The North Star (Now back from a 4 year hiatus!)

by Frostjack

Ch. 3

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"Whoa everything is so... Shinny!" Said Frostjack loooking through the window of the carriage. "Hey Luna I-" He paused after turning back to see the sleeping princess. He thought nothing of it. She was the princess of the night so therefore took the 'night shifts' for Equestria. It was obvious that she slept during the day. 'Yes that must be it!' He thought to himself. He could only try to as still as possible, being right next to her he was lucky to not have woken her up already. He was rather close to her now that he thought about it. He wondered how many stallions would kill to be in his position. His mind was silent for a moment in the processing of what Luna had said earlier, about how her subjects see her. He looked at her again. 'How could anypony not see her as anything other than gorgeous is beyond me.' The carriage hit a bump on the road and Lunas head rolled over to one side landing ever so gently on Frostjacks shoulder. He could nothing but inhale. His extreme redness going unnoticed in this secluded carriage. He couldn't stop himself from staring at the rest of her. His eyes rested on her thighs, which he could see perfectly now that she had changed out of her 'street clothes' when they stopped for a bathroom break for him. They looked smooth and soft. He had heard of the tales and exploits of a mares legs from many of his co-wokers but nothing that he would dare dream of doing with the princess... Well he had heard of something called a lap pillow was it? He thought that might be nice to enjoy especially if it was with Luna. He decided to let his eyes wonder else where or his thoughts would get the better of him. Luna was stirring in her sleep trying to get more comfortable. she adjusted her head to her new pillow and moved her knees onto his. His redness intensified. He could see a bit more of her flank. 'Just a bit more and-NOPE! Not going there! Nu-uh!' He thought while turning his once again out the window. He was starting to feel shameful. He had just made a friend and was thinking these thought, how low could he be! He vowed to himself he would never think that way about her agai-

"Yawwwn..."Luna had woken up. She looked up from Frostjacks shoulder. "You are very comfortable." She wrapped her arms around his and curled up even closer. She was out again. Frostjack didnt know what he was going to do, his vows he had just made were broken in the same instant! He thought about her again. He thought how rich life could be if he woke up with her by his side everyday. He could fall asleep to the rhythm of her steady breath. he rested his head on hers.

"You`re pretty comfy yourself." He whispered as he too fell asleep.

When they had arrived at the castle Luna woke up. She didn't want to for she was having an odd dream that she wished to see the end of. She noticed the position she was in, she saw how she and Frostjack looked like they were together. She thought about it, he made her laugh more so than even her sister at times. He had accepted her for who she is and not who she was. He saw her for her. And she loved that... 'What was that? Did I say loved?' She began to think about it more, Luna never thought she would feel something like that after the whole Nightmare moon fiasco. Maybe she did love him. She had a strong infatuation for him sure, but was it love? she couldn't tell. All she knew was that she was sleeping comfortable wrapped around his arm. She was ready to go back to bed right then and there, but she noticed where she was and figured that it was best to not have rumors floating around. She looked at Frostjack for a small moment. She noticed something about his physique that made her very flushed. She saw a subtle bulging coming from his lowers. This being her first time dealing with such a situation decided to not panic as she liked but to ignore it completely. She could go into his dreams to see if it was anything to do with her, but she was afraid to find out. She slide to the other side of the carriage as is pulled to a stop. She nudged him gently. "Frostjack... Frostjack. We have arrived... GOOD MOROW DEAR FROSTJACK!" Frostjack had never been awoken by the royal Canterlot voice before so him falling out the carriage door as it opened would to be expected. Princess Luna had a fit of uncontrollable laughter as he got up as if expecting an earthquake.

A guard helped him up. "Your highness, we have arrived." Said the guard pony driving the carriage. He bowed to the pony not knowing what else to do. Luna stepped down while taking a hoof from Frostjack. She smiled at him, but in that instant her smile faded as she turned to the guard pony.

"Take our guest`s things and prepare a room for him. Do the same with our own. We will be conversing with Celestia in the mean time Inform us when it has been completed." She ordered coldly. She picked up a bag. A gift for her sister. Frostjack was taken aback on how frigid she was. But then how would he feel if he was in her horseshoes.

"Right away your highness." Said the guard as repeated the order to the others. Luna bid him follow and he did. They walked through the big double doors and he saw that not a pony in sight was smiling. He tried to wave at a guard or two but they would just advert there eyes.

"Do not pay any attention to them" Luna said noticing his actions. "Though they are the royal guard they do not care much for me. Which means that they do not care for you either." She said as they continued walking through the great hall.

"I dont like that." He said under his breath. He turned his head back to see the guards looking at them with judging eyes. While he thought Luna wasn't paying attention he pulled down his bottom eyelid and stuck his tongue out at them. He heard a soft giggle from Luna. It was good hearing her laugh after seeing her so cold. "So, your sister is Princess Celestia right?" He said trying to strike a conversation. she nodded. "Will she be cool with me staying here? I mean I know its your castle too but, I was thinking about it. You bringing a strange stallion into the castle walls and all. I could be an evil wizard for you know." He said nudging her a bit. She smiled.

"Well I know for one your not evil, and unless it has changed, I know that earth ponies can not be great wizards." She said with a pompous flair in her voice.

"I CAST BLIND!" He yelled as he put his hooves over her eyes.

She decided to play along. "Ekk! I have indeed been blinded!" She had put her front two hooves together and pleaded, "Oh great and powerful wizard please bestow onto me my eyesight!"

"Hmm" He pondered for a second. "I am feeling merciful today so I shall, on one condition! I am named king of all the lands! Muwahahaha!" he released her eyes. She looked at him and smiled.

"So you wish to be a king?" She said with teasing humor. He blushed and began to look at the ceiling for escape.

"Well, Not like that maybe more like an evil dictator!" He said rubbing his hooves together. Luna was not so impressed as she continued down the hall. She thought he would have made a fine king... If only he had a queen to rule by his side. She put her thoughts on hold as they had arrived at the throne room. The guards opened one of the large doors. Frostjack thought to himself how funny it would be if only one door was able to be opened. He then saw how big the place actually was. It was huge! He could fit five of his apartments in here!

"Hello Luna, Who`s your friend?" Princess Celestia said putting down a quail and paper. Luna walked towards her sister with a beaming smile.

"My friends name is Frostjack! I meet him in Trottingham." Frostjack thought she sounded like a filly showing off he new friend.

"Its a pleasure to meet you your majesty. You and Luna have a lovely home." He said with a bow. "I hope you dont mind my intrusion." He had read a few books on how to act in the presence of nobility when he was younger. Him and his sister used to play pretend and she would always be the noble. Celestia looked around to see if anypony was around to see them. She let out a big sigh and walked closer to them a bit to quickly then what is normally acceptable for a princess.

"Its no trouble at all, a friend of Lulu`s is a friend of mine." She said giving her sister a unwelcome hug. Luna was trying to struggle against it but her sisters arms were wrapped tightly around her. "How was your night excursion? Did you see anything interesting? Did you bring me anything? I smell bake goods."

"If you would stop choking me I would be delighted to answer your questions Tia. And dont call us that in front of our subjects." She leaned closer to her sister. "It embarrassing." This made Tia giggle which annoyed Lulu. Luna gave her the bag and Celestia opened it right away. "Nothing fancy just a regular cherrie pie. I thought we could have something other then the usual gourmet sweets for desert." When she had finished speaking she was tackled with another hug.

"Oh Thank you Luna! I cant wait to try some." She said licking her lips. The pie was magically taken out of Celetias hooves and into Lunas.

"Oh no you dont! Not until after dinner. Gracious Tia can you not contain yourself when we have company?" She said tiredly. The solar princess was pouting.

"Okay I guess your rig- Gimmie that!" She said reaching for it. Luna was too tactful for her though. Putting her hoof on her sisters head she kept the pie out of harms way. The two fought over the pie for a good five minutes .Frostjack could stand there and laugh. Seeing the royal sisters fighting like fillies made him reminisce about him and his sister. It was almost the same situation too. His sister being all silly while he tried his best to keep her in line. Why was he thinking so much about her lately? A question he would have to ponder on later.

"Excuse me your majesties." A guard pony said coming from behind them. "Mr. Frostjack`s bed chambers have been made."

"Ah of course." Celestia said climbing off of her sister. "You must be tired after your long trip, please follow Stone Saber to your room. Would you do us the honor of having dinner with Luna and I?"

Pausing to think for a moment he replied. "Hmm I dont know, I dont think im doing anything for dinner tonight. Hmm, I guess so." He said nonchalantly. This made them both giggle.

"Then I shall send someone to get you. Until then please, rest." Princess Celestia said.

"Thank you Princess. Ill see you at dinner." He said.

"Oh please call me Tia, you use Luna`s first name use mine as well." Frostjack smiled, he had never been friends with two princesses before. He turned around to the where the guard was only to find Luna, staring at him. Smiling. She had informed him that she wished to accompany him to his room so she too would know where it is. She knew the area where he was staying well and told the guard that she would take him instead.

Feeling very flattered, Frostjack held out his arm. "Well your majesty, shall we be off then?" She looped her arm around his.

"Indeed we shall. This way please." She began to lead him out of the throne room. They walked arm in arm the whole time. They got a few stares from the servants who were busy cleaning and swapping stories. Frostjack seeing that Luna was becoming uneasy at the extra stares then what she was used to decided to act.

He whispered in Luna`s ear. "Are you alright, we dont need to hold arms if you dont want to." She tightened her grip.

"Absolutely not!" She said in a not so whisper tone. "As Princess I should be allowed to walk with my friend without fear of neigh-sayers!" She elevated her nose slightly. It was her turn to stick her tongue out at the ones behind them. Frostjack could do nothing to suppress his laughing. Luna finding his contagious joined in. There laughter echoing through out the halls. They laughed themselves all the way to Frostjack`s room.

"This is me huh?" He opened the door. It was a million times better then his rundown apartment. The bed was the size of his kitchen! He galloped and leapt onto the bed. "Oh man THIS is a bed!" He said. "Luna, Luna you got to try this bed!" He said now bouncing on it.

Luna blushed slightly, she had taken the statement in the wrong manner. "I do believe that my sister and I have business to attend."

"Aww, okay but you need to get some rest too, you fell asleep on the ride over here." He said still bouncing.

"I am fine really." She wanted to sound impressive but she knew she was failing. He bounced over to her. She was impressed to see his legs work. She would wish to see them work more but she tried not to think those thoughts. He was now very close to her. he looked her in the eyes.

"You need your rest." He said calmly. "Promise me you`ll at least try to relax before dinner?" She couldn't refuse, not with his eyes looking so serious and yet so playful at the same time.

"Alright, I shall try to find time." I will send some clothes for you for dinner." She said as she was leaving.

"Whats wrong with what ive got-" he looked at himself in the mirror. His clothes were sweaty and dirt covered. "On second thought some dinner attire would be nice." He bid Luna farewell and plopped down on his bed. "Man, this is great." He thought to himself. "I made friends with two mares today and im staying in this sweet pad!What more could a guy ask for!?" He was silent for a while. He went through his bag and pulled out a necklace. He held it in his hand. It was a green emerald that was tied around string. he looked at it for a long time. "I wonder if your safe." He thought out loud. "I wonder if you even think about me." He turned on his side and went to sleep. Still clutching the emerald.
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"At your service your highness." Said a rather emotionless and apathetic unicorn. She knelt before Princess Silver Wind`s throne.

"Emerald I told you to drop the formalities when were alone." The princess said sweetly.

"My apologies highness but we do not know when we are alone." The unicorn replied respectfully.

"You never let up do you?" She said with a sigh. "Anyways I have called you here because I have an important mission for you." The unicorn Stood at attention. "You will be coming with me to Equestria to help make preparations for the falling of Polaris. The news of the falling star did not phase the young mare. Or at least it did not show on her face. "Gather what you can we must arrive at dawn."

"Yes your highness." She said as she waited to be dismissed.

"It will be good for you to see your brother again will it not?" She asked her statuesque subject.

"I do not think 'good' would be a word I would choose." She said grimly. "I would say it would be... tearful, to say the least."

"I worry about you sometimes Emerald."


Author's Note

Sorry about not posting chapters for a while. I got stuck. Lol Tell me what ya think!

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