Name: Princess Luna, A.K.A. Nightmare Moon

Sex: Female

Age:???

Occupation: Co-ruler of Equestria

Appearance: Dark-blue coat, long sapphire-blue and Persian-blue ethereal mane, cyan eyes, foot long spiral horn, 5’6” without horn, slender/muscular alicorn build with larger than average flank

Session Number: 1?

“Uh, who are you?” I asked the strange pony looking around my loft when I came back from shopping.

“So you are the human I’ve heard about,” she said as she watched me approach her.

“I didn’t know breaking and entering wasn’t against the law here,” I commented as I stepped up to and looked down at her, “I’m afraid I’m going to have to ask you to leave.”

“Is that anyway to treat a princess?” she asked innocently.

“Princess?” I repeated as I looked her over and noticed the regalia she wore, “Oh shit, forgive me Princess.” With that, I took a few quick steps back and kneeled, not daring to raise my head.

“It’s alright. You are new here, and from what I’ve been told, you’ve only met Princess Twilight Sparkle.”

“That’s correct, Princess. But, if you don’t mind-”

“I do not, and please, stand.”

“Why are you here?”

“I simply wanted to meet the human who has made a name for himself.”

“…Right,” I replied as I squinted at her, “and?”

“And… what?” she asked with a slight tilt of her head.

“You want me to listen to something you have to say, don’t you?”

“Hmm, I suppose so,” she said as she turned and headed for the sitting room. I quickly followed her and took my seat as she got comfortable in hers, neglecting to pick up my parchment and quill in case this was something serious.

“I’d like to personally thank you for cooperating in the arrest of Brick Layer the other day.”

“I didn’t really do anything to help.”

“Ah, but your cooperation with the Royal Guard was help enough. Thanks to you, a murderer is off the streets and all of Equestria is safer for it.”

“Alright, you’re welcome,” I conceded as I decided to pick up my paper and quill, “anything else?”

“Oh, where are my manners. I forgot to introduce myself. I am Princess Luna, co-ruler of Equestria. How are you today?”

“…Excuse me?” I asked as my drawing hand slowly stopped.

“How are you doing today?”

“I… I’m sorry, but this is the first time anyone-”

“Anypony.”

“-or anypony has asked me how I’m doing. They usually just start talking about themselves.”

“Then take your time with a response. First impressions are everything, I’ve been told.”

“…I’m fine,” I eventually answered only to be met with silence and an expectant stare.

“…And?”

“…Oh, and how are you doing Princess?”

“I could be doing better, to tell you the truth.”

“Oh?”

“Ponies these days do nothing but complain.”

“These days?”

“Forgive me, I assumed like everypony else, you knew my history.”

“I’m afraid I don’t.”

“Well, a long time ago, I was banished to the moon-”

“The moon that I’ve heard you control?”

“The very same. I had grown jealous of my sister and the adoration she and her sun received. I became so consumed with jealousy that I took on another form.”

“Nightmare Moon?”

“Yes. With the desire to overthrow my sister and plunge the world into an eternal night, my sister had no choice but to banish me to the moon for a millennia.”

“That’s a long time. And I assume there isn’t anypony on the moon.”

“No, and a thousand years spent alone only deepened my hatred for my sister. When I eventually escaped, I was fought and defeated by Twilight Sparkle and the other Elements of Harmony. The elements and the strength of their friendship is what destroyed Nightmare Moon and brought me back to my senses. It was then that I learned that friendship and love can overcome- excuse me, but, are you laughing?”

“I’m-I’m sorry,” I giggled, “please, continue.”

“…Friendship and love can overcome anything, and- what is so funny?”

“Heheh, I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I’ll stop, keep going,” I chuckled.

“…Anyway, my point is that before my banishment, ponies had actual difficulties and hardships. These days, ponies complain about the most trivial things such as money and possessions that other ponies have. It is somewhat disappointing to learn of the negative effects peace has had on our world.”

“Well, when all they know is peace, they won’t have anything to complain about but the most mundane things. If I may be so bold to say, you don’t understand because you have and can have anything you want as a princess. You haven’t struggled a single day in your life as royalty. If I didn’t know any better, I’d say your becoming Nightmare Moon was a cry for attention.”

“…You are quite brave to make such an accusation to my face, human,” she said as she looked at me threateningly, “were it not for you being the only one of your kind, I wouldn’t hesitate to strike you down.”

“You’d be doing me a favor,” I mumbled to myself.

“Excuse me?”

“I thank you for sparing me, Princess Luna.”

“You may not be so lucky at your next jest.”

“I’ll be sure to remember that. Now, is that all? I have an appointment in a few minutes and need to prepare.”

“Then I will excuse myself,” she said with a huff as she stood and headed for the door.

“Until next time, Princess,” I said with a small bow as I opened the door.

“…Tread lightly, human,” she said as she looked me right in the eyes, “this world may not be as innocent as you think.”

“Thanks for the warning Princess, but I’ve yet to see a truly innocent thing since I’ve arrived,” I countered as she left, “have a nice day.”

Observations: She may still feel a little sore about her past, which would explain her quick change in attitude when I expressed my opinion. Then again, I may have been out of line. Despite this, she seems like a nice enough pony. I’ll be sure to keep my opinions to myself next time, if there is a next time… Fuck, she didn’t pay me.

Author's Note

Not much to say this time; just setting up for future events, you know how it goes. But damn, y'all come up with all the good ideas and make it really hard not to steal them, but for real, I'll give credit where it's due.