Living with the Night

Chapter 2

My Roommate is Who?

Connor groaned as he heard his phone going off. He waited until it stopped ringing and let out a sigh of relief only for it to start ringing again. “Damn it.” He rose from his bed and looked at the device to see Twilight’s name and a book as the picture. He put it to his ear and hit the talk button. “Hello?”

“Finally! Are you free today?”

“Asking me out Twi? Cause Comet is my friend and-” A purple blast of magic went through his window and hit the wall behind him leaving a scorch mark. “You’re paying for that window Sparkle.” He grumbled.

“Hush you.” Her voice was agitated. “I need you over here. It’s important.” Connor looked at the clock and saw it was ten in the morning.

“Fine I’ll be over there around noon.” The mare hung up and the man slipped on his slippers before going to the restroom to drain the main vain. Connor then lazily threw on a pair of jeans and a dark T-shirt before making himself a cup of coffee and grabbing the normal paper that was on the roof outside his bedroom window, courtesy of everyone’s favorite blonde, muffin loving mail mare. The man chuckled at the headline. ‘Royal Princess Sends Prince Blueblood Across Canterlot with One Kick.’ Under the title was a picture of a very irate looking Princess Luna.

The man’s reading was interrupted by frantic knocking at the door. Connor grabbed his cane and walked over to the door to see a nervous looking mare with a cream colored coat, purple and pink striped mane and teal eyes. She was donning a dark blue shirt and pants to match. “Morning Bob-bon.”

“Oh Connor, it’s horrible! Terrible! A catastrophe is about to-” The man put a finger on her lips. Connor liked Bon-bon. She was nice, level headed, had a bit of a temper and made fantastic candy. One of her downsides that she, Rarity and Twilight shared was her ability to over exaggerate a situation.

“Let me guess, Lyra?” She gave a nod. “What’s it this time? Washing machine? Dryer?”

“The oven.” He gulped as he grabbed his tool box.

“Oh god. Let’s move!” The man hobbled his way across Ponyville as fast as his damaged leg could carry him. The candy making mare led him into the kitchen where a light green Unicorn mare was charging her magic. “Stop right there criminal scum!” He said as he pointed his cane at her in a dramatic fashion. Lyra turned to see the human and froze. “Put the screw driver down before you blow us all the way back to Earth.”

“I can fix it! I-” Bon-bon grabbed the newspaper she had been reading before fetching the human, rolled it up and lightly tapped her mare-friend on the nose.

“No.”

“But I-” Another tap was delivered.

“No.” As Lyra opened her mouth to speak the cream mare raised her ink covered weapon of current events. The Unicorn backed off without a fight. All hail the newspaper! It’s powers can tame even the most wildest of creatures. Connor walked over to the stove. Had it been alive it would have been cowering in the corner like a frightened puppy.

“Now calmly tell me what’s wrong?”

“The light is busted! I think a fuse blew or-”

“Or you just need a new bulb.” Connor reached inside and unscrewed the light giving glass and shook it. He heard faint rattles and nodded. “Just head to the store and pick up the same type of bulb. Bon-bon, you screw it in.”

“Aye sir!” She chuckled as she saluted. Much like Dr.House, he grabbed his bag and cane before making his way out of their home. The morning sun was a blessing on his fair skin. Due to his injuries, he’d been cooped up for most of the summer and the leaves were starting to change color.

Since I’m already up, might as well go see what Twi wants. He quickly trudged towards the sparking castle as he made his way through the small town. Since it’s erection, ponies have come from all over to see the new castle and Princess. Thankfully Twilight installed a secret back door for her friends and colt-friend to sneak in and out of. Connor circled around the side and found the handle.

With a sharp pull the wall slid down and a stairway led up into the castle. When he arrived on the main floor, he saw Spike up and about doing his chores. “Hey Spike.” The teenage drake noticed him and waved. “Know where Twilight is?”

“I think she’s in her room reading.”

Typical. He sighed as he left his bag in the lounge area. He climbed the steps to the second level and started looking in the different rooms. He hadn’t been to the new castle since he got out of the hospital. He soon came upon a door with a purple crown on it. As he was about to knock when he heard a muffled cry from the other side of the door. He gave a small knock and waited.

“Twi? You in there?” He was about to knock again, until he heard a yelp. Fearing the worst he gripped the handle and found it unlocked. When he stepped inside he froze. There was Comet strapped to what looked like two criss crossing two by fours by his hooves and wrists. Twilight had her legs wrapped around his mid section and her arms around behind his neck. The lavender mare seemed to have on a leather corset that ended just below her chest. Twilight let out a high pitched moan that was being muffled by a red ball gag over her mouth.

The mare’s eyes dilated and her tail curled around her lover’s leg and let out one more moan before her body fell limp. Connor’s right eye twitched and his jaw was agape, he’d just watch Twilight Sparkle, the new Princess of Equestria get her rocks off in some strange torture rape scene.

“Um, Twilight.” Comet’s voice snapped Connor out of the daze along with Twilight. She turned her head and her face went from stark red to pale in an instant. Her right eyelid twitched and pieces of her hair started to smolder. The gag in her mouth turned to molten plastic as her fur went white and her hair became an inferno of pure rage.

“Twilight I’m so-” Was all he got out before he narrowly dodged a fireball. Connor looked over to Comet who mouthed the wisest words he’d ever heard; ‘Run.’

“GET OUT!” Like Rainbow Dash at a fashion expo, the human made himself scarce as he slammed the door shut. Well, that was a wake up call. He quickly made his way back towards the staircase. As he reached the top a familiar white furred Alicorn rose from the bottom.

“Oh Connor you’re already here. Have you seen Twilight?”

“More than I’d like to see.” He said as he pointed down the hallway. Celestia went down the hallway toward the door he just exited. Connor’s common sense kicked in and turned. “No Princess, wait don’t-”

“Twilight are you- oh dear.”

“PRINCESS!?” With a slam of the door Celestia turned back towards the man with crimson cheeks. Celestia looked at Connor who just gave a simple nod.

“I need all the bleach.” Connor said as he made his way downstairs.

“Get a second glass if you would be so kind.” The Princess said as she followed the human.

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Connor and Celestia waited in the meeting room where six chairs sat around a large table. Silence enveloped the two and didn’t seem to be breaking anytime soon. The double doors slammed open showing a still red faced Twilight and a very embarrassed Comet. Twilight took a seat across from her mentor not daring to make eye contact. The room was silent for five minuted before Celestia stood up.

“Okay, we’re all adults here. Mature and well behaved adults. Therefore I say that we never, ever mention what occurred ten minutes ago.”

“What occurred ten minutes ago?” Connor stated as he looked at Twilight and Comet. “Either of you two know what she’s talking about?”

“Nope.” Twi said.

“No idea.”

“Good.” Connor stated. “Now, why did you call me down here Twi?” Twilight’s horn glowed and the paper that Connor didn’t get to finish reading appeared before them.

“Have you read todays paper?”

“I started to, but I was interrupted by a certain lyre player trying to play mechanic.”

“Toaster?” Comet asked.

“Worse, oven.”

“You did fix it for Lyra right?”

“Well, seeing as how Ponyville isn’t a crater big enough to store a five star hotel in, yes, I fixed it.” The two let out a sigh of relief. Celestia cleared her throat. “So what about the paper?” Twilight slid it over to the man and he laughed. “Nice to see Blueblood get taken down a notch.” Comet came over and chuckled.

“Serves the prick right. No offense Princess.” He high five’d the human.

“Oh trust me, none taken. It was quite the treat.” She giggled as she remembered the look on the Prince’s face as he flew over ninety feet in the air. “However, we were meeting with some representatives from the griffin and dragon kingdom. Along with some ambassadors from earth. Luna’s little outburst caused some concern. Therefore I suggested that she,” she looked over to Connor. “how you human’s say, ‘lay low.’”

“Okay, so what does this have to do with me?” Twilight bit her lip.

“I was hoping that she could stay in Ponyville, it’s a small town, away from the capital and very friendly.” Connor raised an eyebrow. “This isn’t just about her laying low.” Celestia said. “I’m hoping to keep this private, but Luna has been acting more distant as of late.” The mortals looked at one another in shock. “She’s barely talking to anyone and has been spending all of her time on that stupid Y-sphere 720.” Connor face palmed.

“Xbox 360?”

“That’s the one. Along with that Game station.” He face palmed even harder.

“Playstation.”

“You know of it?” Connor chuckled at the question.

“Princess, I’m twenty-six, the only human in town and I’ve been playing video games since I learned how to read.” Celestia smiled at the words. “But there’s one problem with your plan Celestia,” He pointed to Twilight. “ever since our favorite librarian got the royal upgrade ponies have flocked to this sleepy little town just to catch a glimpse of her. I figure that Luna’s nocturnal, but ponies will be buzzing about this place like moths drawn to a flame.”

“Which is why she won’t be staying here.” Twilight stated.

“Then where?”

“We were hoping with you.” Connor looked at the Princesses in shock.

“With me?” He pointed to himself as they nodded. Connor sat back down and took several breaths. Okay calm down Connor. Don’t panic. You just got asked to be Princess Luna’s roommate. “Quick question, why me?”

“Well, you live alone and you’re both gamers. We figured that you’d have some common ground. More so than with any of us.” Comet stated.

“She’s a thousand years old, beside she’s royalty while I’m not even from this planet. To top it off I don’t even know her. I saw her at the last Nightmare Night, after the Changeling invasion and at Twi’s coronation, but other than that I know nothing about her.”

“Then you get a new friend. Sounds like a good deal.” Connor ran a hand through his hair.

“I don’t know about this Twilight.” Twilight then gave him the puppy dog eyes.

“Please!?” Connor still held the same stern expression.

“The only pony who can use that on me is Fluttershy. Your’s isn’t perfected.” The white Alicorn then smirked as she thought of an idea.

“Do it because you owe me.” Celestia said with a grin.

“Huh?”

“The crown is covering your medical bills, consider this as a collateral.” Connor’s right eye twitched. “Your and Luna’s bills, aside from basic utilities such as electric, pluming and the residential task will also be covered. You’ll be exempt from federal tax, but not local.” Connor was beside himself. He estimated that it would take him years to work off the medical debt his surgery cost him, but here the Princess is offering to cover it.

“And if I refuse then you won’t?”

“The tax bit anyway. The medical is a gift for your role in Tirek’s imprisonment.” The man furrowed his eyebrows and crossed his arms.

“I didn’t do a bloody thing. Just got my ass kicked.” He gripped his right arm in frustration. He looked at the ponies and let out a sigh. “I’ll do it.”

“Yes!” Twilight said.

“When is she moving in?”

“Um, today?” Connor looked at her in surprise.

Okay, now you can freak out.

“Think you could have brought this up a little earlier!?” He yelled. “I’ve been out of the house for over three months. Theres a layer of dust abut an inch thick on every surface of my house and now you drop that royalty is going to be staying with me!?” He took a deep breath and sighed. “Sorry, I take back that outburst.”

“I know this is short notice and we were gonna bring it up yesterday, but you took off before we could.” Twilight said with a guilty smile.

“So when is she supposed to show up?” Celestia looked at her watch.

“In three, two, one.” A sudden burst of magic appeared next to Celestia. After the smoke cleared, Connor’s eyes shrank. There standing at just a little taller than him was a midnight blue Alicorn mare with a flowing mane and tail that looked like the night sky. She was donning a beautiful light blue sundress that flowed in the wind. What caught his attention most was her eyes, a light blue that looked like an ice storm in the harshest winter. So cold, so powerful so...lonely.

“Twilight, I take back the take back.” With a shake of his head he brought his mind back to reality.

“Luna, good morning.” Celestia chimed.

“Meh.” She said in a tired tone.

“Night court?”

“Don’t even get me started.” She rubbed her temples. Her eyes then fell on the human. “So he shall be the one housing me?” Connor got to his feet and walked over to her with a smile on his face.

“Yes, your majesty. My names Connor Rowe, we met a few times in the past.” Luna thought for a moment and recognized the man.

“Ah yes, weren’t you injured during Tirek’s assault?” He winced at the monster’s name.

“Yeah, just got out yesterday.” His brain then jerked as he remembered something. “Wait a second, there’s a problem that needs addressing.”

“What?” Twilight asked.

“I get enough weird looks from ponies in town, the last thing I need is the press camping outside my doorstep.” He said in a serious tone.

“We will be wearing this.” Luna’s horn glowed and a silver bracelet with a sapphire as big as a quarter in the center.

“How’s that supposed to-” Luna slipped it on her right wrist and a bright light emanated from the jewel. The mare’s color shifted to a light blue, her mane lost it’s starry look but remained the same color. Her wings also vanished from her back making her look like a normal Unicorn mare, well about as normal you can get in this world. “Never mind. So what am I supposed to call you? If ponies hear me calling you Luna or Princess then they’re gonna get suspicious.”

“Go with Azure Star, this isn’t the first time I’ve had to go incognito.” She smiled as her eyes locked with the man’s. Connor felt his face flush as he looked into the deep sapphire pools.

Damn those blue eyes! Wait she’s not psychic right?

Yeah a bit.

Damn it! Luna chuckled at the man. Celestia walked over to them and smiled.

“I can see you two are getting along already.” She looked at her watch and her eyes shrank. “Apologies, but I must return to Canterlot. Have fun Lulu.”

“Tia!” She said with blushing cheeks.

“Lulu?” Connor chuckled. Her icy stare halted the man’s laughter. With a flash of yellow light, the sun goddess vanished from sight. Twilight then walked up to the two.

“Okay then,” She turned to Luna. “if anypony asks you’re my pen-pal from Vanhoover, got it?”

“Pen pal?” Luna asked with a raised eyebrow.

“I’ll explain later.” Connor then noticed a regular sized suitcase next with stars decorating it. “Is that all?” This might not be so bad after all. Luna had a nervous smile and with a snapped her fingers, five large chests appeared before the man. The chests looked like they could give Rarity’s suitcases she uses for fashion shows a run for their money. Me and my big mouth. Should have figured, she is a Princess after all.

What is that supposed to mean!?

Never mind!

That’s better. She smiled.

“This is gonna be a very long day.” He muttered under his breath. “What if I run into problems?”

“Just come to me, or Applejack.” Twilight said.

“Why AJ?”

“She is the only other pony in town who knows about this.” Connor face palmed.

“Are you nuts!? You told Applejack? The same Applejack who can’t tell a lie to save her skin?”

“She’d figure it out eventually.” Comet defended. The man groaned and took a deep breath.

“Okay fine, so long as Pinkie or Rarity don’t know we have nothing to worry about.”

“Why would we worry about Laughter and Generosity?” Luna asked. “They both seem nice.”

“Very true, but Pinkie practically blurts big news to the entire town like it’s her job and Rarity loves to gossip.” Twilight stated.

“Ah, we understand now.” Luna said as she made her large luggage vanish. “Shall we go?”

“Right this way.” Connor said as he walked the Princess towards the front door. “Oh and Twi, Comet.” They both perked up at the mention of their names. “If you have wrist burns from the cuffs, Goldbond does wonders for it.” He quickly made himself scarce as Twilight shot several bolts of purple magic at him. Luna met him back outside with a confused look on her face.

“Cuffs?”

“You don’t want to know. Well let’s get you settled then.” He chuckled. A thought came to him and he looked at the disguised Princess. “Oh quick question, what’s your opinion on dogs?”