rock dangling it, teasing her to no end. You refused to give it back to her unless she crossed the pond and took it herself. She meanwhile stood out in the middle of the pond covering herself, red in the face.

“I'm warning you!”

“It's right here! Come get it!” you laugh

There comes a angry growl from Luna when you suddenly feel yourself float into the air.

Oh this isn't funny!

Next thing you know your hovering over the pond while she gives you a wicked grin. Thankfully, you took everything but the pants off here. With a flick of Luna's wrists the aura dissapears and you fall right into the cold water. Through the waves you could hear her laughing and emerge, gasping for breath as she puts the bra back on.

“That wasn't fair!” you yell

“I warned you to give it back!”

“Ah!” you grunt

With a flap of your wings you splash Luna with water. She shields herself with her wings, and uses her magic to send a tidal wave her way. You wash up on the shore dazed and confused, Luna howling with laughter.

Cheater

It's not cheating. It's magic.

It is to cheating! I can't use magic!

You're a Pegasus

Hey you're right!

With a wicked grin you take off into the sky towards a cloud floating in the air. Grabbing it, you set your sights on the confused Luna. Diving down at high speed, the air screaming as it passes over your wings. Your plan works as Luna blasts the cloud out from around you when she suddenly realizes she's standing in the middle of the pond.

“Got you!” you laugh

All around her is a giant bowl of water that's about to come crashing in on her. A trick you picked up from your father during one of the few times he took you to the beach. You quickly fly out as the water closes in on Luna and you cheer in victory. This soon turns to fear when you look down and see Luna riding the wave up at you.

“Oh come on!”

With a crash the two of you collide midair and fall to the ground. You land first on your back, the grass fortunatly breaking your fall. You open your eyes just in time to see Luna, unable to control her descent from crashing into you, falling right towards you.

Oh shit!

She impacts right on top of you, your body reacting, and in all the thousands of ways this could have played out, your face meets her while she does the same. There is a soft feeling on your mouth and your heart jumps realizing what it is. You look at each other for a moment that your lips have connected, and fireworks going off in your head while you kiss her. Best of all, you both seem to be enjoying it. She moves a hand up to your cheek and holds it while you kiss her, it feeling so soft yet warm. You meanwhile slowly move your hand across her back and press her closer, she seemingly beginning for you to hold her tightly. After an incredible eternity you separate, both panting slightly, sweat on Luna's face, or water. She climbs off of you while you slowly sit up and adjust your eyes. You turn and focus them on her own, all trace of the scared and lonely Princess gone from her eyes. Replaced with hope, happiness, and passion, all direct at you. She's somewhat red in the face, but it's a blush, not embarrassment. It takes you a moment to realize you're doing the same. You just kissed Princess Luna! Just the thought of it sends electricity through your mind.

You finally manage to work up the courage to speak: “That was one hell of a first kiss.” not your best choice, but what options do you have?

“I've never felt one like that before. Of course I've never fallen out of the sky to deliver one.”

“Yeah there's that.”

"Also, you are a fantastic kisser." she speaks quietly

The fact that you were just complimented by princess Luna makes the moment all the more memorable. You start to get over the glow of what just happened when she looks down suddenly shy.

"Do you-" she starts before stopping

She still looks away, unsure of her own self on rather to continue or not. She glances up to you, her eyes pleading and wanting almost, yet sad it seemed. You smile knowing what she's trying to ask.

"Luna, I would love to"

Her whole demeanor perks up and she leans over to you, your lips connecting with hers with more passion behind it, your lips almost dancing together. Closing her eyes she brings you in closer with her wings, caressing your face for the touch, the intimacy, the want. You place your left hand on her waist while your right holds the back of her head. You feel her tongue brush your lips, pleading for entrance. After a moments thought, you open your lips, her tongue darting past them and exploring about you while you wrestle her tongue with yours. She moans in ecstasy while you return the same in delight. Time seems to disappear as you passionately make out with the Princess of the night, something in a thousand years you never thought'd you would do, something she would never have expected to do. It was almost as if you were kissing her on air.

Wait, I am kissing her on air

You break away momentarily to find both of you had spread your wings and flown into the air. She looks down just as surprised as you, but returns to you with a passionate smile.

“One last kiss?”she asks

You smile in response.

She gently grabs the side of your face as you put your arms around her and pull her in. As your mouths lock and tongues intertwine it puts the others all to shame. The sparks ignited sent lightning through your body, and as she tightened her grip, putting her hand behind your head to pull you in, she was feeling all the same. It climaxed when suddenly, from the city, dozens of fireworks launched off, erupting in brilliant colors. You both separate, smiling as the lights glow int he distance. You both turn to watch the show, amazed by what has all happened.

“Wow.” you say

“I didn't know that was possible!”

~~X*X*X*X*X*X*X~~

Fluttershy covered her eyes in fear at the roller coaster ride they were on as the watermelon cart they were riding on careened down the city streets. They had just set off a fireworks stand and were now on a one way path toward a cliff side near the railroad tracks. It sounded like a good idea at the time, at least when Twilight suggested it. Then Fluttershy sneezed alerting a few to their presence, and Rainbow pushed it away. She moved faster and faster until arriving at a slope downhill, and lost all control. She ended up holding on for dear life in fear she was going to be thrown off somewhere. Seeing the cliff now Rainbow gathered all her strength tried with all her might to try and hold it, put the thing was moving too fast even for her. One bump on a pothole and she fell in right next to Twilight. She had failed and now they were all going to go careening over the edge. With a metal thud the cart turned sharply and slammed right into a small stand that sold blankets. There came the sound of another cart rolling past at high speed,Guards charging in after it. Poking her head out, Rainbow watched them until they disappeared off into the city streets. Twilight and Fluttershy followed suit and looked on equally confused.

“Huh? How did that? Why did they?” stammered Twilight

Her friends shrugged not knowing the answer either. Metal footsteps from behind alerted them to the presence of the same Royal Guard who had giving them trouble all night.

“You know, two out of three of you are Pegasi. You could have just flown. Not to mention Unicorn magic brakes. Panic set in or something?” he said

“Why did you help us? What's with you?” Rainbow shouted irate beyond all belief

“Date's over. You can all go home now. Gray Flames should be getting on the train any moment. See ya.”

With that he walked off whistling some Guard tune to himself leaving them in front of the train station.

Meanwhile you looked over your ticket somewhat angered. Screwed over by the ticket man again, this was his third time ever since you started taking this damn train instead of walking form place to place. First time it he was bumped from his first to third class because of some hoity toity fashion pony. No, that was the second time, the first time was because of a tree! A friggen tree! Granted it was Applejack's tree she was taking to Appeloosa and you begrudgingly accepted that, but three times now? You booked this dang thing! Shaking your head in anger you walk to the rail cars when none other than your intrepid friends walk up, all but timid Fluttershy angry, but all covered in watermelons.

“Whoa, what happened to you guys?”

“I don't even want to talk about it.” snapped Twilight

Rainbow walked past with a huff and only Fluttershy showed any kindness.

“Did you have a nice date?”

“It was amazing. Thanks for asking. I don't know when she wants to do it again though.”

“Oh, I'm sure it wont be long. Just, uh, next time, leave me out of it please?”

“Uh okay.” you, still confused as to what had happened

She gave a small smile and walked off. You watch with unending curiosity as they walk into their rooms, and shrugged. Whatever those girls did on their down time was their own business. Not that you could help with Twilight though, still wasn't your fault. Moving on, and reading off the ticket, it states you are now forced to share a room with two musicians. Just what you need, after the swim and the make out scene all you wanted to do was sleep, instead the room was going to be shared with musicians who you know are going to want to practice their music somehow. Looking up you see the door numbered 73, and this was it. Already you can hear them in there and, was that banging and giggling? Letting out a sigh of regret and wondering if the others had a spare bed, you grab the handle. With your luck you'd just walk in on Twilight naked anyway. sucking it up you open the door and had a pair of electric blue panties fly into your face. Forget walking in on Twilight naked, you just walked into a full on lesbian make out session between to very attractive women! One with spiky blue hair shoved he fingers all the way in causing the other to moan with pleasure. Your wings shoot out, your body falls limp, and you gawk as the spiky haired one worked her fingers back and forth and brought her friends head up, only for her friend to see you standing there. The other noticed and looked, her mouth dropping as well. Your still standing there limp, and to your horror, you recognize the dark grey hair on ones head.

“Octavia?”