You bow down on one knee, showing respect for the figure who stands before you. Luna huffs, and turns away from you. You stand up slowly, rather unsure as to what has just happened. You follow Luna, walking behind, your head held high and your back ever so straight. Should she turn around to look at you, you want to look your best.

I wonder where she’s going? Your question is answered as you see a castle in the distance ‘Uh, Luna.’

She turns around ‘What do you require?’ She says calmly, but there is still a hint of frustration in her voice.

‘You live there?’

‘Why of course!’ She is shocked by your reaction. ‘I am a princess, and I deserve my castle. ‘Tis rather large for only one pony but ‘tis a grand castle.’

You nod your head. Okay then. Castle on the moon. That’s a cool place for a honeymoon. Hey that rhymes! You try to make the best of your situation, but it is hard. And as your gaze lowers to Luna’s flank, being optimistic is not the only hard thing.

‘You will sleep downstairs tonight. I will make you your bed tonight, but from then on you will take care of yourself, of course, I will have to provide you with food.’ Luna whips her head round, and you straighten again. ‘Understood.’

‘Understood.’

‘Good. Now, you may enter’ She waves a hand at the gate, but you refuse.

‘Ladies first’ You smile at her, trying to break the ice.

‘In this world I believe the expression is “Mares first”, but thank you.’ Luna walks into her castle, and you follow closely behind.

You are once again amazed by the size of Luna’s castle. It is roughly the same size as Celestia’s, but a little bit shorter. You look over at Luna, and for once you get a good look at her.

She is smaller than you, about a foot smaller. Her hair is long, and shines like the night sky. Her fur is a dark blue, and her eyes sparkle. You suddenly remember Celestia’s comment “Not quite as pretty as me but still a beautiful mare nonetheless” You grin. I’m afraid I might have to question your royal judgement, Celestia.

‘This is where you will be sleeping. You will remain in your quarters unless you have my permission to leave.’ Luna’s voice snaps you out of your thought.

‘You know, Celestia never told me you lived in a castle. I was expecting some sort of tent.’ Your face spreads into a smile.

‘Huh. Tia knows nothing about me. If I were to kill you now she would have no clue’ Luna growls at you. But you simply smile.

‘Go ahead then. I know you wouldn’t do it.’ You stand your ground, a large smile on your face. If this is how she acts all the time, I’d rather die than put up with this.

‘If I were you, I would not challenge the Princess of the moon.’

‘Well if you were me, you would know I like taking risks. Go ahead’ You maintain your smile, but there is no cockiness in your expression.

Your heart jumps when Luna’s magic starts to take its course. Your heart pumps faster and faster, and your breath becomes short and ragged. You look at your fingers, white from the blood loss. You look back up at Luna, trying not to show your fear.

Luna’s eyes are shut, but you can see her fighting back tears. You stay where you are, standing your ground as Luna’s magic becomes more and more painful. Luna’s eyes burst open and your blood starts to circulate once more.

Luna is on the verge of entirely breaking down. Tears stream down her cheek, and you walk towards her. You place your thumb on her cheek, and brush away a tear. You place your arm around her hip, and ever so quietly, you speak. ‘Come on. I’ll walk you to your room’

Luna buries her face in your shoulder, and starts to sob. You reach the top of the staircase, and start down the hallway. You open a door, and peek inside. There is a large kingsize bed in the center, and a window in the ceiling lets the light through. You place her down on her bed, and she rolls herself into her blanket.

‘Please, don’t leave me. I’m, i’m sorry. I don’t want to be alone anymore.’ Luna’s eyes plead with you. ‘I just, I just can’t remember what it feels like. To be held. To feel the warmth of another soul.’

‘Luna, what was all that about?’ You are utterly confused by her sudden change in mood.

‘It’s all fake. Every threat, my rude comments. It’s all fake.’ She shakes her head violently
‘I just do it to show Tia. Show Tia that i’m strong, that I can take this punishment. Please. You won’t leave, will you?’

You sigh. ‘Okay. Just, promise me one thing.’

‘OOH thank you thank you thank you!’ Luna squeezes you, almost choking you in her embrace.

‘One thing. You never act like that again. If I’m gonna spend all my days with you, I want to spend it with you. Not some fake act to impress your sister, or me even. I want Luna’ You lock eyes with Luna, and you smile at her.

She giggles, a small, adorable laugh, like a girl who’s just been called pretty by Channing Tatum. Uh, how much you hate that guy. Luna curls up in her bed, and shifts herself to be next to you. ‘I’m going back to my room. I’ll see you in the morning’ Your voice is soft, still confused by the completely different Luna in front of you.

‘NO! I mean, no. Please, stay here. With me. I want you to. This bed is so big, and so lonely for just one pony.’ Luna seems on the verge of crying again.
You sigh. ‘Fine then.’ You turn yourself so your legs are on the other end of the bed, and lay your head down on your pillow. Luna wriggles under your arm and you grasp her hand. You wrap your arm around Luna, running your hand through her silky mane. She smiles. ‘Thank you’ and then she is asleep. As you drift into sleep, you wonder.

I made the right decision. Didn’t I?

Author's Note

I'm having a bit of dilemma. Clop? Or no Clop? I don't want to ruin the love with hardcore sex but........ Who doesn't like a bit of bucking?