It was still early in the morning. Taylor's eyes shot open as he awakened, his eyes upon the dark ceiling as he laid beside his lover and best friend. She had all four of her legs wrapped around him in a loving embrace and her head on his chest. He reaches up and runs his fingers through her mane lovingly. She was so beautiful, be it awake or asleep. Taylor couldn't help but feel he was the luckiest guy ever. He leaned down and kissed her on the forehead gently. This makes the alicorn smile as she slept, nestling in even closer to her. He was practically wearing her now. Not that he didn't mind one bit of course. He looked out the window and noticed the sun was making its way up. He gently shook Luna and chuckled lightly

"Come on Lulu, you gotta lower the moon so Tia can get the sun up...as much as I hate that damned thing."

A little whimper came from her as she buried her head in his neck a bit, those legs of hers putting a vice grip on his body. He laughs lightly and boops her nose gently with a finger.

"I don't want this to end as much as you don't Lulu. But we gotta get up at some point silly mare. Not to mention, after last night we need to get ourselves cleaned up."

Her eyes open quickly and a massive blush came across her face, though a smile came across her face as well.

"Last night was absolutely amazing Taylor...the love we made...and how firm and loving it was. You made me show a side of myself I never thought I had. And I loved it..."

"You think I did that good for my first time? I just acted on instinct and my feelings I had for you I suppose."

"And you must love me quite a lot then, I am very very sore from the mounting you gave me, one of the sweetest pains ever."

They both laughed at that, he leaned in and kissed her on the lips lovingly. They then got up.

"I will go and get the water ready for us Lulu, you go do your thing."

He said as he walks passed her, swatting her flank playfully, causing her to make her usual cute little 'Eep!' sound. She narrows her eyest at him for a moment, then sticks her tongue out at him. He grins widely and heads into the bathroom, turning on the shower. The events of what happened the night before played over and over in his head. Never in a million years did Taylor think his first time was going to be with...a royal pony...much less a pony. But you know what.. He was okay with this. After all, he was her past fiance in another life. So he felt no shame in it whatsoever. In facr, he felt great joy in his relationship with Luna. There is nothing more that could truly make him happier.

"Taylor, I am coming in now!"

He was met with a blue blur that raced towards him and pounced him, causing him to fall back against the wall, but he maintained his footing and opens one eye to see that there was a Luna latched to his body. This was juuuuust fine.

"You certainly didn't waste time did you?"

"Of course not, I want to spend as much time with you before you leave for the week. I remember you telling me you were going to Ponyville to spend some time with the others...though I must admit I am a bit jealous..."

"Oh come on Lulu. What, you think I am going to go around with my friends and be unfaithful to you? Not happening for two reasons. One: You are the only mare for me. Two: I don't feel like receiving divine wrath from you or Tia. I like living."

Luna gave him a little smirk and a wicked giggle, narrowing her eyes at him

"That's right mister. You are mine now. And no other mare shall have you but me. Don't worry Taylor, I trust you completely. I know your heart won't stray."

"Well of course, you are the most sexy and beautiful mare in all of Equestria. Your sister comes in at a close second. But you take the cake."

Luna puffed her cheeks out at him with a very much not amused stare, but nodded in agreement

"Yes,she is beautiful, but at least you think I am more beautiful than her...and that's all that matters."

Taylor nods, pulling her close to him as the water runs down both of their bodies. The hot liquid washing away the scent of last night's love making and passion. He runs his fingers through her wet fur, scrubbing and massaging her body all in the process, She became puddy in his magical hands, melting and leaning limp against him, a goofy grin on her face. After about twenty minutes of shower time and many kisses, they finally came out and dried off. Taylor walked over to his clothing and got dressed in his more casual attire instead ofi the leather armor, though he was taking his cloak as it was still winter. Though winter wrap up was coming in three weeks. He is going to miss it very much, as winter is no doubt his favorite season. Luna levitated her regalia onto her body, then slid on her horseshoes, she gazed back at him while he was sliding his boots on. He caught her gaze.

"You know Lulu...if you want to. You could come with me. I will be staying at Twilight's in my duration there. And that big bed in the chambers I stay in gets quite lonely."

Luna's face lit up with a smile, she'd almost nod, but lowers her head and shakes it gently.

"I have to stay here my love. Royal business must come first before I can even leave Canterlot. But how about this. I come and see you in your dreams every night till your return."

"Well...it won't be the same without you snuggling against me, but I can work with that."

Luna gives off a little 'N'awwww', coming up to him and placing her front hooves on his chest and kissing him loving, he leans into the kiss, their tongues dancing around each other for a few moments, then the kiss breaks slowly.

"Now run along my love. You don't want to keep them waiting after all."

Taylor nodded, grabbing the few things he needed for his trip, this time taking his baton with him. He made the mistake of leaving that behind before. He looked to Luna and smiled.

"You gonna at least come with me to see me off?"

He asked teasingly. Luna nodded and trotted up to his side. They spent the next few minutes talking about random things, he complaining about night court and him mocking the nobles complaints at every turn. She loved it when he did that. Made her job much easier when she had to do it. They soon came upon the chariot that was to take him to Ponyvile. He turns to her, kneeling down and locking lips with her passionately, not caring the guards were watching, and nor did she. Their kiss lasted a minute or so. Thenn slowly broke, steam coming from their mouths as they parted.

"Be safe Lulu. I love you so very much."

"And I you Taylor. Until you dream, my love."

And with that, Taylor stepped up onto the chariot, the pegasi guards lifting off and taking him to his destination, he waves to Luna as he is taken, then slips his hood on. Cold air is cold.

--Ponyville, In Front Of Twilight's Castle--

Taylor soon arrived at his destination. He hops off the chariot and bows his head to the two who brought him, they smiled and bowed back to him before they took off back to Canterlot. He walks up to the door and knocks on it a few times, within a few seconds, that familiar aura swings the door open, Twilight with the biggest smile on her face jumped up and lunged at him, wrapping her legs around him.

"You made it! I was beginning to worry that you wouldn't show!"

He chuckled and hugged her closely, nuzzling into her.

"Come on Twi, with all that's happened. I finally get to come and spend time with you girls. This is gonna be a fun week I am sure."

"Oh oh oh yes it will, me and the girls are very excited. In fact, they are actually here waiting for you in the main room."

"Wait...all of you waited for me to get here?"

"Mhmm, we sure did. While we were unconscious during your battle with Tirek, we have been waiting for awhile to here about it."

Taylor winced a bit as she said that.

"Uuuuh Twi...I don't think you or the others want to know what happened...it was pretty grotesque...not to mention poor flutters would be even more afraid of me than she was before."

"So you roughed him up a bit and he was sent back to Tatarus, big deal!"

"Twi....you don't know what really happened didn't you? I killed Tirek...very brutally in fact. I don't think I want the others to know that I became more of a monster than he was. But he was going to kill Luna and you. Along with Celestia and your friends. I had no choice."

Twilight back away from him with eyes as wide as saucers, she lowered her ears a bit.

"You...killed him? Taylor...I could understand you killing a manticore...but no matter how evil he was. Tirek didn't deserve death."

"No Twi, he didn't.He deserved slow painful torture, then death. And that is exactly what I gave him. He was going to kill Luna right in front of me. And I just suddenly...lost it. I wasn't in control of my body, yet I was watching the whole entire thing unfold. All becuase I wanted to save the mare I loved. And the friends I cared for. And if you fault me for that Twilight, then that's fine. But in my heart, I know what I did was right."

Twilight thought it over for a moment, in the end,he was in his right to do what he did. She looked up at him with a nod

"You are right Taylor...I have no right to judge you, especially when our lives were at stake. Thank you for protecting us."

Taylor and Twilight heard the sound of a throat clearing. He froze for a moment and slowly turned his head to see the rest of his friends staring at him with wide eyes, he would frown under his hood

"Girls...I..please don't be upset with me or scared, I-"

He was suddenly rushed upon by the group who pounced him with hugs and nuzzles, the pony pile growing with Twilight added into the mix

"You..aren't mad at me?"

"Of course not darling. You did something unspeakable yes, but you did it for us...we cannot fault you for that. You saved our lives."

Said Rarity as she nuzzled into his neck

"Yeah, especially now that we don't have to worry about him ever coming back to hurt our friends!"

Exclaimed Rainbow Dash

"And I am not afraid of you Taylor...despite what you did. I still think you are the sweetest pony out there..."

Whispered Fluttershy

"He is a lovable big guy, willing to do what others can;'t. We can't fault him for that!"

Pinkie Pie chimed in

"That's right, he is a true cowpony, willin' to take on even tha toughest!"

Applejack finally finished

"You girls....are truly awesome friends...thank you for not holding it against me."

They stayed like that for awhile just snuggling and nuzzling into him.

Author's Note

Alright everyone, its time for the mane six to get some air time with Taylor, this will be done in multiple parts. So sit back and enjoy!

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May the darkness grant you peace.