Night One: An Odd Encounter
Night One: An Odd Encounter
A Beautiful Night.
Night One: An Odd Encounter
Ponyville was normally a safe place to live. But, here lately it become more dangerous especially at night. The mayor of Ponyville has appointed someone to watch over Ponyville at night. No other pony wanted to take the job. Then again he was not like most ponies. He was a strange one for sure. He personally like that about himself. He would go out each night around ten o’clock, and stay up till dawn. He slept during the day.
He liked it. He was not a very social type of pony. The night was his playground. Most ponies were afraid to be alone at night. Fear ran through their minds after the Ursa Minor attacked. Even with a new alicorn princess around. They felt safe knowing someone was watching over the town went they were resting their heads.
The pony in question was a strange looking earth pony. He had dull orange fur, with a bright yellow tail that was in an odd zigzag shape. He had no mane upon his dome. It was because of accident in his past. On his face was a bright orange pair of oddly shaped glasses. They looked almost like sun glasses but, they didn’t help block out any light. They were mostly for style. They did help his less than great eye sight. His cutie mark was light bulb that was being hit by a lightning bolt. It was a strange mark for a strange pony.
The town was quiet like most nights. A few people had lights on. They putting their little fillies to bed. He made sure to never shine his flashlight into any windows. He felt it was rude to the families. On top of that he would hate to spoil a caring moment. The streets were empty. It was a bit chilly that night but, he didn’t mind it that much. The night was peaceful to him. It soothe him to walk around, and look up at stars.
He took a breather he started to relax. He kept his eyes on the street. Usually he didn’t take his job too seriously. It was peaceful in Ponyville for the most part, and most threats to small little town were dealt with by the princess and her friends. Which just made his job that much easier. Yet, deep down he still felt like he was needed, even if it was just to make the people sleep a bit easier.
He made one more sweep around the area checking all alleyways, and dark corners of the small town. After that was done; he decide that he would do one more walk around the outskirt of the town. Then he would just go home, and play video games for the rest of the evening.
He was now on the outskirts of town near the spot where a herd of cows also charge into town. He was just about to turn around went he saw a small black dot in the distance. He couldn’t tell what it was from where he was standing, and it was too far away for the flashlight. The black dot came floating down from the sky. Landing on nearby hill that over looked the town.
This was very strange. Usually a Pegasus won’t come down from cloudsdale at night. So that meant it had to be something else. He gulp in the shadows not knowing what was ahead. He had to brave for the sake of the ponies in Ponyville. He got all of his courage up, and walked out into the darkness.
He made sure to keep himself quiet. He even turned the flashlight off to make sure he was not spotted. He crept up the back of the hill slowly, wondering what horror awaited him. He found himself behind a large oak tree that was at the top of the hill. He slowly peek around the tree to get a good look at whatever was on the edge of the hill.
If his jaw could have hit the ground it would have in that moment. What stood in front of him was something he never thought he was would see upon this hill. It was Princess Luna. One of the rulers of the land. He had never seen a royal in the flesh before. Usually they came during day or where the town had a big event. But, he always stay home for those events.
He had no idea what he should do at this point. Should he greet her? Should he bow and ask forgiveness for spying on her? He was freaking out a bit. He tried to shake those thoughts from his mind. The best thing for him to do in his mind was to just leave her alone. He turned himself round slowly as his luck kicked in. He would step straight on a small twig. He looked down as the sound echoed. A frustrated sigh escaped his lips as a voice called out.
“Who is there? Show yourself!” She said in strong tone of voice. As the horn on her head started to glow faintly
He came out from behind the tree slowly. “I am sorry your Majesty. I was not spying on you I swear. I saw you come down from the sky, and didn’t know what you were at first. Forgive my rudeness.” He said bowing to her hoping he had not offended her. He made sure to keep his head down. He was not sure how to act around her so he just tried to be as polite as possible.
The princess looked puzzled as she stared at stallion in front of her. “Who are you? And why are you not resting your head like the rest of Ponyville?” She asked in soft tone of voice.
“Well your Majesty, I am the night watchmen and you see…” He said.
“Night watchmen?” She said stopping him.
“Well yes your Majesty. I was put in charge of watching over Ponyville at night. Ponies fill safer went I am out at night.” He replied.
“Went do you rest then?” She asked.
He raised his head from the ground, and looked at her. “Well I just sleep through the day mostly.” He answered a bit nervous.
“Hmm I see.” She said turning around looking back up at the stars. He wondered what he should do next. He shook his head a bit. As he looked at her.
“So….what are you doing out here your Majesty?” He asked calmly.
“Just...looking at the stars. I find that it helps me relax went I find a quiet spot, and just watch the stars.” She replied to him in soft tone.
He slowly, and carefully walked up behind her, and sat down looking up at the beautiful array of stars above them. “Well you pick a good spot. This is best spot for star gazing. I love watching the stars. This is beautiful night.” He said to her just smiling up as he looked at the stars. Staring gazing was one of his favorite hobbies.
She listen to his words, and glared over at him with yet another puzzled look. This time he spotted her look. He gulped a bit. “Umm did I say something wrong your Majesty?” He asked
“No, it just you are quite the odd stallion.” She said in plain tone of voice.
He didn’t know if he should take that as compliment or not. He just chuckled a bit at what she said. She looked at him again raising an eyebrow.
“Did I say something funny?” She said.
“Nah, it just a lot of people say that went they see me. But, you said it so calmly.” He said shaking off his giggles.
“Well odd not bad thing. I like odd.” She said smiling.
He rubbed the back of his head with his right hoof. He almost forgot he was with a princess of the realm. He was not very good with mares but, talking to her felt a bit difference for some reason. He had no idea what it was.
The two just sat there in silent watching the stars not really saying anything. Time seem to quickly pass both of them as they watched the sky. Luna looked over at the strange little pony. She knew she had to leave soon because the moon would be going down in an hour or two.
“Would you mind telling me your name?” She asked him calmly.
“Ooo dear. I am so sorry your majesty. I must seem so ill-mannered. I am Brightshine.” He replied to her
“Well Brightshine, would you mind if we….Umm did this again tomorrow night. I was nice watching the stars with someone for a change.” She said to him.
The stallion was a bit shocked by her words. A princess asking to see him again. He could not really speak because he thought he was dreaming. “Umm sure your majesty.” He replied
“Just call me Luna from now on ok?” She said to him with smile.
“A…alright.” He stated.
“I have to go now but, I will be here tomorrow night. Goodbye Brightshine.” She said as he lifted up off the ground flying off into the sky. He stood their shocked at what had happen.
The sun was peeking over the horizon and this was the end of the first of many nights to come.
Author's Note
This is before the end of season four. I hope you enjoy this fun little story I am doing. Feel free to leave comments about what you think about it.
Night Two: Siblings Fight.
Night Two: Siblings Fight.
Night Two: Siblings Fight.
Brightshine was still in shock as the princess left him. He had actually meet one of the most beautiful and powerful beings in all of Equestria. He made his way downhill and made his final rounds for evening. At about 6 am. He called it night or his case a day. He made sure his house was light proof ever since he started this job. The only problem he ever had was when the door to door sell men wanted to sell him something. Which is why he made sign that reads “do not disturb or I will bite you.” And well he has bitten a sell men before for waking him up.
Usually he woke up around 5 or 6 clock in evening. He did not have many friends per say so most of his free time was spent indoors playing video games and watching TV. This did not mean he had no friends it’s just the friends he did have usually worked at night as he did.
Like his DJ friend Vinyl Scratch. They were childhood friends. They grew up around each other. She was a lot of fun to hang out with. But, she was now a famous DJ even in some of the highbrow circles. So they only hung out once in a blue moon went she had time. Which was fine with him to be truthful he liked having a lot of quiet time. He was a bit of shut in even as kid he liked being at home and just chilling.
He wasted the day goofing off as usually. When it hit about 11 pm he got his trusty flashlight and headed out for the evening. It was same as every night. Ponies were in their homes reading to their little ones and laying them down for bed. Only a few ponies came out at night and usually it was just to go to a party or an event or they were coming back from one.
As came around to midnight he thought about the princess he wondered if she would actually be there. He was tempted to just shrug it off but, if she really was there he didn’t want to be rude and not show up. He once again made his way to the outskirt of the city.
He marched himself up the hill again and to his surprise the princess was actually there. He wondered if she came here every night and he just never noticed her. As he watched her she seemed to be a bit of mood or well it seemed to look that way. She was pacing back and forward muttering to herself loudly.
“She never….. I never…..GRRR!” She muttered.
“Umm princess are you alright?” He said sitting on grass as he watched her pace back and forth.
“Of course I am fine. A princess is always fine.” She said in annoyed tone of as she paced more in front of him.
“Are you sure princess?” He asked her.
“YES!” She shouted at him. His ear bent down behind his head as he looked at her gulping at bit. She was pretty scary went she wanted to be.
“Ooo…I am so sorry forgive my rudeness it just been….a long night.” She said sitting down at the edge of the cliff. Brightshine got up and sat down next to her.
“What wrong princess?” He asked calmly.
“No…this not right. A princess shouldn't be telling her problems to commoner it should be the other way around.” She said hanging her head down a bit.
“Ooo come on. Everyone need help sometimes even a princess. You’re still a pony at the end of the day. So come on what is wrong princess?” He said with a smile.
She looked up at with a small smile as she sighed again. “Well it just…I had fight with my older sister….again.” She said looking up at the sky.
“You mean…Celestia?” He asked
“Yes Celestia. I simply asked if night could just be tad longer. Not even that long and she got upset with me. We argued back and forth. I kind of stormed out in the middle of it. I mean when I asked her that she looked at me with such fear like I was going to turn into nightmare moon right in front of her.” He said as she hung her head a bit laying down on grass with sadness in her eyes.
The stallion was lost in thought for a minute. She was nightmare moon for quite a bit and she was banished. He knew it must have been hard on her. Most ponies ran in fear from her. He was not someone to judge a person by rumors. To him she was really nice. He just smiled.
“But, I know you are not like that. Listen I know she can seem overbearing and maybe even judgmental. But, she does care you. Sister are supposed to fight that your job as sisters. She just want you to be happy and safe.” He said happily to her.
“…I suppose you are right. Do you have any siblings?” She asked him.
“Nah, I’m only a child kind of come from a broken home ya know.” He said rubbing the back of his head with his right hoof.
“I am…sorry for asking.” She said.
“Nah you are fine princess. How could you know?” He asked.
“I suppose so….do you think I should go back to her? I don't know I think she is going to be mad at me for storming out like that.” She said sadly.
“She is Celestia and she is your sister. I know she care so much about you. She just going to be happy your home and safe.” He replied.
“But, what do I say to her? I am not good at talking to her. I done so many things to her with my foolish ways.” She stated
“Well my mother said that the best way to make amends is to start with three simple words. I am sorry.” He said happily.
“Can it really be that simple?” She asked.
“Well it is start at least. It’s hard to earn someone's trust back but, I know you can do it. You're the princess of the night. You can do anything, put your mind too.” He said happily throwing his hooves into air.
She giggled at him which just made him smile. He was kind he could cheer her up. He liked helping her. Truth of the matter he was sucker for a mare who was sad. He enjoyed cheering people up when they were down or hurt.
“You really are strange stallion. I think I will talk to my sister. She probably really worried about me. Do you mind if we cut our meeting a bit short tonight?” She asked him.
“Of course Princess. Good talk to your sister.” He said with another smile to her.
“Would you mind just calling me….Luna?” She asked.
“S….Sure. I don't mind Luna. You do have pretty name ya know.” He said with chuckle.
Luna blushed a bit as she cleared her throat. “Yes well…..I have to be going now. Don’t want to make her anymore worry then she already is. I will be here again tomorrow so please come back. I love these talks.” She said as he lifted off the ground and wave goodbye as flew off into night sky.
