“A Total Eclipse of Their Hearts”

Chapter 11:
“The Calm of Night”

Written by
JaydexTheShadowKnight

David and Luna remained there on the grassy field, sitting and cuddling together under the calming glow of the moon and stars. After sharing a short nuzzle, they both looked up and their eyes happened to catch a glimpse of a shooting star that whisked by, adding to the beauty and serenity of the moment.

David turned to Luna. “Did you make a wish?”

“I did…only long ago, on a different star.” Her hooves slowly encircled his waist, while she held him securely and let out a quiet sigh. “What about you? Did you make a wish?”

“Why would I need to?” His whispered words danced softly through her lightly twitching ears. “As far as I can tell…I already have everything I could ever want…right here.” David chuckled softly, combing his fingers through her soft, pale blue mane.

“Awww, David.” She cooed lovingly, squeezing him in her embrace.

“This was a great idea, Luna.” David gingerly kissed her cheek, before nuzzling it again.

Luna giggled softly, enjoying his kind words and affectionate gesture. After glancing up to the night sky, she turned back to him. “Why don’t we head back?”

“All right. I know I’m looking forward to spending another night by your side.” He placed his arms tenderly around her neck and gave Luna a loving hug.

She sighed contently, once again surrendering herself to the serenity of the moment. “So am I.” The two of them sat up, and Luna gave him a winsome smile. “I have an idea…why don’t we fly back to the castle. Canterlot will be truly breath-taking from the air tonight.”

David gave her another hug. “Oh Luna, that sounds like a wonderful idea!”

She couldn’t help but giggle at his enthusiasm. The two stood from their place on the grass. Luna gave him a comely look. “Climb on my back, sweetheart.”

A jubilant smile encompassed his face as he walked over to her. Gently, he placed his hands on her back and carefully swung his leg over her, pulling himself onto her back with ease. David lovingly placed his arms around her neck. “Okay, I’m all set.” He nuzzled the back of her head briefly.

Luna looked back and smiled at him. “Hold tight!” She spread her majestic wings and took off into a strong trot, before breaking out into a swift gallop. Her wings started flapping, gradually lifting them both into the shimmering night sky.

David kept his arms around her tightly, but not as to risk choking his beloved. Luna kept beating her wings in smooth and steady strokes, keeping them aloft. The lovers gazed down and saw her course had taken them sailing over Canterlot. The town was aglow with candles, streetlights and various other forms of illumination, giving it a picturesque look against the beautiful canvas of Luna’s night.

“Wow! Luna, this is great, just like you said!” Excitement rang in David's voice as he patted her side, then placed his arm back around her.

“I thought you’d like this. Hang on, I’ll take us back to the castle, and to my room.” Luna smiled at him and gave him a loving look, before returning her eyes forward.

* * * * *

In minutes, Luna flew them over the spires of Canterlot Castle, slowly drawing nearer to the keep and the castle wing where her quarters lay. Spying the balcony by her room, she circled and started to land. In moments her hooves touched down gracefully on the marble surface of her balcony as she trotted to a stop. “Here we are,” she announced with glee.

David dismounted and took his place, standing by her side. “Shall we head inside, my love?”

“Yes, let’s.” Luna giggled briefly, happy that she could be herself and totally at ease with David.

The two made their way inside her room. Luna shut the balcony door and used her magic to reengage the lock.

David walked over to the small table. It was the same one they had enjoyed dinning at the night before. He noticed a scroll of parchment resting on top of it. “Luna? This wasn’t here when we left for dinner, was it?” He looked at her curiously, then back to the rolled paper bearing the Canterlot royal seal.

She walked over to him and saw the scroll resting there. “No, it wasn’t.” Luna shook her head, before she made her way over to the bed. There, she slipped off her elegant shoes and removed her jewelry, placing it safely along her vanity.

He broke the seal and unrolled what he discovered to be a letter. David glanced to the closing and saw a familiar signature. “Luna, this letter is from Twilight!”

Luna glanced back at him. “Oh?”

David studied the letter, reading over it briefly. “Hmm. It looks like she wants me to visit Ponyville tomorrow.”

She smiled at him. “I don’t see any problem with that. Even thought tomorrow is Saturday, I need to get back to my royal duties anyway. I’ve got paperwork that needs seeing to, and my sister will want me to attend the weekend court. Thankfully, I no longer need to worry about the evening court.” Luna gave a slight nod. “So please, feel free to accept her invitation.”

“All right. I will. There still is a lot of your world I’d enjoy seeing. Besides, my last visit to Ponyville went by so fast. Oh…” David paused as he turned to gaze upon her. “How soon will we need to get up tomorrow?”

Luna walked over to him. She took a deep breath and rubbed up against him. “I don’t have to be to the morning court till ten, so we can enjoy sleeping in till say 8:30. Then, we can enjoy a quiet breakfast together, before I have to leave.”

David reached out and clutched her lovingly in his arms, pulling her against him. “Hmm…Luna.” She cooed softly, reveling in his caring touch. “That sounds good to me. And I’m sure we can meet up tomorrow night. Right, honey?”

She gave him an endearing look, before she softly replied, “Of course, my love.”

He gave Luna another tender squeeze, then released her. “Let me…oh, how do I send Twilight a reply?” David gave her a quizzical look.

Luna giggled softly. “That’s where I come in.” She walked over to her desk and levitated a piece of blank parchment over to him, accompanied by a quill and small container of ink. “Here you are.”

David took the items from her and set them on the table’s cool wooden surface. “Okay then…Dear Twilight…” He muttered aloud and began to mumble as he scratched down his response to the unicorn’s letter. “Sincerely, David. There we go. One reply.” He smiled, turning to Luna. “So, how do we send this?”

She smiled back at him. “With magic of course.” Her horn lit up as she rolled the paper and used a simple spell to apply the royal seal, then in a flash of blue flame, she sent the letter on its way. “There we go.” Luna giggled again. “All set.”

David hugged her again. “Thank you.”

“Anytime. Now, would you care to join me in bed?”

“Of course. Just let me undress for the night.” Luna nodded, and then made her way over to the bed, while David stood by her dresser. He proceeded to remove his shoes, pants, socks, and shirt, leaving him in nothing but his underwear.

Before heading to bed, he thought he’d enjoy a quick glance out the bedroom window. Standing beside the bed, he looked out and caught sight of the moon. It continued to glow softly as it presided over the darkened Equestria.

His thoughts shifted for a moment, and despite his desire for Luna, he unwilling began to experience the harrowing events of the day as they flashed in his mind’s eye. The memories seemed just as real as when they happened. David could still feel the searing heat of Rend’s flames, making him continue to wonder how he survived. His beloved had offered a reasonable theory, but David couldn’t help but wonder what was going to happen next. That strange unicorn calling himself “Shroud” basically said his master would soon return to conquer Equestria.

David simply stood their mired in thought. Luna looked at him, her eyes teeming with concern. “David?”

Her caring voice broke his train of thought as he turned to look her way.

“What’s wrong? You seem troubled all of a sudden.” Luna slid across the turned back sheets and reached out a hoof, gently placing it on his side. “What’s bothering you?”

David let out a rather troubled sigh. “It’s stupid.”

She reached out, placing her hooves around him. “I sincerely doubt that. Now, come here.”

He joined her in bed as she pulled him close. David rested his head along her shoulder and slipped his arms around her. “Luna…”

“David, please…tell me what’s wrong? You know I’m here for you.”

“I know you are, Luna. I was just thinking about the attack in Canterlot today. I just feel a little baffled by what’s happened…and can’t help wondering what’s going to happen now. Like I said, it’s stupid.”

Luna looked David in the eye, giving him a caring glance. “No it’s not. I doubt anything like this has ever happened to you before. It’s only natural that you’d be concerned about it.”

“Yeah. I know worrying won’t help, but the memories seem to keep coming back to me anyway, even though I’d rather they didn’t.” He cast out a frustrated sigh. There he was with the pony he loved, but his mind wouldn’t stop hounding him.

Luna cuddled against him, and ran her hoof through his black hair. “It’ll be all right. You’ll see. Just as you’ve been there for me, now it’s my turn to be here for you.” She nuzzled her cheek along his and moaned softly into his ear.

Her loving sounds felt soothing, but his mind continued to stir. “Now, if only I could relax.”

Luna giggled at him. “Oh, I think I can fix that.” She laid on her side and pulled David down beside her, holding him close. “Quiet your mind…I’m here…so just relax.”

David looked into her glistening teal eyes and managed a smile for her. “I’m still so glad I’m with you.”

She nuzzled him back. “Just as I am…to be here with you.” Luna began to hum a calming tune, then after several seconds, she began to sing. “Now bid the day to just fade away. And know that the dark night will watch over you.” She continued humming, while running her hoof along his bare back. “Velvet skies, calming truth, it holds you close heart and soul – The Calm of Night.” She paused a moment as she caught her breath. “You needn’t cry, needn’t sigh, you won’t be left to wonder why. You shall see and you’ll be at the greatest of peace when you dream the night with me – The Calm of Night.”

David sighed softly and secured his arms around her, nuzzling against the velvety fur of her chest. Luna shared in his calming sigh and resumed her song. “You needn’t fear as the night comes nearer, and stirs your mind with dreams and desires.” Luna squeezed her forelegs around him and kept cuddling with him. “Just as a child sleeps, ever warm and sweet, I shall be there waiting for you – The Calm of Night.”

He looked up at her. His eyes glistening with the beginnings of freshly formed tears. David softly whispered her name and feeling calmer, kissed her cheek very softly. Luna in turn gently kissed his forehead, before singing the next verse. “We will take to the sky, just you and I, we won’t be left to wonder why. You shall see and you’ll be at the greatest of peace when you dream the night with me – The Calm of Night.” She paused a moment, smiling as she looked at her lover, only to see tears slowly trailing down his cheeks. From the look in his brown eyes, Luna could tell they were tears of love. Once again, David touched her heart deeply, causing her own eyes to become misty. The princess sighed and hugged him tightly as she finished her serenade. “Darkness remains, but it will part way, as the dark night brings forth the day – The Calm of Night.” With the utterance of the song’s final words, Luna felt tears of her own trail down her cheeks, while she continued to nuzzle her cheek to David’s.

He felt the dampness along their cheeks, and realizing Luna was crying too, only made more tears fall from his eyes. David held her tighter, feeling his love for her burn brightly as he felt a strong joy in his heart, knowing how much she cared for him.

The lovers gazed deep into each other’s eyes, seeing their orbs were both stained with lingering tears. They smiled at each other and shared the tenderest of hugs. David brought his mouth to Luna’s ear and whispered, “I love you, Luna.”

She responded in kind and quietly spoke, “I love you, David.”

Their hug concluded and the two gently wiped the other’s tears away. David’s mind troubled him no longer. Now, only the longings for his cherished princess occupied his thoughts. He began dancing his fingers through her silky mane, delighting in one of his favorite gestures.

Luna’s smile grew and she sighed, closing her eyes in response to his affectionate touch. Then, opening her eyes, she gave him an earnest look. “David…please, make love to me.”

He placed his right hand under her chin and stared at her with longing eyes. “Anything, for you…Luna.” David pressed his lips tenderly to her own, embracing her in his loving arms.

Luna moaned softly, slipping her hooves around his shoulders as she returned his kiss. Their lips wrestled gently in response to their growing desires. David placed his right hand on Luna’s left hind leg and began caressing it as he moaned softly from their embraced lips. She slid her right hoof along his fairly hairy chest and started rubbing him affectionately.

Following their kiss, Luna and David laid there, staring into each other’s eyes. She continued trailing her hoof across his chest, occasionally dipping down over his belly and back up. A playful smile curled up her lips. “After all that’s happened today…we really need this.”

David’s hand went from her leg up to Luna’s cutie mark, where he slowly swept his hand in a circular motion. “Yes…we do.” He returned her spirited smile, and started walking his fingers from her cutie mark down her leg.

Luna giggled with shivers of anticipation, delighted by both his eagerness and desire for her. She grinned, while her hoof trailed down below his belly encountering the familiar obstacle of his underwear. Luna gave him a sincere glance. “You mind losing those?”

He chuckled warm-heartedly at her. “Of course not.” David cupped his hand along her chin and slowly pulled it away. Then briefly departing the bed, he rose to his feet. Slipping his thumbs into the elastic of his undergarment, he promptly slid them down, permitting them to drop around his ankles and then stepped aside. David grinned at Luna and stooped down to recover his cottony garment. Gripping the one end in his left hand, he playfully laughed as he tossed them at her. His underwear draped along her horn and partially brushed along her muzzle.

Luna gave him a strange look, but her expression quickly shifted as she began giggling happily. She sat up and swatted his undergarment away with her hoof and let it fall back from her side of the bed, where it came to rest on the floor.

She continued to smile as she looked back to him. “It seems I helped improve your mood, even more than I thought.”

David chuckled again. “It sure looks that way.” Then he beamed her a devilish smile as he returned to bed and playfully tackled her. “Gotcha!”

“Whoa!” Luna gasped with a start as she tumbled with David onto the mattress of her bed, landing along the group of mostly soft pillows.

Luna looked up and discovered she was not only pinned, but had been embraced by David as well. Smiling up at him, she thought his playfulness warranted a reward. Placing her hooves around his neck, she pulled him in for a very deep and passionate kiss. They both allowed their eyes to close as soft moans of pleasure filled the room.

At almost the same instance, they felt their mouths open as their tongues bumped into each other. Luna and David enjoyed the oral embrace, allowing each other’s tongue to caress, slowly at first and then more vigorously in response to their rising passions.

The kiss continued for a few more moments and came to a blissful end. Both lovers remained there, lightly panting for air. Luna felt David’s warm breath fall along her muzzle, while he in turn felt hers along his face. He sighed in response, reaching a hand to her mane, slowly walking his fingers through her silky tresses.

Eyeing her neck, David leaned in and planted a sensual kiss on Luna, causing her to whimper quietly. She gasped softly as she allowed her tingling wings to push their way free from her sides, while a strong blush formed on her pale purple cheeks. He smiled at the sight of Luna’s growing arousal, trailing his right hand to her left wing, while leaving his right around her delicate neck. David brushed his fingers along her incredibly soft feathers, watching her reaction as his digits brought her more and more pleasure.

Luna gave him a seductive smile as she brushed her loins along his. David’s mouth dropped open and his eyes shut for a moment. He could feel the heat radiating from her crescent, stoking the fires of his arousal even more. His excitement grew as his manhood completely rose to attention, the head softly brushing along Luna’s curves. “Oh, Luna.” David moaned and sighed heavenly from the feeling of being so close to her.

He gasped as he felt her hoof sweep against the underside of his shaft. Luna giggled at David’s enjoyable reaction to her touch. Then, she felt jolting ripples of ecstasy careen up her back as she felt his digits softly tickle the outer flesh of her marehood. She shivered from the soothing sensation. “Mmm…David.”

Luna’s hoof began to stroke him faster along his length. She hoped to make him feel wonderful, just as he always made her feel. Additional moans and sighs from David met her ears, adding to her smile.

David began to feel a gradual build up of pleasure in his hunger-riddled masculinity as Luna’s touch sent waves of delight racing up his back. In response, he began stroking his fingers along her moistening slit, eliciting a series of delicate moans from her, seeing an endless yearning in her eyes.

Denying her no more, David slipped a few of his fingers inside her marehood, and began massaging her wet inner walls. Her head drifted back, sinking into the pillows as she felt her heart start pounding in her chest. Luna’s breath grew deeper and she felt flush while she broke out into a sweat.

Luna did her best to keep her hoof stroking his smooth underside, while his touch continued to make her feel like she was melting inside. The feelings they shared and knowing David would gladly lay down his life for her, made every moment all the more wondrous as she devoured every ounce of pleasure he gave her. Her thoughts began to crumble as she was slowly surrendering herself to him.

David felt his own mind begin to grow fuzzy, just from the sheer levels of bliss their foreplay was bringing them, and was only intensified by the emotions he felt for her burning in his heart. He noticed his own breath begin to intensify as his chest started to heave. David leaned in and briefly nuzzled along Luna’s cheek, moaning pleasantly into her ear. Then, as he drew back he locked her into a loving kiss.

After their lips parted, David gave her a distinct look. Luna nodded. “I’m ready.”

He offered her an enticing smile. “Good. Now just lay there…and let your human stallion do the rest.” David winked at her.

Luna giggled in a seductive fashion, and brought her lips to his ear. “Please, take me, my human stallion.” Her lips brushed along his ear and she gently nipped at him, before pulling back. Luna wrapped her hooves around his neck and gave him the most seductive glance she’d ever given him. It made him long for her even more. Doing his best to return her “come hither” look, David gently pushed himself against her folds and slowly entered. He shared her pleasant sigh as they savored the sensation of joining together.

Luna moaned contently, feeling his entire length slide inside her. She affectionately squeezed her walls around him, welcoming David.

The combination of her warmth and moisture caused David to pause for a moment, allowing him to savor the enrapturing sensation of being within his mare. “Luna.”

She looked up at him smiling brightly, and her eyes glistening with joy as she too enjoyed the feeling of being so close to him. “David.”

The two shared another loving kiss, while David caressed her mane, just before he started moving on her. Keeping his hands on her shoulders, he slowly pulled back, before thrusting back in. Gradually he worked into a rhythm, which seemed to be quite to her liking. Luna began to sigh and moan from the delight that he was bringing her.

Wanting to return the favor from their past encounters, Luna placed the hooves of her forelegs on his waist, but instead of guiding his motions, she opted to caress him, adding her soothing touch to his blissful movement.

Luna cast out a louder moan, feeling her desire continue to grow. The added touch of her hooves along his waist and hips caused David to feel the waves of pleasure storm across him faster and faster. His member tingled even more, but he knew his lady had no reason to fear a quick end to his performance. There was plenty of stamina left in him, and for her, there was nothing he wouldn’t endure.

Her whimpers began to grow along side her quickening breath. Luna managed to move her hooves back to his shoulders. It was now all she could do to focus on occasionally squeezing him each time he thrust into her. Luna’s mind, like her body, seemed to have melted in a haze of ecstasy. She felt overjoyed as her body continued to surge toward its inevitable finale.

David kept his rhythmic motion going strong, and at the same time, he made sure not to be overly rough, which seemed more to Luna’s liking. He could tell that from the look in her eyes as she managed to gaze up at him, before both of them felt her body tremble violently. Luna started gasping and twitching as she let out a series of lengthy moans.

He felt a surge of moisture rush around his manhood, while Luna’s walls squeezed him tightly, momentarily halting his movement. David remained still on her and began sweeping his hand along her hair, smiling at her. Luna’s violent gasps for air began to subside, replaced by calmer breaths. She returned his smile, but gave him a concerned look.

“What’s wrong, Luna?”

She huffed a little, before replying. “We didn’t finish together.”

David chuckled at her, continuing to comb his fingers through her silky mane. “It’s more than all right.” He whispered softly and lovingly to her.

Luna smiled again. “Yes, it will be all right.” She giggled playfully at him. “Mmm, I still feel wonderful.” She rubbed her hoof under his chin. “Keep going, my love.”

David grinned at her. “Of course, my beautiful Luna.”

Her expression softened and she sighed from his kind words. Then she moaned softly, feeling him resume moving on her. Luna walked her hooves down to the middle of his back, and pulled him toward her each time he thrust into her.

David felt himself continue to build to the point of no return. A nearly white heat rolled across his body as his breath deepened. He grunted and then let out a few soothing moans as his motion grew into a steady pace, pushing him closer and closer to the edge. His body began to twitch, and Luna could tell from the look in his eyes that he must have been getting close.

It was then, the princess noticed the heated pleasure began returning to her loins with each thrust he made. She smiled up and him and kept her hooves around him, while she began to moan and whimper, as her breath became shallow once again.

David sighed and softly grunted as he felt Luna continue to squeeze around him with each inward motion. She leaned up and whispered to him. “Just let go.”

He gasped sharply as a powerful wave of bliss ripped across his body. David thrust into her one final time and burst, casting his warmth several times into his beloved. Luna squeezed her walls around him as she too felt a storm of rapturous bliss tear across her body, causing her to join him in moaning heavenly from the pleasure of their union.

David embraced her and held her tightly in his arms as he gasped for breath. Luna secured her hooves around him as she too panted for air.

Gradually their labored breathing began to calm. Luna gazed up at him, a look of devotion beaming from her eyes and a loving smile adorning her face. “That was incredible, my love.” She caressed his cheek with her right hoof, while giving his manhood a final squeeze.

David sighed from the elated feeling of her marehood’s tender embrace. He swept the fingers of his left hand along her mane, savoring the silky texture, and staring at her with a nearly endless devotion of his own. “It was the perfect conclusion to a calming night, my darling.”

Luna giggled and gave him a pony kiss – rubbing her nose against his, before cuddling cheek to cheek with him. “David.”

He chuckled softly, continuing to dance his fingers through her hair. “Luna.”

A few seconds passed and David rolled off of her. The two turned on their sides, quickly drawing each other close in a loving embrace. They began to cuddle, nuzzling their cheeks, in a very loving manner. Luna sighed contently from the serenity of the moment. She gazed over at David and saw him looking back at her. The princess smiled as her horn illuminated with a blue glow. A very soothing melody began to fill the air of Luna’s room.

David looked around and then back to her. “Luna, where is that beautiful music coming from?”

She giggled quietly and kept smiling at him. “It’s coming from over there.”

His gazed follower her pointing hoof to a crystal resting on her vanity that was partially illuminated by the glow of her moonlight. “That crystal is playing the music?” David looked at her with eyes full of intrigue.

Luna nodded. “That’s right. It’s called a melody crystal. They are quite rare, and were discovered by the unicorn, Starswirl the Bearded, long ago in the mountains beyond the deserts of Saddle Arabia.”

David scratched his head. “Didn’t you mention him in one of our conversations back on Earth?”

“Yes, I did. Now, Starswirl found that these crystals could copy a song from your memory and play it back over and over again for anyone to enjoy. One of his spells made this process simple for any pony to use.” Luna continued caressing his cheek as she finished her explanation.

David smiled and let out a calming sigh. “That’s a beautiful melody. It’s very moving.”

“I’m glad you like it, David. It’s from a long time ago. Back before I became Nightmare Moon. A musician named Tempo, and a very special stallion to me, composed this to show his love of both my nights and of me. He called this piece “Luna’s Night”.” She sighed in an almost sorrowful tone.

“A very fitting title, but you seem sad all of a sudden.” David placed a hand to her velvety cheek. “How come?”

“This song always meant a lot to me, that’s why I placed it on this crystal. I used to listen to it during those lonely nights when I felt isolated and unappreciated by the other ponies.” Luna paused for a moment. David saw her eyes glisten in the pale light of her night.

“Luna.”

She sighed heavily. “After Tempo passed away, and it seemed my nights were being shunned by everypony, I fell into despair. That’s why I used to sit under my starry sky and cry while I listened to this song.” It was then that Luna felt David’s arms embrace her tightly, while he began nuzzling against her neck. “David?”

He shared her sigh, continuing to hold her. “I know I didn’t do anything, and that it happened before I was even born, but…I still feel sorry for what happened to you.” Luna cooed softly from his words, while he continued to rub his cheek along her neck. “No one should have to feel so alone.”

David pulled back, and gazed deeply into her eyes. She smiled as she faintly saw herself reflected in his eyes. “You’re so sweet. It’s a shame though…” Luna sighed, and despite the joy of the moment, a harsh reality dawned on her. Just like her stallion from the past, David’s life was finite and would end long before hers.

He felt puzzled as he continued to gaze her way. “What’s a shame, Luna?”

For a moment she considered lying to him or just making up something to change the subject, but her heart wouldn’t let her. David had come to mean too much to her, even if it was in such a short time.

Luna’s head and ears sagged for a moment. Casting out a bewildered sigh, she looked his way. “I just remembered that like most ponies, you humans live short lives, well, compared to an alicorn.”

“Oh, you’re right.” David let out a heavy sigh of his own. “Then, I guess that means I will end up causing you great pain someday, that is…if we stay together for the remainder of my life.” He sat up and cast his glance down to the sheets.

Barely a second passed before Luna drew him back into her loving embrace. “Come here, David.”

“Luna?” He looked at her and saw the love continuing to beam from her eyes. The smile returned to his lips as he replaced his arms around her, feeling her wings surround him and sweep their feathery softness across his bare back.

Luna sobbed softly, holding him tightly. “You know something, David?”

Shaking his head he looked into her glistening teal eyes. “No, what is it, my love?”

“Even if I’m destined to long outlive you, I’m not going to push you away and live wondering what we might have shared together.” Luna sniffed back a few tears. “My heart wouldn’t let me.”

A few moments ago, David would have thought it impossible that he’d be moved to tears again, and so soon. Nevertheless, his eyes were overflowing with them as he kept squeezing Luna in his arms, unable to fight back a few wily sobs that managed to escape his mouth.

The song on the crystal continued to fill the room with its sweet tones as it played on. David and Luna cried for a bit, but soon found their mouths seeking each other out in a needed kiss of their still deepening love.

Their mouths parted almost as soon as their lips had met, their tongues swirling together, extending their intimacy even more. A mixture of their saliva and tears danced across their tongues, while their undying emotions keep them savoring every passing second of the kiss.

They both whimpered and moaned softly, enjoying the kiss just a little while longer, before it ended. As they pulled back, they both saw a thin string of saliva shimmer in the gentle glow of the moonlight, which continued to stream in through a part in the curtains on the bedroom window.

Luna and David shared another loving embrace as they lay back down, letting their heads sink into their respective pillows.

Having regained his composure, David adjusted his head along his pillow and smiled at Luna, running his hand along the velvety fur of her side. “Luna, as long as I’m able, I’ll always stay with you…always.”

The princess returned his smile and felt deeply touched by his words. Luna was glad she made the decision she had. “David…my dearest David.” She ran her hoof along his hair, continuing to share his loving smile, before she let out a delicate yawn.

He chuckled at her. “I suppose it is starting to get late. Why don’t we get some rest?”

She nodded. “Yes. I’d love to.” Luna used her magic and drew the sheet and blanket up over them, and then silenced the crystal.

David stayed as close to her as he could. “Hmmm…my Luna. I’m going to enjoy dreaming the night with you.”

Luna couldn’t resist giggling. His thoughtfulness often brought out her playful and loving side, which gave her an emotional high she couldn’t seem to get enough of. “Till morning…I’ll be right next to you.”

“Yes, together, till the dark night brings forth the day.” He replied to her, holding her close.

Luna sighed as she placed her hooves against his chest. She then rested her forehead near his, making sure to mind her horn. David could feel her warm breath fall along his neck, and from the smile on her face, he could tell she felt his the same.

After sharing a short good night kiss, the two laid silently, allowing themselves to drift off to the land of dreams.

* * * * *

Meanwhile, the night reigned on in Ponyville. Most of the town had quieted and grown dark under the soothing veil of Luna’s night. Across the way, there were still a few lights on in Twilight Sparkle’s home.

Twilight was enjoying some light reading as she started to wind down for the night. Using her magic, she turned the page of her book. It was about then that she noticed some light clattering in the kitchen. Glancing up from her book, she smiled. A few moments passed and she heard the familiar patter of dragon feet on the wooden floor of the library. It was just as she had suspected – Spike was still awake.

Rising from her cushion, Twilight stepped silently to the doorway. There, she caught sight of her assistant. “I thought that was you, Spike.”

The dragon looked up at her and grinned. “Oh, hey, Twilight. I should have guessed you’d still be up.”

“Yep. I was just doing a little before bedtime reading.” Twilight noticed Spike was carrying a plate with what looked like a sandwich upon it. “Having a late night snack?” She giggled softly as she waited for his response.

Spike looked at his food and then back to her. “Yeah. I have a case of the munchies.” He grinned again and took a small bite of his sandwich. “Mmm, peanut butter and gemstones.”

Twilight smiled and let out another laugh. “You and your gemstones.”

He smiled with her just before his stomach rumbled. “What?” Spike set his sandwich down on a nearby end table. “Come on, these don’t usually give me indegest…” Spike let out a fiery green belch, which quickly morphed into a hovering roll of parchment, bearing the Royal Canterlot seal.

It floated down in front of Twilight. Spike gave her a funny look. “A letter from Princess Celestia…but shouldn’t she be in bed?”

Twilight examined the scroll. Placing a hoof to her chin, she noticed something different about it. “I don’t think it’s from Princess Celestia.”

“Then who?” Spike wondered.

Using her magic, Twilight unrolled the paper and studied it briefly. She grinned with glee. “Spike! Princess Luna sent this, it’s a reply from David!”

The dragon spied the nearby clock and then looked back to Twilight. “Why would they send a letter so late at night?”

Twilight ignored Spikes grumbling as she quickly read the letter. Setting it aside she gave him a cheery look. “David has accepted my invitation and will be coming to visit tomorrow.”

Spike gave her a nod. “Well, that’s what you were hoping for, wasn’t it?”

“It was.” She continued to smile, and then she noted the time and gave Spike a silly look. “By the way, Spike. It’s not that late for them to have sent a reply. I mean, it’s only a little after eleven.”

Grabbing his sandwich, Spike just shrugged his shoulders. “I guess you’re right. Well, I’m going to finish my snack and call it a night. See ya in the morning, Twilight.”

Twilight continued bubbling with glee as she gave him an energetic nod. “All right, Spike. Sleep well.”

Once Spike left the room, Twilight went back to her study and set the letter on her desk. Taking a fresh piece of parchment from her stationery, she began working on a new checklist. Even though she had been planning David’s next visit, there were still a few things she wanted to double check, prior to his arrival.

* * * * *

It was nearly dawn when David joined Luna on her balcony as she set the moon. Then, after they watched Celestia raise the morning sun, just above the horizon, the two went back to her room and crawled under the covers for a little more sleep.

It was about five till six when they went back to bed, giving them plenty of time to continue resting together.

Luna was spooning David and had her back pressed against his front side. His loving arms were wrapped around her and she had her hooves covering his hands, while their heads rested side-by-side on the pillows.

No more than ten minutes had passed since the two laid back down. They were both lightly dosing and were still stirring a bit in the relaxing quiet of early morning. The curtains covering Luna’s bedroom window filtered out some of the sunlight, keeping it from being overly bright in her room.

The princess began to rouse a little more, happily resting against her beloved. Feeling a little more awake and a bit playful, Luna started lightly rubbing against David. She adjusted her tail and draped it over his right leg as she began brushing her rump along his crotch.

David moaned pleasantly as he squeezed her in his arms. Luna shuddered softly from the feeling of his lips pressing gingerly on her neck. He nuzzled his cheek along her mane and ran his right hand along her silky tail, which remained draped on his leg. “Morning, honey.”

Luna giggled, nuzzling him back. “Morning, my love. Mmm…” She sighed contently as David planted another loving kiss on her neck.

She continued rubbing against him, causing him to sigh pleasantly. “That feels good…what you’re doing.”

“Oh, so you like it?” Luna glanced back at him, speaking in a seductive voice.

“I do.” David raised his right hand and swept his fingers along her horn, making her gasp briefly.

“Ooh…David.” Luna moaned faintly as she continued rubbing along him.

“Ahh, Luna.” David moaned quietly, and Luna quickly discovered why. She cooed happily as she felt his masculinity rise up and gently bump against her curves.

“Feeling frisky this morning?” Luna turned her head and affectionately nuzzled his left arm.

“No more than you are.” David returned his hand to her tail and resumed stroking it.

“Well then, what are you going to do about it, hmm?” Luna questioned him in a playful voice and glanced back, awaiting an answer.

He placed his left hand on her chin and coaxed her to turn her head toward him. “How about this…” His words faded as his lips met hers for an exchange of passion.

She moaned with him in a very soothing tone, while they shared their kiss for just a little longer. Luna continued rubbing against him, delighted by the addition of his aroused manhood. She moaned again, feeling the head of his member slide along her crescent.

As she kept up her soothing motions, David noticed a delightfully warm moisture along Luna’s slit. He moved his hand from her tail and tenderly caressed her dampening crease, noticing just how impassioned she had become.

It was then that he noticed her wings begin to move. Her right stiffened and came to rest on his side, partially pushing back the covers. David raised his side, allowing her left wing to stretch out across the bed. He delicately lay back down, before asking, “I’m not hurting your wing, am I?”

“Uh-uh. In fact, your weight feels good.” Luna muttered as she felt his fingers continue to trace her feminine curves. “Oh, David.” Her moaned words faded into sighs of bliss. She gasped, cooing contently as she felt him slide two fingers into her wet marehood. Luna pushed against him even harder, feeling elated from his touch and the feelings she continued to relish in her heart.

Luna reached down with her right hoof and began stroking the smooth side of his shaft, filling David with boundless pleasure. Her touch sent shivers of delight up his spine as he felt his desire for her grow. “Luna, despite last night…I’m…I’m still so horny for you.”

She rubbed against him again and yearned, “Mmm, I know. I still want you, just as badly.” Her body lightly trembled, while she let his touch consume her with nearly endless desire. “David…take me, now.”

David nuzzled her mane and placed his left arm around her again. “With pleasure, my princess.”

He removed his fingers from her and Luna let out a satisfied moan as she felt his manhood part the petals of her marehood, sliding his length inside of her. She welcomed him back with a loving squeeze of her inner walls. David moaned softly in her ear and gently nipped at it.

Placing his other arm around her, he began thrusting into her, filling Luna with an overwhelming sense of elation. She placed her hooves around his arms and started moving her hips causing his motions to lesson as she happily returned the favor. Luna started swishing her tail along his leg, hoping to give him even more pleasure.

David held her tightly, while kissing her neck and then he looked her in the eye, locking Luna into a kiss of deep passion. Their tongues caressed each other as the movement between them continued to escalate. The kiss ended, allowing them both to take in needed gasps of air. David and Luna’s breathing started becoming shallow and more rapid as their minds glazed over with bliss.

The sensation in Luna’s body was just as wondrous as the night before. It felt even more wondrous from the knowledge that David felt so strongly about her. She did her best to make sure he knew just how much she returned his powerful emotions. Luna leaned her head back and nuzzled along him as best she could, while her body continued to fall victim to the ravages of their burning desires.

David resumed thrusting against her, holding her tightly in his loving arms. His breath continued to deepen right along with hers. He shared a series of rapturous moans with her, feeling endless shivers of delight from her soothing and rather lusting moans. He whispered her name into her ear as he felt a powerful buildup in his manhood.

Luna began to whimper as she felt a fervent heat spread out across her body. She knew he had nearly driven her over the edge, she only hoped he wouldn’t be far behind her. Her concerns faded to nothing as she felt his body begin trembling right along with hers. Luna gasped a series of short breaths, just before letting out a chain of heavenly moans, leading up to a longer and somewhat louder one. She felt feverish as an incredible level of bliss stormed across her body. Moisture surged from her loins, as her body was rocked to its very core. Her walls squeezed around David, just as he finished his final thrust. He held Luna tightly as he felt himself erupt inside her, while his body was jolted from endless ripples of pleasure. David managed to give her another loving squeeze in his arms as he gasped heavily for air.

After a few moments had passed, their breathing calmed and returned to normal. David loosened his arms around her, allowing Luna to turn around and face him. She greeted him with a very loving smile as she began rubbing her left hind leg along his right leg. “Mmm.” She sighed contently, gazing deep into his brown eyes. “That was just as amazing as last night.”

David smiled back, staring into her teal orbs, sweeping the fingers of his right hand through her silky light blue mane. “It was truly heavenly, my darling…my sweet Luna.”

Luna nestled closer to him, placing her hooves against his chest. She rubbed her nose along his and giggled happily. “David…my dearest David.” She cooed quietly, enjoying the soothing caress of his breath along her muzzle. A content sigh escaped her mouth as David surprised her and lightly scratched behind her ears. She smiled at him. “I was just thinking about asking you to do that. What made you…?”

“Decide to try that?” Luna nodded. David chuckled warmly at her, stroking her mane again. “You are a pony, so I was just wondering if you might enjoy that, my princess.”

“Hmm…I did, immensely.” Luna let out a quiet yawn as she rubbed her cheek against his.

He chuckled softly and returned her loving gesture, while they remained close. Then without a word, they both fell back asleep and began resting peacefully.

* * * * *

The two lovers remained at each other’s side as they began to stir. David smiled as he felt the familiar caress of Luna’s warm breath on his neck. Opening his eyes, he beheld the captivating visage of his beloved. Noticing his arms were still draped around her, David gave he a tender squeeze and gently kissed her forehead, below her slender horn. Luna moaned faintly and gradually opened her eyes. Seeing David’s welcoming expression made her smile back as she moved to nuzzle his cheek. “My love.” She greeted him in a warm and loving voice, affectionately kissing his lips. “I see we’re still nestled closely.”

David felt almost giddy as he chuckled under his breath, continuing to beam her a cheerful smile. “We are, my sweet.” He reached out his right hand and softly ran his fingers through her mane.

Luna slid her hooves up from his chest and around his neck, softly brushing his hair with her left hoof. “Did you sleep well?”

He nodded. “I did. Mmm, but I slept even better after that delightful morning sex we shared.”

Luna blushed as she recalled that wonderful experience. “Yes, that was just as wondrous as last night. I know I slept peacefully after each time we made beautiful love.” She sighed moving her hoof to caress his cheek, her smile showing no signs of ending. “I never dreamed I’d find someone quite like you, David.”

David moved his hand from her mane and ran the back of it along her velvety cheek. “Luna…I know what you mean.” Like her, his smile showed no signs of fading.

Luna wiggled her rump briefly as she turned back the sheets. “Oh my, would excuse me, David? I just noticed how badly I need to pee.”

“Not at all, Luna.”

“I’ll be right back.” She rubbed her nose against his and then rose from the bed. Quickly, she trotted to the washroom, gently closing the door behind her.

David let his head sink back into the pillow and for a moment he consider going back to sleep. That was, till he spied the alarm clock. It was quarter till nine. He knew his time with Luna was quickly waning. Before long, she would be heading to the daytime court and he would be departing for Ponyville.

Rising from the bed, he stood up and gathered his clothes and promptly dressed. He was certainly looking forward to the return trip to Ponyville. David was planning to take Rarity up on her offer to make some new clothes for him. In the insanity of the past few days, he hadn’t had a chance to get any of his things washed. While the clothes he had on were clean, following his bath before dinner with Luna and her sister, he knew they wouldn’t stay clean forever. Plus, his clothes form the day before weren’t in such good shape, following the battle with Rend.

He grinned as walked over to Luna’s vanity. It was then that she emerged from the bathroom and let out a calming sigh. “Ooh, I didn’t think I needed to go that bad.” She giggled as she walked over to David.

He glanced back at her. “I trust you feel better now?”

She giggled again. “I do. I see you’re all dressed.”

“Yeah, and if you’d pardon me, I think I’d best use the bathroom, before we head to breakfast.”

“Of course. I need to put on my regalia and make myself presentable anyway.” Luna gave him a brief nuzzle, before he stepped away, heading to the bathroom.

She gathered her elegant shoes, jewelry and her crown. After adorning herself with them, Luna returned to the mirror. A new smile formed on her face as she thought about how happy she’s been, now that David was in her life.

Luna turned her head in response to the bathroom door opening. David stepped out and chuckled. “Now that’s what I call relief.”

She placed a hoof over her mouth and giggled at him. “I know what you mean.”

David smiled as he joined her at the vanity. “Like you, I didn’t realize I had to go that badly either.” He placed his arms around her and gave her a brief cuddle. “Hey, I see you put your royal attire back on.”

Luna nodded. “Yes, I doubt I should face the court without my normal ensemble.” She looked at her reflection and then back to him. “So, how do I look?”

David nuzzled the portion of her mane, pooling along her neck. “You look beautiful.”

She giggled. “Beside that, do I look presentable? Does my mane look all right?” Luna gave him an inquisitive look.

He gave her tresses a thorough glance. “Well, considering the fun we had last night, your hair still looks lovely. Though, I guess it could use a little touching up.” David backed up his admission by running his hand along her pale blue locks.

Luna gave a strong look and couldn’t disagree. She smiled at him. “Yes, my mane could use touched up. Would you like to do it for me?”

The smile on David’s face grew. “I’d love to.” He reached down and picked up her favorite brush, the same one he used the other night when he sang to her.

David began gingerly running the brush through her lightly tangled mane, starting at the ends and slowly working his way up. Luna closed her eyes and sighed contently. Just like the other night, she once again enjoyed the feeling of her lover running the brush through her hair. It brought a strong feeling of serenity to her.

Before too much time had passed, the brush did its job and restored Luna’s mane to its prior loveliness. David ran his fingers through her silky locks and confirmed there were no more tangles. “How’s that, Luna?

She leaned back and batted her eyes at him. “That’s lovely, thank you.”

He kissed her cheek and gave her a tender hug. “You’re more than welcome. Oh, but what about your tail?”

Luna raised her tail and saw it too could use a little attention. Giving him a playful look, she bumped her rump into him. “Hmm, I think you should brush my tail too.” She winked at him.

David felt his cheeks become a little flushed, but he laughed as he reclaimed the brush. “All right. Just leave it to me.” He grinned as he took her tail in his hand and began deftly working the brush along it.

Luna took a deep breath as David repeated the same process with her tail. After giving it a good brushing, Luna’s tail had been restored to its fluffy and silky glory. David set her brush on the vanity and held her tail up, rubbing his cheek along it. “There, it’s nice and soft again.”

Luna giggled back at him as he released it. Taking another deep breath, she looked herself over in the mirror. “Yes, I think this will do nicely.”

David stood beside her and placed an arm around her. “You’re pretty as a princess, my love.”

She smiled at him and lightly bumped her forehead to his, minding her horn. “David, you say such thoughtful things.”

He gave her a sincere look. “Anything, for you.”

Luna gave him a brief but passionate kiss on the lips, before she realized the time. “Well, it’s a little after nine. Shall we head to breakfast?”

David walked to her chamber door and opened it. Pointing his arm toward the corridor, he looked her way. “Of course. After you, my lady.” He lightly bowed before her in a chivalrous display.

Luna couldn’t help but blush. It always made her feel special when he would perform such caring and respectful gestures for her. She walked over to the door and made sure to affectionately bump against him as she passed.

The two laughed playfully as they entered the hallway. David closed the door to her room, while he continued to chuckle as they started toward the Royal dining hall.

* * * * *

After enjoying a delightful breakfast, it was time for Luna and David to part ways. They stood just beyond the large double doors of the dining hall. Luna kicked her hoof along the elegant tiled floor of the castle, feeling just a little apprehensive.

“Well, I guess this is goodbye for now.” Her words had a saddened tone to them.

David looked up at her and smiled. “Yeah. I know I’m going to miss you, Luna. But, we’ll see each other for dinner tonight.”

She perked back up. “That’s right. Don’t mind me, David. It’s just been a long time since I’ve had someone special, and we’ve only been apart for a couple hours here and there, since we met.”

David stood close to her and gazed deep into her eyes, placing a loving hand on her right shoulder. “I know what you mean. I hardly remember the last time I had someone half as amazing as you in my life.”

“David…” Luna felt her love for him resonate in her heart. She embraced him in a loving hug and sighed happily.

“Luna…I love you.” He returned her hug and gave her a tight squeeze.

“I love you, David.”

They both scanned the corridor and saw no signs of anypony. Seeing they were alone, the two shared a heavenly kiss before it was time for them to part ways.

“Take care, my dear princess. I hope the day court goes well for you.” David patted her back and continued to smile at her.

“I will. Enjoy your time in Ponyville, my love.” Luna smiled at him, feeling just a little awkward. She wasn’t big on good-byes, but seldom hesitated to do what must be done.

The two parted and waved farewell to each other as they went their separate ways down the corridor.

Author's Note

Just at note to those of you that have read or re-read this chapter. The lyrics from the song Luna sings to David have been changed, so no copyrighted content has been used.

Featured Music:

The Melody Crystal's Song - "Luna's Night" by TheDashDub