Luna had just gotten back into the swing of her royal duties. Things were running smoothly, Luna had just finished lowering the moon, and was headed to breakfast. Half way there she was met by the smiling face of Sombra, who was waiting for her outside the door to his room. "Good morning Sombra," Luna said with a small smile creeping onto her face.

"And good morning to you, Luna. Shall we?" Sombra replied holding his hoof in the direction of the dining hall.

Luna giggled and they walked down side by side.

"I wonder what the chefs have for us today," Sombra said.

"We'll just have to find out," Luna replied as she stopped in front of the large double doors to the dining hall while the night guard opened them for her and Sombra. Luna dismissed the guards and told them to get the day guard to take their shift before walking into the large room. The guards nodded and walked away after closing the doors. Celestia and Cadence were seated at the table awaiting the arrival of the two newcomers.

"There you are Lulu, I was beginning to worry."

Luna rolled her eyes at the tall, white alicorn. "You worry far to much Tia, i'm fine." Luna and Sombra took their places at the table and the server mares came in with the trays of food floating behind them. The server mares walked out as quietly as they came in, leaving the four to their breakfast. "So, what are we doing today Tia?" Luna asked as she took a bite of the Al a' mode that was in front of her.

"Well Lulu, we have a meeting today with the mayors of all the cities to discuss how thing are going and what needs our attention, and then we have a few court sittings........" Celestia went on about the day's agenda and Cadence turned to talk with Sombra while the two sisters talked.

"So, whats going on Sombra?"

"Nothing much, oh can I speak with you in private after breakfast?"

"Sure, we can talk in my room and I will just have the guards go across the hall while we chat."

"Thanks," Sombra said. The rest of breakfast was uneventful.

Luna and Celestia left the second they were finished eating so they could begin their long day. Cadence and Sombra finished a short while later and began walking down the hall to Cadence's room. As Cadence closed the door to her room she turned to face the grey unicorn. "So what did you want to talk with me about?"

"I want your help in surprising Luna with a little picnic tonight at the lake. She's always worked to the bone by the end of the day, so I never really get to spend any time with her."

"That's so sweet, of course I'll help you Sombra," Cadence said. "Come on. Let's see if we can get the chefs to make something," Cadence said leading the way to the kitchens.

"Of course, I will get right on that Princess Cadence," the head chef said walking over to a cutting board and levitating a carrot over to it. "I will have it finished in an hour, come back then to get it," the chef said as he began cutting the vegetable and levitating more over to rest next to the board until he needed them.

"Thank you," Cadence said as she and Sombra turned to leave. "Alright Sombra, lets go set the area up. First things first, we need a picnic blanket. I bet we could find some in my room, you could pick from those."

"Alright," Sombra said as they headed back to Cadence's room.

Sombra chose a navy blue one with constellations all over it and the two walked down to the park to set up. Sombra also got a dark blue rose that faded into a blue-violet at the tip of the pedals and headed to the lake. He and Cadence had the entire area set up within the hour and went back for the food the chef had prepared.

"It looks great, thanks," Sombra said checking the contents of the basket before leaving to put it with the picnic blanket.

"Oh Tia, I am so glad the day is finally over," Luna said slouching in her throne with her head hung down tiredly.

Celestia smiled in agreement with a sigh, "quit slouching Lulu, you know how it bothers me."

"Sorry, I'm just tired is all. I better go raise the moon," Luna said getting up and going over to the window. Her horn glowed with a blue aura as she began the tedious task of raising the moon. "So how is your student Twilight doing."

"She has learned a lot in her stay in ponyville, and her friends are wonderful."

"I would like to get to know her friends better. They really helped me on Nightmare Night."

Luna put the stars in place and continued to raise the moon higher until she was satisfied with her night sky and turned from the window to see that Sombra and Cadence had entered the room. "Hello Cadence, Sombra," Luna said with a smile as she walked over to the two ponies.

"Hello Luna," Sombra responded. "I was wondering if you would like to join me in a little trip to the lake."

"That sounds great, you don't mind right Tia?"

Celestia giggled, "you go on ahead, it looks like you need it."

"Why are you making me close my eyes Sombra?" Luna asked.

"Just a few more steps, we're almost there," Sombra replied as the picnic area came into sight. "Alright, open them."

Luna opened her eyes to see the picnic blanket with the basket and a candle in the center. "Oh, Sombra. Did you plan this?"

"For us, oh and this is for you," Sombra said levitating the blue rose from the small satchel at his side.

"It's beautiful," Luna said as her magic took hold of the flower. She levitated it to her muzzle and sniffed it before setting down and taking a seat next to Sombra on the blanket. Sombra levitated two plates and a container of food out of the basket and began dishing out the food.

After they finished dessert, Sombra and Luna laid down with their forelegs dipped in the water as they gazed at the stars. "You did a great job with the sky Luna," Sombra said.

"It's nothing special," Luna said.

"Of course it's special, and besides,how many stallions get to say the love of their life is the princess of the night?"

Luna smiled at Sombra as he looked at her, a smile also splayed across his face. Sombra leaned in closer and closed his eyes. Luna closed her eyes and they're lips met in a passionate kiss. Luna's heart skipped a beat as she felt Sombra wrap her into a hug. Luna wrapped her hooves around him and they're kiss continued for what felt like an eternity before the two pulled away. Luna leaned into Sombra and he hugged her harder and they stayed like that for a while before the two drifted to sleep, laying side by side at the edge of the lake.

Author's Note

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