Tonight was the night that Taylor had dreaded, but now looked forward to ever since his friends and especially Luna was going to attend. But he was nervous beyond all hell as this was his first party to take anyone, or in this case anypony. His heart was ready to jump out of his chest. He stood there in front of his outfit that Rarity had made for him. She indeed did know his favorite colors very well and put them together with a bit of gold accents and sapphires along with it. It was a long coat like the one he wore, but it had a split going down the middle at the bottom of the lower back area. It was black with blue trimmings, and over the trimmings on hte hems of the tails and along it's cuffs what looked to be golden silk stitch, And on each shoulder, there was a row of five sapphires going down to meet his triceps. The pants were black silk, not too tight, but not too loose either. She had made him gloves as well, just simple black gloves. As for the shirt and vest he wore The shirt was pure black and the vest was the same color as the trimmings of his coat. cobalt blue. And his tie was also black, but had a sapphire stone resting on the clip. He would then look down to the boots that rested there. Which he was surprised Rarity even touched, considering she used actual leather. They were just black leather boots that went the same height as his others. Just not having any straps or armor platting. But the whole entire outfit was very very nice. And he wanted to show it off, especially if it drummed up business for Rarity. Taylor would finally sigh

"Alright bud. It's now or never....you gotta tell her tonight. And ask her to dance damnit..."

Taylor let in a long inhale and exhaled just as long. He began getting himself dressed and combed back his hair extra neatly, funny, with his mask on he felt liek he was going to a masquerade than anything. But, he didn't wear it by choice after all. After he got dressed, he looked himself over in the mirror. Everything had fit perfectly, he was definitely going to have to repay Rarity for a job well done. He would grab his MP3 player and his baton, putting them both into his coat pocket. The MP3 player for the song he wanted the dance with Luna to. He had asked Vinyl Scratch to mess with his MP3 player a bit so that it would work with magic here, and play over loud speakers by simply being near them. Hey, pony magic, it can do anything. With everything in hand, he made his way to the door, going out and closing it behind him, beginning to walk down the hall, a boice behind him spoke

"Well well Taylor. You are looking very very handsome indeed, Luna is going to be very impressed."

Taylor turned around to see it was Celestia, he couldn't help but chuckle lightly and scratch the back of his head

"You really think so Tia? I am wanting to make sure this night goes well for both of us. Especially for her. She deserves a good night like this you know?"

She would give a warm smile and nods

"And you are the right stallion for the job Taylor. I know it."

"God I sure hope so...I heard her pacing around her room so much today..."

"That's because she is as nervous as you are Taylor. Though you hide it better than she does. But I know you will make this night special for her in the way you know how. After all, just be yourself like you always are around her. And everything will go grand."

Taylor would nod to her words of wisdom, and would bow his head as he went off to go and meet Luna, they had planned to meet at the entrance of the party room. As he got there, he could see she was being crowded by a bunch of other stallions, this made his blood boil just a bit, but would smirk as he made his way over to her, calling out.

"Oi boys, she is with me tonight. So. Back. Off"

He said with an intimidating glare and lightning began to spark from his hand. With that, they scattered like roaches seeing the lights come on. Luna let out a sigh of relief after they had ran, she didn't notice who had scared them away.

"Ah, thank you good sir, I was waiting for my companion whe-"

She looked up to see that very person she was talking about, her jaw dropped as she looked him over and how the clothes he wore fit him so very well, and how handsome he looked in a bit more...elegant set of clothing

"Taylor...you look very very dashing...and even though its not a masquerade...the mask still keeps that whole mystery vib about you...I REALLY like it.."

Taylor would finally get an eyeful of what she was wearing. It wasn't what he was expecting for sure, but it really did look good on her.

"Luna..you are looking very very lovely as well. Really am glad you didn't overdo it. What you have on is really all you need to look...well...beautiful. You look very very beautiful, even more so with that dress on."

Taylor could see her face blush hard with the compliment she had received, not only did he compliment her beauty in her dress, he complimented her beauty at how she usually presented herself. Taylor would realize this and blinks, then blushes

"Uh...s-sorry I guess I kind got a little carried away."

"Nonono Taylor! Not at all! I am just...it made me feel a bit more happy to hear you say I am beautiful, thats' all."

Taylor would smile warmly to her, walking up to her and holding out his gloved hand, bowing to ehr slightly as he did

"Shall we go then Lulu?"

She smiled to him again, happy he wasn't going to be acting like any kind of noble here by calling her by her official title. She liked his nickname for her better anyways. she places her hoof into his hand and nods

"Yes Taylor, let us go forth and enjoy the night. But first, introductions are in order. We must head to the balcony just up the stairs here. Please follow me."

Taylor had forgotten all about that Canterlot wasn't aware of him, most of it anyways. he would let out an audible gulp of nervousness, and looked to Luna

"I just hope they don't start throwing things at me. Especially food...Rarity would KILL me if I got this outfit ruined..."

Luna would giggle softly at the thought of it, even more so when he looked at her with a glare

"Don't worry Taylor, they won't throw anything,e specially with me and Tia up there with you."

Taylor would sigh in relief and smile. Princess bodyguards...shouldn't that be the other way around? As they approached the balcony, Luna stopped him as she went out from the curtain.

"Wait here till I give the signal Taylor."

He simply nodded and waited. The two sisters were now going on about how they were happy to have everyone come and all the formal things being spoken of, then they finally got to him.

"And for those of you who have heard rumors about a new being staying ehre in the castle, it is time we put those rumors to rest. For you see, they are indeed true."

There we gasps and whispers among the crowd at what the princess of the sun had told them. Luna stepped forward to speak.

"Indeed, and he is no threat to us, I assure you. He is a good pony who is loyal and protective of his friends. And does things that need to be done where no other pony will. Be it friend or a complete stranger. He may not trust them, but he will help them should the need rise. Now without further ado.."

Taylortook that as the signal, and would make his way from out behind the curtain, his appearance caused even louder gasps and even some cries of fear. Which he expected of them. especially with his mask and eyes

"You mean to tell us that...monster is supposed to be a good pony? Just look at it! Its so...revolting to look at!"

Shouted one snobbish male noble pony

"Don't get too close to it, it may try to eat us!"

"Princesses,how can you let this beast roam so freely in our midst?!"

The accusing questions went on and on. Taylor had enough of it, he clenched his fists and approached the end of the balcony, both Luna and Celestia could see the anger in his eyes, they tried to stop him by blocking him with their arms and wings, but he pusged them aside gently and stoo on the rail of the balcony, dropping off of it and landing on the ground below, rising up from his landing and glared at every single one of them. The snobbish questions and remarks stopped then, they all froze in fear. Taylor began to speak.

"Now, you all listen here, you pompous, arrogant, pampered good for nothing nobles. Out ofall of you here. There is only two of you that I know that are way more decent than all of you combined. In fact, he and his wife are a class above all of you. Fancy Pants and his wife. I am certain would give me the benefit of the doubt. They did so formy friend Rarity when she was first starting out with expanding her business. And if he can do that, at least I know I have him on my side. But all of you? Oh no, you see something different that isn'tto your likeing and you shot it down instantly. You are no different than the rich self-entitled assholes from my realm. Just remember one thing..I may very well be the very creature to save your asses one day.And I am sure you won't care one way or another. As long as you are all safe in your big houses, bounting up your bits and having others do your work for you."

Taylor then heard a voice call out to him, as they approached

"Now this lad, hit the nail right on the head. And he is right you know. I can name a few ponies in here who didn't like Rarity because she was from Ponyville, but I saw her potential."

Yep, it was Fancy Pants alright, he walked up to Taylor and smiled to him, offering his hoof up to him, Taylor would take it and give it a firm shake

"Thank you sir, At least you are a thousand times more decent then these fools. You and your wife. It took me a lot of guts to come here. I didn't want to come here because of this whole thing. But, when I heard that my friends were going to show up, and the fact that I am here with Luna.Well,it made ita bit more bearable."

"And you are an awfully brave chap to do so. I commend your courage my good stallion. And did I here you correctly in saying you are friends with Rarity? And you are the companion of whom Princess Luna was speaking about?"

"Yes and yes."

"Well, any friend of Rarity's is a friend of mine. And if you managed to have the princess of the night accpted you as a date tonight, you must be doing something right my dear boy."

The crowd would whisper again and look at one another, than at him. They would get ready to pelt him with more remarks until all his friends joined him at his side. with twilight in the front

"That's right. He may look scary at first, but me and my friends have gotten to know this po-..this man. And he is a very kind and protective one. Even more so, he was sent here for a reason. Even though we don't know why. So don't judge someone by the way they look. After all, he could just be your next business partner as well."

And with that, the crowd thinned out as they had been beaten. Taylor looked down at all his friends and smiled warmly to them

"Thanks girls...for sticking up for me. You came at the right time that's for sure."

They all nodded and hugged him tightly, Rarity looked him up and down and nodded in approval

"You look VERY dashing darling. How do they fit?"

"Oh you did an excellent job Rarity. They fit comfortably and I LOVE the way you created it. I will have to repay you some how."

"How about another one of those kisses hmmm?"

She asked him with a sultry tone in her voice. Taylor would chuckle and knelt down in front of her, bringing a gloved hand to ehr cheek and would caress it gently, locking lips with her and giving her what she wanted. Breaking the kiss after a moment and would watch her melt once more,making him laugh.

"Now remember Rarity, this may be the last kiss I can give to you if my plan go right.."

"I know darling...good luck to you and I hope she feels the same way about you."

With that, she ran off to go and join her friends, looking up to see Luna approaching him with a pouty face

"Hey there mister...why were you kissing her?"

"Well,its what she wanted for making the outfit for me, so I agreed. I meant nothing by it."

Luna's face seemed to brighten after he told her that, why was she so jealous about him kissing another mare? Could she feel the same way he did about her? She would take hold of his hand and smiles gently.

"Good, after all, you are mine tonight."

"Honestly Lulu, there is no other pony I would rather be with."

This made Luna squeal internally at his words, on the outside was just a wide smile

"Come with me Luna. I at least want to have one dance with you tonight."

"Lead on then Taylor."

As they approached the dance floor, Taylor would take out his MP3 player and looked over to the musicians he had talked to earlier, giving them the cue for him to take over, he would rest his MP3 player by the speakers as Luna and him walked by, setting the time for it to start playing

"Now Lulu, I am going to need you to follow my lead on this alright? Put your arms around my neck, and I put mine around your waist. And just follow my...hoofsteps alright?"

Luna would nod and do so, wrapping her arms around his neck and standing on her hind legs, the song then began to play, Their movements started out slow to the beginning of the song, leading her along with his footwork, back and forth, side to side. Suddenly the music began to pick up speed and so did they

"Hold on tight Luna, and don't let go."

"Never."

She said with a smile. They began to dance and twirl through out the dance floor, other ponies clearing out to give them room. Taylor would take one of her hooves in his hand and begins to have them both spin around in circles as they side across the dance floor. Taylor was surprised that she could keep up with him, especially since she was on her hind legs. But she looked like she was having the time of her life. And that's what this night was all about. To make her happy. His coat and her dress flew about elegantly as they danced, keeping in sync with their movements. his feet and her hooves moving with one another. It was quite an amazing show indeed, all the ponies that had been caling him a monster and beast now saw how good of a dancer and gentleman he could be. they would watch with full intent. gasping as he would pick Luna up and hold her in the air with one hand, then bring her back down into a clean swoop and catch. Taylor finished off the dance with a move he had always wanted to do,he would spin them around a few more times as the song was ending, and would fling her down, but held her up by her hoof as if she was laying in mid air, just a foot from the ground. And the dance and song was over at that point.

All was quiet for a brief moment, then a sudden applause and cheers came from all the ponies around, Both Taylor and Luna were sweating slightly from the dance, but had big smiles across their faces, he would bring her back to her hooves and grabbed hist MP3 player as it was tossed back to him

"By the moon...that was amazing Taylor...you impress me with your hidden abilities everyday...I still wonder why no mare has scooped you up yet!"

Taylor would go quiet after she told him that,then he looks behind himself to her

"Luna, could I talk to you out in the courtyard? Its rather....important."

Luna would nod and could hear the seriousness in his voice, she follows him outside and away from prying eyes and ears. Taylor would turn to her, she would stop frozen in her tracks as he would bring a hand under her chin and lock eyes with her. He began tospeak

"Lulu....ever since I first met you. I felt a connection with you because we both understood the loneliness we both had. But now that I have made friends, especially with you, and all the time I have been spending with you here while I am here training...I cant hold back what I have been hiding anymore...Luna, I love. I love you so damn much that it has taken all my mental strength to not scream it to the sky. You have been nothing but sweet and loving to me, even when you first met me as a complete stranger. My heart only beats for you Luna..I just thought you should now how I feel about you. I am not sure you feel the same way,and I can understand if you do-"

Taylor was then cut off directly by Luna's lips locking fiercely with his as she plants her hooves on his chest and leans against him. His eyes widened for a moment then closed as he slowly wrapped his arms around the princess of the night, leaning back into the kiss that they shared with such passion, both of their hearts would ready to burst and fly away. Luna had been hopping for this for so so very long, And now that he finally said it. She was the happiest she had ever been in all the years she has been alive. They broke their kiss after a few moments, her eyes lock with his. She brought a hoof up to his cheek and caressed it lovingly.

"Taylor...if only you knew how long I was waiting to hear that straight from your mouth. I was so very afraid that you didn't feel the sameI do for you. But now, you have banished that fear...and made me the most happiest mare alive.I love you Taylor...so very very much. And I want to be with you as you with me. You are mine now, and I am yours."

Taylor would smile again and pulls her closer, his arms protectively and warmly around her, running his fingers through her mane gently

"I love you to, Lulu. My princess of the night."

Author's Note

Well, I finally did it, their feelings for each other have been made known!Enjoy!

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