Author's Note

Edited and reviewed for errors take 1; in addition my writing style is intentional, if grammar is off to you I will adjust it to work with the content I intend to have.

Explanation: I am expressive in my faith and the combination of magic and God is expressed as this, magic only goes so far, it do not help with or do everything for the user.

In addition despite 'logic' qualms this is all to serve a purpose for plot why focus could have been on others but it landed on me, also the kiss? As Luna said her hope was her kiss was not the last, implying the future in which is still a ways away, calm yourself this is just getting start and you are jumping from A to Z and not have yet seen B-Y.

Chapter 1: Prayer answered?

Today was just an average day for me, life however was not going in a desired direction; with a job meant to train me for whatever dead end job mirrored this one.

Next was my girlfriend, this one was golden; with this it seemed like I was left unsure where it would go and unsure if it is still strong.

So in short I am pretty dull and not very exciting living at home in a small city in Southern Cali being 23 years old...Life seemed as uncertain as everyone else....I do not expect this story to be thrilling or whatever....That was before it happened, a dream realized out of the blue and a definitely answered prayer....Just a tad late in my opinion...And not all I planned out, then again nothing God plan's is the way we expect.

I was just lounging about on a Wednesday afternoon after work at my 'job', talking with friends and youtube surfing...Due to possible politics and whatever bullcrap along with financial reasons The Civil War Society had lost a popular venue...Again...Prado Regional Park was a lovely event ground but had problems...It kept facing and received cancellations multiple times...Now broke its back...The price to use the ground was $2,500 the county, park or both was now asking $10G for use, this ended it again...Sadly maybe for good.

This results in major down time until the next event in May.....So I sit and wait...but then I received a ring of the doorbell...so I travel then short walk from my room, to the hallway, to the stairs, then down the stairs, to the door right on angle to the stairs to see whom could be visiting...I got my answer in spades!

There in the door however was two women standing a staggering height of over 6 feet! One had white skin from a guessed lack of sun exposure, she was wearing a lighter shade of midnight blue business blouse and short skirt with black 2 inch heeled shoes; she had dark black hair.

The taller women had magenta eyes, the other a striking turquoise, this one had a cream version of the other's suit with gold 2 inch heeled shoes...When the taller of the two spoke it was all too clear...to my total shock...

"Hello there, you Jesse?" the taller one asked smiling in a friendly manner.

"I am," I replied respectfully.

"May we come in please?" she asked trying from her body language not to be demanding.

"Uh..S-Sure come in," I said unsure if I was losing it or something.

"This will not take long I am sure you are busy," the black haired women said; for the record as expected these two were....Rather easy on the eyes for by their appearance in their early-mid 30's, and a healthy bust each....

"I have time to chat...Almost endless time," I said hint of disdain obvious.

"Well I can assure you you won't after this Jesse," the blond-brown hair said sitting down, "You have an unusual pet," she commented observing our pet pigeon, I gave his name and they marveled a moment him and our two cats before readying to conduct business.

"First things first," the black hair said when suddenly....HOLY CRAP!

With a flash of light there standing before me and now hunched a little where as the other just sat on our larger couch nonchalantly after a flash of light consumed her as well, was them...Princess Celestia & Luna...As Anthros still in their suits & heels but missing their distinct tiara's, In my house!

"Apologizes for the surprise, I promise you're not going crazy," Luna said walking to our recliner to seat herself.

"Could have fooled me," I said, feeling my expression acting against how I actually felt; if I had to describe it, it would be a mix of surprise and confusion, with a hint of....Anger?

"You seem conflicted; speak your mind please," Celestia encouraged softly with that motherly glow to her and look in her eyes...Damn they are distracting, her's and Luna's.

"You can tell us what you will," Luna said also being tender and encouraging.

"I guess I am conflicted; I am both unsure and a little miffed," I confessed now looking for a seat of which to my embarrassed shyness Celestia offered a spot next to her.

" 'Miffed'? " Luna asked.

"As in less than pleased on timing of your appearance in my house....Hard to explain," I said slumping down lightly on Celestia's left....

It was true I had mixed emotions about this moment...A while ago I was hoping for this, wished and begging at one point something this amazing would happen...But life sandpapered down my expectations dramatically to the point of quitting on ideas like this....No words could accurately name this...Call it anything, talk about it.

"It must be difficult to be this vulnerable, open, and emotional; I can tell you have thoughts about us and this," Celestia said caringly even placing her hand on my shoulder out of attempt to comfort.

"I can only guess we for one emotion you look...'Disappointed'," Luna observed looking concerned.

"I am a little...." I said finding it hard to look at them, there were reasons of which A: They were hot no doubt, they were sexy! B?: I did not want to just tell them I hated them for showing up too little too late...For a reason of affection toward them as one...Okay THE reason why.

Another reason could perhaps be because I felt guilty about whatever now brought them to my humble home.

"What about us is disappointing?" Celestia asked not in an offended tone but one of genuine curiosity.

"I guess in my mind you came too little too late for....Certain feelings and hopes I had..." I confessed making me embarrassed as I gutted myself of secrets and thoughts to them so freely.

"Oh? What were these 'feelings & hopes'?" Luna asked leaning in a little for a better listen though not needed.

"I had feelings for you both," I sighed amazingly easy, it scared me how I am opening up to them so freely...

"Oh really?" Luna cooed smirking at the idea of being before an admirer but backed off once they both felt this was no time to make light this moment.

"How am I just opening up to you what the heck am I doing?" I said suddenly wanting space between Tia and I, she seemed hurt at first then understanding and respected my need of space.

"Forgive us...We did nothing to cause harm," Luna said.

"You see we have an aura about us that borders on a radiation we possess; it makes somepony or someone feel secure around us, makes them more willing to speak freely yet be given the right to be silent,"

"I assure you no spell is being used on you to control you," Celestia explain being calm, soft, and sincere.

"So a relaxant spell you give off, also an inhibitor remover," I surmised.

"In a way yes but more innocent than that," Luna said trying to keep me calm by her expression.

"I see...So what brings you here?" I asked eager to get on with this.

"Ah well; you see Jesse, we have been made aware of your prayers, and cries," Luna said tenderly.

"Since a good at least 5 years we listened and were hurt by the anguish of your need for having a purpose," Celestia said.

"Your pain for love and affection from a loving girl; though you found one you are not happy and the job you gained is not any more perfect either," Luna added on.

"You feel that you will search onward with no sign of what to do to improve your occupation and your love-relationship; we heard you and sympathize with you,"

"So after time passed and you showed traits worthy enough after taking what you have in stride," Luna said.

"You are ready to have that belated prayer answered, God always keeps promises; now it will be fulfilled," Celestia said warmly.

"But you must be able to take on a purpose greater than the life on Earth in order to do so, this involves distance from cherished friends," Luna responded as well.

"I accept the terms for this," I said with some confidence.

"Good; I assure you also you shall have a handsome salary and benefits, your family shall also benefit from this as well," Celestia said.

"I believe it will be," I said sitting back to take this in.

"If you want an exact salary number in the by month? It would be....Hmm...How does $50 an hour sound?" Luna giggled.

"Considering US soldiers are payed $14.48 an hour and bless them for their service, you are paid handsome no?" Celestia observed.

"That is good....What do you have to say about the love part?" I asked curious to see where this will go.

"That however we cannot help you with; whatever happens there is up to your ability to find it if you lose it and have it last and keep it," Celestia said looking almost regretful.

"I expected that; no question about it that keeping my relationship alive or finding another if she is not the one will be by my efforts," I stated trying not to think about how I would cope failing in my current relationship.

"You are correct," Celestia agreed.

"So I am doing what for a job? A Guard?" I asked so I do not make an idiot of myself assuming I knew what I was walking into.

"You could do that; or be a secretary to me and my sister," Luna stated resting on her right hand with elbow on the armrest of the recliner.

"Hmm, what would be best for me?" I asked rhetorically.

"Well a guard pays $50 an hour but a secretary pays $75 an hour; however Royal Guards has more benefits," Celestia informed regardless.

"I can probably guess what the perks might be..." I said in thought.

Just then my cat Marbles decided to ask for attention from my guests when he sought Luna first hopping in her lap causing her to comically 'Oof' when he did due to Marbles being a hefty 13-15 pounds.

"Well hello 'Marbles'," Luna said petting him, "You're a big one," she commented.

"Yes he is," I chuckled.

"So what'll it be?" Celestia asking giggling a bit from the distraction from my cat.

"That is something I wish to mull over with my parents," I said.

"Of course; it's only right to do this," Luna said.

"We will give you...A week." Celestia settled on.

"So in a week you return?" I asked, "What if I decide before then?"

"Then wait until we return to tell us; if you decide before our return then that will be wonderful," Celestia said praising the idea.

"Sure...This is still a lot to take in..." I said looking like this was hitting me headlong.

"I understand this completely," Celestia said places her hand on my back.

"I apologize for asking this of you but how do I prove this happened to my parents?" I asked.

"Ah~ Of course proof; we have something to prove this to them," Luna said smiling slyly with a knowing smile.

"Oh? What?" I asked perplexed.

"Well you have a camera?" Celestia asked.

"My cellphone does," I replied.

"Perfect; but that was for you, this is our proof and it is a gift for you," Luna said warmly.

"We believe you shall appreciate this one I think~" Celestia chimed with her melodic giggle.

"And this is?" I asked about to retrieve my phone.

"This," Celestia chimed; before I could speak a familiar object appeared, a folded flag of their nation made of top material.

"Interesting memento," I said as I turned to put it somewhere safe, "Oh...I uh, have to ask but....How will this interact with my life?" I asked.

"Ah yes; well you see that would answer the position dilemma, you would best choose 'secretary' as it has a part-time option," Luna replied.

"Okay...Well...Still wishing to talk this over, perhaps later today if free?" I stated.

"Hmm....What does our schedule dictate?" Luna asked Celestia.

"It says..." Celestia trailed off making a notepad appear, "It says we have a meeting with Saddle Arabia, paperwork oh joy...And other than another meeting with the Sec. of Treasury ...We have time later today," Celestia said at last.

"How much later?" Luna asked.

"Uhm....Time is now...Oh 1:45 PM...So for both...Can you be here in 6 hours?..." I asked showing a tiny bit of concern.

"Oh that all? We can return by then, we can take care of the immediate things and be done by then," Celestia said in a casual tone.

"What about that meeting with Saddle Arabia?" I ask being quite curious how they can accommodate for the time I set.

"Oh that is in a week," Celestia said smirking.

"You know...There is a nickname people I know have for you," I said shaking my head at the classic impish nature of the solar princess.

"Enlighten me," Celestia said reclining back on the couch.

"They call you 'Trollestia'," I said with #0 hesitation; could not believe I did that....

Celestia & Luna simply laughed at this and then Celestia asked, "What is that suppose to mean?"

"Well in our culture today 'trolling' mean pranking and/or being mischievous for one's own amusement at others expense or perplextion," I explained.

"And these people, of which I know whom you mean; they think this about me? I am both amused and slightly offended," Celestia said placing her hand on her chest in mock indignation.

"I think it's hilarious," Luna said fighting off her giggles.

"Of course you would think that Luna," Celestia snapped back playfully.

"How do you not know of this about you anyways if you know how we know about your world?" I asked.

"We may be conscious of how your people know of us but we never bothered to delve that deep into your popular culture," Luna explained.

"I am grateful for that because to not go deep, there are things best left unknown." I stated straight forwardly.

"We'll take your words for it," Celestia replied.

"At any rate...Also may I ask if close friends know about this?" I asked hoping this dream train kept going smooth.

"No," Celestia said flat out; and the train derailed...."Not yet," she said in addition; okay still on track.

"When?"

"We will tell you when; fair enough?" Luna said then asked sweetly; a reason why I had the hots for her...

"The terms are sound," I stated respectfully.

"Excellent! Now for that proof for posterity more than necessity?" Celestia asked.

"Of course; a good term for this, it would be I guess another good bucket of water for any doubt," I said causing them to giggle as I headed back upstairs to A: Put their gift away, B: get my phone and photograph the two pony princesses in my Living/Family Room.

Eventually the picture was taken and small talk was shared such talk included my pricey, physically demanding and history honoring hobby; after all was said and done the two then left promising again they after the 6 hours from the time reading they would return, however before their withdrawal Princess Luna stayed for just a moment in private to have a little extra talk with me on a matter pressing in her thoughts.

"Listen...As you were told, we are aware of how lonely you were and still are even with this 'girlfriend' you made,"

"That being said...You then know we are yes aware of your feelings for us...But more so, your feelings for me," Luna stated softly and with a gravity to her tone as one would use when readying to spill a personal emotion.

"I had a feeling this was why you stayed to talk in private; I have however no idea what you will say so I am making no assumptions," I stated in an accepting tone.

"Good; however what I say may surprise you," Luna began saying what I might think will throw me for a loop.

"When I said that we knew of your affections toward us, we heard your cries for the love of one you can love and be loved in return this deeply move us, particularly myself,"

"Despite your view or your appearance, doubted your skill and abilities, and questioned if love would be possible for you, know this,"

"I say this to you as hard to believe as it is...I would have loved you," Luna said which as I said threw me for a loop, 150 loops!

"R-Really?" I said in disbelief; Luna nodded and explained herself, "But what of others? Those who love you far more than I do?" I asked.

"I am not ignorant of them if you must know; I am fully aware of the notion of admirers, but as thoughtful as it is to mention them this is about you," Luna explained.

"I admire your consideration and it's dully noted; I have observed each man and weighed their love, but our focus was drawn to you, you we chosen above them for a reason,"

"Do you recall Moses and how he felt being chosen for the task given? The honor bestowed?" Luna said.

"He felt unworthy as I do and felt another would be better," I replied.

"Yes; but I say why you were selected, you have a love, care and have a passion most beautiful of those reviewed; your level of emotion and drive for what you love in your interests is amazing and powerful,"

"You show amazing devotion to those you care for and those you love dearest and hold closest to your heart putting them ahead of yourself." Luna began.

"Your only desire is to be give a chance to show you are worthy of loving another with all your heart & soul, know this; you are worthy of the love you seek, especially that of a princess," Luna said tenderly.

Cupping my left side of my jaw, brushing away a tear that built itself in my eye she continued her explanation.

"This world is an unforgiving one, it makes judgement before one has the chance to show the ability and capability to perform a skill in a task, if it does not meet a standard in a preset time by those judges,"

"Often the ones who have talent are quickly deterred for the craft they have because it goes against the norm of the status quot; many talents all unique and having value all to their own," Luna observed.

"But there are those who have the courage to stand up and challenge those who quash their creativity and dreams; You are given that chance to prove wrong those who doubted you,"

"I assure you after all is said and done; as it is to those who fight with all their heart, you have enough to prove to the ones that think themselves judges leaving them robbed of proof to discredit,"

"You believed love was out of your reach; after what you deemed as failure and inability to gain a woman's attention you felt like love was behind a brick wall with no way to scale it,"

"I tell that is a lie; Love is not out of your reach nor was it ever, love is not behind a wall but a gate, you need only to use a key to pass,"

"You also believe if yes it was a gate you had not a key to use, the only thing was you already had the key but was robbed the confidence to use it to unlock the gate standing between you and true love,"

"You are special Jesse, as all are in what skills and abilities each person possesses; let no one tell you any different,"

"Be strong Jesse; you will find your missing half to your heart," Luna said in a tone dripping with love and caring tenderness.

"That is what I said I wanted to find my missing half," I said tears now streaming down my face from the words I heard the midnight blue alicorn mare say.

"As I said; we have heard your wounded heart, God and us heard you, don't think for a moment you were crying out in vain," Luna said softly.

"I am sorry we came as late as we did; but if it's any consolation may I offer this from the depths of my heart," Luna said cupping my jaw again; before I had a second to react Luna and I had ourselves locked in what I can say was the best kiss I had ever in my life.

This was the first time I ever had such a tender and powerful kiss of this type, I never kissed a girl before...If it is like this I want to experience this again I thought as tears returned I to my own surprise I joined in the kiss and returned it myself to her.

When the kiss broke I was in shock, totally stunned and unable to process what had just happened; it was as though all ability to think, ability to reason was a company mowed down by a volley of reality leaving if lucky 30% left.

"Was that acceptable?" Luna asked blushing rather beautifully and cutely as she shyly brushed her hair in a nervous fashion.

I could only stammer for the first time in a while or who knows how long, resulting in Luna recovering from her shyness and giggled at my bewildered look.

"I take it it was acceptable~" Luna cooed playfully.

"It was..." I finally uttered recovering a little from my shock.

"May I not be the last one you kiss Jesse; you have my prayers and care for you," Luna said sweetly.

"Thank you Luna....Princess," I said correcting myself.

"Luna is fine right now Jesse,"

"Of course,"

"Well; good day to you, we will return as promised; best of luck to you Jesse, if your love is not with your current girl may the next one appear soon," Luna said placing her hand on her chest and bowing her head and leaving after I opened the door for her.

Once she left; I had plenty to wrap my mind on and around and no knowledge how to approach....Like becoming McClellan and hesitating on encircling and attacking a surrounded regiment of rebel soldiers.....What do I do about this one?...

Time and lots of courage, thought, and no small amount of prayer will determine what happens next.

TO BE CONTINUED.