Chapters Promise me you'll come back?
This is just something I thought up one day. Be peaceful and don't forget : Dr.Equinox knows all. Remember that well.
It had been yet another long night court, fully of snobbish nobles and ponies that couldn't figure out the basic mathematical equation without hiring a mathematics professer. Truthfully she hated it. She hated it all. All those stuck up morons, all the drama, everything. Ever since her return, the world seemed different to the moon goddess. Even that title she hated. She did not wish herself to be an alicorn, or a co-ruler of an entire nation, or to be revered by her subjects as a "Goddess". Her sister and she were not goddesses but merely beings who have found an immeasurable amount of power and could contain and use as they please. She despised all of it... All of it besides one thing.
Her visitor of the night.
You see, our little princess here has been incredibly lonely during her time as a ruler. Not only could she not talk to her own sister very often, but naught a soul of her people even wanted to talk to her. They saw her as the monster she once was. This had discouraged any unneeded communication from her. This only increased the distrust the people had against her. The one person who should would nearly drop all things to even get a chance to talk to was a strange one. I did mean 'Person' by the way, for this be no ordinary creature. It be a human.
This human had miraculously appeared on her balcony many moons ago. She had encountered it whilst she was preparing to raise the moon. The two beings did react like rational beings and merely tried conversing with each other as to gather knowledge of ones appearance and another's place of home.The introduction was awkward and, even more so ,was the conversation after. The two did eventually figure the basics out.
They had introduced themselves with the human being called patrick and the princess being called Luna. The reasons of his sudden appearance was questioned after that. It turns out that the human was currently helping a dear friend out with one of his many experiments. Learning this, she noticed that his clothes seems to have small tears in them, some even nearly four inches long, along with scars accompanying the mans body as well. This lead her to believe that he had been used in many experiments and to question why he was so willing to do something that had the potential to seriously Injure or kill him. He responded, saying that he had owed his friend his life ten times over and counting.
Before she could delve deeper into the subject, she remembered the main reason she was out there. She quickly apologized to Patrick and quickly walked out to the edge of the balcony and proceeds to amaze as she raised the moon. When she turned around the man was staring quizzically at the sky as though he had never seen a moonrise. When confronted about this he responded "Back from where I'm from that's not really natural". Luna became confused and asked "Then how doth thous people ever see the change of times?". He simply said" the celestial bodies do it themselves. This had shocked her greatly.
Unfortunately it seemed that time had enough of this phase of the day and Luna was signaled to roam the dreamland, making sure that even the most resentful of ponies had good dreams. This, along with Patrick lifting up his left arm and looking at a square device on his wrist, had showed that it was time for them to be separated we from one another and to do there respective duties. For Patrick it was returning to his home place, no doubting that his good friend was anxious for home to get back, and for Luna to roam the world and cure many of there nightmares.
She asked when he returned, if he could at all. He replied that he would soon enough. Unsure about his reply she asked to do one thing:
"Promise Us Thou will come back?"
He seemed to be contemplating within himself as he tough of an answer. When he thought of one he replied.
"Normally I never promise things I don't know I can keep."
This disheartened the princess.
"However, you are just interesting enough to make me reconsider."
Her eyes shimmered with hope.
"So thou doth promise us that he will come back?"
He smiled back at her.
"I promise."
Then, in an instant, he was gone. Just disappeared from space right in front of her. There was no flash of poof of smoke, just an gone. This left our princess to do her duties to her ponies. So she focused her magic and entered the dream world.
All the while with a smile on her face, for she knew that he would come back.
... And that he did.
Author's Note
Sry if this disappoints but it was on a phone. Judge, but not too hard. We don't want to be an Ass -hat do we?
Promise me you'll come back?
Author's Note
Try not to judge, I made this on my phone. It was a bit annoying and kinda of tedious but I promise that I'll be better later. Also I'm making the chapters more involved, making it in their perspective rather than third. Trying my best so feel free to say some CONSTRUCTIVE criticism. Don't be dicks guys. Thanks :)
Later on
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It has been so long after that wondrous night. Many months in fact. All through out those months though, Luna would always have a smile on her face. She had thoroughly enjoyed the time she could spend with her savior from the stars. It did sound a little cliche but she did not care because that's what she saw him as. A savior, from the loneliness. She and Him had learned very much about the other.
For instance she learned that he came from a world that was completely different from hers. He came from a world in its prime in technological advances. He explained that the rectangle shaped flat metal on his wrist was a multi-tool, demonstrating this point by using a variety of functions. He showed her nearly all of his belongings through his brief stays, which included his multi-tool, his strange goggles that could see a many of things, his otherworldly clothes ( still on him obviously), and many more devices. She was amazed beyond compare by what he considered normal. Thy truly from different worlds, in all senses of the term.
But saddly it was not always amazement that followed in his appearance there. She could count no more than a handful ( not hoof full) of times when he would visit sad about a loss he suffered. There was once a time where he had come to her and gave her a bone crushing hug, sobbing on her shoulder about losing one of his closest friends due to the resistance they were using to fight against there government. The loss had hit home and had shaken him to his core. He said her name was Sam , although she was known as spitfire in the resistance. She was one of his closest friends and died with next to him on the battlefield. He had to watch his closest female friend die in his arms. It horrified Luna that such things could happen to a man like him, but did not surprise her. Even in the paradise of her kingdom had there been wars.
After that day he had come even more frequently. Rather than see her about twice a week, he would see her four times a week. She had asked why and how he kept coming back so fast. He told her that she helped deal with all the craziness. That made her smile. She had found a best friend and he had found his.
Then came the unfortunate period of time when she would not be getting visits from her dear friend. Day after day he did not show. Week after week and yet no signs of her human. She had not seen him for two weeks and three days when he showed once again. But he was different now. Gone was the usual cheery demeanor and the lights that used to burn so bright that they would block the sun were so dim that they could be called pure darkness. She ran over to him immediately and hugged him hard. He returned the hug with the same intensity. Though she knew not what happened she had noticed something different. His whole right was gray and seems to be made of iron or steel. When went to observe he lifted up the sleeve for his arm. What she saw made her gasp. His whole right arm was seemingly replaced by this metal counter part. Luna knew what the metal skin meant. This was now no longer the arm he grew up with. It was a replacement.
What had happened to her poor little human?
The two talked about letter that night after all her duties were finished. He told her that they were winning, they had breached the capital. They they were one step away from victory. "They all knew it would be a tough fight" he said " but we were ready. We knew we would win this and that it would take many sacrifices to achieve victory". So they did, they stormed the Capitol and he lost his arm due to an I fortunate mine place by the capital. His comrades stepped on one near him and it blew them both away quite literally. Then he woke up on an operating table with his good friend Dr.E working on his new arm. Then after a few days of testing out the arm he was fit for travel, so he came there.
The arm looked surprisingly accurate for a prosthetic. It looked as though someone made his old skin gray and full of lines separating the different plates protecting the arm. It was stronger than his other, even though both were fairly muscular. He was not a skinny man, not at all. In fact he stood a good four or five inches taller than her horn. He was very pale , had brown eyes and had short cut curly brown hair. He wore his usual gear which was mainly his armor suit. It looked familiar to a knights suit but much more advanced. Beneath that only he could tell as he only ever showed his skin, other than his face, once, when showing his arm. There was a helmet but it was folded inside the suit.
There was not much to say after that. Together they just sat beside each other, looking at the stars. He turned his head towards Luna and was going to say something g until he noticed the timer on his wrist. He only had a few minutes left. Quickly he turned to her and gently grabbed her shoulders
P.O.V- PATRICK
'Only a few minutes left Patrick, might as well get it out now' I thought. It had been nagging me in the back of my head to tell her but I just couldn't. I couldn't change us like that. But now it seems I have to.whatever lets go for it. I gently moved my hands down her arms(?) to her hooves and gently grasped them, raising them to chest level. She blushed a little and looked at me curiously. Those eyes of hers nearly put me in a trance before I snapped back to it.
" Luna I have been meaning to say something to you and now might be the las time I get to say it."
She looked at me curiously and tilted her head slightly.
" Thou- you are leaving again? So soon?" She asks. I've been trying to get her into modern speech and I think it's working.enough about that though, not important.
"Unfortunately yes, and there's a chance I might not be back for a while. Since that's the case I want to admit something I've wanted to for a while now."
This time I've brought myself closer to her by scooting myself coward on my knees. I got close enough to where I could feel her breath against me. She was blushing profusely now.and stuttering. I think that's just plain adorable.
"D-Does this confession have a need for such close proximity?" She stuttered out , seemingly lost in my eyes as I am in hers.
"I think it the only way I could ever say it.i hope your prepared for it cause I have to go rigt after it and I'm going to hate myself for it."
She looked confused now, still blushing though.
"I do not understand, what is-" she said but I silenced her with a finger blocking her mouth.
I smiled warmly at her. She returned a quizzical look and tried to speak but I silenced once again. Though this time I used my lips. She opened her eyes wide and let out surprised squeak. It was a blissful moment for both as they reveled in the kiss, but it was over as soon as it began. With her looking disappointed she looked up for an explanation but got sad eyes.
"I need to go now but I'll be back" He said somberly
"Do you prom else you'll come back?" She asked with hope in her eyes.
He flashed her a toothy grin. "I promise. I always do."
And with that he was gone.
Promise me you'll come back?
Back again. Same drill. Here we go.
How had I let this happen?
How could I have been so blind?
It was so obvious, yet so subtle.
He rigged the capitol. He managed to set up a intricate array of armed explosives to go off, only four weeks after the capitol had succumbed to the wrath of the Rebellion. Just enough so there would be no plan of escape possible, not for everyone. The explosives were all something of his own design, something powerful enough to destroy the world, but just barely. It would take four weeks to detonate, but I have a feeling he had planned it all. Planned to give us our sweet time to mull over our imminent demise. Nothing could stop it. I suppose that's life right there. Everyone just waiting for Judgment Day . For this world, it was He who got to decide when that came apparently.
But right now that didn't seem to be important. What was important was being there for your family. Your loved ones. Being there for Her . But I can't ,not right now. Right now we need to find a place to go, somewhere that will take us. Its been a week since we got the device report, and in that time we manages to get our starship up and running. Our only hope of getting out of here is over 500 years old and can only stat up once. When it does, we must make it count. That's what's been asked of a small group of people by the leader of our little rebellion. His name?
Captain Krevin Der Faul, leader of the Rebellion against the tyrant Carver Der Faul, and Commanding officer of the Cosmic Explorer Class, EAS Damascus. The one man chosen to lead us all. Unfortunately faces tons of criticism because of his relation with the world tyrant, and has been harassed constantly because of it. Good man, bad lineage I suppose.
He has asked a group of nearly two hundred and fifty people to think of a way to get off the planet before its done for. None have succeed I making reasonable ideas, except for a good friend of mine, Dr.Equinox. He plans on using the technology that was implemented into making my 'Jumper' device, and expanding it to an extremely large scale. Large enough to transport a starship. There are many problems faced wit this task.
One problem is finding a way to implement the scale of which the Jump will take place. It must be able to take the entire starship and transport it, hopefully safely. Another is getting actual coordinates to Jump to. That is up to me to figure out. The last is the place, which I am currently in an argument about right now.
"No. I am not letting the influence of humanity's destructive nature to destroy that world. It will not be an option."
"You don't get to choose whether it happens or not, all you need to do is find somewhere safe."
"How can you say that Doctor?! You know of this world as well as I do and you know what a species like Humanity can do to it!"
The Doctor sighed. We had been arguing about this for ten minutes now and I've still yet to agree with him.
"Can you just listen to me for a SECOND?! Please?!." the Doctor yelled.
I was stunned silent. He never yells, unless he's very agitated. He noticed my silence and continued.
"I know exactly how horrible humanity is now, but we have no choice left on the matter. Unless you want all these people to die for your own selfish reasons, I would suggest getting some feedback on the other side. This is the only option we have left, and its our only hope of surviving against Carvers sadistic plans. Alright?"
I stood, silently contemplating this decision. On one hand it could mean a chance for redemption of Humanity, but on the other it could pose some serious issues with the populace already living there, for some random species to come from nowhere and claim land as its own. I just couldn't decide, at last not on my own. This was not what I wanted to come back with.
"So have you realized the proportions of the issue here? We need that planets consent for arrival, otherwise it could turn for the worst."
I thought it over quickly and decided that it was the only option." Alright, I can ask them for a meeting of such. I'm just unsure whether or not it would work. I don't even know five people on that planet, so I can't even make a guess."
The Doctor smiled "Well, thank you for understanding. I know it will be hard, but that's what I'm here for. If you ever need me, you know what to do."
With that, I was left to my thoughts. I looked down at my arm band that the Jump device was on and thought about it. After a few seconds of contemplation I just sighed and put in the coordinates, thinking of a way to start that conversation. Right as I hit the activation, I had a thought pop up in my head.
'I kissed her yesterday didn't I?'
Promise me you'll come back?
Back again. Same deal.
Right as I had that thought I got teleported. Teleporting is like going through a wormhole or something. I can't really explain it in good detail, but its like you see everything at once but then forget about it the next second. It's something you have to experience to understand. I'll have to ask the Doctor about it later.
Anyway, I arrived at the normal meeting place, albeit it was midday instead of night time, and managed to hear a surprised gasp before getting tackled to the floor by a dark blur. Said blur was hugging my body to theirs, let out a small gasp, got off of me, dragged me inside, and then closed the entrance to the balcony. All the while I was in a daze of what was happening since I had no idea that was the reaction I would get. I managed to get a clear view of what was in front of me before It was blocked again, but this time it wasn't something I'd complain about. After our bodies parted she hugged me again, with the same strength mind you, and gave a little mumble that I couldn't understand. Over all, it think I did a good job in that situation.
"Ok, how about we talk without mumbles?" I asked.
She looked up at me with one of the largest smiles I'd seen on her and talked to me normally.
"We-I said that I had missed you." she said with a little blush on her cheeks.
"Well your not the only one who missed this. Also, I think I forgot something here."
She tilted her head in a confused manner. "I hadn't found an item of yours. What could you have left?" She asked quizzically.
I smiled at her. "This" I said as I leaned down and captured her lips with mine, though this time it would not be short. In fact we stayed like that for at least a minute or more, the two of us just standing there in her room, getting to finish something I'd left unfinished last time. After nearly two minutes we parted, each with a blush on their cheeks. Me being the person I am, decided to get some info.
"So how have you been doing lately?"
She gave an adorable giggle and said "I have been well. What of you?"
That's where the mood ends. I was hoping I could have thought of a way to stall it, even if just a minute or so, but apparently it was for naught.
I grimaced and rubbed my hand on the back of my head." Um, about that..."
She looked at me concerned. "Is something the matter?"
I sighed. No holding it back anymore I guess.
"There actually is an issue. Its a monumental issue that I don't think I can accomplish in time. I need to ask something of you. Something really important."
She cleared her face of emotion and turned serious. "Any task of yours is worth the effort."
Right as I was about to say the plan, she seemed o remember something.
"Oh, I had nearly forgotten!" She said as she turned and walked over to her balcony.
"What the matter?" I asked.
She angled her head towards me while still walking and said "With you here I had almost forgotten to raise the Moon. If you'll excuse me for a moment."
I was about to question her when remembered that magic is a thing here. So, as to avoid further delaying of her job, I just said.
"Go right ahead. I've always wanted to see it anyways."
She opened the doors to the balcony and walked out towards the edge, all while charging her magic for the action to come. I just stood back, crouched, and watched from a distance. When she got to nearly charging enough energy to 'Move the Moon' I couldn't help but admire her. She was an actual goddess in her realm of her night. It was truly remarkable to be near her, much less be in a relationship with her. That, and she didn't have too bad of an-
"The night is upwards dear Patrick, though I hold no ill contempt to those who wish to admire a figure such as my own."
Well, can't blame me for looking.
With a chuckle I stood and walked forwards onto her balcony, noticing that the ritual had already started and that throughout my admiring, the Moon had reached halfway up to its position, still steadily climbing the black canvas that was space. It was like nothing I had ever seen before. To see the moon actually move that fast, along with its closer proximity to the planet, was astonishing. Just mind-blowing. Apparently, she noticed.
"I take it thou enjoys our night?"
I gave a little chuckle to the old English, but still replied: "I've got to admit, this is nothing like Earths night. You could barely see the stars there, but here? Not only do they all show, but there all different. This has to be one of, if not the best night sky I have ever seen. Its beautiful Luna. Thank you for letting me experience such a miracle."
I turned towards the teary-eyed Princess, kneelt down to get to the same face level, looked her straight in the eyes and said: "My dearest Princess of the Night, I Love you.". And then I kissed her. And she kissed me. It wasn't one sided or anything, it was at the exact same time. It was really enjoyable, but it couldn't last, because of a certain mood-killer I now am slightly angry at. By that I mean, my 'Wrist Watch' had sent me an acceptance message to talk with someone, which makes it beep or vibrate constantly until answered. You can see how that ruined the mood.
We broke apart and were breathing heavily. I told you it wasn't one sided. It was intense. Anyway, we broke apart and I looked at her apologetically before looking to see who's ass I was about to beat for tha- oh, it was Doc. Alright then. I answered the call and went Inside.
"-ill you pick up already? Oh, hello Patrick. Deeply apologetic if I interrupted something."
I looked at the screen as I held it close to my face, glaring. I was really tempted to either be a sarcastic asshole or just hang up, but it might be important.
"Your fine Doc. What's the news?"
"The news is that the good Captain is looking for you. Wanted to see your progress on things."
I glared at the watch again. "Doc, I swear if you told him-" I was saying, but got cut off by him.
"Have some faith in me Patrick. Anyways, I was just wondering if you want me to stall him, or if you were going to come back early. Its still just about the afternoon here, so feel free to take some time explaining. Also, say hello to that Princess of yours for me would you? Send a good message from humanity and all that."
"Actually Doc, you can say hello yourself. She's right next to me."
"Oh, splendid! Greetings dear Princess, My name is Doctor Paradox Equinox, good friend of the crazy man your with, and head of the Science and Medical teams for the Rebellion and on the EAS Damascus. Good to meet you!"
Luna, probably not used to this kind of technology, looked at my watch in confusion and asked me.
"Am I supposed to respond to your wrist device or do something else?"
Before I could help her, the Doc intervened.
"My lady, you just have to merely speak into the device and I will hear clearly."
She looked at the watch again and spoke in an uncertain voice.
"Um, greetings stranger. I am Princess Luna, Co-ruler of the country Equestria, and am also in good relations with the one named Patrick."
"Ah, well it is very nice to meet for the first time, even though it could be under much more viable circumstances, but nevertheless I shant let a minor issue stop me from being the gentleman that I am. Might I say that your voice sounds as elegant as the stars movement across the night sky."
She blushed and said:" My thanks to you good Doctor. Might I also say that your voice sounds as enthusiastic as the rapid movement of the sea."
"Oh, now you've got me blushing. I would love to stay and chat, but I must remind our mutual acquaintance about his current assignment."
I looked at the watch and was reminded of the reason I was here. I had totally forgot about my peoples impending doom. I must take this more seriously.
"Anyway, I must be going now. Someone's got to cover for our crazy friend. Good day."
"Good day Doctor."
With him now gone, she was free to question me again. That she did.
"Now what was this assignment of yours that is so important." she asked me.
"Alright, I guess I've got no choice now. My people are going to all die unless I can transport them here."
She looked at me with surprised eyes and trotted over to her bed, laid down on it, and waved me over. When I sat down on the edge of the bed, she looked at me from her side and asked m a question.
"Now when you say 'your people', you mean the Humans?"
"Yes"
"Alright. how many of them would be here?"
There it is." That's the problem. I need enough room for an entire city. One nearly three times the size of this one."
She looked inquisitively at her floor, rubbing her chin, basically in a thinking pose. Then she gave me suggestions.
"You could always try the-oh no that wont fit... or you could...or...hmm. I am afraid to tell you that I cannot think of any area that you people could enter unnoticed."
"That's another thing. The way were coming in, it wont be unnoticed. Do you know how large a starship of ours is?"
"I am unaware of its size, so no. I would guess it is fairly large."
"Well, you'd be right. Its extremely large. Would you have a map with you?"
"I do" she says as she uses her magic to open a drawer on a desk near her front doors, and levitates a map of Equestria over to the bed. She gives it to me to look over and as far as I can tell, there's about two options available. Both are in either unsettled land, or are large plains ruled by nations.
"Alright I see two places, but they would both require the full consent of the countries either in control of the area or bordering it. One is the Mountains right about there (I point at the mountains) and the other is right there (I point to a small land mass off of the western coast). Either would be suitable for us. Though this is only just you and me deciding this, so I doubt either of those two would ever be our 'Official' home."
"Yes, an event such as this would require a meeting of all neighboring countries. A meeting between them all would be difficult to set up I'm sure, but it may be the only option."
Right as I was about to agree and say that's what I was going for, something happened. By that I mean, someone came in. Just opened the door and walked right in. No 'excuse me' or anything.
"Sister, are you all right, you had hesitated earlier when raisi-"
She just stopped. Just stopped in the middle of the room and stared directly at me, mouth agape, and all that. Same situation for Luna and I. So you know what I did? I decided to introduce myself.
"Uh, hi."
Oh, I am so fackered.
Author's Note
Shabam, cliffhanger! see if you can guess how she will react. Also, lets see if she's who you think she it. It could be or not, you never know.
...But I do
... Its totally who you think it is.
Promise me you'll come back?
Well, its nice to finally meet you.
Back again. Same deal.
So there we were, all of us just sitting/ standing with our mouths open like a bunch of fish. Weird metaphor to use, I know. So, what to do exactly? Well, start off with introductions obviously!
"Uh, hi."
I even waved. I was SO fackered. Luckily, she seemed to be much more in control of the situation here than any of us. By that I mean, she didn't completely just flip her lid right then and there. Instead, she took a moment to calm herself and responded.
"Hello. Might I ask who you are, and what you are doing in my sister bedroom?"
Ah. Well, not too hard of a question to answer, but still pretty hard.
"Well, I'm gonna need time to explain that one. Unless, you'd like to start?" I directed that last part to Luna, since this was her sister after all.
She closed her shocked mouth, and did face palm. Then, with her hoof still on her face she said:
"Even I do not know how one would start this conversation."
"How about we start off with names?" said the larger sister. Helpful? Already one of my favorite people. Got like, fifteen of those now, I think.
"Well, my names Patrick. It's very nice to meet you."
"I am Celestia. It is a pleasure to meet you as well."
"Now that that's out of the way, I assume you want to know why I'm here."
"That would be very helpful."
"It is kind of complicated, but I think I can get the basis of it. In a basic sense, I need to talk with the world powers in the area about finding a suitable place for my species to land a starship on and start a country. Basically."
That took at least some of the tension off. Of course, it added a whole slew of problems to the situation. One being the fact that getting all of the leaders in one place might take a while.
"There are many issues with this plan of yours. The first would be that your effectively an Alien. That would mean either great distrust, or uncalled judgment amongst the powers of the world. Then there is the fact that you have only just met me, and your asking for something that I would normally only allow to happen if I were to know that being for a long period of time, or have great trust in them. I have found neither of those aspects in you."
Oh wow. That's great. Looks like that tension is back.
"I honestly don't blame you for being wary. In fact, I agree with you. I know this is an insane task to ask of a stranger, but you must hear my plea. My people will die if you don't. All of them."
She looked at me intently, as if thinking it over. Then, when she seemed to make a decision, she asked both of us to follow her. So we did, managing to not get spotted even once in the hallways. Where the hell are the guards? Actually, probably sleeping. It is that late after all. So, we made it to our destination, which seemed to be a large room made for ... I don't really know actually. There's a ton of stained glass windows though. And a couple of thrones I think. It looked like a giant meeting room or something now that I think about it. I guess they like their theatrics. Whatever. So, they both went up to ,I'm guessing their thrones, sat down, and looked at me while gesturing to get a seat of my own. So I got one and sat down. Then it was just us and the tension again. Celestia spoke.
"Now that were in a more appropriate environment, we can talk about this situation properly. What you've asked of us is a very large task. To not only get the leaders of the world to meet, but to also ask of them to give your species land to settle in is extremely improbable. However, I have been informed by you that this is your species last hope of survival, if I was told correctly."
"That is correct."
"Very well. You and your species have both of our sympathies, as I'm certain my sister would agree, and our support. The main issue at hoof is to relay this message to other leaders and to gin their support as well, which will be undoubtedly difficult. I may be able to have them all meet, but I highly doubt that they would all be so generous as to literally give away their land and resources that would come with it. If you can somehow manage to gain all of they're approval on the settling of your people then you would have a solid deal, but as I see it, that would require great generosity for many, if not all of them to spontaneously gain. I am not going to lie to you Patrick. I highly doubt that this plan of yours will work, but we can make at least part of it possible."
"Just making the meeting possible is enough right now. When it get to the actual arrangement, then you can leave it to us. Besides that, there's not much more to say on the matter. I must inform you though, there is a very small time limit in which this must be done."
"Alright. How long do we have."
"You have two weeks."
... Cue the silence.
"I am unsure if I have heard you correctly. Did you say that the time limit is two weeks?"
"Unfortunately, you have heard me correctly. If it takes any longer than that, my people will surely die."
"The task at hand was difficult enough as it was, but this new information makes it practically impossible. It would take at least a month to get all of the rulers to even agree on meeting, much less the time spent on getting here. I can only see a sliver of a chance in such a short time span."
"That's what I was afraid of. You see, my people have exactly three weeks and four days until my planet literally explodes. We are working on a way to actually get here right now, but it is up to a select few to figure out where we are going. This is the only option we have, and I'm not gong to lie to you. My people will do anything to survive. Even wage war on a planet that does not welcome them."
She tensed at that. They both did. Not exactly what they wanted to hear, I'm sure.
"Are you issuing a threat, sir Patrick?"
"I'm not your majesty. I'm just telling you the truth. The moment my people find a way to not be obliterated, to somehow extend their lifespan, they will take it. With or without consent. I know how this sounds, and I wish we were not this way, but it is in our nature to survive. No matter the cost. That is why it is imperative that we succeed in our plan. Because if we don't, this whole world might have to face a war against the whole of humanity. I can guarantee you that, even if you were to succeed in such a war, your planet population would be close to extinction. We are not a people to be underestimated your majesty, and we have let every enemy of ours know that. I hope that no being on this planet would ever have to feel our wrath. Especially the ones who could have helped prevent it. I know this sounds like a threat, but it's not. Its the truth and as much as it sucks to hear, its just what it is."
After that, it was pure silence. Nothing but our subtle breathing. Then, Mr.Mood killer decided that he needed this to get even more awkward. Right when we were thinking about it too. So, I looked down, saw who it was and answered it.
"This better be important."
"It is. I told him."
"What!? We had a deal doctor!"
"I know, but I couldn't wait any longer. Plus, I've been listening to your conversation and I think he can help."
"Help how exactly? The moment he finds out I knew of this place and didn't tell him will make him hate me even more."
"That's why I told him that I just found it, and that I sent you to scout ahead. That way he wont think that you've been there before."
...
God dammit Doc.
"You've been here before? When were you planning on telling me this?"
"Uh, well, its a bit complicated to talk about."
"Oh, was I not supposed to say that? Sorry. Got to go. Bye!"
"Well, that's great. I now despise him."
"Excuse me Patrick, but there is still an issue here. When have you been here before, and for what reasons?"
Whoa, awkward situation. Before I could make this mess any worse, Luna stepped in. I just noticed how quiet she was.
"Sister, we can explain everything, but not now. There are positive reasons behind his past visits, but we must deal with the matter at hoof. A civilization is mush more important that a single person. No offense towards you Patrick."
"None taken, and she's right. I can explain, but later. Right now I just need some solid info on whether or not this plan is going to be enacted."
She sighed and rubbed her hoof across her forehead. Then she looked down at the ground, deep in thought. After a moment of silence I thought she was going to say 'NO' , but when she looked back up I got hopeful.
"While it will be very troublesome and undoubtedly full of trial an error situations, I believe that this plan is possible. Now that that is settled, I must depart, for it is very late and I must get some sleep. I shall leave him to you sister. Goodnight."
After she left, I looked up towards Luna. She looked like she was thinking hard. I walked up to her, and gently hugged her. She hugged back.
"I didn't think that was going to end well at all."
"Neither had I, but I have underestimated her before."
"I've got to get going, got to explain all this to the Captain. Probably gonna get bitched at but whatever." I said while unhinging myself from the hug, and putting in the coordinates of the home base.
She looked at me with a sly smile that made me question what she was about to do, before practically lunging at me and locking our lips once again. So she was planning on that, was she? I wonder for how long. We stayed like that for a minute or so before breaking apart. I held her close, and laid my forehead against hers, closing my eyes. I wanted to stay like that for hours. I couldn't though, and my watch was very keen to remind me.
"You know I love you right?" I asked her, while still in the hug. I had to cover my watch so it wouldn't make the beeps.
"Mmm." she mumbled.
"Well, are you going to say something, or just mumbles?" I asked jokingly.
She lifted her head and looked into my now open eyes.
"I had said, Yes. You are aware that I return your affections?"
"Yeah, I do. I wish we would stay like this, but my people need me."
"Alright then. I shall see you tomorrow."
"Deal."
With those final words, I walked back a few steps an activate the watch, sending me through the portal once again. I liked it now, felt surreal. Almost calming. Now I just have to meet up with the captain and explain the situation. That ought to be a joy.
I think I just might punch Doc tomorrow. Maybe.
Author's Note
Bam, another chapter done! Sorry if you find any spelling mistakes, I try the best I can to make it perfect. I want any one reading this to guess how this 'Captain' is gong to act, to see if any one can guess why good ol Patty doesn't really like him all that much. Besides that though, feel free to tell me any advice.
Except for hateful comments. You can just leave those in your head. I get there's helpful criticism but there's a point where its just meanness coming out. If you feel its that bad, just don't read it, because I honestly don't wan to hear it.
But for those who are nice, I thank you.
