A Total Eclipse of Their Hearts

Notice: This chapter contains another explicit scene near the chapter's end. This will probably be the last one for a while now. There seemed to be a need for another love scene and I think it helps add emphasis to their relationship. Oh and don't worry, it has been tastefully done like the scene from chapter 2. I hope you all enjoy it!

“A Total Eclipse of Their Hearts”

Chapter 3:
“On the Wings of Love”

The city of Canterlot sat quiet along the side of the cliff overlooking Ponyville. Princess Celestia had completed another beautiful sunrise. Though anypony could tell from the lack of varying colors that her heart just wasn’t into it.

It was the dawn of the eighth day since her dear little sister, Princess Luna, had disappeared. Nevertheless Celestia had her royal guards and servants searching Equestria tirelessly for the missing pony. Sadly the lack of any real leads began to dampen their spirits of finding the missing princess.

The pearl white alicorn was seated in a secluded chamber. She never thought she’d occupy this room again. This was a secret room she used to spend countless hours in while Luna had been imprisoned in the moon. The walls were made of a dark gray stone. There was a single stain glass window in the narrowed chamber. It contained a portrait of Princess Luna. The image depicted the younger princess standing majestically while the moon loomed overhead. The sun gleamed against it casting a reflection of Celestia’s sibling on the floor. The walls and floor still contained the myriad slash marks the elder sister had etched. Each mark represented a single day Luna had been gone. Thousands upon thousands of marks still coated the walls. Princess Celestia had begun counting the days when she began to notice the signs of Nightmare Moon’s return. Her decision to banish Luna always haunted her. Now that her sister was missing, the old pain had begun stirring in her heart. Tears slowly trailed down the alicorn’s face. Where had her sister gone? Why had she gone? Would she return? Was she in trouble? These were but a few of the seemingly endless questions strolling about Celestia’s mind. She sighed heavily and spoke aloud, “Where are you little sister? When will I see you again?” The princess dropped to the ground and wept tears of sorrow. At least when Luna was in the moon, she always knew where her sister was. Now she had no idea. From what the search parties discovered…there seemed to be no trace of Luna anywhere in Equestria.

Celestia knew she had to be strong. She dried her eyes and left the chamber. Her subjects would be depending on her leadership to see them through this crisis. She made her way to the throne room. There she was greeted by one of her guards.

“Ah your highness. There you are,” he said.

The princess raised her head. She tried to contain the disheartened look on her face. “Yes, what is it?” The ruler asked.

“Two more search parties have returned. Though I am sad to say no trace of the princess has been found. I am truly sorry your highness,” he replied hanging his head.

Celestia took a deep breath and held her head up high. “Thank you for the report. Have the two groups take a break. Then please have them continue the search. We can’t give up hope. We will find Princess Luna!” Declared Celestia.

“Yes you majesty,” the guard replied. He took his leave of the princess and left the throne room.

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Ponyville was bustling with life. Groups of ponies gathered throughout the town. Just like the guards and servants of Canterlot they too had been searching for Princess Luna. Though they also had no luck finding her.

Twilight Sparkle continued to pace back and forth vigorously along the library floor. Her five friends watched her carefully wondering what she was thinking. At first no pony had been concerned that Luna hadn’t returned to Canterlot. However, following the third day of her absence, Twilight received an important letter from Princess Celestia. It asked if she had seen or heard from the princess’s sister. Twilight was the last pony to see Luna before she vanished.

The lavender unicorn ceased her pacing and let out an exasperated sigh. “Unnngh! Nothing!” She bellowed. “It’s going on five days now! Five days of searching and still no sign of Luna! Why wasn’t I more attentive when she was here?” Twilight face-hoofed.

The door to the library burst open as Spike darted in. The little dragon ran over to his friends. “I’m back,” he announced.

“And what did you discover?!” Asked an anxious Twilight.

“Still nothing I’m afraid. Five more groups have returned from searching. It’s not looking good Twilight,” replied the baby dragon shaking his head.

Twilight walked over to her reading cushion and flopped down. Placing her hooves over he head she said, “This is all my fault.”

Applejack lightly trotted over to her friend. She placed a hoof gently on the unicorn’s back. “Don’t blame yourself there sugar cube. No pony knew something like this was gonna happen.”

“Applejack’s right Twilight,” added Rarity. She joined the two facing Twilight. “We just have to keep searching. Besides I seriously doubt Princess Luna ran away. It’s just not like her.”

The lavender unicorn rose to her hooves and resumed walking around the library. “That may be true Rarity. But I was the last one to see her. That makes me responsible,” remarked Twilight.

Rainbow Dash watched Twilight as she continued her pacing. “Come on Twilight. I have to agree with Applejack and Rarity. There’s no sense blaming yourself. What we need to do right now is keep searching,” declared the feisty pegasus.

The unicorn sighed. She knew her friends were right. There was little to be gained by beating herself up. “You guys are right. We just have to keep searching. And we must never give up hope.” She gathered round her friends. “I’m so glad I have friends like you. It makes these trying times bearable.”

“You said it!” shouted Spike. “Now why don’t I gather some provisions. Then we can help continue the search for Luna.”

“Now you’re talking Spike!” Shouted Pinkie Pie. “Come on everyone keep smiling! Things will get better, you’ll see!”

Twilight smiled. Pinkie’s optimism came at a much-needed time. They weren’t sure where to look anymore, but they weren’t going to give up until they found the princess.

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The sun had risen above the horizon basking its golden rays on the area of Earth where the human’s home lay. The ground was damp and trees were dripping from the rain that had fallen overnight. Birds were chirping their morning songs of joy welcoming the new day.

David’s house stood quietly in the morning light. Luna and he were still resting peacefully. His arms were still wrapped securely around her and the alicorn’s hooves rested gently against his chest. Rays of sunlight peered in from around the sides of the curtains. The pony’s head shifted slightly. He began to feel the light breeze of Luna’s breath against his cheek. Slowly David began opening his eyes. He noticed Luna by his side nestled in his embrace. It soon became clear that the events of last night were indeed real. He smiled and sighed contently. A stray lock of her hair dangled over her face. Reaching out he delicately took it and rejoined it to her mane. She looked so lovely to his adoring eyes. He began running the back of his hand along her silky mane. A smile slowly formed on her face. Luna’s eyes opened and gazed back at him. “Good morning my princess,” he whispered.

Luna moved her left hoof from his chest and softly ran it against his cheek. “Good morning my human stallion,” she replied with a warming giggle.

David chuckled lightly. “Did you rest well?”

“Wonderfully,” she whispered back. Luna started caressing his thick head of short black hair sighing happily. “Last night was magical.”

He hugged her tightly. “It sure was.” The two stared into each other’s eyes for a moment. Then without a word their lips met for a tender kiss. The lovers could still feel the lingering intensity of their passion. A spark had definitely been ignited between them. Their lips broke apart. "Luna,” he spoke gently.

“David,” she replied quietly. The two embraced and began cuddling each other very affectionately. Their cheeks nuzzled together. He ran his hands lovingly across her back and sides, while she responded in kind using her hooves. At one point David leaned over and kissed her horn ever so gently. Luna smiled closing her eyes. She could hardly remember the last time she felt so happy and at ease. Part of her wished this could last forever. As she gazed into David’s eyes, the pony could tell he felt the same.

After nuzzling her cheek one more time, David finally sat up. Luna rose beside him. They were still covered by the bed sheets. He lifted his arms up and stretched letting out a hearty yawn. “That’s my idea of a “good morning”!” He remarked smiling grandly.

She giggled at him and sighed dreamily. “I have to agree with you. Looks like that storm from last night is long gone,” Luna remarked noticing the calm sound of morning outside.

David gave a good listen and noticed all was calm aside form the chirping birds. “Yeah. The thunder got pretty loud at times,” he noted.

“I know. That one clap really startled me,” Luna replied. Then she blushed lightly looking at him. “Thanks for holding me tighter after that.”

“It was my pleasure Luna.” David turned down the covers. He left the bed and put on clean undergarments. Then he returned to his lady. “So how are your wounds today?”

Luna smiled. “Oh they are much better today.” The mare stretched a bit and stifled a yawn. “The pain is almost completely gone now. In fact I think I could give flying another shot today,” she declared feeling quite confident.

He softly patted her back and smiled. “That’s great. Why don’t we shoot for this afternoon then,” he suggested.

“Yay!” Cheered Luna as she tackle hugged him. The two toppled over into the pillows. He looked up at her and the two laughed. She quickly realized she was above him. The alicorn pinned him down with her hooves and smiled at him seductively. David returned her smile and started to grin slightly. Luna leaned down kissing him passionately. He returned her kiss placing his arms lovingly around her. They shared one more kiss before moving apart. “I’m glad to see you’re still feeling quite affectionate this morning.”

He gave Luna a thoughtful smile. “What can I say…there’s something beyond special about you Luna. Besides I’m not the only one,” David replied rising to his feet.

Luna chuckled softly. “You got me,” she replied.

“Now what do you say to some breakfast?”

“Sounds wonderful,” she answered. “Mind if I lend you a hoof?”

“Of course not my dear,” he replied. David heard his words. Every time he spoke affectionately to Luna he felt like he was soaring to the highest peak of the tallest mountain. The sensation was quite invigorating, even if it was somewhat startling. He continued to smile as they made their way to the kitchen.

The day marched on much like the others had before it. David was in his spare bedroom. Since he lived alone he had turned it into a study. He was busy typing away on his computer. While he used to work in an oppressive factory, he recently had become a somewhat accomplished writer. So far he had a few successful books. He was frugal with the proceeds collected from the sales of his literary works. In fact he bought his home with the money he earned. On occasion he’d take on a part-time job to help supplement his income. Currently he wasn’t working any jobs. His writing hadn’t been going overly well either. In fact before he met Luna he was suffering from a horrible case of writer’s block. Now for some reason his creative juices were flowing freely. Especially now that he found himself falling in love. Yes it was a little alarming, but there was something so incredibly different about her. Luna was unlike any other girl he’d ever been with, and it had nothing to do with the fact that she wasn’t human either. In fact despite being a mare, she seemed more human to him than most human women. Don’t ask why, he was still trying to figure that out himself. At that moment he didn’t really care. He was in his element and his inspiration finally seemed boundless.

He continued writing diligently. His fingers kept clacking on the keyboard as the words of his current work kept pouring from the recesses of his mind. Then he suddenly felt a pair of loving hooves embrace him from behind. David flinched lightly when he realized it was Luna. “Oh Luna, it’s you my sweet,” he uttered slightly alarmed.

She giggled softly. “Did I startle you honey?” Luna was new to using terms of endearment, but she found using them quite appealing. She especially loved it whenever David would use one on her. It made her heart flutter every time.

David turned to look up at her from within his desk chair. “A little. I was just doing some writing,” he answered.

The alicorn smiled at him. “I didn’t know you write.” She expressed with intrigue.

“Well I haven’t for a while,” he replied letting free a soft sigh. “Before your arrival, I’d been suffering from a terrible lack of inspiration.”

Luna looked at him delightedly. “Are you saying I’m inspiring to you?” She asked growing even more intrigued.

“Well yes, you are,” he replied giving her another smile.

She blushed softly as she looked over to the computer monitor. “So what are you writing about?” Luna began reading a random section of his writing. She placed a hoof on her chin as she continued reading. It turned out he had been working on a poem. Her eyes focused on a section that read:

Her elegant blue mane flowed in the breeze.

The stars shined brightly in the sky.

Her presence brought me a sense of ease.

Never before had I gazed upon such beauty.

“Oh my…you write poetry?” She asked.

“Sometimes. It depends on what inspires me. Though it’s not very good. It’s just a work in progress,” he replied modestly.

Her cheek rested against his softly. Then she moved her mouth over to his ear. “I’ll tell you something. Even in Equestria, we ponies enjoy heartfelt poetry,” she whispered. “Those four simple lines are beautiful.”

“You really think so?” He inquired somewhat dubiously. She nodded twice.

“So who’s this poem about? It wouldn’t happen to be me would it?”

“It might,” he answered sheepishly

Luna giggled at him. “Well I’m glad I have inspired you,” she commented.

David rotated the chair to fully face her. “So what can I do for you?” He asked.

Luna let go of the chair returning to all fours. “It’s nearly two o’clock. I was wondering if we could do my test flight now?”

David placed his hand against his forehead. “Of course. I must have gotten sidetracked. If you will just let me finish this thought. We can get right to it,” he replied.

“Go right ahead.”

He typed a few more sentences. Then saved his work and put his computer into standby. “Okay.”

She smiled filling with excitement. Luna had been looking forward to flying again. Her prior attempts may not have gone so well, but this time she felt particularly positive. “Would you take off my bandages? Please,” she requested peering at him with her gorgeous teal eyes. He chuckled softly. Then walking over to her, he placed his hands on her wing and began unwrapping the various coverings. In seconds he removed the final piece freeing her wing. She gasped softly as both her wings unfolded fully extending. Luna blushed lightly – it really felt good to stretch out her wings.

He looked upon her lovely wings. They only added to her enticing beauty. Getting a hold of himself David looked and saw her right hoof was still bandaged. “You know I think we can take the bandages off your hoof as well. It would do it good to be unbound. If it should still bother you, we can always bandage it again,” her human friend noted.

She nodded. “That sounds good. I’d certainly enjoy being free of these wrappings,” the pony commented. Smiling she happily presented her right hoof to him. He reached over and tenderly removed the bandages. Luna took her hoof and looked it over. There didn’t even seem to be any pain now. She put her weight on it and noticed there were no problems. So it would seem he was correct.

David walked over to the doorway. “Shall we go my lady?” He asked politely. She nodded trotting over to him holding her wings up high. They made their way out of the house and into the vast grassy field behind his dwelling.

“Okay Luna, you can do it!” He cheered.

She looked at him her face teaming with confidence. The alicorn stretched her wings for a bit and just practiced moving them. Once she was ready Luna reared up and began flapping her wings vigorously. Gradually her hooves began to lift off the ground as she gained both altitude and momentum. Finally she started rising up at a constant rate. There before David’s eyes Luna rose into the sky. At first she looked a little clumsy. Her wing twitched a little, but she managed to stay aloft this time. Once she was high enough she flew in a simple straight line. Then the airborne pony began practicing basic moves, such as turns, climbs and descents. Her course took her higher and higher into the air. At last she could fly again! There seemed to be no more complications from her left wing.

As Luna continued soaring in the sky, she could hear David’s encouraging shouts of approval from below. She smiled. Had it not been for his kindness and attentive care she might still be grounded. Adjusting her course she flew downward heading toward her human companion. Luna landed gracefully before David. He ran up to her and threw his arms around her. “Luna, you did it! You did it! I knew you could!” He acclaimed bounding with delight.

Luna hugged him back and smiled. “It’s thanks to you David. You helped me when I was injured,” she said tenderly. “Oooh,” she grunted lightly.

He pulled back partly and said, “What’s wrong?”

She moved her left wing. It was starting to cramp a little. “I think I may have overdone it a little.” David let go of her and moved over to examine her wing. He softly placed his hands on it. The appendage was twitching. There was no real issue. It was just a spasm. “I didn’t re-injure it, did I?” She asked trying not to frown.

Shaking his head a smile formed on his face. He caressed her mane softly. “It’s nothing a massage can’t fix.”

“Phew, that’s a relief. Wait…did you say a massage?” He nodded. Luna remembered the massage he gave her wing yesterday. The thought of getting it massaged again was very appealing. She closed her eyes and smiled. “Why don’t we go back inside then and take a little break.”

The two returned to the house. Luna made herself comfortable laying on the bed keeping her back upright. David sat down beside her. “You were amazing out there!” He noted loosening his hands in preparation for her massage.

“You really think so?” She asked presenting her twitchy wing. He nodded placing his hands deftly along her feathery appendage. Gently he began applying pressure to the various tendons. “Mmmm…that feels so nice,” the mare sighed closing her eyes.

“There still is a bit of tension in here. But I suspect that’s from the recent lack of use. Hard to believe it’s been eight days since you injured it,” he noted still plying his caring touch. David froze for a moment before he continued. That nagging though kept stirring in the back of his mind. Now that her wing was well, she would soon have to leave.

Luna immediately noticed the change in his voice. She nodded her head lightly realizing the cause. Though the clever pony had already been working on a plan. “So David. We’ve spent a great deal of time together. I told you about my home and family. But you never really told me much about your family and friends. Or how come you live in this secluded area,” Luna noted.

He sighed. This was a rather involved question. Not that it was going to take him overly long to answer. His hands moved from her wing over to her mane. There, David ran his fingers anxiously through the silky strands. “Where should I begin?” He asked.

“Why not tell me about your family and friends?” She counter inquired.

“Okay,” he answered with a nod. “Let’s see well I don’t see my family very often. Especially not since my father and mother passed away. It was really sad. I took their deaths particularly hard, but my other relatives didn’t care. In fact now that my folks are gone, I only ever hear from them if they want to borrow money or when someone else has passed away,” he explained sounding less than thrilled.

Luna could hear the choked back sorrow in his voice following his mentioning of his parents. She could relate only too well. It wasn’t easy for Celestia and her when their parents passed away either. In fact Luna never got to say good-bye to her parents. They passed away while she was imprisoned in the Moon. She hung her head lightly. The alicorn had nearly forgotten about that. It was one of the things that bothered her to this day. Luna sighed. “I’m sorry to hear about your family. But I know what it’s like to lose your parents. Mine have passed away too,” she sighed.

David leaned over and placed an arm around her. “Luna,” he said softly. His affectionate gesture was touching to her. It was no wonder she felt so comfortable around him.

“You mentioned your family. But what about friends?” She asked hoping for a good word on friendships. Based on his relationship with her, she figured he must have friends.

“That’s a bit sad as well. I rarely see my one friend anymore. His career takes him all over the world, so I’m lucky to see him once or twice a year anymore. My best friend has become scarce every since he met a girl and got married. I have other friends, but they are really more like casual acquaintances. They certainly aren’t anyone I’d be able to open up to. Not like you anyway,” he conveyed sighing heavily. It was sad. David used to spend a lot of time with his friends, but as the years had passed, they grew more and more distant. Luna didn’t say anything. She just sat there with her eyes focused on him.

The silence began to bother him. He recalled more of her question. “You asked why I live in this secluded area right?” David asked. Luna nodded. “Well I used to live just outside a city, but ironically despite all the people I still felt alone. Most of the time they just went about their business. I endeavored to make more friends, but people seemed to be in their own clicks and sadly I was not. When my books started selling, well I used the money and bought this small ranch house in the outskirts of a smaller town,” he explained pausing to catch his breath. “I liked this setting because it stirred my creativity. Before I moved here I never could see such starry night skies. While I enjoy daytime…I’ve always found that my strongest inspiration comes to me at night.” Luna perked up when she heard him speak so fondly of the night. It made her smile and forget the things bothering her.

“So you like the night?” She asked. He nodded. Luna bumped against him softly. “I’m happy to hear you say that.” Then she realized that each question she asked had now been thoroughly answered. David moved back and resumed her wing massage. He felt the distraction would clear his mind. Luna went over the answers he gave her carefully. From what she could conclude he had little tying him to Earth. It seemed like the plan she was hatching would work out after all.

Luna knew David was glum at the thought of her having to leave. She wasn’t thrilled about it either, but that’s when she got to thinking. What if, they didn’t have to say good-bye?

“David,” she began.

“Yes,” he uttered still lightly rubbing her wing.

“I was wondering about something. You don’t seem to have too much going on for you here,” she remarked. “Would you…why don’t you come back to Equestria with me?”

David’s hands fell from her wing and his eyes widened for a moment. “Go back to Equestria with you?” he spoke half in monotone. There was an idea he considered but he thought she would never have suggested. He moved to look Luna in the eye. “Do you mean it? You really want me to go back with you?”

She nodded repeatedly. “Yes. I know you seem saddened by the fact that I have to leave. And I…I don’t want to lose you David! Not after facing the odds and by chance meeting you!” She stated boldly.

“Luna,” he replied softly. David leaned over and kissed her tenderly on the head. “My lady…of course I’ll go back with you!”

“You will?” He nodded affirmatively. “Oh David!” She cried hugging him tightly.

“Luna!” He sighed hugging her back. Their hug ended and he moved away slightly. David glanced back and asked, “So how’s your wing?”

She moved it and noticed the spasm had gone away. There was no more discomfort either. “Looks like it’s back to normal.”

“Then what do you say? Want to try another flight?” He asked. She nodded. The two rose from the bed and went back outside.

This time Luna’s flight went perfect. There were no spasms or impediments holding her back. At last it seemed she would soon be ready for the journey home. She was still working on the details of taking David with her, but given her magic the alicorn knew she could think of something.

Evening had come. There was a distinct chill in the air that night. David decided it would be the perfect opportunity to light his fireplace. So he gathered some fresh wood and placed it within the hearth. Carefully he added some kindling around the logs. Then taking a lighter wand, David ignited it. Once the fire caught onto the timber, he placed the cover over the hearth. In moments a fire began crackling away.

Luna sat on a comfy plush rug situated in front of the fireplace. She waited while he went over to his CD player. David rummaged through his disks looking for a particular mix disk containing some of his favorite love songs. He located the disk and promptly loaded it. Then he set the volume to a fairly low level. The music began to play as he quickly joined his lady on the floor by the warming fire.

The two nestled close sharing a tender embrace. The first track on the disk was playing. Luna began listening to the song. She couldn’t help wondering what the title was. Then she began paying close attention to the chorus.

Luna certainly was enjoying the lyrics. The idea of standing with someone special on a mountain or bathing with them in the sea, just seemed wondrous to her. Not to mention the idea of just laying beside someone she cared about till the very sky itself would fall down over them.

Luna sighed at the words in the song. She could only hope they embodied David’s feelings for her. She smiled and continued cuddling him more. He sighed while he nuzzled his cheek against her silky mane. “Oh Luna, I hope you like these songs,” he professed.

“So far I do,” she replied. “What’s this first one called?”

“It’s called “Truly Madly Deeply” by a group called Savage Garden,” David answered.

Luna kept her hooves close to him and sighed again. Then she smiled and glanced at him winsomely. “Do you want to stand with me on a mountain and bathe with me in the sea?” She asked playfully.

He chuckled, feeling that warming sensation throughout his body that came from speaking tenderly with a lover. “Yes, I do,” David replied softly.

“I’d like that too,” she admitted sighing contently.

The two continued to cuddle as the CD played on. Luna seemed particularly interested in the lyrics of Celine Dion’s song “Because You Loved Me”.

(Pause for first verse)

After hearing the lines of the chorus, Luna closed her eyes and just allowed herself melt into the serenity of the moment. She loved the shear feeling of joy pulsing with every beat of her heart. David leaned over as the song continued playing. “Would you care to dance Luna?” He asked.

(Continue reading as the second verse plays)

Her eyes widened from his words. She never did much dancing in her time, let alone slow dancing, but Luna always enjoyed it whenever the opportunity arose. Her smile grew. “I’d love to,” she replied. The two rose from the comfy rug and stood on the firm wood floor. The room was more than spacious enough to accommodate their dancing. David placed his arms around Luna’s shoulders and she placed her hooves around his. The alicorn winked at him. Her horn lit up with a soft blue glow. The same glow encompassed his arms as the pony moved them down just above her cutie marks. He smiled at her as they began swaying lightly back and forth across the floor.

(Pause till the next round of the chorus begins, and then read as you listen to the rest of the song.)

The song continued to play. It reached the next round of its chorus and this time Luna began softly singing along, “You were my strength when I was weak, you were my voice when I couldn’t speak, you were my eyes when I couldn’t see, you saw the best there was in me. Lifted me up when I couldn’t reach, you gave me faith ‘cause you believed…I’m everything I am, because you loved me.” The alicorn smiled at him affectionately.

David returned her smile and said, “You really picked up that song quickly.”

Luna giggled softly. “What can I say. It’s a beautiful song.”

He nodded. “Yeah. Though I didn’t really get to do all those things for you,” David admitted.

Luna brushed a stray lock of hair from his face. “Perhaps, but you certainly were my strength when I was weak,” she replied fondly. Luna rested her head against his shoulder and sighed.

He leaned his head along her shoulder too. There were no words to describe the feelings of joy pouring out from his heart. Then it hit him. There was one four-letter word that came closest. Though was it too soon to speak it? At that moment it didn’t seem to matter. The way Luna had just serenaded him; she must have felt it too. “Luna…I love you,” he professed softly.

“Oh David,” she gasped gripping him tighter. He moved his arms up and held her closer. Luna tenderly declared, “I love you too.” The flames in the fireplace seemed to burn brighter in response to their growing passion. The two felt faint as they continued dancing. It wasn’t long till they needed to sit down. They returned to the plush rug. The uttering of those few simple words generated a sense of euphoria neither had anticipated. Luna and David snuggled close before the warmth of the crackling fire. Their eyes met and they began losing themselves in the moment. Their lips moved closer and closer until finally they locked together for an exchange of tenderness. The kiss ended while the two lovers remained embraced. There they sat watching the fire burn and listened to the heartfelt songs play on.

The player stopped following the disk’s final song. The hour was beginning to grow late. Luna let out a quiet yawn. She rested her head on David’s shoulder. He ran his hand along her back. “Well Luna, I think we should head to bed, don’t you?”

“Yeah. I think I need just one more day of rest. Then tomorrow night I want to take us back to Equestria. So you’d best make preparations,” she replied sounding somewhat tired.

He nodded. As he began to think of items to take, David wasn’t even sure there was anything he wanted to take. Luna was all he felt he needed. This was also a chance for him to sever the bonds to all those bothersome collectibles and other items he was tired of dealing with.

David doused the fire and went about his normal routine of securing his home for the night. Luna on the other hand had taken care of getting ready for bed. She used her magic to turn down the covers. Then she flopped onto the bed resting her head on her pillow. She let out a yawn. A floorboard creaked. She glanced up and saw David had returned. Luna smiled at him. “There you are my dear.”

He smiled at his lady while he dressed down to his underclothes. She stopped him as he went to crawl into bed. “What is it?”

“You’re going to wear those garments to bed?” She said quizzically.

He blinked partly from confusion. “Well yes. I normally wear this attire to sleep at night. I only took them off last night when we made love,” he replied, fondly recalling the events of the prior night.

She smiled at him seductively. “So you actually think you’ll need to wear those tonight?” He stood there for a moment. Luna giggled at him. “You know once we arrive in Equestria things may be a little tumultuous. It’s not everyday the ponies see a human. There’s bound to be a major ruckus because of it. Tonight may be the last night we have alone together for a little while,” the alicorn remarked with a wink.

David nodded and knew exactly what she was getting at. That and her bedroom eyes only helped to clinch it. He then proceeded to remove his undergarments. Luna smiled as she allowed him to enter the bed. “Is this more to your liking my lady?”

Luna crawled over to him looking at him half-eyed still smiling seductively. “It is,” she whispered. The alicorn looked at him devilishly. Then she pounced, pinning him under her loving hooves. He looked up at her grinning. Then David placed his hands on her cheeks and pulled her down for an extremely deep kiss. Her mane fell freely partly resting along his cheek and draping across his bare chest. The pony placed her hooves lovingly around him in response to feeling the tenderness in his lips. Luna sensed the shear passion pour out from his kiss. She felt herself begin to burn with lust. The alicorn could scarcely believe that her desire for him was stronger than before. She could on hope he longed equally for her. Their lips parted and the lovers remained close.

“Luna,” he sighed.

“Yes,” she whispered watching him attentively.

“I want you,” he whispered giving her an enticing smile.

Her cheeks reddened as she felt her wings rise up at attention. She looked deep into his brown eyes. No longer did the alicorn princess need to wonder. He truly did long for her. There was no doubt. Her own smile grew. She knew right then that he really meant it when he said he loved her. Luna kissed him again. She felt she had to. As they kissed, David took hold of her left hoof in his right hand and held it tenderly. Slowly he moved so they both sat up in his bed. He indulged a long loving look into her beautiful teal eyes. The alicorn gazed right back. Softly she spoke, “David…please…”

“Anything my lady,” he whispered back.

The two sat very close to each other. David lightly took a hold of her right hoof. Slowly he lifted it up and gave it a loving kiss. Luna’s cheeks reddened as her eyes gazed compassionately at him. He placed his right hand on her left shoulder and gently began running it down along her side. Then he lightly fondled her outstretched wing savoring the soft texture of the feathers. He resumed sliding his hand down along her side past her hip and brought it to rest along her thigh and cutie mark. Luna smiled as he ran his fingers across her thigh. His touch sent shivers of delight up her back. As he caressed her, she had been running her right hoof across his chest, while stroking his hair with her other. The lovers focused their gaze into each other’s peering orbs, while their hands worked diligently. Their mouths grew closer allowing them to feel the warm caress of the other’s breath along their lips.

The couple could feel their passion begin to flare. This prompted a deeply romantic kiss. They reveled from the pleasant pressing together of their lips. David’s right hand left her thigh and moved to her mane. There his fingers danced gingerly through her silky hair giving her indescribable bliss. Her lover’s left hand began coursing down her chest along her belly heading for the underside of her flank. Luna’s eyes widened when she felt him tenderly touch her marehood. Her eyes closed and she tilted her head back savoring the intoxicating sensation. David suddenly felt chills of blissful pleasure roll up his back. Luna had moved her left hoof to affectionately fondly him, returning the favor. They both gasped and sighed lightly under the other’s touch. Their excitement continued to mount. Gazing deep within his eyes, the alicorn noticed he seemed to convey a longing desire to savor this intimate moment as long as possible. David’s restraint only made her desire for him grow stronger.

Their lips met for another exchange of fiery passion. Luna moved closer to him. She could wait for him no longer. The alicorn positioned her hungering loins directly above him. A sly smile encompassed her face. She softly brushed her crescent against him. David’s eyes grew with anticipation. He shuttered from the enticing sensation. Luna felt his hands gently touch her softer than velvet cutie marks. Slowly he guided her down. The sensation of their merging was even more intense than the first time. Luna blushed as she heard a lustful moan escape her mouth. She quickly looked at him feeling a little embarrassed. Her human lover smiled at her and seemed very pleased with her little outburst. The pony continued to smile and sighed. Their union was heavenly and slowly they began to succumb to the overwhelming sensation it created. Together they gasped and sighed affectionately. The two noticed an increase in their breathing and their hearts began beating faster. A harmonious movement formed between them. The sensation was nearly mind-blowing. It seemed professing their love intensified their pleasure to new levels they never would have fathomed in their wildest fantasies. They held each other tightly and began kissing each other repeatedly. Finally a powerful release occurred beyond anything they had ever imagined. For a few moments time itself seemed to stand still. There was nothing but their love, nothing but the joining of their hearts. An invisible force seemed to rush forth shaking them both to their very cores. Luna wrapped her wings around David and he gripped her tenderly as tight as he could. The two fell back landing softly against the pillows. Slowly the lovers rose back upright panting heavily for breath. Luna gazed deeply into his eyes and he focused his sight right back into her eyes.

Slowly their breathing returned to normal. David kept his arms around Luna. Her wings had moved back and were still standing firm. Again he gazed deep into her eyes resting his forehead against hers just below her horn. His mouth hung open as he gasped lightly. She felt the palm of his hand run tenderly along her mane. “I love you Luna,” David spoke now that his breaths weren’t nearly as shallow.

Their lips met for another tender kiss. He lightly pressed against her mouth physically expressing his love for her. The alicorn realized this. Luna secured her hooves around him and pressed her lips harder to his. Slowly their mouths separated. The alicorn returned his loving gaze. “Oh David – I love you too…so very much,” she professed her teal eyes glistened in the soft light of the room.

He smiled lovingly at her. The couple laid on the bed side by side. They moved close and shared an affectionate embrace. Then David smiled at her and said, “Do you feel that?”

Luna blinked for a moment. “Do I feel what?” she asked.

“Our hearts. I can feel them beating as we lay here,” he answered sighing contently.

The alicorn paused for a moment. Then she did notice a slight thumping sensation. She rested her left hoof on his chest and could feel the beating of his heart. Then the pony noticed the beat of her own heart. It flowed with a tingling warmth that reached across her entire being. The sensation had a soothing effect making her sigh dreamily. “I do feel it David! It’s wonderful,” she replied quietly smiling at him.

“It is.” He reached over and turned out the lamp. Darkness fell across the room. David reached out and pulled the covers over them. His arms once again covered his cherished pony. He gently kissed her cheek. “Good night my love,” he whispered resting his head on the pillow.

Luna’s cheeks turned rosy. He called her his “love” it sent her happiness soaring to new pinnacles. Her smile grew and remained on her face. She kept her hooves resting against him and for fun she moved her tail by his legs. The alicorn’s head rested on her pillow. “Good night my darling,” she uttered tenderly. Before long the two had gone to sleep.

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The next day arrived. Luna completed a few more test flights flawlessly. She wanted to be ready for their trip back to Equestria. Aside from her flights, they didn’t do a whole lot that day. The couple rested and enjoyed listening to the same love songs again. There was no telling what to expect once they returned to her homeland. They didn’t know how things were going to progress, but they figured they’d let their hearts show them the way.

Before too long the day came to an end. Night had fallen and the time to leave arrived. David didn’t really pack much. He only brought some bare essentials carefully placed in a backpack. Luna assured him that given her status as princess, she could see to his accommodations.

David secured his home, turning out all of the lights and locking the doors. Though he had no idea when he’d be coming back, it didn’t really matter to him. All that occupied his mind were thoughts of Luna. The two walked into the grassy yard. At first they thought the gateway was gone. Then as they looked higher up, they saw it. There it remained glowing like a shining beacon marking the way to Equestria.

“There is it!” Shouted David pointing his hand aloft.

Luna’s gaze followed his hand. Her eyes saw the gateway pulsing in the nightscape. She nodded. “Yes that’s the same one that brought me here. Are you ready?” The alicorn princess asked.

“I am. But how am I going to get way up there? Aren’t I a little heavy to ride on your back?” He said questioningly.

She smiled. “That’s where my magic comes in!” Luna remarked with glee.

“Your magic?”

She nodded. “Yes. I know a simple endurance spell that will enable me to support your weight for a while. I hope you don’t mind flying,” the pony stated. He shook his head. Luna nodded and smiled. Her horn lit up and she closed her eyes. Slowly a magical mist began blanketing her body. A gentle light blue glow flickered across her from head to hoof. Her eyes opened. “Go ahead and climb on my back,” she directed.

Nodding, he carefully swung his right leg over her back. Then David pulled himself the rest of the way on. “Okay,” he replied.

“Go ahead and place your arms around my neck,” the pony instructed. David carefully wrapped his arms around her tapered neck.

“Ready,” he called out. Luna gave him a look back and winked.

“Hold on tight!” She shouted as she began trotting along the grassy ground. Her pace increased to a full gallop. Her wings unfurled and slowly she began to beat them against the night air. Gradually the force under her wings began to lift them up off the ground. In mere moments they were airborne. Luna gracefully flapped her wings as her course brought them closer to the portal.

The wind blew in their faces as they sailed in the air. David could hardly believe this was finally happening. He could only wonder what her world would be like. The idea was very exiting. The human rested his head against the back of hers still holding on tightly. She looked back and smiled. Thankfully her nightmare was not coming true. In fact the opposite had happened and Luna couldn’t have been happier.

They both looked up as the doorway was very near now. In seconds they entered the aperture and were gone. They emerged on the other side. Much like Luna’s arrival on Earth, it seemed as though their location had not changed. Then David looked around and saw no sign of his house or the town. Casting his eyes higher up he noticed the moon had changed phases and the stars were also different. Orion was no where to be seen. The trip was a success. They had arrived in Equestria!