A Total Eclipse of Their Hearts

The caverns of the Everfree remained mostly silent. Shroud stood contently among the relics, grinning as he watched each one glowing with energy. There was still a goodly wait ahead of them, but just as his master came to know, Shroud also knew the veracity of patience.

The pale gray unicorn blinked as he suddenly discovered he wasn’t alone. A familiar magenta light pooled around him. Turning, he saw Ghastaloom’s ethereal form floating beside him. “Master.” His eyes widened. “What are you doing here? You should be conserving your strength.”

Ghastaloom chuckled, pulsing with magenta light. “I have been conserving my strength, Shroud. For a little over two years now, I’ve been presiding on that altar, since we used the defeat of Nightmare Moon as cover to sneak into these caverns.”

“Yes well.”

“Your loyalty and concern are commendable, but unnecessary. I have far more power than you think, which means I’ve easily got strength enough for this. So…” Ghastaloom floated closer to the six glowing relics. “I take it the energy extraction went well?”

Shroud turned toward his master. “It did. I gather you heard the agonizing cries of the captured ponies?”

“Yes, I did. I trust they survived no worse from wear?”

The unicorn nodded. “They did. I also cast a mild healing spell to ease their pain. You did order that they not be excessively harmed, didn’t you?”

Ghastaloom snickered. “Heh, heh, heh, heh. Yes, I did at that. Who knows…we may have need of them again.”

“Yes, well, I rather doubt it. Thanks to Chrysalis’ ability, we have more than enough magical essence in the crystals. It’s only a matter of days now. With my spell cast, the refining has already begun.”

“Excellent. But, we’d best lay low for now.”

“I understand, but what about Princess Celestia? She no doubt is planning a preemptive strike or is at least mounting some kind of defense, even if she doesn’t know for sure who we are.” Shroud placed a hoof to his chin, giving the matter thought.

“It doesn’t matter. She can plan all she wants. Besides, even before our raids began, I already set into motion a little plan that should ensure us that the princess will be busy with more than the protection of her kingdom.” Ghastaloom crackled with energy.

“You had another plan?”

“Yes. And what’s best of all, I didn’t really need to do much.” He laughed. “Poor Princess Luna. She’s already been beating herself up over so many things. A trembling boulder need only be nudged in order to make it fall from the side of a mountain. Mwa, ha, ha, ha, ha!!”

Shroud looked on at Ghastaloom as he floated out of the room, continuing his maniacal laughter.

* * * * * *

Back at Canterlot Castle, the late meal Celestia, Luna and David had enjoyed came to an end. Celestia was saying her goodnights as David made his way to the door. She reached out and stopped Luna.

“I’ll be out in the hall waiting for you.” David called back to Luna.

Luna waved a hoof to him. “Okay.” Celestia saw the way he looked at her sister and sighed. Luna turned to Celestia, eager to see what she wanted. “Is everything okay, my sister?”

Celestia smiled. “Yes. I’m fine, Luna.”

“But?”

She chuckled, stepping closer to Luna. “I should know I can’t always fool you. And I fear this will only make me sound petty, little sister.”

Luna blinked. “What will make you sound petty?”

Celestia looked to the doorway, where David had just been. “Right now, I envy you. There are uncertain times ahead of us. But at least you and David have each other. Nights like these, I wish I myself had someone to go to.” The elder princess sighed. “But don’t worry. I’ve had plenty of experience dealing with situations like these in the past, alone. Now, don’t let me hold you up. Go on.” She motioned.

“So, you’ll be okay?” Luna asked. Celestia nodded. Luna went to leave, but quickly turned around and gave her big sister a loving hug. “Don’t worry, Celestia…big sister. Everything will be all right.”

“I hope you’re right. If only we knew what the sword’s appearance meant.”

“I’m sure it’ll come to light in due time. Now, if you’ll excuse me. David is waiting.”

Celestia smiled. “Of course. Good night, Luna.”

Luna smiled as she made her way to the door, then she turned back. “Good night.”

* * * * * *

Luna sat down on the end of her roomy bed and left herself drop back, landing on the comfortable blanket. She enjoyed the welcoming feel of her mattress as she turned onto her side. “David?” she called.

David stood near the window, gazing out into the starry night sky, his mind wondering in thought. He hadn’t even dressed down for the night, all he’d done since they got to Luna’s bedroom was remove his sword from his belt and lean it near the closet.

Following his actions in Ponyville, he felt a little better when he thought back to that horrible night on Earth, seven years ago. But, he still couldn’t fathom how his strength returned and how he was able to turn the tide against Pierce.

“David!?” Luna called out louder and more forcefully.

“Huh?” David startled out of his train of thought. He turned back and saw Luna sitting up on her bed. He lowered his head. “Luna, I’m so sorry. I wasn’t ignoring you.” David sighed as he walked over to the bed.

She met his eyes with a look of concern. “Are you okay? It has been quite a day.”

He nodded, gazing at her lovingly. “Yes it has. And I was just lost in thought.”

“You sure, everything’s okay?” Luna placed a loving hoof along his chest.

He rested his left hand on her foreleg and caressed her velvety dark blue fur. “I’m probably going to sound like I did last night; when we went for that stroll.”

Luna stared at him. “Does this have anything to do with the battle against Pierce?”

He nodded. “Yeah. I still can’t figure out how I got my strength back and was able to save you and Lyra.”

She ran her hoof along the fabric of his shirt. “Maybe it’s like my sister said, it could be the bond we share.”

David smiled taking a loving look into her eyes. “Yeah. It could be.”

“Why don’t you come to bed. I think we both could use some rest.”

He let out a soft yawn. “You’re probably right.” David smacked his lips and stretched. “Let me lose some of these clothes.”

“Okay.” Luna’s face perked up.

David loosened his belt and unzipped his pants, then removed and placed them on the chair beside the vanity where Luna’s regalia rested. He took a deep breath as he removed his socks. All he had on now was a short sleeve shirt and his underwear as he made his way back to Luna.

He glanced over at his sword, which was still resting along the wall. The sapphire near the top of the hilt caught his eye and gave him a slight start as the jewel began glowing. “What the?”

Luna sat up and rose from the bed. “What is it, David?” She asked, walking over to him.

David picked up his weapon and held it toward her. “Luna, are you seeing this?”

She couldn’t miss the mystified look on his face. Luna noticed he was holding his sword and her eyes widened. “Are you talking about the sapphire?”

David nodded twice. “Yeah. You see it too?”

“I do. It’s glowing.”

Then, as randomly as it started, the gem stopped pulsing with light. David glanced down incredulously. “I don’t understand. It stopped.”

Luna walked closer to him, placing a curious hoof to her chin. “Hmmm.” Her horn lit up with a soft blue glow. She waved it along the sword then looked at David. “I’m not sensing a presence within, evil or otherwise. But, I wonder why it was glowing.”

David scratched his head, then slowly drew the blade. “I have no idea.” He studied the polished metal. “I cleaned this after the fire was put out. But since I got it from Clang, I never saw it do that before.”

“Very curious,” Luna noted, eyeing up his sword.

David slid the blade back into the scabbard and set it back along the wall. “I’ll have to see Clang the next time I’m in Ponyville and ask him if there’s anything he didn’t tell me about this sword.”

Luna nodded. “Yes, maybe he can illuminate us.”

David sighed and stifled a yawn. “Well, nothing more to be done about it tonight.”

“You’re right. But there is no sign of anything out of the ordinary with it or the surrounding area.” Luna shook her head. “Well, as you said, nothing to be done about it now.”

The serious look faded from Luna’s face and a loving and partially seductive smile took its place. She sauntered past David and ran her tail across his chest. He grinned briefly, then followed her over to the bed.

Luna smiled happily as he crawled in beside her. She wrapped her hooves around him and drew him into a tender hug. “Mmm, David, come here.”

He happily obliged as he placed his arms around her. “Hmmm, Luna.” David chuckled, as his mind grew calmer.

Luna nuzzled his cheek happily, then gave him a winsome smile.

He pulled her down beside him, while their heads came to rest on the soft pillows. Luna giggled as she ran her hoof across his black hair. “So, are you up for anything?”

David smiled playfully, reaching out to caress her cheek, before running his fingers through her swirling mane. “I might be.” He chuckled.

Luna sighed, while enjoying the calm in her bedroom. It had been such a hectic day that finally having a genuine moment alone just made her feel at peace. She soon became aware of her desire for David. Her smile grew as she saw his growing desire for her mirrored in his eyes.

David pulled her closer and locked his lips to hers in a passionate kiss. Luna let out a pleasant moan as she pulled him closer. They kissed for a while longer. Then, as their mouths parted, David ran his hand along her furry barrel.

Luna’s eyes beamed with joy. “David?”

David hung his head and sighed. “I hate to kill the mood, but would it be okay if we got some rest.” He hated suggesting they wait, but he knew his body was rapidly running of out energy.

To his surprise, the sweet look remained on Luna’s face. She placed her hoof along his cheek and stole another kiss from his lips. “Of course, my love. I see the desire in your eyes…” Luna stopped to let out a yawn. “Mmm, but some rest would probably be a good idea.”

He shared her smile and placed his hand along her cheek, giving her a lengthy kiss of his own. “Thank you, honey.” He yawned. “But hey, after a few hours of rest, I think we’ll be good.”

Luna giggled. “That sounds great.”

David pulled her close again. “Regardless, I’m glad I get to spend another night with you.”

“Yeah.” Luna sighed contently, nuzzling him again and cooing as he stroked her mane.

“By the way. I was curious about something.” He spoke in a soft voice.

“What’s that?” Luna asked, running her hoof along his arm.

“I noticed your appearance is different. You look like you did when we first met, and your mane is doing that neat swirling thing, sort of like your sister’s.”

Luna’s expression changed. “Oh, so it’s not just me?”

“Huh? What do you mean not just you?”

“Well, my sister noticed it too, but no one else has mentioned it. And to be honest, I’m not sure why my look changed on Earth and then changed back tonight.” Luna hung her head and let out a troubled sigh. “Does it bother you?”

He cupped her chin, while she looked back and blinked. David shook his head. “No, of course not. Either way, you have the same gorgeous teal eyes. And I fell in love with who you are, Luna.”

She smiled and laid against him. He held her close and ran his hand along the back of her head. “Luna.”

“David. I’m glad…I’m with you.”

He chuckled – her loving voice made him feel bubbly inside. David was glad they were alone. He was certain things were getting more than a little sappy, but when he was alone with Luna, he didn’t care, he enjoyed any time he could spend with her.

Luna laid back down on her side of the bed and David on his, they cuddled close and before David could reach for the covers, Luna had already used her magic to cover them. “Beat you to it.” She chuckled.

David snickered softly as he gave her a loving squeeze. “Night, my princess.”

Luna sighed. “Night…my human stallion.”

The room quieted and filled with the sound of their breathing, the two lovers had fallen under slumber's welcoming veil.

Then, as they both rested, the sapphire on the hilt of David’s sword began to glow softly again, for a few moments.

* * * * * *

David gasped as his eyes snapped open. He sat up in bed, surrounded by darkness. That’s when he felt a slight tugging at the sheets. Turning to his side, he noticed Luna tossing about and moaning in her sleep, until she finally tore from her slumber and sat up. “No!” She cried out in a panicked voice.

It took David a few moments to make sense of what just happened. Reaching over to the nightstand, he turned on the small lamp, softly illuminating the room. “Luna? Are you okay?” He turned and wrapped his arms around her, holding her close.

She sat there in the gentle glow of lamp shaking in his arms. David looked over and saw an expression of horror in her eyes as she lightly panted for breath. Luna turned his way and placed a hoof on his right arm. “David…I’m all right. And…” She let out a sigh. “So are you. Thank goodness.”

“I am. And man, Luna, you’re trembling.”

“I had a terrible nightmare.” She let out a long shivering sigh. “It was so real.”

David stroked her mane tenderly. “Shh, shh, it’s okay. I’ve got you. And you aren’t alone.” He squeezed her tighter.

“Huh?” She looked at him, distress present in his eyes.

“Yeah. I had a nightmare too. That’s why I was already sitting up when you awoke.”

Luna wrapped her hooves around David as if she was suddenly afraid of losing him. She took a few deep breaths, attempting to calm herself. “What was yours about?”

David planted his cheek along her soft hair, continuing to hold her close. “It started out nice. We were having a picnic and were just cuddling…” He paused, recalling the dream.

Luna leaned against David. “And then, did everything grow dark and stormy? And did some creepy guy that wouldn’t show himself start shouting?”

David gave her a perplexed look. “Yeah, and then he said if you didn’t leave me that my life would be in great danger, because the darkness still lives inside you.”

“This is uncanny. Did you hear him threaten me and see the ground open up and the nightmare mist come out of it too?”

He nodded. “I did. Then it taunted you, said it would make me its slave. Then it…took the form of an alicorn, I think. Oh, and it charged you. Last thing I remember, I reached toward you and cried out your name. Then I woke up.”

She squeezed David tighter in her forelegs. “Then, somehow, we did have the same dream. But why?”

David rocked her in his loving arms and kissed her head. “I’m not sure.” He sighed. “I’m just so glad you’re still here, and that it was only a dream.”

Somehow, Luna wasn’t completely convinced that it was just a dream, nevertheless, she was relieved that they were in her room, and that for the moment, it seemed as thought it was little more than a nightmare.

She sighed quietly, comforted at how David didn’t flinch as she continued leaning against him. Luna smiled, he seemed like a soft and secure warm and loving wall. “I’m glad you’re here too.”

David noted that Luna’s words still seemed more than a little uneasy, so he pulled her close and rocked her again. Then he buried his face in her mane, near the crown of her head. David took in a deep breath and sighed. “Mmm, you smell nice.”

Were it brighter in her bedroom, David could have seen that Luna was blushing. She looked at him and shook her head. “You can’t be serious.”

He gave her a loving squeeze. “But I am serious.”

Luna snickered. “So you enjoy a smell that’s mostly sweat from the battle and what’s left of my perfume?”

David chuckled at her belittling her scent. “I guess so. And even though I can sort of smell your sweat…it’s that lovely fragrance you’re wearing that I’m enjoying the most.”

“That’s right.” Luna giggled, before continuing, “I did get a chance to freshen up before we ate dinner with my sister.” She brushed her hoof through the side of her mane. “I didn’t want to smell up the dining room, so I put on a little more of my perfume. Celestia tends to keep a bottle of my fragrance in her personal wash room, the one right outside of her private dinning room, just in case I need it.” Luna nuzzled David back. “So you really like it?”

He rubbed his cheek against her silky locks. “Mm-hmm. It has a lovely floral scent, with just a hint of sweetness and an almost ethereal…” David chuckled. “Half-intoxicating quality.”

She giggled and drew him against her. “That’s what "Essence of the Night" is known for. And it’s a very rare perfume, mainly because of the flowers it’s made from.”

David inhaled the fragrance and gave Luna another squeeze. “And what are those.”

She rubbed her cheek against his and spoke into his ear, “Blue lotus blossoms and the petals of the moonlight rose. A flower that only blooms in the light of a full moon.”

David shivered from the touch of her lips. “Ahhh. The perfect scent for my princess,” he mused. David was adrift in a sea of serenity as he continued cuddling with Luna.

Luna was equally delighted, while she continued to nuzzle him. She cooed softly as she heard a few faint moans slip past his mouth. David reveled from the sweep of her hair along his cheek as he gave her yet another loving squeeze. Luna sighed contently and continued snuggling with him.

David finally pulled back and gazed deep into Luna’s eyes. She didn’t speak a word, but rather she stared right back into his, a dreamy look on her face. He ran his fingers along her flowing tresses, before succumbing to an unwavering need to kiss her. David pressed his lips to hers and took a deep breath in through his nose, hoping to convey at least a humble portion of his ever-growing love for her.

Then, just as David went to end what he thought would be a short kiss, Luna secured her hooves around him and pressed her lips back harder against his, renewing it. In light of her nightmare, Luna’s desire had returned and she wanted David more than ever. She swept her tongue along his passionate lips. He happily opened the way, allowing their kiss to deepen as their tongues swirled in a sensual ballet, stoking their desires.

Luna moved to sit up better beside David. The sheet slowly slid off of her, piling at her flank. The two lovers moaned affectionately, continuing to enjoy their oral bond. Luna shivered, letting out a lengthy breath through her nose as her wings began to rise, slowly unfolding. David pulled her close with his right arm, while caressing her locks with his left, all while continuing his kiss with her.

Then, after a bit longer than either had planned, their lips parted, giving them a chance to catch their breath. David felt Luna’s breath fall against his face, and she enjoyed his as it pooled along hers. She kept him in her loving embrace and sighed happily. David saw her eyes fixed on his as he stared back. He could tell from the sparkle in her eyes that she saw the love shining brightly in his own. “Luna.”

She smiled. “David.” Luna ran her hoof along his short dark hair. “Tell me you want me,” she whispered.

David smiled back and replied softly, “I want you.” He then playfully nipped on Luna’s ear. She giggled gleefully and shared another affectionate gaze, before she placed her hooves under his untucked shirttail, slowly driving it upward. David gripped her hooves through the cottony fabric, staring at her half-lidded. He grabbed the neckline and proceeded to pull his shirt off, then left it fall carelessly to the floor.

Luna delighted in his now bare chest, and ran her hooves along its lightly hairy surface. David sighed, closing his eyes and letting his head drift back. Luna’s touch was something he relished, which made him eager to reciprocate. He placed his hands on her shoulders, then slowly slid them down along the sides of her furry barrel and to her flanks, resting them on her cutie marks. There, he began deftly kneading and stroking the incredibly soft fur of her crescent moons. Her rump twitched in response to his loving caress.

She rubbed his chest a little longer, then meeting his gaze, she decided to move on. Luna let her right hoof trail down his belly, but, before it could venture further, David clutched it in his hands. He guided it away, leaving Luna more than a little confused, that was until he placed his hands on her shoulders and he kissed her again. David wrapped his arms around her, as Luna placed her hooves around him, wondering what he was going to do next.

As they kissed, David secured his grip on Luna and pulled her down beside him. He ran his fingers through her hair as their kiss broke. David smiled half-lidded at his princess, while Luna mirrored his gaze. Then, to David’s delight, Luna resumed running her hoof across his chest. He felt added chills as she placed her left hind leg onto his right leg and began sweeping it across his bare skin.

“Mmm, Luna. That’s good.” David sighed and adjusted his arms around her, bringing her close for another nuzzle.

Luna giggled as she kept her leg sliding across his. “I’m glad. Huh…” She gasped, partially startled as she felt his fingers rest on her cutie mark. Luna’s leg stopped as she sighed from the caress of his loving hand.

The smile remained on David’s face as he ran his hand along her leg. “You have lovely legs, Luna.”

“Aww, you flatterer.” Luna chuckled, then gave him a very seductive look. David was glad he was laying down, because her look made him feel week, as he continued stroking the fur of her leg.

Luna’s hoof circled his chest one more time, before she trailed it down to the elastic of his underwear. Her eyes brimmed with confidence as she suspected that David was more than properly stimulated. Luna pushed her hoof against his belly and slowly worked his underwear down. She grinned briefly as she bumped into a familiar bulge. Luna continued tugging at his undergarment, until his manhood broke free.

Luna kissed David, before she began stroking his spire. He gripped her shoulder tightly and sighed from the blissful sensation. David took advantage of his hand’s close proximity to her flank and ran his hand up to her cutie mark and then just past her rump, to Luna’s waiting folds. He looked back and saw her tail draped out of the way and in a rather alluring position.

“David, ugh,” Luna moaned as he began rubbing her crescent. David’s touch brought her a wonderfully pleasant sensation. She placed her free foreleg on his left shoulder and kissed him again. David happily shared her kiss as they continued touching each other. Luna lightly squealed as David slipped his fingers inside and began flexing his digits along her very moist walls. Luna moaned again, his loving touch made her fervent with desire. She began caressing his length even more, kicking the speed of her hoof up a notch.

“Ahh…” David sighed and then pleasantly moaned her name, “Luna.”

She smiled at him and moved to lock him into another kiss. David kept his free arm around her and worked his lips against hers, a powerful heat began spreading out from his shoulders and down his back. His nether region tingled as Luna continued tickling his flesh, sending a series of elating shivers up his back.

David gasped. Luna was getting him a little too worked up. Before things got too heated, David removed his fingers and patted her foreleg. Luna looked at him curiously. “Yes?”

David kissed her deeply, placing both his hands on her shoulders. He moved up onto his knees, while Luna slid under him, her wings splayed out at her sides. David swept his hands out across her wings, caressing her downy feathers. Luna shivered from his touch as she leaned up to share another kiss with him. David sighed as he moved his hands to caress Luna’s furry chest, before returning his hands to her shoulders.

Luna smiled as she ran her hoof along his chest. “Hmmm, I was wondering something.”

He smiled back, kneading his fingertips into her shoulders. “And what’s that?”

Her cheeks turned a little red as she kept her hoof on him. “Well, I wondering…what you taste like.”

David’s smile all but turned into a grin. “Oh?” He snickered.

Luna nodded, still rubbing his chest. “Yes. It’s been a very long time since I’ve been with someone I felt comfortable enough to want to…taste them.” She giggled.

He caressed her mane, sharing her thoughtful expression. “Well. It’s been about the same for me.” David laughed. “Though it may not have been quite as long as it’s been for you.”

Her blush deepened as she let out a nervous laugh. “That’s probably true. But, shall we? And it doesn’t have to be anything fancy.”

David looked down at her sparkling eyes. He brushed her mane and nodded, there was no way he could refuse her, besides he was now equally curious about her flavor. David chuckled. “So, would you like to go first?”

She rubbed his chest and nodded. “Okay.” Luna motioned her head to his side of the bed. David flopped down beside her and rolled onto his back, beaming her a welcoming smile. Luna got up and positioned herself above him. She leaned down to kiss him briefly. “Thank you.”

David smiled as Luna pulled back on the bed and got a good look at his spiring member. She leaned down and hoped she hadn’t become too rusty at this. Luna took in a good whiff of his scent. To her surprise, she found his scent to be quite pleasing and rather robust. This made Luna even more eager to sample a taste or two of him. She licked her lips and leaned in closer. She studied his mast, determining where to start. Luna smiled as she moved in and did a straight lick up his length. She grimaced, a little at first, then as she smacked her lips, she noticed a bit of saltiness to his taste and something else she couldn’t quite put her hoof on. Regardless, it was enough for her to want to take another lick. This time, she swept her tongue around the head of his mast. She felt him twitch as David shuddered. Luna smiled to herself and realized she was starting to enjoy his flavor. Again she felt a little rusty but figured it couldn’t hurt to take his length into her mouth and sample him for a while.

Taking in a deep breath, Luna opened her mouth and made sure to be mindful of her teeth as she closed in around him. A muffled giggle slipped out her full mouth. The sensation reminded Luna of having a lollipop in her mouth. Focusing, and realizing that she was more than a little rusty at this, she started bobbing her head. As she moved on David, she was at least confident she had her placement correct. Her tongue brushed against his underside as she moved, and she didn’t hear him groan or feel him flinch, so at least her teeth were cooperating.

Luna’s ears twitched as she caught the sound of David’s sighs and even more delighting, his pleasured moans.

David laid there as Luna continued, it was a sensation he’d not felt in longer than he cared to recall. His groin tingled even more than before as Luna continued sampling him. David’s head fell back as he hoped she wouldn’t get too carried away.

She noticed David twitch a little more and realized she didn’t want to get him too excited. While she was enjoying this, she knew he’d enjoy giving her a taste and then she wanted them to finish as they typically did since the first time at his place on Earth.

Luna stopped, and pulled away from David. “Sorry, I think I nearly went overboard.”

David chuckled. “Nah, you’re good. I’m just glad it’s your turn.”

She giggled as he sat up. Luna laid back down and returned to her back, smiling up at David as he repositioned himself above her. “There. Oh, how was I?”

He leaned down and kissed her lips. “You were great. Now…my lady.”

Luna took in a deep breath in anticipation, while he pulled back. David took in a good look at her curvaceous marehood. It’d been a while for him since he last did this, but he was more than happy to do his best for her. He leaned down close and breathed deep, inviting Luna’s scent into his nose. David felt a little giddy; her smell was quite alluring. Until now, he hadn’t felt comfortable even considering something like this, but so far, like Luna, David was enjoying himself.

He rolled his tongue across his lips, then leaned in closer. Not hesitating, David gave her mound a steady lick. He took a moment and smiled. Luna’s taste was a lot more pleasing than he expected. There was a slightly salty quality to it, but more over there was a far sweeter aspect to her flavor. David leaned back in and took a few more licks. Luna twitched and softly gasped, bringing a short grin to David’s face. Her flavor was indeed a good one. Eager to please his princess, David parted her petals and sampled her flower a little more, probing a little deeper with each motion.

Luna’s body jerked as she placed her forelegs at her sides and rolled her head. It had been a very long time since she felt such a sensation.

David worked into a motion and discovered her taste was just as sweet within, and still had just the right amount of saltiness and thankfully nothing he considered unpleasant.

“David!” He heard Luna call out. She was twitching pretty good and her hind legs were starting to squirm. David looked up at her. Luna was panting a bit as she held up her right hoof. “Please, no more. I want to look into your eyes as we finish…I want you in me.” She huffed.

He smiled as he returned to her. David leaned down and kissed her deeply. Luna returned the favor, and brushed his chest with her loving hoof.

Their kiss ended. David ran his fingers along her silky mane. “Luna. I want to see into your eyes too.”

She snagged him in her forelegs pulling him close. Luna nuzzled his cheek, then gasped deeply as she felt him push against her. She let out a soothing moan as he entered her. Her hooves tightened around his shoulders as she gave his manhood a loving squeeze. David could see the forever-burning desire in her eyes. He placed his hands on her shoulders and began thrusting into her.

Luna moaned as his motions formed a beautiful rhythm between them. She kept her forelegs on his shoulders, gripping him tightly. Her breathing deepened as he continued moving against her, filling her with escalating levels of bliss.

David stared down at Luna half dreamily as his masculinity continued to throb and tingle with each thrust. “Hmmm, Luna.” He sighed and moaned in earnest as Luna squeezed him with each inward motion. It was something she hadn’t really done much and the way she was matching her movements with his, made David feel like he was almost going to melt. Then, as he caught the loving glint in her eyes, elation cascaded throughout him. Not only was this pure bliss, but feeling so close to Luna, only added to the serenity of the moment.

He secured his grip on her shoulders and continued adding speed. David felt near his breaking point, but was determined to go the distance for Luna. The level of pleasure they were reaching made it difficult for them to make eye contact, but in between the haze of ecstasy and exhilaration, they managed a few loving looks, and as their eyes met, so did their lips. Luna let out a series of muffled moans as she fought to keep their kiss going through their passionate union.

David moaned right along with Luna as he wrestled his lips to hers, continuing to grip her velvety shoulders. He felt the fires burn up his back as he kept moving on Luna. Their kiss ended and Luna could no longer keep from rolling her head on the pillow, gasping heavily for air. Then, all at once, Luna let out a wave of heavenly moans, culminating up to a long and louder one.

David felt her squirm under him as she squeezed him and spurted her mare’s warmth against him. It gave him the final push he needed as he felt his last ounce of resistance fade. David thrust into her and burst repeatedly. Then to his delight, Luna gave him a firm squeeze and wrapped her hind legs around him, pulling him closer to her as he unleashed a little more of his gift into her.

They gasped and moaned in melodic pleasure as their passions burned their brightest. David kept his hands on Luna’s shoulders and felt his strength begin to falter. Luna released her legs and pulled him against her, just before his arms could give way. He held her close, breathing deeply for air, while his heart pounding in his chest.

Luna wrapped her wings around them, as the storm of ecstasy began to subside within them. A few minutes passed and she took a deep breath, before unfolding her wings, tucking them back at her sides. David rolled off of her and returned to his side of the bed, lying on his back, while still lightly panting for air.

Luna turned toward him and ran her hoof through his hair, smiling. “David…that was…amazing.”

He ran his fingers through her mane. “It was incredible. Luna…my love.”

She laid her head on his chest and giggled. “I really got you going. Your heart is beating so fast.”

David chuckled. “What can I say. I love you, Luna.”

Luna rubbed her cheek along his chest, then lifted her head. “I love you, David.” She kissed his lips.

She blinked her eyes at him and sighed, feeling his fingers dance through her silky locks. “This was worth the wait.”

David kissed her several times, lightly nipping at her lips each time. “I told you we’d be good after a few hours rest.”

“You did. Mmm…” Luna returned her head to his chest. “Your heart is calming down. Ahhh, and your breathing…” She yawned and trailed off. “It’s soothing.”

David ran his hand along her barrel, feeling her side puff out and recede as Luna breathed. “So is yours…my princess.” He let out a lengthy yawn as he continued running his fingers through her mane. David sighed. “I really hope your sister’s wrong about what’s coming. But, the evidence is really overwhelming.”

Luna gazed at David rather pensively. “Yes, well. We’ll just have to stay strong and carry on as we have.” She sighed, frowning a bit.

“What is it, Luna?” He cupped her chin.

She rubbed her cheek along his chest and lightly pawed her hoof at him. “I was just thinking. It’s hard to believe that so much has happened. Less than two weeks ago we had met. Seems like only yesterday, you were tending to my injured wing and ankle.” Luna paused, pressing her cheek into him. “And now, here we are, happy for a few fleeting moments, facing battles with a foe we aren’t even sure about.”

David placed his hand on the back of her head and pulled her close. He softly kissed her forehead and sighed. “I know. It’s anyone’s guess what will happen next.” He smiled at her and stroked her mane again. “I’m just glad I’ve got you.”

Luna smiled and sighed more calmly. “And I’ve got you.” She chuckled, resting her head back on his chest. “Part of me wishes this peaceful moment could last forever.” She trailed her hoof along his side. “But sadly, it cannot.”

He glanced over at the clock on the nightstand. From what he could glean in the ambient glow of the moonlight, it wasn’t too late. “Well. It’s only going on 3AM. So, we still have a good portion of the night together. And you know I’ll get up to watch you set the moon.” David kissed her again. “I wouldn’t miss it.”

Her smile grew and as she moved to embrace him. “You make me happy, David.”

“Just returning the favor. You’ve brought so much joy into my life, Luna. And even though I’ve been in some nasty fights since we got here. I wouldn’t trade this for anything.”

Luna cooed softly. “I never dreamed I’d meet someone quite like you. Least of all, someone that’s not even of my world.”

David wrapped his arms around her. “I feel the same way about you.” He noticed his eyes start to become misty, adding to his smile. Luna just sighed again, all but melting into him.

He reached down and pulled the covers over them. Luna nuzzled his chest. “Can I stay like this for a while longer? I feel so close to you right now.”

David smiled again and rested his cheek along her head, minding her horn. “Of course.” He gave her another loving hug, just as a lone tear rolled down his right cheek.

Luna took in a staggered breath. Then, David felt something wet drip onto his chest. “Luna, are you crying?”

She sniffled. “Um, I guess…a l-little.” Luna sighed, gripping him in her hooves. “I got caught up in the moment.”

He rested his damp chin along her crown. “You aren’t alone.” David sighed, pulling her as close as he could.

Luna giggled, realizing why his chin was wet. She took in a deep breath and adjusted herself along her beloved. Luna shared one more kiss with him.

“Rest well, my love. May your sleep be peaceful, and know I’m always with you.” David kept his arms around her as he continued soaking in the moment.

“Yes. And I…you. Night, my darling.” Luna cast out a long breath across his chest. David shivered nuzzling her contently. Then, fatigue won out as they both drifted back to sleep.