The Crack of Dawn, Hearthswarming eve
Canterlot Castle, Luna's Room
P.O.V- STEEL

"Steel, I want you to go apologize to them for disturbing their sleep, attacking them for no reason, and almost killing your brother's friend" Luna demanded glaring at me from her bed. I was standing infront of the mirror trying to cut my hair. "And gimmie those before you cut yourself" she said getting up and grabbing the scissors.

"*Sigh* Luna I didn't know she was his friend, we saw a lot of things in that realm and none of them good" I explained but she narrowed her eyes at me and it made me fidget. "Okay, okay... when they wake up I'll go an have a word"

"Good boy" Luna teased and finished cutting my hair. It was how I originally use to cut it, the sides short and the top at medium length giving me just enough to not cover my eyes. "Now get dressed, you promised Greenie you would help him look for a present today"

"Yes love" I said with a slight chuckle and gave her quick kiss then walked over to the dresser. I pulled out a plain white shirt with light blue jeans and black shoes. "You know I gotta stop helping Greenie at one point"

"He's your best friend, you love him like a brother, it's only natural to help him" Luna said and I sighed knowing she was right. I waved her goodbye and left the room, walking down the halls felt oddly strange to me, like I haven't been here in day's.

I shrugged it off and continued moving and soon made it to Greenies and Applejacks room. I was about to knock when I heard the door opening.

"Where you off to this early in the mornin?" I heard Applejack ask the green man. "Hopefully not out drinking, you usually don't start till the day is over"

No lass, ah'm just goin out for a stroll with Steel I promise" Greenie reassured the mare.

"Oh alright, but hurry back cause breakfast starts in an hour and were putting ornaments on the tree later" Applejack said and Greenie waved at it.

"Dont ya worry, it'll be like I never left" He said and closed the door. "Okay mate, we have exactly an hour to grab the goods and head back here"

"You ordered it before hand I presume?" I asked and Greenie nodded, he looked nervous and was sweating bullets. "You alright Greenie, you look a lil... well green" I asked.

"I just... I just think its time, and I hope she does too" He said, I patted his back and we headed down the halls.

"She'll love it, you two are meant for eachother" I assured the stallion and it seemed to make him feel a bit better. "Now then, what design did you request?" I asked and pulled out a piece of paper and showed me. "... Thats good, thats really good"

"I asked me sister ta draw it, teased me for hours about it and even sent a letter to our mother, but enough of that lets get a move on" Greenie said in a hurried tone and we both picked up the pace. Every step that we took was more difficult than the last, especially for Greenie.

I had to summon two shirts for the poor man, I tried offering him a drink to calm himself but he said he wanted to be sober the entire time. Seeing him nervous about anything was kinda strange, he's usually not the type to get serious about some. Though I believe I would feel the same way if I was in his shoes.

"Okay, where are you gonna do it?" I asked trying to keep him together.

"In the center of the castle gardens" He answered.

"When are you gonna do it?" I asked once more

"Tonight, as we're exchanging gifts" he answered and I could see his confidence coming back to him. "Im goin ta ask'er tonight in the gardens, it's been a good few years and... I think she's the only girl for me"

"Atta boy, c'mon let's go grab it and head back to the castle" I said and we raced out the castle.

Bee's Room
P.o.v- Lux

'Killer'

"Silence"

'Mistake'

"Mmm..."

'Disappear'

"... Stop"

'They were better off when you were dead'

"Shut up!!!" I screamed almost flinging myself outta bed, I looked around and searched for the voices only to find a dimly lit room and the sounds of silence. I breathed heavily, my heart racing a thousand miles, my head pounding like hammer bashing my head, and soon came the tears. "They... they wont stop, the voices wont stop" I sobbed softly, holding my head.

"Its okay" Bee said sitting up with me and wiped my tears away. "Im here, those voices will soon fade away... trust me" she said and I began calming down.

"Thanks Bee... I honestly don't know what I'd do without you" I said and she clung to my arm.

"I could say the same, I do hope the voice's stop before you scare anyone aro-" Bee was interrupted by the door literally flying off the hinges and out the window letting in the crisp cold winter air. We looked in blank shock to who did it and saw Luna along with the girls and the guys. "Around" Bee finished and I covered her up.

"What happened, I heard a scream and thought you were being attacked in your sleep!?" Luna said and I sighed.

"Sorry, I tend to scream in my sleep... a form of night terrors if you will" I admitted and they all groaned, slightly annoyed thinking something had happened, so they left and headed back to their rooms except for Luna, Celestia and Brigid. "Sorry guys, it's... it's something that happens to you when you live in that world" I said and sighed, I felt even more tired and I dont know why.

"You look haunted, and exhausted... when did these voices start?" Luna asked sitting on the edge of the bed and examined my face.

"When I first started living at the Temple with Bee" I said and they all looked to her thinking she was the one causing them. "It's not her guy's, she told me she had gone through the same thing and almost went insane because of it, Bee told me that it'll last a total of six month's and from what you all told me last night, I have two more month of this shit" I explained to them and they seemed to understand the information.

"I've actually been keeping him calm and relaxed each time he hears the voices... though being naked is kind of a bonus" Bee said leaning back letting the blanket fall flash the three. "Aaaaah~ much better"

"Who would've thought my brother would score someone this hot" Brigid muttered and was pinched by Celestia who had a bright red blush along with Luna who looked away.

"Please cover thyself!" Luna cried her face turning even more red.

"Oh calm down will ya, you got some on your chest too" Bee said. "Im just more confident in showing off a bit, though only to women, and Lux, he will be the only man to see... as well as touch~" Bee purred sliding out of the blankets, making Brigid get a nosebleed, and hugged me from behind.

"Bee is very... open" I said and they all looked at me with a bit of shock and embarrassment... well a bit jealousy from Brigid.

"But Lux, aren't you like, fifteen?" Brigid asked.

"That... is something I need to figure out actually" I said. "To explain why, is because time ran differently in that world, we thought that one day out here was one year in their, but we came out after four months as you told us... so I honestly haven't got a clue as to how old we really are" I finished the sister's humed.

"Well, we could always pinpoint the age you are with a bit of magic" Celestia suggested. "It should take no time at all"

"That would honestly be great, how do we start?" I asked and not even a second later I was enveloped in a gold aura and felt something tingling on my right hand. I looked to see a number and I was left in awe even after the magic was gone.

"Well... how old are you?" Brigid asked.

"Four thousand years old" I said with astonishment and they all looked at me in disbelief. "To be exact, Im four thousand eight hundred and ninety five years old... so if I did the math right, we skipped four thousand eight hundred and eighty years in four months!" I said laughing at how crazy that number sounds.

"Ive been in their for 2 years so that means Im nine thousand seven hundred seventy-eight years old!" Bee said and the two Immortal rulers looked at us with eyes that would put the moon to shame.

"Well uh... you look great for your age" Brigid said and we laughed a little. "Anyways, we actually wanted ask y'all if you'd like to stroll around the city for a bit after breakfast"

"I-I dont know Brigid... what if everyone is still scared of me" I asked.

"Dont worry Lux, everyone has moved on from those times" Luna assured. "I even made sure to have Steels friends get a better attitude towards you, it took a little convincing and some... threatening remarks but they saw the error of their ways"

"Thank you Luna... I guess I should familiarize myself with everything" I said and went to get up, but was stopped by Bee. "Something wrong?" I asked.

"Well Im no expert on decency, but flashing your brother and sisters girlfriends would be pretty bad" Bee said and I blushed like an apple.

"Uh heh, you guys mind leaving?" I asked and they quickly made their way out the room, and fixed the door as well. "Phew, thanks for the save"

"No problem, now then" Bee started before heading to the closet. "Lets see what they got"

(20 minutes later)

"Well it's not great but it's better than nothing" I said and slid on my blue jacket and looked at myself. I wore a cream colored shirt with green cargo pants and blue sneakers.

"I know, who made these?" Bee asked wearing a white tank top with a black jacket that had red silk on the inside, some short shorts and red shoes. She even cut her hair, cutting the sides to a
slight stubble and cut the top a bit shorter, combing it to the side letting it fall shoulder length. "Well, as long as its something other than fish, Im good"

"C'mon, we're gonna be late for breakfast and Im honestly starving" I said, Bee latched onto my arm and I blushed slightly. "C'mon Bee, you're gonna embarrass me"

"We wont know that until we walk out the door will we luxy" Bee said and held onto my arm more and turned my gaze to meet her's, our faces inches from eachother. "Maybe I want the other girls here to know that you are mine, and mine alone" She teased, giggling as she saw my flushed face.

"Well... I guess that wouldn't be so bad, as long as you're okay with it" I said as we walked towards the door, we opened the door and was instantly blinded by a flash of light leaving us disoriented. "The fuck just happened?!" I demanded.

"What, didn't think I wouldn't try to come visit you Lux?" A familiar voice said, and just as my vision came back I smelt something sweet in the air, like a peice of candy. I wiped my eyes a bit and when I opened them, I was met with a small pink colored alicorn, who was very familiar but how I know this is beyond me. "What's the matter Lux, cat got your tounge?"

"Uhm... Two questions" I said. "Who are you, and what was that blinding flash of light we just saw?" I asked and waited for the mare to answer, her reaction to my questions made her frown slightly. I didn't think it was that serious, then again, I never took anything seriously for as long as I can remember.

"Geez, guess you really did lose some of your memories huh?" The mare questioned then began pondering on what to say. "Well, we actually haven't been probably introduced to eachother before, so I guess I'll let this slide, my name is Princess Mi Amore Cadenza or as everyone calls me, Cadance" Cadance said holding out a hand, I reached out an shook.

"Lux, Lux Tennebris" I stated and we both let go.

"And for the flash of light, well, thats from this!" Cadance said holding up a camera with a photo of Bee and I. The photo clearly showed my blushing face when Bee was latching to my arm, though the photo didn't really bother me in the least. "You two look so cute together"

"You think so? Well just so you know, I intend to keep my plaything to myself" Bee said with a smile. "So no funny business ya hear" she finished and Cadance looked at me with a shit eating grin.

"What... hey if you think Im gonna say no to her, than your more insane than I am" I joked, Cadance chuckled at this and began walking off. "Not gonna join us for breakfast?" I asked.

"Sorry you two, I only came to see how y'all were doing and it seems like Bee has it under control, me and Gleaming will come by later though so I look forward to talking more with you both" Cadance said looking back and winking at the girl. "Happy hearthswarming, have fun you too~" she said before she teleported away.

"What did she mean by that?" I asked Bee who was smirking a little. "What?"

"Man, you are so innocent and adorable Lux" Bee said kissing my cheek then started dragging me towards the dinning hall. "Now then, I am dying for some food, c'mon I've always wonder what pancakes tasted like?"

"I actually never had any before, but Im thinking soft and warm would be my best guess" I said and we stood infront of the doors to the dining hall. Before I could open the door to said hall, Bee stopped me and had an eerie look on her face, like if she sensed something I hadn't.

Thats when I felt it as well, something dark, something filled with rage, something... evil. We looked around for a moment, waiting to see what would happen next, silence fell between us as we waited, though nothing seemed to happen so far.

"Yo, you guys gonna come in?" We heard Spike ask us, snapping both of us out of our thoughts. We relaxed once more seeing the drake and gave out a deep sigh. "Yall okay?" He asked.

"Yeah, just uh... bit tired this morning is all, aside from that, what is the heavenly smell?" I asked as we walked into the dinning all. "Oh. My. God" I said in awe and looked at all the different foods that were infront of Bee and I.

"Lux, is this heaven?" Bee asked with a big smile on her face.

"Im beginning to see it as such Bee!" I exclaimed as we rushed towards the table chucking manners out the window and started devouring any and all food on the table. Peices of food flew here and there, plates being stacked ontop one another, and fighting for food was now in effect.

"I want the pancake's damn it!" Bee yelled going for said pancakes, but I pushed it aside.

"No way, you took my eggs so now Im taking the pancakes!" I stated but before I could eat said fluffy cakes, I caught a knife heading towards my head and used it to deflect another being weilded by Bee. "So it's a fight you want huh!?" I growled then pushed her back before flipping the knife downward and got into a stance.

"You better believe it hot stuff!" Bee roared and did the same. "Those pancakes are mine!" She cried out and lunged forward.

"Over my dead body!" I cried out following her movements and our blades met, breaking on contact, but that didn't stop us. I grabbed Bee by the arm and spun her around then chucked her across the table, almost hitting Celestia and the others, embedding herself into the giant stone door. "C'mon, I know that ain't even enough to hurt you!"

"Like something that weak would hurt me!" Bee growled and ripped herself out the wall. "You even tryin Lux, or do you think being nice will get you those hotcakes?" Bee asked and in a blink of an eye she was infront of me, I quickly blocked her downward kick, but was sent flying by her hard right hook. "To much for you Luxy?" Bee mocked.

I caught myself mid-flight and jabbed my hand into the ground, stopping me from moving. We looked at eachother then at the pancakes once more before we both gave a full-tilt sprint towards the food.

"Okay, I think that should be eno-" Steel said, appearing in the middle of me and bee. He was quickly tossed out the way with a double kick to the chest and we started fighting again. "Okay... that hurt" he groaned.

"You alright lad?" Greenie asked walking in the dinning hall and quickly avoided the fighting.

"Yup, a little winded is all" He wheezed as he got up. "Okay... attempt... number two" He coughed out then transformed and barely caught mine and Bee's kick. "Thats... enough.... you two" Steel strained to say.

"I want those pancakes damn it, and I intend to get them!" Bee stated.

"And I want them because she stole some of my food, so you aint gettin them!" I stated and Steel pushed us back a bit.

"Guys, look where your at right now" Steel said and we did a quick once over. "You're in a castle, with maids and personal chefs... can you put two an two together?"

"Oh... ooooooh, right" I said and leaned to Bee. "Im not following, are you?"

"Just as lost"

"*groan* Ms. Chef, can you please make more pancakes for these children" Steel called out and we immediately heard the sounds of the kitchen come to life. "There, you guy's can ask for more food if their isn't enough, but dont get to carried away and remember to always say please"

"Okay, please don't talk to me like a 4 year old child" I growled and he seemed to take my advice. "*sigh* Look, we've literally eaten nothing but fruit and fish for the past four thousand years plus, so excuse us if we want food that doesn't involve it being caught" I stated.

"I second that, tasting all of these different foods has been a dream come true for me" Bee said. "But I guess we could've shared the food, right Luxy?"

"Luxy?" They all repeated in amusement, some even snickering.

"Bee I-"

"Oh whats the harm of letting them hear your nick name, it's cute!" Bee cooed and nuzzled my cheeck getting an 'aw' from some of the girls.

"You know, its kinda crazy how Lux, a guy manifested from the darkest part of steels mind, landed such a cutie" Coal whispered to Jack.

"I know right!" He whispered back.

"I can hear you, you know" I called out the two and thru fumbled with their forks. "And she's not my girlfriend, just a really close friend" I said.

"So what your saying is that, she's single" Spike said and I nodded. "Interesting I would-"

"Not into dragons, or pony's, or griffins, or any other species" Bee stated. "Besides, the love of my life died years ago"

"Oh, Im sorry to hear" Spike apologized.

"Meh, that was years and years ago so your good, I just told myself I wouldn't be able to find love ever again" Bee said in a cheery tone.

"That's terrible, Ive been told that no matter what, there is always someone out there for you" Rainbow said and Bee just shrugged.

"Maybe, but this guy has to be willing to fight with me and, in some cases, protect me" Bee said making the guy's chuckle a little. "Laugh all you want, but I think I found someone who Im looking for" she cooed and kissed my cheek cause a blush to cover my face.

"Huh, you weren't kidding when you said she was really open" Brigid said and giggled seeing my red face, but the girls all awed at that along with teasing me. "Okay, enough talking, we got stuff to do today and we gotta start it off with breakfast, so lets resume that shall we" Brigid stated getting everyone to agree and we all sat down to eat.

(1 hour later)

"And then, as Lux was about to get sliced up, he jumped into the air and used this weird red aura around his hand to grab one of the giant's blades then killed them all in seconds, I helped as well, but man, it was nothing compared to what Lux did" Bee said finishing her story about me and the giants.

"Ah, was nothin to it" I scoffed drinking my water. "Im just glad nothing else happened to you"

"So you were able to use magic in there?" Twilight asked and I nodded. "That, shouldn't have been possible since the whole real was nullifying magic, and your magical aura was red instead of blue?" She asked.

"No clue, but hey, I'm just glad I was able to use it at that moment otherwise I'd be mincemeat" I said making them cringe a little. "Anyways, I hope showing us around is still good to go Luna" I continued and she nodded.

"Yes, but I would like to know more of what you two did in my father's realm" Luna asked.

"Yeah, what did ya'll do" Applejack asked.

"Being alone together for years, with no one else around" Umbra chipped in with a grin.

"We didn't fuck if that's what you're hoping for, not for the lack of trying mind you" Bee said to the disappointed princess.

"Then, what did you two do?" Edge asked.

"Trained" We both said.

"Thats it?" Jack asked and we both nodded. "I find that hard to believe that you just trained that entire time"

"Believe it Jack, how else do you think I got so strong?" I questioned the man and leaned back in my chair. "The training was ten times worse than bellators training, but hey, it was so worth it" I finished as I got up from my chair.

"Now hold on a minute, you're sayinf that you went through a more intense training than what papa could conjure up?" Frost asked, Bee and I looked at eachother and chuckled.

"Should I tell them, or do you?" Bee asked, to which I let her speak. "Well I wont give you all the details, but I will tell you that I literally put him at his weakest and worked from there, slowly but surely making him just as strong or even stronger than me" she explained, seeing as how the others weren't convinced, she decided to demonstrate it.

"Y'all might wanna drink something" I said, just as Bee rose her body temperature heating up the room to a familiar exhausting heat that I grew accustomed to. Everyone was already sweating bullets, some panting heavily and others even poured water on themselves. "I trained in this heat for four months straight and let me just say, I felt like I couldve died at any moment"

"I-Impossible!" Twilight shouted fanning herself. "You would've died from a heat stroke!"

"Not technically, you see Twilight, Bee knows how long to keep the heat going before your body almost keels over, and when my temperature got out of hand, Bee would stop and toss me in a nearby lake" I stated as Bee stopped her small heat wave. "It was absolute hell, but look at me now!" I exclaimed showing them the well earned muscle I've acquired.

"I must admit that you are far stronger than what you originally were, maybe even stronger than when you were an adult" Crystal said getting the others to agree. "Perhaps you can demonstrate your skills, if its alright of course"

"Sure, I dont mind showing you lot" I agreed. "It'll give me a chance to stretch my legs and get some fresh air" I said stretching as I got up from my chair.

"If you're as strong as you say you are, how bout we spar to see if you have some bite to that bar-"

"Did you forget what happened last time dick head, he would've killed you if I hadn't stopped him" Bee interjected Steels suggestion. "Besides, now that we're back in our world, Lux and I are going to explore canterlot for a while... just the two of us" Bee said getting up and grabbed my hand. "Speaking of, don't you think we should head off, you can show them your skills later"

"But what about Brigid, Luna and Celestia?" I asked, we looked to the three and they waved their hands dismissively. "Sorry guy's, I'll take a rain check on that sparring, let's go explore then" I said.

(3rd P.o.v)

Bee was quick to pull Lux off and they were making their way out the castle. The other's saw how close Bee and Lux were, seeing them go off hand in hand, they looked at one another and snickered.

"Seem's Lux has found a special someone, and a cute one at that" Umbra said making the others murmur in agreement.

"I wonder if they even know they like eachother?" Blue belle questioned.

"I think it's cute that Lux has someone he like's, especially for a boy his age" Frost said giggling a bit. "Kinda reminds me of how I met Steel, seems so long ago doesnt?" She asked getting a happy hum from the man.

"Yes it does Frost, but whatever it may be, it seems our little Lux has finally changed his ways for good... and all it took was falling in love" Steel said with a bit of pride for the boy.

"Seem's to easy to change yer way's after meetin some girl" Strings said.

"True, but it's not the craziest idea" Steel remarked looking towards Luna, Frost and Twilight with a smile. "How about we give those two something special, something that'll wow them"

"Hmm, I think I know just the thing" Luna answered.

(Lux's P.o.v, Canterlot City)

"Ya know Bee, you seem oddly clingy today, any reason why?" I asked the dragoness as we traversed the streets of canterlot, the smell of gingerbread, the sounds of busy feet stomped across the streets, and the sounds of children laughing filled the air. I was honestly half expecting snow like last time hearthswarming came, but it seems that it might happen on hearthswarming day, still it was pretty cold all things considered.

"Oh it's a thing any predator does in this world, if we feel jealous or think someone might take something we hold dear, we tend to become a more clingy as a sign of dominance" Bee explained making 'oh' at this. "You're a dear friend to me Lux, honestly you're my only friend... Im lucky to have met you when I did"

"Me too, save from almost dying, I was in a dark and confusing place" I said. "I don't remember much, but I do remember that I felt... so alone, even for someone who knows nothing but solitude and silence, I longed for something- no... I longed for someone who felt how I felt. I may not look like much, and my behavior could use some work, but I'm no different than anybody else... not anymore at least" I ranted, griping Bee's hand a little more tightly, she didn't object to this so I kept my grip.

"What do you mean by that?" She asked.

"Well, I wasn't really born with a body of my own" I said confusing her, I chuckled seeing her confused head tilt and I guided us to a park nearby and we sat down on a bench. "Where to start.... I guess at the beginning really... I wasn't created like a regular person, I have no parents, I have siblings-"

"But Steels your brother isn't he?" Bee asked suddenly.

"He call's me his brother because I'm a tiny part of him, as I was saying, I don't really have any siblings, and the reason why is because I wasn't supposed to exist. Two year's ago, Steel went to train at the frost might kingdom so he can learn from his teacher Bellator, a few month's had pass and he started feeling depressed and angry that he wasn't learning as fast as he hoped he would, Bellator saw this and give him two options" I said and looked to see if Bee was still following, only to find her completely captivated, so I continued. "The options we're both difficult to make because one would lead to him leaving and the other would be an experimental potion his scientist had been working on that would negate any negative thoughts the person would be thinking and shape them to be positives"

"But that didn't go as planned, did it?" Bee asked and I shook my head.

"Steel chose the second option and downed the potion without a second thought, he felt nothing for a few days after that, its like someone hit the off switch to his emotions and left him a hollow shell of what he once was. Just as his emotions left him, they suddenly came back, except this time it was only a more positive than anything else, they believed the potion had worked saying he would no longer feel any sort of depression or think negatively... and that was the day he would soon come to dread, because that was the day I was born" I continued. "All I could see was utter darkness, it felt so cold, I couldn't stop shaking no matter how much I was use to it, the only thing I could see was a single, strand of light. I dragged myself towards the light for any kind of warmth, and that's when I saw myself for the first time... I was a monster, manifested from hate and rage, I felt despised everything and everyone just for the sole fact of their existence, and for days I let it build up until I couldn't take it anymore" I stopped when I felt a tear get wiped off my face by Bee.

"You poor man, I think I can guess the other half, so you don't have to say anymore" Bee said with a warm and gentle smile. "You've been through, so much, in such little time... haven't you?" She asked gripping my hand and caressed my cheek, I only sighed feeling the burden of my past leave my shoulders. "I never noticed, but you look so tired Lux"

"I am tired Bee, but you give me the energy to keep my mind straight and to keep moving" I said turning to her. "Bee I-I know you probably don't see me as nothing more than a friend, but..." I started.

"But?" She questioned, I felt myself choke on my words and a blush had already covered my face.

"But... I... I have this feeling in my chest, it aches but there is no wound, my thoughts go awry and I feel my heart race every time Im near you" I said, it was then did I notice we were so close to eachother. "I dont what this is, but it's... not so bad, once you get use to it" I continued.

"I... have the same feeling as well, I don't know what it means but, maybe we can find out, together? " Bee suggested holding my hand tightly now, interlocking between my fingers. "I kinda like this feeling" she said, we both noticed our faces were so close to one another, I felt a pull towards her and I didn't try to stop.

"Bee... I think I-"

"Lux, there you are!" I was interrupted by Twilight calling my name, we literally jumped hearing her call to me and we separated as fast as humanely possible. We both blushed a bright red as we sat next to eachother, not wanting to look to one another as to not be more embarrassed. "Are you guy's okay?" Twilight asked, now standing infront of us with the girls behind her.

"YES!" We both exclaimed scaring them a little.

"*ahem* Y-Yeah we're fine, thought we'd take a break at this park, what are yall doing here?" I asked the mare.

"Well we're finishing up some shopping, thought we see what else we can find before the shops close, you guy's wanna join?" Rainbow asked.

"Sure, could be fun" Bee said getting up, a little more stiff than normal. "Who know's, maybe I'll find someone-something, that uh, that I like" Bee stuttered and tried to calm her heating face.

"Well thats settled then, c'mon then you two, we got a lot of thing's ta gather" Applejack told us and we were soon off with the group.

After a few minutes of walking, we made it to the cities shops. Every where we looked, we saw endless shops and restaurants, Bee and I could hardly believe their was so much here. The girl's decided to split up and meet back up around six near the local pub to rest for bit.

They each went with someone and left only Bee and I. An awkward silence fell between us and we stood there wondering what to say to one another. This had never happen between us before, my heart was racing so fast that it was hard to breathe, I had lumps in my throat preventing me to speak, I was sweating even though the air was cold and the sun was behind clouds.

'C'mon you idiot think!' I thought. 'You can do this, just act natural, be sure to not say anything stupid' I thought to myself and cleared my throat getting Bee's attention. "So... I almost killed Luna once" I blurted out getting a suprised look from both Bee and a fair number of people around us. 'SHIT!'

"O-Oh... uh, cool" Bee replied not sure how to start a conversation with that.

'You're losing her, save it!' I quickly thought, I looked around and saw a clothing shop right next to us. "Hey, how bout' we go pick some new clothes, you did say you didn't really like these one's anyways" I said which seemed to draw Bee back to me.

"Sure, cant always wear one thing for months on end right?" She asked and I was gonna answer but she covered my mouth. "That was a rhetorical question Luxy, c'mon, we can pick a new outfit for you as well" Bee said and we made our way inside the shop, it was pretty big on the inside, and the colors matched really well who knew pink and white worked so well, the walls thenselves had rows of clothing for children, women and men. We saw a bell at the front desk so I walked over and gave it a small swat eliciting a ring.

"Hello and welcome to Regal Boutique how may we- oh, I say you look awfully familiar, have we met before?" A mare asked coming from back, she had light blue wavy hair, an amazing suite and she had alabastor white fur. "Tell me young man, do you know of Steel Fox?" She asked.

"Uh, yeah he's my brother, why do you ask?" I asked the mare.

"I knew it, Regal splendor at your service, Im a friend of your brother and Im the one who supplies Steel with his clothing along with the princess as well" Regal said.

"I thought Rarity made his clothes" I said.

"Steel knows good taste my good fellow, he asks two of the best fashionistas to make his clothing, and of course we will supply" Regal said smiling happily. "How might I help you then mr?"

"Lux, Lux Tennebris and this is my close friend Bee" I answered and regal shook our hands. "We were actually wondering if you could help us with obtaining clothes for ourselves" I stated.

"Say no more, please, follow my wife to the back so we may take your measurements" Regal instructed just as a beautiful woman came from the back, her fur was also pure white and her hair was a soft light pink, she wore a pure white dress and gold shoes to match.

"My name is Fleur Dis Lee, but please call me Fleur, follow me and we shall be done in no time" Fleur said and with a simple shrug we followed the mare.

A Few Hours Later, Canterlot Castle,
Bee's Room

"I cant believe we spent so much time at that shop, and I thought Regal would never stop making clothes for us" I said exhaustedly falling on the bed, our time spent was mainly at Regal and Fleur's shop for five hours. One after another, we tried on a literal wardrobe each, but it was nice of them to give us a tab with a bonus discount as a hearthswarming present.

"But hey, we got better clothes do we, let's be glad its over with" Bee said and I agreed, she soon joined me in my relaxation. "It's crazy how time flies right by when you're having, huh?" Bee asked me.

"Yeah no kidding, I don't think I've seen you laugh that much before" I admitted getting a giggle from the dragoness.

"Yeah well, I didn't have a reason to laugh before... thank you Lux" Bee said.

"For what?" I asked, she softly snorted and interlocked her fingers with mine again.

"For taking me out of that horrible world and, bringing me back to the place where I belong" Bee answered, I smiled hearing this and I felt a familiar feeling inside me, I felt happiness.

"It was no problem at all Bee, I'd anything to see you happy" I said letting go of her hand and caressed her cheek. "I would even give you the world"

"The only thing I need right... is-" Bee was interrupted by three knocks on the door. We waited for a bit to see if they would go away, but another three knocks were elicited and we groaned. "The only thing I want right now is some goddamn privacy" Bee grunted as I got up and opened the door.

"You mind telling us why you're bothering us?" I asked the guardsmare, slightly annoyed.

"Im terribly sorry sir, you see I- hey wait a minute, you're that asshole groped me four month's ago!" The mare said and I tilted my head a little. "Of all the things they could've sent me to do, why was it to retrieve you!"

"Whoa, slow down, look just... come inside and tell me what's wrong" I offered the mare who glared at me for a moment then groaned slightly before walking in. "Now tell me, who are you and what's this about groping?" I asked, closing the door and sat back down with Bee.

"I cant believe you- ugh whatever, my name is Lullaby Ryhme, I'm a lieutenant of the castle guards and you fondled my chest while I was unconscious four months ago" Lullaby said sitting at the desk in the corner, I vaguely remember what she was talking about but I don't fully remember. "Do you seriously not remember?"

"Only bits and pieces, you see I was in a realm for thousands of years that passed in days, my memory is a bit iffy with some things" I explained which just made her feel a little more angry. "If it helps, Im sorry for what I did"

"Honestly it's hard to see Lux fondling your boobs, if you can even call them that" Bee said with a chuckle, Lullaby turned red from embarrassment and gave a small 'hmph'. "But you are cute so I'll give you the benefit of the doubt"

"He didn't fondle me because he thought I was cute, he said he was checking to see if I was still breathing after we fought" Lullaby said. "And my chest is not small, they just haven't gotten to grow yet!" she said defensively.

"Oh calm down, Im only teasing" Bee giggled at the girls expression.

"Who are you anyways, and why are you with that pervert!?" Lullaby asked.

"Names Breaker, but I go by Bee" She stated. "I was in that realm Lux was in for two years, and saved his life after my friend Leo almost killed him" Bee finished explaining.

"This is all, so much to take in" Lullaby groaned rubbing her eyes. "Before my brain goes numb, I was sent to retrieve you so you can go talk with Princess Twilight"

"Whats up with all the talking today, I liked the peace and quiet back in the king's realm" I muttered getting up slowly. "Alright, where is she?"

"In the castle's library, say's that she wanted you to show her your magic" Lullaby said and got up. "I want to knkw what happened over those four months, so later I'd like an explanation"

"Fine, but get ready to be bored" I warned, with that Lullaby left the room while I walked towards the door. "You wanna tag along, or you wanna chill here?" I asked.

"Chill here, have fun with your magic Lux" Bee said laying back down, I snorted softly before leaving the room. Once the door was closed, I made my way towards the castle's library, I did get stares here and there from maid's, guards, and guardsmares. I did run into Cinder and Spike half way to the library and they decided to tag along.

"How you adjusting to the world Lux?" Spike asked.

"Pretty well, gotta say though, being a good guy feels pretty weird honestly" I admitted. "First you're wanting to burn the world to ash, then next... you're in love" I said, mumbling at the end.

"I didn't catch that last part" Cinder said, but I just dismissed it. "Well, how is Bee adjusting?"

"She love's it here, back in that realm it was nothing but endless boredom, so finally having something to do other than train is kinda her dream come true" I answered. "Its, nice to see her smile and to hear her laugh" I said sighing happily.

"If I didn't know any better Lux, I'd say you're in love bud" Spike teased, while I just chuckled a bit. "... Oh my god"

"How cute!" Cinder exclaimed and I rolled my eyes, they teased me about being in love until we finally reached the library where we were greeted by Twilight and Celestia.

"So Twilight, you wanted to see me?" I asked to which she nodded. "Well, what did you need?"

"I would like for you to demonstrate your magical abilities and skills" Twilight instructed, as both she and Celestia summoned clipboards. "If you'd be so kind"

"Alrighty then, lets see" I looked around for something to test my magic on and I decided to pick up a filing cabinet. I raised my right hand and instantly a red aura rushed over it, I looked at it a bit confused but just thought it was nothing. I easily lifted and moved the cabinet across the room, lifted a few books with my other hand and organized them alphabetically.

"Incredible, you can move so many objects without strainging your mind or body, you even learned how to read things with your magic as well" Celestia said jotting this down.

"This ain't nothin, I can do so much more" I said putting everything back into place and brought my hands together, that's when I noticed one hand had red aura while the other had blue. It didnt seem to harm me so I continued with what I planned, I clasped my hands together and focused in the center where a small ball of magical energy grew and grew until it fit my palm.

"You made a ball of magic?" Twilight question, but she soon 'oh'd' when she saw me throw it towards a stain glass window.

I then used both hands to carefully pull the peices off the and remolded the metal holding it to create a picture. Concentrating harder, I thought of the picture I wanted to create and slowly closed my hands changing the color if the glass.

"This is... extraordinary" Twilight said as the other's awed at what I was doing. "Shifting metal and glass is one thing... but changing the color of what it originally was is... the most rare ability anyone can have" she said just as I finished the color correction.

"What are you making Lux?" Spike asked.

"Something you will all love" I answered and placed the peices of glass back. "Happy hearthswarming guys, a little early and sudden but I think you will like this" I said and finished the stain glass window.

It was a picture of both the sun and moon combined together with black stars in the orange sky with all of our friends together with Steel, Brigid and myself in the middle of everyone. The four were in awe at the beauty and there emotions were flooding with so much that they started sniffling.

"Whats wrong, if you dont like I can always do another" I said but they all gave me a group hug, it felt kinda... nice. "Aw geez guy's, I'm glad you like it"

"I gotta go tell everyone to get in here, we're going to celebrate hearthswarming in the library tonight" Twilight said quickly teleporting off.

"I must get Luna and the others, Spike and Cinder, please get Steel and Brigid" Celestia instructed. "And Lux... thank you, this is a wonderful gift"

"It was no problem Celestia, I'm gonna go get Bee so we can set up decorations in here" I said and we quickly went to do our objectives given to us.

Bee's room, 10:30 a.m.

This will be so much fun, finally a day were I can relax and not worry about being killed!" Bee squeed suprising both of us. "Whoa, didn't think I could make that noise, oh!, should wear something nice?" She asked quickly looking through her new clothes for a dress.

"Bee Im sure everyone will just be wearing a jacket or sweater, no need to be all fancy" I said, changing into some new clothes. "I know your excited, and honestly, I am as well"

"Well if a dress is to fancy, how about I wear this instead?" She suggested, I looked to see the dragoness and I did a double take. Bee was wearing a tight red crop top with white fur on the edges, a matching short skirt going almost boarderline to her rear and white stockings to complete the entire outfit. "What do you think?"

"I... I..." That was all I could say, seeing her like this made my heart race even faster than before. "You look so cute" I blurted making the woman blush.

"O-Oh, thank you" Bee said now playing with her hair. "Regal gave this to me free of charge, she said that you might like it since I looked beautiful in it" she said and I wanted to thank Regal for this amazing gift, not to mention that Bee looked adorable all bashful.

"I-I love it... but I think this outfit should be for, other things" I said, this got a sultry grin from the woman.

"Like what type of things" Bee purred and sauntered over to me. "Are you suggesting I should wear this outfit, when only your around Luxy?" She asked pressing herself onto me.

"I-I mean, that is to say, that you would be willing to only wear it around... me?" I said and Bee giggled seductively.

"Oh you are a very naughty boy Lux, I heard that if you're under a mistletoe with someone you have to kiss them, I wonder what would happen if you put it..." Bee started and wrapped her arms around me before she leaned towards my ear. "somewhere else~" She whispered and I turned as red as a cherry.

"Maybe, you would like to try it later?" I asked and it was her turn to blush, but this time it was more of an affectionate blush. "Should I take that as a yes?"

"How bold you have become, but you're still that shy naive boy brought to me all those months ago" Bee said with a her usual smirk. "To think you would be the one asking me to have sex, how shameless" she teased.

"Say's the woman thats been trying to get me in bed since day one" I said laughing a little. "It's only right that I ask for consent, is it not?" I questioned.

"I would've said yes even if you decided not to ask" Bee stated. "Perhaps we should wait till after the little party, sound fair?" She asked booping my nose.

"I've waited this long, whats a few more hours" I said, Bee let go and began getting dressed into another outfit. She decided to wear a black longsleeve shirt that a little to big, grey shorts and white tennis shoes. I wore a blue shirt with black sleeves, camouflage cargo pants and black sneakers.

"You look nice, suites you pretty well handsome" Bee complimented.

"Not so bad yourself, c'mon, Im sure everyone is waiting for us" I and we headed out towards the library. We both walked in silence for a bit, although it wasn't awkward silence, it more of a good silence, like a silence where we can understand eachother without having to speak. I looked over to Bee and smile warmly, I than looked at her hand with a little more interest.

"Hey Lux" Bee said, getting my attention. "Since nobody's around, you wanna... you know" She asked and tapped my hand with her's.

"You want to hold hands?" I said and laughed seeing her pout, I lowered my laughter to a light chuckle and grasped her hand. She may be pouting, but I can tell she was happy. "You're adorable when you're shy Bee"

"Shut up idiot"

"Okay, okay, Im sorry for teasing" I apologized and we contacted holding hands until we reached the library. I could kid's and the others laughing at the other end of the doors. "You ready?" I asked.

"More than I'll ever be, let's see how rusty our people skills are" Bee joked and I opened the door. Everyone that Steel knew was there, the mane six, the guys, Chocolate and Vanilla, Frost, the royals, Blue belle, the cmc, pipsqeak, Sunny, Rose, her sister and her kid's, Trixie, Spike, Cinder, Gilda, Bellator, even Logan and Zecora was here.

"Hey!, what took you guys so long?" Brigid said coming up behind us with a bottle of soda.

"Needed to change, seems like yall are having fun even without us" I said chuckling a bit, we followed behind Brigid then started mingling with the others. "Im glad we don't have to be in that world anymore, it was beginning to bore us"

"Did y'all seriously do nothin but train over their?" Applejack asked me and we both nodded. "I dont think I could have lasted one second doing any of that brutal trainin"

"I hear ya their" Rainbow agreed and we laughed. "How bout we do a quick arm wrestling match, one match to see how tough you are" she suggested and I agreed, we sat down at a near table and we got into position. "On go, three... two... one... GO!" Rainbow yelled and I didn't even move and inch, but Rainbow looked like she was giving it her all.

"Holy shite" Strings said as the others watched me slowly but smoothly pin her hand down.

"Lords above you're strong!" Rainbow exclaimed and I chuckled.

"Meh, was nothing to it" I said, after an hour of talking with one another and even squaring thing's up with Father, we all sat around telling stories of our past. It funny hearing some of them, especially Greenies because it always ended with, 'And then she whipped me arse'.

I fully enjoying myself, I dont think I ever felt this much joy in my life, and with Bee here with me, it felt so perfect. I looked around to see what I could've had from the beginning, this is what I always thought of when I first thought of being a good guy, and I don't regret my decision one bit.

"Lux, you look so happy right now" Bee said loud enough for me to hear. "Its almost midnight, how about we head outside, just you and me" Bee said and I nodded, we slipped away when the other's started hearing another Greenie story and we headed outside to the gardens.

The peace and quiet reminded me of the king's realm, the one thing I actually miss. We walked hand in hand through the cold winds, though we couldn't feel it, we used it as an excuse to be closer together. We soon stopped infront of a fountain in the dead center and sat at the edge looking up at the star's, leaning on one another.

"Today has had more excitement than I have had in two years" Bee said and positioned her head in the crook of my kneck. "It's even better because I have you here"

"Today has been great, and honestly Bee, I can't wait for tomorrow" I said and decided to put all my cards on the table. "Hey Bee"

"Hmmm?"

"Remember what you said earlier, before Lullaby interrupted you?" I asked to which she nodded. "I think I know what you were trying to say... and the only thing I need right now as well... is you" I said getting up and walked away for a second before turning to face her. "I actually wrote down something, to express my feelings... towards you" I said and Bee looked surprised but also happy.

"May I hear it?" She asked and I nodded before clearing my throat.

I started off low and slow, slowly moving towards bee. As I continued, I began singing louder and picked up the pace a tad bit, and from where I stood, Bee was loving every second of the song.

I soon stood infront of her and held out a hand, she took it and I hoisted her before picking her up in a hug and spun us around while picking up the pace of the song. Her laughter and smile was enough to warm my heart, enough to get rid of all the torment an sadness I've felt for years.

"Heavins my witness and this is a fact, you live in my soul, your heart is my goal, there's love above love and it's mine cause I love you, there's love above love and it's yours cause I love you" I sand and brought her down to eye level with me, her hand caressing my cheek as a sign of love. "There's love above love and its ours.. if you love me.. as much" I finished and I leaned forward finally kissing her.

We locked lips for what seemed to be an eternity, neither of us wanting to part from one another. Though like everything, it must end, we pulled away from eachothers lips and we panted heavily.

"Wow... just wow" Bee panted out, not even a second later she went back to give me a quick kiss. "That's really intoxicating, I love it"

"I love it too, I've wanted to do that for a long time" I said. "I love you Bee"

"I love you too Lux" She replied back and we kissed one more time before we heard two sets of hands clapping. We looked to see Steel and Luna, both with a shit eating grin.

"Beautiful, simply beautiful Lux" Luna praised, I let go Bee but kept holding her hand. "For a man who doesn't know emtion that well, you sure as hell kicked romance's ass"

"I'll say, and we had this whole plan figured out to give two a special night and use it as an apology for almost killing Bee" Steel said, he tossed me a small black box. "Take a look little brother, made it myself" he said.

I opened it up and saw two silver necklaces, one with a drake symbol and one with a black and white fox head.

"This is... I dont know what to say"

"Don't then, happy hearthswarming you two, and welcome home" Steel said, just as he did looked passed the fountain and smiled. "Well it seems we got three special occasions happening today" he said pointing behind us.

We looked to see Greenie on one knee holding out a small box towards a crying Applejack. My eye's went wide seeing the man propose to Applejack, we couldn't hear them but we saw Aj nod while saying something and Greenie slid the ring on her finger before jumping into his arms.

"Wow, I did not see that coming... wait you said three special occasions happened, whats the third?" I asked and was tackled to the floor by Scootaloo and Pipsqeak.

"Sorry uncle Lux" they both said and my heart skipped a beat.

"U-uncle!?" I exclaimed making Luna and Steel laugh a little.

"Should've seen Father's expression when he became grandpa Logan" Steel picking the kids up while Bee helped me up.

"S-So... you two-"

"Yuuup" Luna answered now holding Pip. "We officially adopted Scootaloo and little Pipsqeak" she said.

"Holy shit"

Author's Note

Dude, the amount of trial and error for the math I had to do for the time displacement between the worlds was exhausting

Sorry if it seemed rushed at the end, this was due on Christmas but it wasn't ready so I stayed up for till 4 in the morning for three days straight

Anyways I hope you enjoy, stay frosty, hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and lets start 2020 right