The Strange Happenings of Artanis

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Finally getting home after helping my new pony friends in the orchard, I hit the shower. The water was warm and every smell that was coming off of me soon left. I never knew I could see so many apples at one time How does AJ do it? Stepping out of the bathroom and pulling on new bed clothes which Rarity had so generously provided, I heard a knock at the door. Who could that be? Grabbing my staff which I had taken to carrying everywhere with me, I approached the door. "Who is it"? I asked through the door. "I am the royal guard to Princess Luna. I have a message for an Artanis Jerin." I opened the door slightly to confirm who it was. Sure enough, it was a night guard. I opened the door all of the way, pocketing the staff.

"A message, for me? Please come in. I'm sure you're pretty tired from the flight." I stepped to the side to let the guard in. He glanced aroung the living room, taking in details as he walked in. I shut the door and directed him to the pony friendly couch I had bought not too long ago. Working in AJ's farm has really brought in the bits. I really have taken to the vocabulary used here I thought. Reverting to the present, I looked at the armored pony sitting on my couch. "Would you like some water or coffee?" I asked trying to be a good host. He seemed relived at the idea of water and I got up to get him a glass. "So tell me sir," I called from the kitchen, "what news from the royal sisters is contained in this letter?" I walked in with a very large glass of water. He drank it all in three gulps. Wiping his mouth, he composed himeslf. "*ahem* I am not certain of the contents. The princess has expressed to the messanger that this is to be for your eyes only." I sat back wondering what could be so secretive? I leaned forward again. "Very well, let's have it." The pony shuffled through his saddlebags and produced a scroll with the royal seal on the outside. I held it for a moment before returning my gaze to the pony messanger. "Was there anything else?" I asked. He shook his head and headed for the door. I got up to follow him to let him out. With an about-face motion I didn't think quadrapeds were capable of, he saluted me, which I returned as sharply as he gave it. He then made another about-face and took off into the night sky.

I closed the door after he was out of sight and returned to my couch. Popping the seal,  I unrolled the parchement which smelled of perfume. Hmm I thought. I then read the letter the princess of the night sent me.

Dearest Artanis,

I write to you because I never go the chance to thank you personally for saving me during our meeting. I wonder if there would be a way to meet so that I may do as such face-to-face?

Yours, Princess Luna.

I noted the signature was ever so intricate. Setting the letter down, I pulled on my normal clothes which again Rarity made for me. It wasn't anything special, a blue polo shirt, blue jeans, and the shoes I arrived with. Stepping outside into the cool night, I jogged to Twilight's library. I was relieved to see the lights were still on. I walked up to the front door of the tree house and knocked. Spike opened the door. "Oh, hey Artanis! Were you looking for Twilight?" He seemed to warm up to me since I arrived here. Even Pinkie Pie got used to me and threw me a rather legendary welcome party. Though I had expected as much from the pink party mare, if you aren't there to really experience it, then it's all you'll see on the screen. "Actually, I came to see you." I said. The purple dragon seemed shocked. "You have the ability to send letters to Princess Celestia right?" I asked him. He puffed out his chest in apparent pride. "I sure can." He said. "Well, I wonder if you send one to Luna." He cocked his head to one side.

"Luna? Why do you want to send a letter to Princess Luna?"

"I got one from her not too long ago. I want to respond and I thought about you."

Spke seemed touched by this sort of recognition. "Well, I can try." He said. Walking into the library, I took a deep breath. The smell of books is one of the few smells I like. Spike directed me to a chair. I sat and he ran over to a drawer filled with papers and quills. He brought his small load over to where I was sitting. "Want me to write it for you?" He asked. I nodded, not fully knowing how to write with a quill. He readied himself to write. Dear Princess Luna, I have recieved your letter and would be more than happy to meet with you once more. Name a time and date. Your friendly neighborhood human, Artanis Jerin.

Spike looked up after I stopped speaking. "Is that it?" He asked me. I thought for a moment and nodded. "Yeah. I think that will do." He wrapped the scroll and sent the letter with a green flame send-off. Not two minutes passed and I heard Spike groan and burp. He walked over to me and handed me the scroll. I unwrapped it and read it. I pocketed the scroll and waved to Spike as I made a rather hasty walk to the door. "Thanks Spike. See you later!" He ran to the door and called after me. "What did he say?" He yelled. I turned and started to run backwards. "I must prepare for royalty! I shouted back. I turned again and continued to run back to my house.

-To Be Continued-