As the Chariots flew through the night sky towards the city on the mountainside, Suzaku and Euphie sat in the lead chariot with Princess Luna, Simon, and Nia. As he kept a tight hold on his Princess, Euphie looked up at him with a worried yet curious expression.

"Suzaku?" she asked. "Are you okay?"

"Just wondering if this thing is safe." he said. "Not anything like the ships back home, that's for sure."

"If you are wondering, Mr. Kururugi…" Princess Luna spoke up. "These Chariots are perfectly safe. They are also equipped with a magical field that catches anything that would fall out of it, from cargo to passengers. I assure you we will be fine."

"Good to hear." Simon said. "But, damn, look at that view."

Suzaku and Euphie looked over the railing and saw the Equestrian countryside shrouded in the peaceful veil of night. The stars flickered and danced in the sky, and the moon watched over the landscape like a peaceful guardian.

Suffice to say, Suzaku let the sight fill his eyes and relax his soul. Euphie gently brought his head down to hers, and placed her forehead against his. Though initially wary because of her horn, the physical feeling of the expression made Suzaku feel at ease, like he could relax for the first time in quite a while.

He was about to close his eyes and nearly drift off when the chariots landed in Canterlot's Royal Gardens. As Princess Luna led the two couples inside, the doors to the garden closed behind them without a sound.

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As the five of them walked through Canterlot Castle, Suzaku looked around and surveyed all that he could. The Castle was certainly expansive, from what he could tell. There were quite a few sidepaths and doors branching off their route, and Suzaku was quite impressed.

"Here we are, my study and office." Luna said as she opened the door to the aformentioned room. "Sit down and make yourselves comfortable. I'll have a meal brought up for you."

"Thank you, Princess Luna." Euphie smiled. "For all you've done."

"As my sister would say, the modern term for my reply would be "don't mention it"." Luna replied. "I'll be right back."

As she left the room, Simon laid back against a nearby sofa and stretched his legs, while smirking at feeling his joints pop and stretch to a satisfying level. Nia soon rested against his chest, and they came into a warm embrace.

Suzaku, by this time, was feeling drowsy, and prepared to lie down to the side. However, Euphie soon moved his sleepy form closer to her, and she likewise laid down next to him, drawing a hoof over his shoulder.

After about ten minutes of relaxing, Princess Luna returned with a cart full of simple meals and small snacks, along with water and other drinks. As the four of them roused themselves enough to eat and drink, Princess Luna poured herself a glass of wine.

"This is good." Simon said, eating a plate of noodles in a simple white sauce. "Real good. Haven't had a meal like this in a while."

"Indeed." Euphie added. "Suzaku?"

"Yeah." her Knight replied, tearing off a piece of bread before nodding to affirm Simon's statement. As they finished, Luna looked at them before speaking.

"I would like to ask for your stories, but I believe I have kept you from rest for long enough." she said. "I'll show you to your chambers in the Guest Wing."

As the four of them nodded and got to their hooves, Princess Luna led them a short distance to a set of twin guest chambers. The paired bedroom and living areas on the left and right attached onto a main room in the middle. As Simom and Nia took the left set of rooms, Suzaku and Euphie took the right set.

"I'll fetch you all for breakfast with my sister, Princess Celestia, in the morning." Luna said. "Until then, sleep well. However, I must ask you to refrain from exiting these chambers until I can fetch you"

"Why, may I ask?" Nia requested.

"Just so you don't get lost or assumed to be an intruder." Luna said. "Mostly security rationale on my sister's part. There are washrooms in each wing. I now bid you goodnight."

As Princess Luna departed, the two groups parted ways. After stowing their swords in a closet, Simon and Suzaku rejoined Nia and Euphie. Though there were two beds in each room, both couples decided to share one bed with their partner. As soon as they were in bed and comfortable, both couples were sound asleep, their dreams calm and peaceful.

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In the morning, as Princess Celestia raised the Sun over Equestria, Suzaku and Euphie were gently roused by the pale light in the windows, and the song of birds in the nearby trees in the garden. Suzaku pulled himself up, and upon seeing Euphie still sleeping peacefully, beamed brightly.

Soon, Euphie awoke and planted a kiss to Suzaku's cheek, and they both got out of bed. As they entered the main room of their suite, Simon and Nia greeted them.

"Well, morning, you two." Simon said. "Ready for the day?"

"Yeah, and thank you for asking." Suzaku replied. "Euphie, you okay?"

"I'm just fine, Suzaku." she smiled. At that, Princess Luna walked in, along with another alicorn who had to be Princess Celestia. After a brief set of introductions, they followed the two rulers of Equestria into a dining room, already set for six places. As they all sat down, several ponies wheeled in three carts of breakfast-ready food and drink.

As they began to eat and drink, Princess Celestia cleared her throat.

"Luna has told me what she knows of you." she said. "But there are several things that will require an explanation on your parts. I and my sister would like to know who you are, where you come from, and what brought you to Equestria."

"Sure thing." Suzaku said, with Euphie, Simon, and Nia nodding as well. "But this might take a while. And even then, I'm still not sure of a few things on my part."

"I suppose we can start." Euphie said. "I'm Euphemia Li Britannia, Princess of the Holy Britannian Empire…"

Author's Note

Update!

Next chapter should be soon.