You and Satin Shadow continue through the dark corridors, as Satin leads you to Princess Lunas tower. The two of you had A long walk ahead of you before reaching your destination, since the guests quarters are on the lower levels of the palace and the Princesses lived in the highest towers.

You had suggested using the dumbwaiter in order to save time and shave some of the distance off of your route, but Satin refused because it would be undignifing, she is the Captain of the Lunar Guards after all, that and she wasn't fond of enclosed spaces.

You couldn't help but notice just how many guards were guarding the palace, as you and Satin made your way up a staircase. If you hadn't had help from Silver Flourish and Brandy Wine you never would have made it as far as you did.

That reminded you of something that Satin had said earlier. "Satin when we first met you said 'don't think I didn't see what you did to my Marefriend' I'm going to assume you meant kissing her hoof, were you hiding in the room the whole time? You ask.

"Don't be stupid, of course I was. I would never leave my beloved Brandy alone and unguarded in a room with anyone pretending to be an assassin or otherwise claming to be dangerous in any way." Satin said, feeling rather insulated. "I'm surprised you didn't notice me perched on top of the wardrobe, Brandy looked right at me when you kissed her hoof."

You turn to Satin and hold your hands out defensively in front of you, "you know I wasn't putting the moves on Brandy right? I was just being polite, I promise!" You blurted out apologetically, halfway expecting some form of retribution.

"Don't flatter yourself, you don't stand a chance with a classy mare like Brandy. Hell, I still don't know what she sees in me." Satin noted.

Both of you were silent for a few moments, you had a lot to reflect on, and it seemed that Satin was doing some reflecting of her own.

The two of you continue your journey through the palace in silence, the only ponies that you encounter at this late hour are lunar guards who are quick to snap a salute to their Captain.

"Satin... You're the Captain of the Lunar Guards why didn't you stop me?" You finally ask her after A few minutes, breaking the awkward silence.

"It's... complicated" Satin answers.

"Was it because Brandy asked you not to?" You ask.

"No...well she did ask me not to interfere...but that's not the only reson why I didn't stop you." Satin finally replied.

"so are you going to tell me or am I going to have to tickle it out of you!" You say with A big stupid grin while wiggling your fingers maniacally.

Probably not your best idea, because in an instant Satin had swept your feet out from under you and twisted one of your arms painfully behind your back, pining your face to the floor.

"Hands to yourself" she growled through gritted teeth as she forced your arm to bend painfully backwards. Once Satin thought that you had learned your lesson she hopped off your back and continued down the dark hallway. Dusting yourself off you hurry after her in order to catch up.

After another long silence Satin finally speaks, "It was Princess Celestia that eventually found me and brought me on as A lunar guard. I think that Celestia intended for Luna and I to become friends since we're both more active at night, but it just never worked out. Princess Luna and I make eachother... Uncomfortable..."

Satin became quiet once more and you could tell that she was having a hard time talking to you about this.

"It's not that Luna and I dislike eachother or anything, we just remind eachother of the darkest time in our lives. I think that Princess Celestia meant well. Just because things didn't work out between me and Luna doesn't mean that she should be alone. It's probably a good thing that you screwed everything up."

"What do you mean 'I screwed everything up' ?" you ask.

"It took Brandy month's to set you up with Princess Celestia, then you and Luna threw a big ol' monkey wrench in all her plans. The only reason Brandy even picked you is because your tall and not entirely ugly, I guess Brandy has to start over and find someone else for Princess Celestia." Satin explained.

"And don't forget, if Luna doesn't want you sticking around I... I mean Brandy and I got first dibs." Satin joked, at least you think she joked...Probably.

You and Satin crossed the grand ballroom where you and Lunas playful altercation unfolded the night before. Satin stoped at the base of the stairs, "You're not coming with me?" You ask Satin, somewhat disappointed that your little journey was already over.

"Nah, guards never patrol up there and I'm pretty sure you can find your way on your own. Besides, Brandy is probably waiting up for me, I haven't been punished for blowing up that doorframe yet." Satin says, blinking at you...or maybe that was a wink? It's hard to tell with only one eye.

"Brandy isn't realy going to punish you for something that happened during a fight is she?" You ask.

"You can bet your boot's she is"

"Oh...sorry" you apologize empathetically.

"Don't be, I'm a masochist. I'm getting wet just thinking about it!" Satin said before opening a window, giving you a salute, winking (you were certain it was a wink this time) and flying out of the window and into the darkness."good luck!" you hear her say from somewhere far below.

You wave farewell to Satin, uncertain whether or not she could see you considering how dark It is, you'd like to imagine that she saw you and waved back. Gently, you close the window and start up the stairs. There weren't any guards chasing you this time so you had half a moment to admire the sturdy craftsmanship of the heavy oak door at the top of the stairs, if you were interested in that sort of thing, which you weren't so you passed it by without a second thought. Sorry door maybe next time.

Turning Left you hurry down the dimly lit hallway that led to Luna's tower. Luna's hallway was decorated much like Celestia's but different at the same time, a stark juxtaposition. In place of polished marble there was rich dark hardwoods like ebony, mohagony, and black walnut. The suits of armour were still present, but in contrast to Celestia's museum quality pieces, Luna's showed signs of use, heavy wear, dents and deep gouges. You couldent help but wonder if every stain on the gambison worn beneath was the blood of some unlucky comrade, fallen foe, or ponies being ponies it could just as easily be chocolate. There were maps but the walls were also occupied by oil paintings, fabulous masterpieces no doubt the work of some ponie-esque Van Gogh or Rembrant that the author of this story is too lazy to think of a horse pun for.

At the end of Luna's hallway/museum there is an archway, no door just an archway, and stepping through you find yourself somehow at the bottom of the tower. Craning your neck you look up towards the top of the tower, you know the tower isn't this tall on the outside, obviously the result of ponies using magic to tamper with physical structure of the universe again. Suspended from the ceiling is A large pendulum swinging back and forth spilling sand onto the floor in an intricate pattern. You can't help but to marvel at the beauty of its design as you cling to the wall while making your way up the extremely narow, railing-less staircase.

Apon finally reaching the top, you were about to knock on Luna's door when you noticed that it was slightly ajar and the handle had been melted? Gently pushing the door open you peer into the dimly lit room.

You see Luna cowering on the floor as somepony in an ugly dress stands over her giving the standard "Villain" speech. You wast no time, and suppressing the urge to scream FRIENDSHIP! at the top of your lungs, you leap over the bed and tackle the pony that is threatening Luna.

Somewhere in the back of your mind you can hear Ludwig Von Beethoofens "ode to joy" playing as you execute the perfect tackle. The lifeless wooden body of the poniequin shatters beneath your weight ripping the world's ugliest dress in the process and you spring gracefully to your feet, elated to have finally have tackled anything without eating dirt this time. Sadly before you could decide whether your victory dance should be "hammer time" or "gangnam style" your foot slips on A small piece of wood from the poniequin and you tumble backwards over the balcony railing.

Somehow luck was on your side once again and you managed to catch yourself on the edge of the balcony.

"A little help... please!" you call out.

Both Princesses rush over to the balcony and reach over to help you up.

"Wait!" you say before they could pull you up. "Ladies... I had A wonderful time these past two nights, and Luna I'd really like to do this again sometime if you'd like... Well not this... But maybe something more conventional, like dinner and A concert or something. But that's only if you want to of course."

"Are you asking me out on A date?" Luna asked as the two sisters gently pulled you up to safety.

"uhh yes" you reply scepticaly, unsure of whether or not that was actually allowed.

"I think that would be wonderful" Luna said wrapping you in A tight hug.

Celestia suddenly feeling like A third wheel turned and started for the door.

"Wait, Princess Celestia!" You call after her. She stops and turns to you. And as you hold out your hand she offers you her hoof, which you awkwardly shake up and down like a total dork. "Thank you... For everything, for bandageing my head, letting me stay at the castle And for everything else you do, not just for me, but for everypony. Your A great ruler Princess and I wanted you to know how much I appreciate that. You've made A lot of friends over the years, and we're gonna make sure you find your special somepony."

For the first time in a very long time Celestia suddenly felt very timid, in fact she didn't know what to say. She did however manage a friendly smile and to say, "Thank you" before leaving Lunas room.

Luna raised the moon, as a very sleepy Celestia made her way down the hallway. It seems that things are starting to get interesting Celestia thought to herself as she yawned into her hoof before climbing into her soft comfy bed and drifting off to sleep.

THE END

Author's Note

Yay I did it! It's finished. Now I can write something else, I've got so many ideas!

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