Dear Princess

Dear Princess…
Chapter 2

“Wait a minute you mean to tell me that your teacher was Luna, the Princess Luna” Twilight had said looking for a logical solution to what she had just heard, but before she could continue a baby purple dragon entered the room with a piece of rolled up parchment. What is it spike can’t you see… wait is that a letter from Celestia?” Without letting him respond she levitates the note closer and began reading it. She then lifted her head “what is it?” A couple of her friends asked “it’s a notice, the Princess is looking… for you Erebus, it says we are to bring you to Canterlot as soon as time permits” she then looked at her friends and then back to Erebus.
“Alright free trip to Canterlot” Rainbow Dash said
“Ahh I get to show off my new dress to the royals” Rarity exclaimed
“Oh I get another chance to see all the wonderful animals again” Fluttershy day dreamed
“I’m sorry girls but this isn’t a vacation, we have a mystery to solve” Twilight addressed and then turned to Erebus
“So are you going to come quietly or are we going to have to drag you?”
“If it’s all the same milady I do would enjoy being untied so this one shall comply”
“Good” Twilight said and had begun untying him “but I’m going to leave the anti-magic ring for safety.” So then the seven of them started on their way to the friendship express headed for Canterlot, and had hoped to shed some light on this conundrum.

The train ride turned silent as everypony just stared out the window this went on for a while until Twilight turned to Erebus.
“So when did you first meet Luna” he turned away from the window and looked at her
“I shall comply, if thou wouldst kindly remove this ring” Erebus then tilted his horn to Twilight
“As much fun as it would be to track you down again I’d rather not, how about you tell me why you refer to yourself as this one” Twilight had hoped that he would be more willing to answer this question
“This one would tell you for a price, this one would barter for a muffin” a gurgling sound could be heard from his stomach he looked hungry
“This one hasn’t eaten since the fall of last moon” Twilight found this a more reasonable compromise and went to the back of the train where the fridge was. She returned from the back with a blueberry muffin and placed it in front of Erebus “here you go now I’d like to hear that story” upon the sight of food in front of him coped with the fact that he hadn’t eaten in a whole day he spared no manners and nommed it down so fast that he almost forgot to use his hooves.
“Well it isn’t much of a tale, more of a sad story you see this one was once a kind and generous colt, but he had to do some bad things, things he’ll never forget even if he tried and it felt as if I was watching another life play out and I had no control.”
“Oh that’s awful, I’m sorry I brought up your painful memories” Twilight then looked to the ground with a saddened expression on her face
“Tis quite all right milady though we can’t change the past the future holds infinite possibilities” he said trying to form a smile it was quite an awkward smile but she smiled back, at this time the train had almost reached its destination for Canterlot Castle was now in sight. Erebus could feel the nervousness gripping at him as train got closer and closer to its destination several escape plans even crossed his mind. The train was now minutes away from the station all plans of escape now would have been futile this reunion was inevitable.

The train pulled into the station and the doors swung open making Erebus’ heart skip a beat his nerves were being grinded to the core, he got up out of his seat along with the rest of the crew as thoughts started filling his head; what was Luna like now, did she even remember him, what would he say to his old mentor, etcetera. As the seven of them trotted through town escorted by two of Celestia’s royal guards, Erebus looked around and saw the faces of many royals who looked like they were shunning him but little did he know it wasn’t him they were shunning but his companions after a certain accident at a certain gala. Finally at the front gate of Canterlot Castle Erebus was visibly shaking at this point and the door swung open to reveal… no one, it was empty a third guard walked up to the other two and whispered in his ear then left “it seems the Princess wants to meet you in Princess Luna’s bedchambers, right this way please” as he changed direction and headed through a corridor to the left the continued down a long hallway and finally ended at the base of a spiraling staircase “The Princess’ room is at the top, please don’t keep them waiting long” then the guard took off.

This was it, at the top of those stairs were the Princesses of Night and Day, Luna and Celestia, it has been so long since Erebus has seen either of them. Erebus was now shaking so bad you’d think he spent the night locked in a freezer then the seven of them had finally made it to the door “you ready Erebus” Twilight said looking back at Erebus then a couple breathing exercises later he nodded, Twilight then opened the door. As the doors swung open there stood the radiant Princesses who peered over at Erebus “girls” Celestia had started “let us give Erebus and Luna a personal moment alone” to which the six fillies nodded and started back down the stairs with Celestia in tow “good luck you two” Celestia had stated as she closed the door leaving Luna and Erebus now totally alone. “Erebus oh we are ever so glad to see you again” Luna said running over to Erebus who had at this point curled into a ball, Luna stared at him then turned her head away “we understand if thou still harbors resentment for what we hath put you through” Erebus raised his head to her words.
“My Princess shed not a tear for me for being by your side was some of the greatest moments in my life” Luna looked back at Erebus whose expression had now changed from fear to compassion
“Oh Erebus we thank thee for always being by our side even through the darkest of times”
“Milady oh how I have missed this you, I knew that someday you would return to your normal self” now overjoyed at seeing the kind Luna Erebus ran towards her and embraced her.
“I’m sorry Erebus but now that the nightmare is over I can be Luna once again, but I am missing something if you’d care for one more task” Erebus had now released the Princess from his hug
“Anything milady, ask and I will spare no expense in finding it” Erebus had a determined look about him
“I’m going to need another assistant and faithful student” Erebus stepped back shocked but then nodded
“I shall find only the best qualified milady” he bowed
“Well there is no need to look far” trying to hide her anxious smile
“What do thou mean Princess” Erebus cocked his head in confusion
“Erebus, would you like to return to my side as my greatest assistance and most trusted student” Erebus’ face lit up with excitement he could hardly contain himself
“Yes yes a thousand times yes oh Princess I’ve missed thee”
“And I have missed you to Erebus” Luna and Erebus embraced one another a second time for one of the most emotional hug ever unrecorded. Then the two separated and through the door burst seven little eavesdroppers “awww” six said in unison and Celestia appeared before them
“Well I am glad the two of you could get along again” Celestia smiled as she winked at Erebus then Luna replied
“I do have one thing to ask dear sister, how did Erebus get banished to the moon as well.” Erebus then nodded towards Celestia
“You see after I had banished you I was stricken with grief, that is until Erebus approached me and asked that he be sent to with you, upon asking him why he simply replied” she looked to Erebus
“Every treasure needs a guardian, and to me you were the greatest treasure in the entire world” Luna was surprised at Erebus’ words but then blushed as she smiled with all the girls now in a romantic awe Luna had one last question
“Erebus can I ask one last thing, why does thou hath a ring atop thy horn” Erebus then remember that Twilight had left the anti-magic ring on his horn
“Oh right Twilight would you be a dear and please remove it” to which Twilight lifted the ring and set Erebus free.
“Alright” Pinkie Pie butted in “now that you guys are reunited we need a party I was thinking streamers no balloons wait no ribbons or how about…” it was a long day and after a great party and lots of reminiscing the night had come and everypony went back to the train to go home except Erebus who decided to stay in Canterlot with Luna as tomorrow started his first day as her assistant.