Canterlot Seven days later

For nearly seven days Ulfric has tirelessly thrown himself back into what he knew best, being a warrior and the commander of Equestrias forces. To sum it into only a few words he was very disappointed at the current state of the Royal Guard, Navy and Air arm. Mostly this was so to how laced they were on training new service ponies, this infuriated that all the hard work Ulfric had spent a life time ago to forge Equestrias armies into a true fighting force, only for it to waste away to returning the military to what it had been when he had first arrived upon Equis. Not only that but in terms of equipment and weapons they were found wanting as some of the materials used in their production were subpar at best compared to the ancient guard, with a heavy sigh Ulfric set down the quill he had been using to fill out request and order forms for newer better quality fabrication materials and so that he could start retraining the Guard and all military personnel the way his father and the Legions of Ailirwen but that was in a different time, but he would no less try as he always had.

“Were it so easy, to train an army that was already used to the standards they now held” Ulfric said to no one in particular. He stood from the oak desk that had been given to him and moved to the window that overlooked the guard barracks and training yard, taking a moment to watch a group of first year recruits begin evening drills, many were sloppy at best, some had more finesse and a few even showed potential.

“Were it so easy” Ulfric said once again repeating the same line that the battle master Kor would often say when he still walked the plains of his old world. Yet those days were long past never to been heard from again, yet as Ulfric stop there watching the sun set, an idea struck his mind. Court was not held on the weekends and this was why he and Luna hd decided upon having a date night, just the two of them and no one else. To which Luna was very excited for being able to spend some alone time with the human she loved, and while she was excited for this, she had something else she wanted to do with Ulfric that involved just them, but that was a special surprise for her love. As he put the paper work away, Ulfric gathering his sword and cape, Ulfric left the spacious office that was his, and slowly made his way to his and Luna's bed chambers. Even though they now both lived together once again, being the gentlemen, Ulfric still proceeded to knock at the door, as it was something he had become used to back before Luna's banishment.

“Who is it?” Came the voice of Luna from the other side of the threshold.

“Only the man who loves you” Ulfric said with a slight chuckle, the giggling of the lunar mare drew closer as the door was surrounded by the blue glow of Luna’s magic and swung open. The room appeared to be dimly lit due to the lights being turned down low.

"Luna my dear, are you ready?" Ulfric asked as he stepped inside and began to remove his armor in preparation for their night out, and exchanging it for the custom made suit and tie Luna had ordered made for him by one of the finest tailors in Canterlot for this special occasion.

"almost, but first my love you must be properly dressed for our special date" Luna said her voice coming from the balcony laced with a giggle. While Ulfric simply grumbled under his breath he was not let that going to let that ruin their first outing together in a thousand, a few minutes and a few words cursed in Dwarvish later, Ulfric looked ready to go, albeit looking very handsome as well.

"Now let us see how the beauty of the night looks" Ulfric said with a happy chuckle, eager to see what Luna had chosen to wear for their romantic outing.

"Hehehe, then gaze upon the mare whose heart belongs to you" Luna said as she opened the balcony doors to revel her clad in a stunning dress and accompanying jewelry. that at the same time revealed a generous amount of her cleavage.

"So what do you think my wolf?" Luna asked twirling around once like she was at a formal ball. Ulfric blushed a bit, to him at this very moment in space and time Luna looked like the most beautiful thing in existence, though he had always thought of Luna that way

“You looked absolutely beautiful my love” Ulfric said this caused a light blush to appear on the moon princesses face, as she giggled, oh how she loved this man who treated her like a normal mare and not royalty. "But, to me you have always been beautiful"

"Oh Ulfric you flatterer" Luna said with a giggle before wrapping her arms around Ulfric's neck and capturing him in a kiss, which was lovingly returned as Ulfric held the mare he loved.

"Now my love we must be off, or we shall fail to meet the reservations I have planned for us" Ulfric giving Luna a light boop to her snout, this causing Luna to go cross eyed and scrunching her muzzles, forming the cutest look ever. Ulfric could not help but laugh at this small display from Luna who glared for a short moment before bursting into a fit of giggles as she and Ulfric took each other in hand and promptly left their room. A short walk through the castle brought them before a waiting carriage that had Luna's cutie mark affixed to it. Ulfric waisted no time in opening the door for his beloved and helping her in not that she required, though she did think it was nice how under his fierce and rough outside demeanor that he had a soft core, that right now deserved something for the kindness he was showing her. Said something was a small kiss to his cheek, drawing the faintest blush upon the humans cheeks. With Luna aboard Ulfric joined her in the carriage taking her hand in his as the carriage slowly made its way down the busy street as those who worked at night ventured forth to their places of work and employment. Not twenty five minutes later the carriage came to what would be it’s destination, stopping before one of the fancier restaurants that was frequented by the Canterlot elite, and one that Luna had secretly being wishing to go to. Said restaurant was known as the Lunar Orchid and to many it was thee place to dine on a night such as this as the moons light would shine just at the right angle causing the very same flowers that the eatery was named after to glow a bright magestic blue, which thanks to very much time and effort the establishment had managed to procure a sizable quantity of these rare flowers to adorn the building with both exterior and interior. Luna was surprised and excited she had heard many a good thing about this establishment, so for the lunar mare this was an unexpected and wonderful surprise from her love. Oh how it made her want to quickly do what it was she wanted to do for him, but she would wait the night was still very young, so she more or less had all the time in the world to show Ulfric how much he meant to her. Entering the restaurant Luna was treated to what was not only a upper class eatery, but also a high end dinner theater, this surprised Luna even more, she would definitely be returning this kindness to Ulfric later. A waiter quickly came and showed the couple to their seats on the second lvel of the building giving them both a grand view of the stage.

"Ulfric love this is so wonderous and we have only been here no more then five minutes, I.... thank you " Luna said as she wiped away a tear of joy.

"for you my beauty of the night I shall do anything" Ulfric said, earning a giggle from Luna. The waiter then returned, first a round of the finest white wine was placed before a most amazing appetizer, that was broiled beets with a butter creamed cauliflower soup.

"Mmmm very satisfying" Ulfric said through a spoon full of soup, savoring the rich flavor that it contained

"Hehehe, you have been saying that about everything you've eaten in the past few weeks love" Luna said with a giggle "surely there is something you have found to not be to your liking?”

“As of yet I have not, when you have spent the last four hundred years drinking the same potion over and over again even the most vile tasting food is a welcome relief” Ulfric said reaching across the table to hold Luna’s hand “and so is spending time with the woman I love”

“Flatterer” Luna said with a sly smile, as they ordered their main course, for the lunar princess it was a friendly helping of her favorite Istallaion dish Focaccia di Recco. Yet it was Ulfric request that required the waiter to do a double take, as Ulfric ordered the Leg of goat with some vegetables and a side of grilled leeks, fortunately the restaurant happened to catter to non ponies races as well, to which Ulfric praises them for being mindful of how not all those who live on Equis are herbivorous, yet at this time the planned show that was scheduled began. The show was titled A Midsummers dream, which had coincidently been written by one of the staff, a cream colored mare named, oddly enough sour cream who while working here was learning to be a playwriter. While the show only lasted for half an hour, upon its ending nearly everyone who had watched was standing in applause of the actors and Sour cream who was trying her best to hide the blush upon her cheeks. Yet there was one more surprise to be had here, yet it did not come from Ulfric, instead it was from the owner and manager of the establishment, a rather short stallion by the name of Short Stack, had made his way to the couples table and politely informed them that payment would not be required as he simply out it "It is on the house this evening, for both of you". He also stated that will many may not accept their courtship, he for one did and Luna and Ulfric would have his support no matter what the nobility tossed their way. With a farewell to those who remained, Ulfric and Luna began a slow walk through the city, hand in hand with Luna resting her head on Ulfric's shoulder, not wanting to be anywhere else other with the stallion she loved. They talked about small things, things from when they first met, old memories that still brought them to laughter, or even profound romantic moments they had shared, even old embarrassing stories of moments that made them nearly fall over laughing. By now did they both realize that whilst they had been engaged in their conversation and humorous laughter that they unconsciously wandered back to the castle. Both Luna and Ulfric said another bread bout of laughter and giggles mainly do to the look on the guards faces when they saw the Lunar diarch and the Lord Commander come walking up the sidewalk and not even paying attention to where they were. With their composure recollected both mare and human shared a brief kiss before they made their inside. Quiet as mice the lovers moved through the hallways and corridors before reaching their shared room and slipping inside, yet as the door latched shut behind Luna her horn flickered for the briefest moment as a special spell was cast.

“My love I have something I wish to give you but it’s a surprise” Luna said with a seductive and sexy giggle.

“Oh? And what would that be my mistress of the night” Ulfric said as he sat upon the bed facing Luna.

“Heehee, close your eyes and no peaking” she said, doing what he was told Ulfric closed his eyes even going as far as covering them with his hands. There was a small magical pop and a very excited sigh from before he heard her footsteps upon the tiled floor yet they sounded muffled for some reason.

“Now my love you may see your surprise” Luna said with a seductive tone, his hands removed Ulfric opened his eyes only for them to widen, there stood Luna walking towards him slowly with a seductive sway to her hips and wear some very revealing red lingerie and stockings.

“Tonight we’re going to have some fun” Luna said as she licked her lips closing the curtains with her magic. Ulfric didn’t even argue once, as he was completely on board with this turn of events.

Author's Note

Well here it is my first try at writing a romance chapter and by the looks of things stuff is about to get fun *wink wink*