The Lunar Change

As Luna sat in the royal garden, she thought about her sudden outburst towards her sister. She’d never raised her voice at anypony… at least not intentionally. “I have to apologize.” Luna murmured. But, before she could stand, images of her on the moon flashed through her mind.  “This is nonsense. She won’t send me…” she paused when she heard something crash, followed by a soft groan. She looked over to see somepony pull herself out of a nearby hedge. Luna chose to examine the intruder, before doing anything else. The mare’s coat was a milky white color, and her mane and tail were a matching black and purple pattern. Luna thought the mare was an earth pony, due to the lack of a horn and wings. “Why did I have to land in a hedge?!” the mare asked to no one as she shook all the leaves from her body. “An Alicorn?” Luna thought as the mare’s horn and wings were freed from their leaf made prisons. “Hello.” Luna said in her royal canterlot voice.

“Ah! Not so loud!” the mare said in a hushed manner, as she put a hoof over Luna’s mouth. They both stood in silence, as the unknown alicorn waited for something. After a few minutes, she finally removed her hoof. “Who are you?” Luna asked. “Who am I? Who are you?” the mare asked teasingly. “I am Princess Luna, younger sister of Princess Celestia, and watcher of the night.” Luna answered, now waiting for the other mare’s name. “Okay, Luna, I’m Chrystal, but you can call me Chris.” Chris says she pokes the other mare’s mane. “Nice mane.” She muttered. “It’s a pleasure to meet you princess…” Luna started, but was cut off. “ I’m not a princess.”

“But you’re an Alicorn, are you not?” Luna asked. “Yup, I was just abandoned when I was a filly.” Chris shrugged. “Well, I can help you find your parents. I’ll just ask Celestia… Are you ok?” Luna asked the Chris. “ No! Yes. I mean I don’t need to know my parents.” Luna looked at Chris confused. “Princess Luna?”  Both mare Jumped, and Luna turned to see Shining Armor. “Yes?” Luna asked slightly disappointed that her conversation was interrupted. “Everypony is heading to the Gala to welcome Cadence and I. Would you like to take a Chariot with Cadence and I?” Shining asked. “No thank you, but I’m sure twilight would be glad to.” Luna said. “Yeah. Luna, who were you talking to?” Shining asked. Confused, Luna turned around to find that Chrystal was gone. “No one…” Luna said. “We’ll meet you at the Gala. Bye.” And with that said, he left.  Once he was gone, Luna ran as fast as she could looking for her new friend. “Chrystal? Chrystal!” Luna called but still there was no sign of her. Suddenly, she hit something, but she didn’t hit the ground. Chrystal appeared by her side, with her hooves keeping Luna from falling. Once Luna regained her balance, Chris stated that she had to go. But Luna some how convinced her to go to the Gala.

As Chrystal took off she couldn’t help but what would happen at the Gala. “Nothing bad I hope.” Luna sighed, before making her way towards her room.