MLP-Kiss Me Slowly

After another fifty minutes or so, it was completely dark, with only a full moon and the stars for light. I smiled as we finished the second to last song on our list, but we had just one more left.

“Alright everypony, this is our last song for the night, but it has been an absolutely AMAZING night for us and for you, and we’ve all gotta give a HUGE thank you to all of you who stayed for the show and even those who showed up a bit later! So thank you, fans, you’re the ones who made this whole show possible!” The crowd cheered. “Now, this last one is a bit of a change from what you’ve heard tonight; it’s a love song, and you can slow dance to it! So go ahead if you feel like it, grab your marefriend or stallionfriend, or just somepony you want to dance with for that matter! So here we go, here’s ‘Kiss Me Slowly’!” The crowd cheered. “I have to do this right now though; I’ve gotta dedicate this last song to the one I love.” The crowd went “Aww…” I smiled. “I know everyone out there has somepony that they love, even if they haven’t met them yet. So think of that somepony as this song plays for you out there.” The crowd cheered again. “Alright, here we go!” I started playing the piano chords that opened the song as Shadow started the drums up, and I started singing, thinking of the only pony in the world that I loved; Princess Luna herself.

“Stay with me…

Baby, stay with me…

Tonight don’t leave me alone…”

Gold echoed the words “me alone” as I kept playing the piano and Takashi began playing his guitar, though it was an acoustic one this time.

“Walk with me…

Come and walk with me…

To the edge of all

We’ve ever known…”

Gold echoed “ever known” as everyone kept playing, and the crowd was now dancing with their marefriends or stallionfriends. I smiled as I kept singing.

“I can see you there with the city lights,

Fourteenth floor, pale blue eyes

I can breathe you in…

Two shadows standin’ by the bedroom door,

No, I could not want you more

Than I did right then…

As our heads leaned in…

Well, I’m not sure what this is gonna be,

But with my eyes closed all I see

Is the skyline, through the window,

The moon above you and the streets below…

Hold my breath as you’re movin’ in,

Taste your lips and feel your skin,

When the time comes,

Baby, don’t run!

Just Kiss me Slowly…”

The crowd was enjoying the music silently as they thought of, danced with or kissed the one they held most dear as we kept playing the song. I kept smiling and closed my eyes as I started singing again, Princess Luna still on my mind.

“Stay with me…

Baby, stay with me…

Tonight don’t leave me alone…”

Once again, Gold echoed the words “me alone” as we kept playing.

“She shows me everything she used to know,

Picture frames and country roads

When the days were long…

And the world was small…

She stood by as it fell apart,

To separate rooms and broken hearts,

But I won’t be the one to

Let you go…

Ooohhh!

I’m not sure what this is gonna be,

But with my eyes closed all I see

Is the skyline, through the window,

The moon above you and the streets below…

Hold my breath as you’re movin’ in,

Taste your lips and feel your skin,

When the time comes,

Baby, don’t run!

Just Kiss me Slowly…”

We kept playing as the crowd kept swaying along to the beat of the song as we transitioned into the bridge. I was still smiling, Luna still on my mind as I kept singing.

“Don’t run away!

And it’s hard to love again,

When the only way it’s been,

When the only love you knew,

Just walked away…

If it’s something that you want,

Darling, you don’t have to run,

You don’t have to go…

Just stay with me…

Baby, stay with me…

Well, I’m not sure what this is gonna be,

But with my eyes closed all I see

Is the skyline, through the window,

The moon above you and the streets below…

Hold my breath as you’re movin’ in,

Taste your lips and feel your skin,

When the time comes,

Baby, don’t run!

Just Kiss me Slowly…

I’m not sure where this is gonna go!

But in this moment, all I know

Is the skyline, through the window,

The moon above you and the streets below…

Hold my breath as you’re movin’ in,

Taste your lips and feel your skin,

When the time comes,

Baby, don’t run!

Just Kiss me Slowly…”

The song came to an end, and the crowd went absolutely wild, a few ponies still kissing. I looked out and saw that one of those pairs was Swift and Applejack. I smiled. I then looked up towards the sky and the stars.

That’s when I saw it; or, rather, saw her.

A shape flying majestically through the night sky, among the stars; it was unmistakable. “Luna…” I whispered. “This is my chance… and I’m not losing it!” I looked out to the crowd. “Alright everypony, that’s it for tonight! I’m Silver Flare, and this was the Garage Stallions, LIVE at Import Knights! PEACE!!!” The crowd went wild as I put the microphone back in its stand and ran to Gold. “Hey, can you guys get the stuff in the van and get it home for me? I gotta go do something.”

“Yeah,” Gold replied. “Where’re you headed?”

“For a drive,” I replied simply. “Thanks, bro.” We brohoofed and I ran off the stage, practically diving into my 240SX, starting it up and tearing through the gates, following Luna’s form through the sky.

I followed her majestic form for nearly an hour, and I was going nearly 200 miles per hour just to keep up with her. I had drifted around countless sharp corners and weaved my way through trees and forests just to keep her outline in my sight. Finally, she began to descend as we came upon a small lake, where she landed lightly and I cut my engine before rolling to a stop. She heard my car pull up, though, as the road that I had been following her on was a mix of gravel and dirt, and she turned her head, her cobalt mane sparkling and flowing in the breeze as I stepped out of my car, making sure to leave my hat behind. I swallowed nervously, pawing at the ground.

“Have you been following me?” Princess Luna asked.

“…Yes, Your Highness,” I said softly, bowing a bit. “I apologize.”

“What is your name?” Luna asked.

“Silver,” I said. “Silver Flare.” My heart was beating faster than my S13 could ever go, and I felt myself shaking a bit, but I managed to calm down enough to the point where the shakes stopped.

“I assume that you have a reason for following me here, Silver Flare?” Luna said, turning around and looking at me.

“There is, Your Highness,” I said.

“And that reason would be?” The princess asked. I took a deep breath.

“…Your Highness, the reason that I followed you is because…” I trailed off, looking at the ground.

“Because?” Luna inquired gently. I swallowed, feeling myself sweating. I took the deepest breath I’d ever taken in my life. Swift’s words echoed in my mind;

“You’ve just gotta be yourself,” Swift’s words echoed. “Before you know it, you’ll have won her heart.” I then closed my eyes and went for it.

“…Because I… I… I love you,” I whispered.

“Hm?” Luna said, walking a bit closer. “What did you say?”

“…I love you, Princess Luna,” I said, a bit louder. “I love you. Nopony else. It’s you that I love. Even if you don’t feel the same… I’ll love you forever and always, Your Highness. No matter what happens.” I looked up and into her azure eyes. “I love you, Princess Luna.” I hung my head again.

I still don’t fully understand what happened at that moment, but I heard hoofsteps slowly walk right up to me, and I knew Luna was looking at me. Then her hoof came up and lifted my chin gently, and I was eye to eye with the love of my life. My heart was beating so fast and hard it felt like it was going to come out of my chest at any given moment.

“…To admit that, you are indescribably brave, Silver Flare,” Princess Luna said. “I admire you for admitting that.” She smiled. Oh, her smile. It was more beautiful than the night sky itself.

“…Th-thank y-you, Your Highness,” I said, stunned and even more nervous than ever.

“Please, call me Luna,” Pri-I mean, Luna said.

“O-of course,” I said. “…Um, Princess?”

“Yes?” she asked.

“…Would you… like to go for a drive… with me?” I asked, gesturing to my Nissan. She smiled once again. Oh, I could look at that smile all day and all night.

“I would love to,” she said. I smiled.

“Then please, come with me,” I said, leading her to my car and opening the passenger side door for her.

“Thank you, Silver,” she said, climbing into the car.

“You’re very welcome, Your-I mean, Luna,” I said. She giggled a bit as I closed the door softly and walked to the driver’s side and climbed in. I silently thought to myself “You did it, you did it, you DID IT!!! You bloody did it! Wait a minute, did I just say ‘bloody’? Great, I’ve been spending too much time around W… But YOU DID IT!!!”

I started up the engine, revved it up, and spun the car around, speeding away into the night.

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We drove for several hours and into the early morning, simply talking and enjoying one another’s company. We talked of each other’s lives, the experiences we’d had; she mentioned that she’d once visited one of my dreams, but didn’t bother me because I was facing my fears within the dream and simply watched to see what would happen. I glanced over at the clock on my console; it read 2:28 AM. I was still in a bit of disbelief. I kept thinking that this was just a dream; that I’d wake up any moment. But it wasn’t a dream, it was all real. I thought to myself; “I know you can’t hear me, but thanks, Swift. If it hadn’t been for you, I’d have never gotten this chance. I owe ya one, buddy.” I then smiled and kept driving, slowing down to a good cruising speed as I headed in the direction of Canterlot; but that’s when Luna spoke. She had been silent for about a half hour prior to this, simply enjoying the ride.

“I heard you singing this night,” she said. “’Twas beautiful singing.” She then looked at me. “However, the last song… was the only one that I heard.”

“And it was the one that I dedicated to you,” I replied. Luna looked at me. I then changed my heading, no longer going towards Canterlot and continuing the drive.

“You dedicated your final song to me?” she asked.

“Yes,” I said. I then pulled off of the road and parked the car at my favorite place to go and relax; it had a beautiful view of the valley, and Ponyville was right in the center. The moon shone brightly and the stars twinkled; this moment couldn’t have been better. “I dedicated the song to you. I never thought that I would get this moment; but somehow, I did.” I silently thanked Swift again. “Luna… this moment is one I’ve only ever dreamed of having… and this moment is one that wouldn’t be with anypony else but you.” I looked at her as the moonlight shone on her as though it were a spotlight, enhancing her beauty tenfold. “Because you are the only pony for me. You are the only pony in the whole world for me.” I looked into her eyes. “I love you, Princess Luna.”

“Silver…” she said.

“Remember what I sang tonight; when the time comes, baby, don’t run…” I whispered. Luna smiled.

“Just kiss me slowly…” she finished. I smiled as our heads moved closer. I closed my eyes.

Luna’s muzzle met mine, and we kissed with the moon shining down upon us and the stars sparkling like diamonds. I never wanted this moment to end; for it was the best moment I had ever had.

We slowly came apart a short while later, and we looked at each other, smiling.

“I’m not sure where this is gonna go, but in this moment all I know,” I sang softly, “is the skyline, through the window… the moon above you and the streets below… I won’t be the one to let you go…” Luna winked at me.

“Stay with me… tonight don’t leave me alone… Don’t run away… No, I could not want you more than I did right then… as our heads leaned in…” Luna sang. We leaned our heads towards one another once again and kissed once more, long and slow. We slowly came apart once again, and I smiled wider than I ever had before.

“I love you, Princess Luna,” I whispered to her for the fifth time that night.

“And I, you, Silver Flare,” Luna whispered back.

The End