Daughter of the Stars

A few minutes after Aquila had finished her food, Luna had placed her snugly in her bed with pillows on every side of Aquila to stop her from rolling off the side. Luna had laid down the softest blankets she could find in the room and had placed Aquila on them. The blankets were a soft violet color that made Aquila look like a small black blob. An adorable black blob. Luna had cast a soundproof spell on the walls and door of her bedroom so if by some chance Aquila started to cry while she was gone, no one would hear her. Luna becoming an overprotective mother, she had cast an added spell so that if Aquila did indeed begin to cry, she would instantly know of it and would be able to rush off to her daughters side.

The day was at this point just getting to the afternoon, so if Luna wanted that Coffee, she would have to go now.

After one more glance at Aquila's sleeping form and one more adjustment to the blankets, Luna left her room and went off in search of Celestia or the dining hall.

The Castle was much bigger then the one in Everfree, so it was hard for Luna to get her bearings. Eventually Luna asked a wary maid were Celestia was. "at the Dining hall, your majesty" Luna then asked in her royal Canterlot voice where that was. The Maid visibly winced and rubbed her temples before giving her the directions and then hurriedly rushing off.

Luna wondered why the maid had rubbed her temples as she entered the dining room. The dining room itself was large and fairly plain, though, for the palace and Celestia's taste, plain was decorated with at least 20 items on the walls. Luna noticed with a raised eyebrow that half of the seats of the table were colored dark blue and other side was colored bright gold, Celestia did always have a fair for colors.

And Celestia herself was sat at the head of the table, reading a newspaper and quietly sipping some tea. Luna stood in the doorway for a couple seconds before slowly and regally (or as regally as her tired body would allow) going to sit down beside Celestia. The cushions were soft and plush, a large change from the hard moon rocks Luna was used to sitting on.

Celestia looked up from her newspaper and smiled at Luna with sisterly affection "Are you hungry?" Luna nodded and replied "Indeed sister. We are hungry, it has been too long since we have tasted" The smile on Celestias faded a bit, Luna quickly pounced on this "Celestia, we understand your actions all those years ago. And we wholeheartedly forgive thee" the small voice whispered Liar

Celestia looked sadly at her sister for a few moments before then clearing her throat and taking on a graceful air and saying to Luna "The chefs have a done an amazing job, and I do believe lunch should be ready now" and just as Celestia finished speaking, as if on some cue, the waiters came out with silver platters.

A few minutes later, a delicious feast was laid before Luna and Celestia. Following Celestia's lead, Luna took a few small tidbits from each platter and placed it on her plate. Each dish was very tasty in its own regards, but Luna's favorite was the lettuce topped with strawberry's, blueberry's and pineapple.

Luna's plate was soon clean and her belly was full. Luna smiled contentedly and looked to Celestia "the cuisine was quite delicious, give the chefs our compliments" Celesta nodded.

Celestia took another sip of her tea before saying "Luna, I do believe we should get your personal staff in order." Luna looked at Celestia "Sister, by what manners doth thou mean?" Celestia smiled slightly at her sisters dialect before responding "guards, maids, servants. All can be chosen by you, if you so wish"

Luna pondered this for a few moments before replying "We think that this is an acceptable plan, when shall we continue with this?" Celestia's face had taken a serious look "I had been thinking now, as all the staff except active guards will be taking break"

Luna's brow furrowed as she thought about this "We do not see any problems with this" the words were carefully covered with ease, but underneath them were the sounds of strain and concern. Celestia was quick to hear this and asked "is everything alright Luna?" Luna hastily nodded and took on a sheepish look "Its is just that everything is moving quite fast. We have only just returned, and have not been energetic as of late"

Celestia nodded "of course" Celestia then draped a wing over a stiff Luna "I'm sorry for rushing Luna. I have been looking forward to this for so long that I didn't take into account your own feelings. I just want to make sure your okay" Luna nodded and nuzzle her sister "it is alright sister. We understand your concern."

Luna then got up, gently brushing away Celestia's wing "excuse us. But we would like to retire for the day" Celestia nodded and watched as Luna went through the doors and started off for her bedroom.

Luna had not heard Aquila cry, but Luna didn't want to be away from her any longer then she had to. Luna entered her room to find Aquila awake but silent, just looking around with her bright blue eyes.

Luna slowly climbed onto the bed, past the pillows and cleared out some space for her to lay down beside Aquila. Luna tickled Aquila's side lightly, earning the most adorable giggle from her. Aquila's little wings spread out from under her as her giggles caused a spurt of magic come from her tiny nub of a horn. Aquila cooed happily as Luna made funny faces at her, Luna then laughed softly and whispered "if only your father could be here to see you"

Luna thought of Aquila's father. A Thestral with a black coat and mane, he was a soldier in Luna's personal guard and her royal consort. His name was Noctus, he was witty and kind and would have loved Aquila to ,well, the moon and back. Luna knew he was long gone, Aquila was all she had left of him and Luna was okay with that.

Just another thing Dear Celestia STOLE from us. We could have handled being banished for years, but for a thousand? Celestia must have known that we would never see Noctus again! That ,oh, so precious princess of the sun robbed us of him. Imagine how he must have felt, knowing that his wife and unborn daughter were trapped on the moon!
Luna hissed through her teeth " Stop nightmare! this is a new start. Do not make us lose Aquila!"

Luna sighed, she knew she would eventually have to tell Celestia everything. And Luna had done good today, or at least she thought she did.