Once the sun was beginning to set, bringing forth the moon and its beautiful night sky, Radel began to finish what repairs he was helping with on the bridge. In the couple of hours since he returned, the drones had made ample progress. Almost every system was fully operational other than the warp drive, and interior damage was on the same path. Ender’s Blessing was beginning to look like a true masterpiece again. The outside hull, however, was still practically the same. Athene had focused the drones on the ships systems and interior, feeling they were more important than exterior appearance right now, and Radel agreed. At this rate, it would only be a few days before the ship was fully operational again.

As he saw the moon rising into the sky through the small observation windows of the bridge, Radel put down the tools he was using. It was time for him to make his way to Twilight, and finally meet the other leaders of this alien nation of ponies. Time to put that diplomatic training to use…

Getting up from one of the main consoles, Radel took a nearby rag and wiped some sweat off of his face from working. “Athene, I’m leaving now to go meet with the other leaders of the nation we are in. Keep the repairs going and contact me if there is anything serious that comes up.” Once he finished saying this, he tossed the rag back onto the console it was lying on. “I should be back by tomorrow night.”

While Radel was working on the bridge throughout the day, he had updated Athene on his experiences in the last couple of hours and of their new acquaintances. This, however, was hardly necessary due to her connection with him. She immediately began taking this information from his memories once he had returned. He more so did this to help pass the time and keep his mind from focusing on the depressing factors relating to the warp drive.

“Of course, Commodore. I’ll inform you when the ship is operational again, should your return be later than expected.” After the Commodore moved away from the console he was working on, a maintenance drone flew by and took his place, resuming the repairs.

Grabbing the gear he had taken from the armory earlier, Radel began making his way to the same breach he had entered through only a couple hours ago. Sadly, the airlocks and cargo bay doors were all still blocked due to the way the ship had settled after crashing. He would have to wait till the ship could fly again before they could be used to access the ship.

Arriving at the breach, Radel activated the exoskeleton armor, making it surround his body yet again. After the couple of seconds needed for the process to complete passed, he activated the wings on the back, filling them with energy. I love these things, especially for situations like this. Backing up a couple steps, Radel then began running towards the breach and leaped through it, spreading the wings wide once he was through. Anyone or pony that would’ve been there would’ve been amazed at the sight. The Commodore was flying through the sky using wings made of pure energy, running through a special metal frame device.

How they worked like feathers of a real wing was quite amazing and simple at the same time. The special framework device took energy and morphed it into the right shape and mass to that of a feather, giving the ability of flight like a bird. Though the idea was simple, the device was quite advanced to morph pure energy into such a thing.

Once he was in the air, Radel made his way towards where he would meet up with Twilight. When he realized he was getting close he landed in the trees, and deactivated his armor, not wanting to spook Twilight with it. After a few minutes of walking, he emerged from the treeline and was greeted by a happy purple alicorn that also seemed to be impatiently walking back and forth. “There you are! We better get going, we don’t want to be late to the meeting with the other princesses!” As she said this she began to take up a fast trot towards the town, bidding for Radel to follow.

Quickly following her lead, Radel began jogging after the alicorn, eventually catching up with her. The time it took to reach the town was only a few minutes at their quick pace, and when they arrived Radel was thankful to see no townsfolk out and about. The less ponies he met before the other princesses the better, he didn’t want to risk anything with the locals. There was no telling how the majority of these ponies would react to his presence. They must obviously know he’s here by now, but how they feel about it is completely different.

As the two went through the town towards its train station, Radel took in the sights around him. The town was quite small, but with its own simple beauty to it that a larger city wouldn’t be able to have. However, there was a giant castle made out of crystal that stood out within the small town. He’d have to remember to ask Twilight about how they even made that castle sometime. Radel was suddenly interrupted in his thoughts by the sound of Twilight’s voice.

“Here we are Radel, wait here while I speak with the conductor quick.” As he regained focus on his surroundings, Radel noticed they were now at the town’s train station. Twilight was trotting towards another pony, who he could only assume was the conductor. After they exchanged a few quick words, Twilight waved for Radel to follow her, and then boarded the train. While he went to follow Twilight, the conductor looked at him, with a little surprise still in his expression. But after a few quick seconds it was gone, and the stallion nodded to Radel with a small smile, making his way towards the engine of the train.

As Radel stepped into what he assumed was a passenger car, he couldn’t help but think about how the ponies had trains. If these ponies have trains like this, than they have some advancement and understanding of technology. It also helped calm his nerves knowing that these ponies had technology he recognized from Earth’s past. It would make it easier for him to explain his own technology, especially when Twilight finally had a chance to have him for one of her apposed discussions.

Radel quickly found Twilight, since they seemed to be the only ones on the train, and sat across from her. He gazed out the window as the train began moving, starting its journey towards the other princesses. “So how long will it take for us to reach the other princesses?” Radel asked, turning his attention towards the alicorn.

“Oh, it shouldn’t take more than maybe thirty, forty-five minutes. See that city on the side of that mountain? That’s the capital city of Canterlot.” Twilight stated this, pointing her hoof towards something outside the window.

Following her gaze and hoof, Radel saw what appeared to be quite a large city on the side of a mountain not too far away. It definitely looked like a place where royalty would reside, unlike where Twilight seemed to live. It not only had the size to support royalty, but even from here Radel could tell those that lived there had vast amounts of wealth.

As the Commodore gazed out the window towards the city, Twilight noticed the pistols and strange sword Radel had grabbed. She hadn’t noticed them until now, since she was in a hurry to get to the train. She wasn’t one who liked to be late for anything and simply made her way to the station once she saw him approach. Though she was worried about the sword, seeing the other things on his thighs made her curiosity take over. “What are those things on your thighs Radel?”

Moving his gaze back to Twilight, Radel saw what she was looking at and took one of his pistols out of its holster. “Oh this? Well its what one from my home would call a gun. Something that shoots out projectiles, and this particular one shoots out projectiles that are made of pure energy.” While he said this he held the pistol out for Twilight to quickly observe. After a few seconds, he re-holstered the weapon, returning his attention to a worried Twilight. This might be bad...

“Why did you grab such things? Especially a sword!? We are only going to see the other princesses!” Twilight was obviously upset with the Commodore, she didn’t like the idea of him bringing any kind of weapons to a simple visit. She couldn’t think of a reason for him to need such things.

“I’m sorry if this has upset you Twilight, but being one from a military background this is to be expected. Not only is it a part of my uniform, but its a precaution I must take on an alien world. One can’t be too careful in a whole new world full of unknowns, I hope you understand.” He could understand her concerns, but he had no idea what to expect since he was on a world that was unlike anything anyone had seen or thought of before. He hoped she was sensible enough to understand his precautions. For all he knew, he could be on his way to his death due to the princesses taking their own precautions.

Twilight still looked worried, but she seemed to be more relaxed after his words. “I guess it makes sense, I almost forgot you are on a world you’ve never been to before.” It made sense he would be cautious in a world filled with so many things he knows nothing about. She also could understand any possible fears he might have, she too was in a strange world once, though only for a short time.

“So, Twilight, who are these other princesses I’m to meet?” Radel asked this, hoping to turn their conversation to a more comfortable topic.

Hearing this question from Radel did indeed help Twilight refocus her thoughts away from his weapons. “The other princesses would be Princess Celestia and Princess Luna. There is also Princess Cadance but she is still in the Crystal Empire and probably hasn’t heard of your arrival yet.” Talking about the other princesses brought a smile back to her face, as it brought good memories as well. “We’ll only be meeting with Princess Celestia and Princess Luna however.”

Hearing this confused Radel, how could a nation have four princesses and still operate smoothly? But instead of questioning it, he went to asking Twilight about ponies and other small things relating to her nation. It would be more beneficial for him to learn more about their culture and history, so he can better communicate with them. “So Twilight, tell me about Equestria and your world…”

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The trip to Canterlot went by quickly, this was thanks to Twilight and how she seemed to go into professor mode, telling as much as she could to Radel on the short trip. She was extremely eager to answer any questions he had and teach him all she could. He now knew of her various adventures with her friends and how they were bearers of things called elements of harmony, and other various bits of knowledge about Equestrian history. Radel was also introduced to their understanding of magic, and how it played a key role in their lives. Seriously, a world where the rotation of the Sun and Moon was determined by the two princesses. How they even had the power to do this blew his mind, but he figured it was better to just accept it for now instead of questioning it. I’m stuck here now, so I’ll have plenty of time to prove or disprove things of this world. Heck, maybe I could even learn how to use magic!

Once the train came to a full stop, giving Radel a break from Twilights constant teachings, they both got up and made their way to the exit. As soon as they were off the train, they were met by six royal guards from what Radel had learned were from Celestia’s detail. “Princess Twilight, Princess Celestia and Princess Luna are waiting for you and the creature. Please, follow us.” As he said this, the other guards began to form a escort around him and Twilight.

“Of course sergeant, lets not keep them waiting.” Twilight then began following the guards as they escorted us out of the station.

But something was off, the guards seemed too close to him and Twilight to be an escort, more for control than protection. Also, as they exited the station, the castle that Radel could see closer to the base of the mountain was not getting closer. Their route was leading them not towards the castle, but away from it at an angle. It was like they wanted it to seem like they were headed there, even though they weren’t. The guards were also keeping them off the main streets, which would obviously be the quickest routes. They were sticking to smaller streets and even some alleys. Twilight seemed to be oblivious to all these things, probably trusting the guards fully. She probably thinks they are trying to minimize our contact with other ponies...

When Radel made eye contact with one of the guards, he thought he saw a green flash within his eyes. It was subtle, but he definitely saw it. Something is definitely not right here… Radel then activated his ocular implants and scanned the guards around him. Maybe the green flash had to do with something special that guards of the princess had biologically, or even magically. He then scanned Twilight and noticed something strange about the two results. Even though the guards all looked like normal ponies, what he assumed was pony DNA was not prominent within the guards. Whatever they are, they are NOT real ponies.

Time seemed to slow down as Radel reached for each of his pistols in their holsters, waiting till the guards had their eyes turned away. As he pulled them out, he quickly flipped the safety off and set both guns to stun. By the time the guards next to him had turned their eyes back to him, he had already fired his pistols at each of them, and proceeded to do so for the last four.

As they all fell to the ground stunned, Twilight turned to him in both surprise and horror. But before she could say anything, all of the guards around them were no longer guards. They were some strange, insectoid like creatures that resembled ponies, with wings and a horn. Once Twilight saw what was actually escorting them, she looked back at the Commodore, a new source of horror filling her expression. “This is not good…”

Switching his weapons to lethal, Radel looked back at Twilight. “Are these things dangerous? What are they Twilight?” While he asked this, Radel kept looking around them and at the stunned creatures, ensuring no more were nearby and that those stunned would stay so.

“They are changelings and yes, they are dangerous. They are magical creatures that can take the form of a normal pony. They feed off of our love, or rather that is what we know of them, which is little... Are they dead Radel?” Twilight gently prodded one of the unconscious changelings and jumped back in surprise when its wings buzzed.

“No, they were only stunned, but I have a bad feeling about their presence at our arrival.” As he said this, Radel began to aim his pistols at the heads of the stunned creatures. “I think it’s better that we ensure they will not harm us or anyone else.”

“No!” Twilight quickly leaped in front of Radel, obstructing his line of sight. “These creatures may be dangerous, but I’d prefer it if they lived. There’s been enough blood shed between us and them over the course of history…”

After Twilight said this, Radel then lowered and reholstered his pistols after turning them back to stun. He then gently pushed past Twilight, going to the changelings and kneeling next to them. He then reached to his side where a small pouch was located on his hip, and pulled out various handcuff like instruments. He attached them to the changelings and stepped away as they energized, preventing them from moving. He also had put their front hooves behind their back over the wings to prevent flight as well.

During this whole process, Twilight watched with a worried expression, fearing he was going to kill the changelings anyways. Radel turned and kneeled before her, “If you wish that their lives be spared in hopes that a better future may be obtained through peace...Then I shall respect it, and I honor you for believing in peaceful action.” Radel knew his history well, and how war and needless bloodshed had torn the human race apart at various points in time. Though he was willing to kill as he was a soldier, he knew the benefits of more peaceful solutions and encouraged them. Seeing Twilight have the same mindset made him respect her more than because of her position.

Twilight was now blushing slightly as Radel kneeled in front of her. “Radel, I’m glad you are respecting my views… But is it really necessary for you to kneel before me like that?” She was happy that he would spare the lives of the changelings, but she felt embarrassed to have him kneel like that for her…

Radel then stood up and while he activated his armor, replied, “Maybe not, but you deserve my respect and anyone else’s.”. Twilight eyes had widened in surprise as the armor surrounded Radel’s body. He then activated his wings and flew up, grabbing Twilight in the process, and flew towards the castle gates. “Now lets go check on the other princesses.”

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When they arrived at the castle gates, Radel placed a surprised Twilight on the ground, landing beside her. “Since when could you FLY?!?!” Twilight was trying to regain her composure after the act. When she looked at the Commodore, her mouth was agape and her expression filled with nothing but surprise and bafflement.

“Well I can’t fly, but my armor has a device that allows me to in a way.” Radel emphasized this by flapping the energy filled contraption on his back.

Twilight finally regained her composure, shaking her head a little. “Radel, I feel you have endless little gadgets to surprise me with. But forget about that for now, we must check on the princesses!”

As she turned to enter through the main gates, a pair of guards showed up on the other side, moving to block their path. “HALT!” As the guards moved to block their path, Radel put his hands on his pistol holsters. He quickly scanned the guards with his ocular implants and determined them to be changelings as well. It seemed that there were more changelings in disguise to deal with yet.

Drawing his pistols again, Radel shot both of the guards with them on stun, causing them to fall to the ground. As they fell and turned into their true form, another pair of guards were not far away and saw what he had done. Knowing their cover was blown, the changelings abandoned their disguises and charged towards them, casting beams of green energy from their horns towards them.

Before Radel could react, a purple barrier had appeared in front of him, absorbing the changelings’ attack. Then suddenly Twilight was above him, casting her own beams of purple energy at the two changelings, taking them out before they could get any closer. The changelings, however, were only stunned by the spell. Radel quickly restrained the changelings at the gate and made his way to do the same to the others.

That was the second time Radel had seen magic at work, and oh man did he want to know more about it! As the alicorn landed beside him while he finished restraining the last changeling, Radel noticed some strange green objects amongst some shrubs to the side of the courtyard. Cautiously making his way closer to them, he could see they were some sort of cocoons with what appeared to be the missing guards inside.

Twilight followed Radel and once she saw what he did, used her horn to cast a spell to cut the cocoons open. Once they were out of the cocoons the guards remained in what appeared to be a deep sleep, but they appeared to be alive. “Twilight, will they be alright?” He asked her as she studied the unconscious guards. Even with his ocular implants, Radel couldn’t gain an in depth diagnosis of the guards and their condition.

She looked back at Radel, “They’ll be fine, but they won’t be able to help us. They won’t wake up for some time yet.” She then began to walk away from them towards the main entrance of the castle.

So much for reinforcements… Radel followed the alicorn’s path, keeping a vigilant eye on their surroundings.

Twilight suddenly stopped, with an extremely worried expression. “This is strange, all of the guards we’ve come across are from Celestia’s detail, but where are Luna’s? Their rotations should be starting now that it is night time.” As if in reply to Twilight’s question, an explosion was heard from within the castle.

Radel quickly rushed towards the main doors of the castle with Twilight hot on his tail. “I think theres your answer!”

As the two of them pushed through the main doors, they entered the middle of a brawl between changelings and what must be Luna’s own guards. They were different from the white stallions of Celestia’s. Instead they were mainly black furred or other dark colors, with fangs, pointed ears, and slitted eyes as Twilight had described earlier.

The source of the explosion was from what must have been some sort of offensive spell, for it had left a large impact in the wall behind the guards. The battle must have just broken out however, for there was no dead amongst either ranks, as they exchanged blows with each other, parry for parry. But when they had entered, a couple of the changelings had seen them and were swarming around the two.

Radel quickly un-holstered and aimed his pistols at each individual changeling that had surrounded them, dropping them each with a well aimed shot. But more had charged them and one of them had used its magic to shoot each of his pistols out of his hands. Quickly, Radel drew his sword from its sheath in time to block an attack by one of the changelings as it swung its own blade at him. The blade however was not made of metal, and it seemed to be its own leg.

After blocking its initial attack, Radel energized his blade and brought it down on the blade like leg of the changeling, severing it from the rest of its body. As it reared back with a hiss, it quickly grew the blade back, ready to attack again. But in the time it took to do this, Radel had charged a large amount of energy into his left fist and punched the changelings in the face with all the strength he could muster. The built up energy had a strong enough charge to stun it, leaving it alive but unconscious as it flew from the contact. He then brought up his sword in a defensive stance and looked around.

What he saw was Twilight taking down a group of four changelings with some sort of burst spell that had surrounded her. The spell knocked them away at intense speed into the walls around them, knocking them unconscious with the impact. After they were dealt with, Twilight quickly levitated his pistols to him. “Quick, take these! We must ensure the safety of Celestia and Luna!”

Sheathing his sword and accepting his pistols from Twilight’s magical aura, Radel found that the changelings in the room were all dead or unconscious. The guards all seemed to be standing, though a few had minor injuries. They really know how to fight don’t they?

Twilight rushed to the nearest guard, who looked at her with both surprise and relief. “Princess Twilight!? It’s good to see you!” The guard then saw Radel and his expression became one of curiosity and worry.

“Captain, this is Commodore Radel Endorian, the creature we saved from that strange object. Commodore, meet Captain Dusk Shield. What is the situation Captain?”

Turning his attention back to Twilight, the captain responded. “We are not sure your highness. We were all just on our way to look for missing guards from gate detail when these things jumped us. We managed to hold them off, but if it wasn’t for you and your friend, we would’ve suffered more than a few minor wounds.” The captain turned his gaze back to Radel, nodding in thanks.

“No thanks is necessary, captain, but those missing guards are fine. We found them in the courtyard incapacitated, they just need some time to recover. But more importantly, we must go find the princesses and ensure that these creatures do not harm them.” Radel continued to scan their surroundings as he hurried the discussion along. Other guards were doing the same, holding their weapons at the ready.

“Yes, and I know where they should be. Princess Luna was the one who told us to check up on those guards while she went to talk to Princess Celestia in her personal chambers.” As the captain said this, he reached to a changeling corpse next to him and pulled the spear he had lodged into its chest out. “Shade! I want you to stay here with four other guards and make sure the unconscious changelings stay restrained and subdued! The rest of you follow me. Lunar Guards, form up!”

As the captain gave the command, the one that must have been Shade grabbed four other guards, the other Lunar Guards in the room formed up around us as we followed the captain further into the castle. In total, the guards with them consisted of: two unicorns, four pegasi, and three earth ponies, one of which was the captain himself.

As they continued through the castle, Radel noticed that one of the guards in the back had slowed down. It was one of the pegasi, a mare as well, and she was now leaning against the wall.

Telling the others to stop, Radel rushed over to the injured mare. As he looked at her, he saw the gash on her side, as well as the trail of blood she had been leaving in the hallway. The wound had gotten worse since they had left the main entryway of the castle.

Not wasting any time, Radel activated his holo bracelet, and once he had done so, used it to activate a device on his right palm from his suit of armor. Bringing it to the injured mares wound, he slowly moved it back in forth in front of it.

Before everyponies eyes, the wound began to seal, and the mare seemed to gain more energy. What they didn’t know, was that Radel had just used a nanobot replicator tool to heal the wound and give the pegasi a boost of adrenaline. She looked at the Commodore, and did nothing more than utter a simple thank you as she rejoined the formation of the other guards.

Once Radel himself had joined them, they continued through the hallways. Eventually the captain silently signaled for all of them to stop at a corner.

Activating his ocular implants, Radel could see that around the corner was a group of five changelings outside a door. He could only assume the door lead to what must be Celestia’s chambers.

The captain turned to him and Twilight, with worry filling his eyes. “This is it, but there seems to be more changelings outside the doorway. Alright, heres the plan, we’ll.... Commodore wait!”

Before the captain could say anything more, Radel stepped through the other guards and around the corner. He pulled out his pistols and quickly stunned the five changelings with five quick shots. He then reholstered the pistols and turned to the guards and Twilight who were staring at him from around the corner. Though Twilight was unfazed, the guards were the complete opposite.

The captain’s mouth was agape and his expression was one of both surprise and amazement. “Commodore, you will have to train with us sometime…”

“Indeed, I’d like to see what you royal guards are made of.” Radel then walked up to the stunned changelings and restrained them, while Twilight and the guards came around the corner.

Twilight pushed passed the guards and rushed towards the door. “Maybe another time Captain, first we need to protect the princesses.” When Twilight pushed the doors open, what she saw made her stop in place. On the other side was eight more changelings who were standing guard next to one in particular. “Chrysalis…”

The changeling that stood out amongst the others was bigger than the others, looking like an alicorn turned changeling, and it began to laugh at Twilight’s comment. “Why hello Twilight, how nice to see you again. In time to see me make Celestia and Luna break to my will. I’ll finally have my revenge on them!” Behind the changeling, were two alicorns that were restrained against the wall by a strange goo like substance.

“Enough of this!” Radel quickly drew out both of his pistols and shot the eight changelings protecting the larger one, stunning them like the rest. “You will do no such thing, now come quietly or I shall use force.” Radel believed if this creature was a leader of the changelings, they’d be the one to deal with for a peaceful solution.

The changeling simply laughed at his demands, and stepped closer to them all. “If it isn’t the strange creature from the sky. What makes you think you could possibly force me into any kind of submission?!” As she stated this, her horn glowed green and she used her magic to force Twilight out of the room and into the Lunar Guards. While they struggled with getting untangled from the princess, Chrysalis slammed the doors shut and sealed them with a strange, green barrier. “Lets see you try!”

Immediately, the changeling known as Chrysalis fired a spell at Radel, who only had enough time to dodge to the side. While she began to charge another spell, Radel brought up his left arm, and deployed a metal like framework which was then filled with energy. The device was a shield made of energy, much like his wings. “Let’s dance.” Radel then charged the changeling, withdrawing one pistol and keeping out the one in his right hand.

As he charged Chrysalis, he fired multiple shots at her, only for them to be absorbed by a magical barrier she surrounded herself with. She then dropped it and quickly shot his pistol out of his hand before he could bring it behind his shield. “Ah ah ahhh! We’ll be having none of that.” Chrysalis then brought one of her forelegs up and morphed it into a blade, much like Radel had seen the other changelings do. She then fired another bolt of energy at him, forcing him to bring up his shield in defence.

As he brought it back down, he saw Chrysalis coming towards him with her blade raised. Quickly Radel drew his own blade from its sheath and brought it up in a defensive stance, parrying her incoming attack. As they delivered parry for parry, the princesses restrained to the side could do nothing but watch. Chrysalis attacked with such speed that Radel only had enough time to narrowly block it. If it wasn’t for his skill with a blade, he would’ve been dead minutes ago, but enough was enough. Radel energized his blade, and instead of simply blocking Chrysalis’s next attack, he swung through it. As her blade was severed from her leg, she reared back in pain.

As she was stunned by this, Radel brought a charged fist into her stomach and launched her across the room. However, unlike the other changeling, she was not stunned. She slowly got up and regrew her leg, but was in obvious pain. She hissed at Radel, fear and anger filling her eyes. “Maybe you are one who can impose such a thing, but not today!”

Before Radel could make another move, Chrysalis disappeared in a swath of green fire, leaving nothing behind but her severed blade and a scorch mark on the ground. Once she was gone, her barrier spell on the door failed, and the guards and Twilight came rushing in. They wasted no time removing Princess Celestia and Princess Luna from their restraints who showed no signs of any injuries.

“Are you alright your highnesses?!” Captain Dusk Shield asked, as he frantically looked over Princess Luna and Princess Celestia for any injuries.

The larger of the two; which had a white coat, rainbow-like mane and tail, with a sun for a tattoo on her flanks, responded after a light chuckle. “We are fine captain, thank you.” She then turned her gaze to Radel, and brightened slightly when she did. “And this must be the stranger from the heavens, I wish our meeting was different. Regardless, we both thank you graciously for your aid tonight.”

Radel walked till he was in front of the two, and kneeled before them. “No thanks is necessary, your highnesses, it was nothing.”

As he kneeled in front of them, a hoof brought his head back up from beneath his chin. It belonged to the other princess, she had a dark blue coat, with a blue mane and tail, and a moon for a tattoo on her flanks. “But you shall receive it, for if it wasn’t for you, who knows how the events of tonight would’ve played out.” She removed her hoof, sharing her sisters expression of relief and happiness at the sight of him. But for some reason, when Radel looked into those eyes, he felt something stir within his heart. It was like that vary gaze was all he needed right now.

The larger one spoke again, regaining Radel’s attention. “I am Princess Celestia, this is my sister, Princess Luna. You already know Princess Twilight Sparkle I can assume?” As she introduced herself and her sister, Princess Luna giggled slightly, and gave a small wave with a smile.

So these two were sisters aye? “Yes, I know her already, she has been a great friend since I awoke after my crash.” Radel got off his knees and stood before the princesses.

“Unfortunately, the meeting you expected to have with us will have to wait. We must take care of the issues involving these Changelings. But before we send you away, may we know your name?” Princess Luna asked this, taking a small step towards Radel, giving him a warm and gentle smile.

“It is Commodore Radel Endorian, your highnesses.”As he stated this, he gave both a simple salute.

Princess Luna giggled a little at this, and nodded her head at Radel. “I think after the events of tonight Radel, we can both drop the formalities. Simply just call us Luna and Celestia.” She widened that same warm smile as she told him this.

Radel couldn’t understand what it was, but something about Luna made her different than the other ponies. “If that is what you wish Luna, then I’ll do so. Twilight has already made such a request.” What are these feelings I have for her…

Celestia then stepped before Radel, regaining his attention. “Well Radel, you must be exhausted after tonight. Let my sister bring you to a guest room, we’ll talk tomorrow, good night Radel.” As she nodded to Radel, he returned the gesture and wished her good night as well as he followed Luna out of Celestia’s personal chambers.

After a few minutes, they stopped at a door along one of the many castle hallways. “Here is your room for the night Radel, let us know if there is anything you need.” She opened the door and stepped in, and once Radel had followed, spoke again. “We really do appreciate your aid tonight, sleep well Radel, we are excited for the meeting tomorrow.” With this said, Luna winked at Radel and made her way out of the bedroom, closing the door behind her with her magic.

What a strange mare… As Radel turned away from the door, he took in the sights of the room itself. It was what one would expect to see in the presence of royalty, large king sized bed with a wardrobe and bathroom to the side. A large desk with a bottle of ink and quill for the use of those who stayed in the room. There was also a glass door that led to a balcony with a beautiful view of the city.

Radel made his way to the bed, deactivating his armor and removing it with his weapons, placing them beside the nightstand next to the bed. He then climbed into the bed and got comfortable as thoughts of the events involving the changelings and the princesses flowed through his mind. But before he could delve on the thoughts for long, unknown to him, Luna aided in his attempts to sleep. Within seconds his eyes closed and he was in the land of dreams, with another pony about to join him...

Author's Note

Now it's time for some interaction with Luna! Next chapter will be up in about a week. Also, largest chapter so far! Hope you guys enjoy the path this story is taking as it develops.