Chapter 18

“Will”

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“Will”

…mmph

“Will”

…The hell?

I open my eyes to the constant mention of my name only to be face to face with some sort of dog. He just stares at me with a blank expression.

“Will”

“WHAT THE SHIT?!?”

“AAAAHHH!!!”

I shoot up from my bed and look around the room with a very confused expression. I look down beside me to see Spike on the floor starring at me with a shocked expression.

“Uh, you ok man?” He asks.

“Ugh, yeah I’m fine,” I grumble while pinching the bridge of my nose, “just a very strange dream is all.”

Spike nods and picks himself up while I get out of my bed. I glance at the clock and see it’s a little after ten in the morning.

“Did you come to wake me up?” I ask spike while I walk over to the chair where I draped my clothes.

“Yeah, Twilight sent me to get you. She and all the others, including the Princesses, are in the dining hall having breakfast,” he explains.

My heart jumps a tad bit at the mention of the Princesses, namely one in particular. For a brief moment I thought what happened between Luna and I was just a figment on my imagination. But after recalling yesterday’s events it was unfortunately all too real. Especially what had happened just before we said goodnight to each other, how I…kissed her. I try to suppress a blush as I put my clothes on but can’t help but feel my cheeks tint a bit.
I kissed her, I kissed the princess of the moon, co-ruler of Equestria, and more importantly Celestia’s younger sister. Luna kissing me was one thing, since she was just showing her feelings in the only way she knew how. But last night’s kiss was different. It was filled with emotion and it was a special moment for her and I. I may not have known her for more than a few days but I can’t help but smile about our kiss. Now that I think about it, she’s a very beautiful woman. She’s kind, caring, and has a very interesting accent which I find to be rather cute. When she confessed to me it was probably one of the greatest feelings I’ve ever felt. I know I told her I’d rather get to know her better than jump straight into a relationship with her, but would it really be that bad if we were to be together so soon? She likes me and if I’m being honest I kinda like her as well. I probably wouldn’t have kissed her last nights like that if I didn’t.

GROWL

I’m snapped out of my thought process by my stomach rudely interrupting me. “Heh, sounds like somepony is hungry,” Spike snorts, “hurry and get dressed, Will. I’m starving!”

I smirk and nod as I put on my gloves and grab my jacket. My thoughts of being in a relationship with Luna are still swirling around my head as we walk out the door and down the hallway. Perhaps instead of just overthinking it, I’ll just confront this and get it over with. It’s better to bite the bullet rather than drag it out.
Spike and I walk down the halls of the castle and we’re just making idle chit chat. He shares some funny stories about him and Twilight when they were younger and still living in Canterlot. I also tell him a tale or two about my youth and he found my role-playing days pretty interesting. Spike had offered to introduce me to some tabletop game called “Ogres and Oubliettes” which sounds a lot like Dungeons and Dragons so I told him I’d think about it. As we’re walking we pass by the windows from yesterday and I see the one with Celestia and Luna circling the strange serpentine like creature again causing me to get the same bad vibe. I convinced myself it’s just me still trying to wake up from a weird ass dream so I brush it off.

“So,” he states, “how’re you doing since yesterday?”

“Oh pretty well, despite everything I’ve been told.” I respond, “Still kinda wrapping my head around being the new Guardian.”

“Oh come on, dude,” he retorts, “you’re just overthinking it. Besides you’re not alone in all this because me, Twilight, and the others will be behind you the whole way.”

I smile and ruffle his scaled head a bit making him chuckle. “Thanks man, I appreciate it,” I tell him.

Spike then starts to grin mischievously making me arch a brow. “So tell me hero, did you enjoy it?” He asks comically.

“Enjoy what?”

“You know,” he pauses and then brings his claws up and starts to chant, “Will and Luna, sittn’ in a tree. K-I-S-S-I-“

“OI!” I cover his mouth with my hand and give him a slight glare, “Keep your little snout shut, you little lizard!” I snap.

Spike smirks under my hand and I bring my hand back. He couldn’t hold it in anymore and starts to laugh while clutching his stomach as we’re waking.

“Hahahahaha, that must’ve been the funniest thing I’ve ever seen! The look on your face was priceless!” He laughs.

As much I tried to suppress it, my cheeks start to tint slightly as I’m reminded yet again from yesterday’s events. “Yeah, yeah, laugh it up…” I grumble.

“Aw come on man,” Spike says as he calms down, “you should be excited about this.”

“Excited?” I ask, “Why would I be excited?”

Spike then arches a brow and tilts his head, “Aren’t you happy Luna likes you?” He asks.

“No-well I mean, yes-I mean, no! I mean,” I stammer. I then sigh and stop walking making Spike stop to. “I don’t know…” I sigh.

“Don’t you like her to?” He asks. I flinch at the question and turn towards the window. The sky is clear and it’s a nice morning outside but all I can think about right now is Luna.

“I don’t know,” I sigh again, “what happened yesterday was something completely unexpected. Luna is a beautiful and sweet mare and I was very happy when she confessed to me. But how can I respond to her feelings properly? Part of me says I should accept her feelings and start a relationship with her but the other part of me says I should wait and not jump the gun.” I explain, “If I’m being honest with myself, I kinda started liking her to when we first met. Especially after yesterday since these feelings grew exponentially. However I’m afraid if I let this happen, I’ll ruin something before it even had a chance to begin.”

Spike steps towards me and places a claw on my shoulder making me turn to him as he’s smiling reassuringly. “I guess I can understand what you’re saying,” he says, “you’d rather you both get to know each other better and learn each other’s pros and cons. That way, you’d have a more stable relationship if you choose to be with her.”

“Exactly,” I agree, “thanks for understanding Spike. I’m glad I’ve got a friend like you.”

“Of course!” he chirps,” What’re bros for? And besides, with a swell and heroic human like yourself, I doubt there’s even anything she wouldn’t like about you. And if you like her then you should tell her how you feel,” He says while turning away and continuing towards the dining hall.

“If only you all knew the truth…”

“What’d you say” Spike asks.

“Uh, nothing! Just sleep talk is all,” I defend and start to follow him. He shrugs and we continue our trek. I feel my mind twist with emotions and bad memories. I secretly place my hand on a certain area on my head making me wince and clench my teeth in slight anger. I mentally calm myself down and regain my composure.

They’re not here and they never were. They won’t hurt me, and I’m ok… I think to myself…

Spike and I finally make it to the dinging hall and we both open the double doors. Twilight and the others, along with both princesses, are sitting along the table taking amongst themselves. The girls and CMC are sitting along side the table while Celestia and Luna are both sitting at the head. For some reason, there’s an empty seat next to Luna. Celestia spots Spike and I and smiles warmly.

“Ah William, good morning,” she says motherly. The others turn towards me and smile while also saying their good mornings. Luna blushes when she sees me and stands up to greet me. She meets me halfway and hugs me to which I respond by returning the embrace.

“We trust thee hast slumbered peacefully?” She asks while looking up at me.

I smile and nod as she breaks away and takes me hand back towards her seat. I see now what the empty seat was for as I’m now sitting next to Luna at the head of the table. Celestia’s horn shines a bit and a maid walks in with a covered silver platter and places it in front of me. I start to smell a familiar scent making my eyes widen a bit and my mouth water. The maid lifts the lid and my mouth drops causing a strand of drool to escape. A delicious looking breakfast consisting of scrambled eggs, toast with jam, and…is that…bacon?! I turn to Celestia who giggles at my reaction. “Since you have informed us of your omnivorous diet, I had the chefs make something special for you.”

I nod to her in thanks and immediately start to chow down. The flavors of the eggs and bacon are like heaven on my tongue as I savor each bite. The toast has raspberry jam and my tastebuds twist in delight to the sweet savory taste. I swallow a mouthful of food and take a big gulp of my water. “Oh man, this is so damn delicious!” I chirp. I was about to take another bite when I see the others stare at me with a mix of expressions such as them giggling delight to my antics and some a little green seeing me eat meat.

“What? I told you humans also eat meat,” I remind them. I reach for the large salad bowl and scoop some on my plate and eat it as well. “We also eat greens if that helps.”

“We know, it’s just gonna take some getting used to is all,” Twilight replies. I nod and we continue to eat our breakfast. About twenty minutes pass and we’re all just making small talk. Rainbow Dash kept challenging me to a race to see who’s the fastest flyer since she’s now obsessed with the idea I can fly without wings and I told her I’d think about it. Rarity told me she spent nearly all night thinking of different clothes to make for me that met my requests and I told her I looked forward to it. Pinkie Pie kept insisting that she throws something called a “cute-ceañera” to celebrate me getting my cutie mark. Despite my many protests she kept pestering me about it and then proceeded to look at me with puppy eyes and quivering lip. It was a battle of will, and I had been defeated so I reluctantly accepted and she smiled brightly.
Luna and I also had a very nice conversation about my worlds night sky. I showed her many of my worlds constellations on my phone and explained to her what each of them meant, to the best of my knowledge. As we’re talking I start to realize that she’s close to me, so close I can smell her perfume which smelled like lavender. Her hair was flowing in a nonexistent wind and was twinkling more brightly than I had realized. Every time we made eye contact, I’d get lost in those beautiful eyes of hers. Whenever she smiled it mad my heart beat a bit faster than normal which made me feel all warm inside…

…Have I…fallen in love with Luna…?, I wonder.

“Sir William?”

I blink and look to Luna who’s starring at me with a curious look. “Um, yes Luna?” I respond.

“Thou seemed to be in a daze. Tis all well with thee?” She asks.

“Oh of course, I’m fine,” I respond, “I was about to explain the “Orion’s Belt” constellation.” She nods with a smile making my heart skip yet another beat and we continue our conversation.

Guess Spike was right, better do it now before I drive myself mad.

“Ahem, excuse me Celestia?” I call out to her. She turns to me with a smile.

“Yes William?”

“I’d like to be excused from the table and speak with Luna about something privately. Is that ok?”
I ask. Luna looks at me with a puzzled expression as Celestia nods.

“Of course William, take as long as you need,” she agrees.

“Thank you,” I say while standing up. I gesture for Luna to follow me and she also stands from her seat and follows me out of the dining room. Once we pass the doors we walk through the halls until we’re in an area unsupervised by any guards. We stop in the middle and I take a few deep breaths to compose myself.

Just tell her how you feel, no big deal right? She likes you and you like her. There’s plenty of time to get to know each other.

“Sir William, is everything alright?” Luna asks from behind me. I turn to face her and I end up looking into her still gorgeous eyes. I can feel my heart start to beat faster and my face start to blush. She seems to notice my blush which makes her smile a bit.

Those eyes and that smile are gonna be the death of me one of these days…But would that be so bad?”

“Luna,” I start, “there’s something I’d like to confirm if you done mind.”

“Of course Sir William, pray tell,” she said.

“Do you…like me? As in, do you really like me despite me being human?” I ask.

Luna is a bit taken back by my question but smiles warmly and blushes a bit. “If thou wishes to here it again, we shall say it as many times as thee wishes to hear,” she says. “We do indeed like thee, Sir William. That shall never change and we shalt wait for thee to respond to our feelings for as long at it takes.”

“Well that’s the thing,” I reply. I reach out and take both her hands and she starts to blush more, “Ever since you confessed to me yesterday these feelings have started to swirl around in my mind. Since last night, when we…kissed, the same feelings only grew exponentially. I know I said we should wait until anything became serious between us but I feel like that’d just confuse me more about what I want to do. I was so very happy that you said you didn’t care if I wasn’t of noble or royal birth and that you still liked me for who I was. My father always told me something whenever I found myself in situations where I couldn’t make my mind up about something.”

“And what is that?” She asks while moving closer to me. I move closer to her as well and I wrap my arms around her waist and she places her hands on my shoulders.

“He told me to always follow my heart and my heart tells me, and this is what it says,” I said. I then lean down slowly and kiss her lips with my own. I feel Luna jolt a bit but soon quickly leans into the kiss. The same fireworks from last night explode throughout my very being and it felt amazing. I then start to feel something I haven’t felt in quite sometime.
Happiness, pure happiness pouring out of my very soul. I came to this world scared and confused but I made friends who took me in. I wanted to know what my purpose for being here was and they provided it for me without a second thought. Now I’ve found something I didn’t think I’d ever get…I found love, with a princess no less.

Luna and I break our kiss and we stare into each other’s eyes. She has just as much love and affection within them as I must have in mine. “Princess Luna, I too have fallen in love with you,” I finally confess with a warm smile.

Luna starts to tear up and smile as she grips my shoulders and trembles with joy. “So does this mean…?” She whispers.

“It still may be a bit soon but I don’t think it matters, we have plenty of time to get to know each other,” I respond. “Will you do me the honor in being my girlfriend?” I propose.

Luna lunges at me at kisses me again and I return it. She pulls back smiling with tears in her eyes, “I would love to be your marefriend, William. Nothing would make me more happier…”

Marefriend? Guess I gotta remember that for future conversations. I make a mental note.

I hug her close and she buries into my chest and hums in content. We stay like this for a couple of minutes before she looks back up at me with the same smile.

“We should probably get back, the others will wonder where we’ve been all this time,” I said.

“Perhaps, but we wish we could stay in thine embrace for a little while longer,” Luna says while holding me close. Eventually we break apart and return back to the dining room while Luna hugs my right arm. She rests her head on my shoulder and I smile down at her as we walk.

Who’d’ve thought I’d get a girlfriend, or I guess marefriend, so soon. Fate sure has a funny way of working, that’s for sure. I sigh in my head.

As we walk back the guards on duty glance at us, some in slight shock but I notice others smile and nod slightly to me. It’s good to know there’s ponies who would support my new relationship with Luna. We soon make it back to the dining room and it looks like everypony has finished their meals and are just talking amongst themselves. Celestia notices us and smiles more widely at us while others start to notice as well and become a bit wide eyed.

“Um, William, why is Princess Luna holding your arm like that?” Twilight asks. I smirk and glance towards Celestia

“Before I answer that, is it all right if there’s nopony else but us?” I request to Celestia.

Celestia arches a brow but nods anyway and gestures any maids and guards in the room to leave. Once gone I glance at Luna and she nods with a confident smile.

“To answer your question Twilight, I’ve decided to accept Luna’s feelings for me and she’s now my gir- I mean my marefriend,” I announce.

There was a brief silence in the room until I hear squealing from different corners of the table. All the mares, excluding Twilight, and the CMC rush up to us with bright smiles and start bombarding us with complements.

“You are together with the princess?! Oh my stars how marvelous!” Rarity swoons.

“HOORAY! WILLY IS TOGETHER WITH LUNA!” Pinkie cheers.

“You sly dog! Didn’t think you’d have it in you to ask out Luna!” Rainbow says.

“Hot damn! Ah also didn’t know ya had it in ya, partner!” Apple Jack says.

“I’m so happy for you William, yay!” Fluttershy exclaims loud but softly.

“We knew you’d be together with her!” The CMC cry.

Spike walks over to me and crosses his arms with a smirk. “Guess you took my advice after all, huh?”

“Heh, well I just followed my heart,” I reply, “but I’m glad I did. We’re gonna get to know each other more as time goes on,” I tell him while holding Luna more closely. The rest of the mares are smiling in content, minus Twilight who seems to be still in shock. Celestia gets up from her chair and walks over to us. I start to get a little nervous since I’m now dating her little sister but I’m confident she’ll be ok with it since she seems so nice. After a few moments of awkward silence, I decide to speak up.

“I hope you don’t mind me dating your sister, Celestia,” I said. I was expecting her to tell me the many reasons required to date Luna but instead she gently places a hand on my shoulder.

“I wouldn’t have it any other way,” she replies. “I can tell you are a trustworthy individual who will always be there for her. After all, you do love her correct?”

I smile and plant a small kiss on Luna’s cheek making her giggle and hug my arm tighter. “I do, and I’ll be sure to treat her right from now on and forever,” I tell her.
Celestia nods and steps back with the others. Twilight finally snaps herself out of her trance and stares at me wide eyed. I smirk and roll my eyes at her still shocked face.

“You alright there, Twilight?” I ask.

“U-um, yes of c-course, I’m fine,” she replies, “I just wasn’t expecting you to end up with Princess Luna of all ponies.”

“What can I say? The heart wants what the heart wants,” I shrug.

“So I guess that means you’re not gonna start a herd?” Rainbow asks. I arch a brow at her question and I see Twilight flinch in the corner of my eye.

“Herd? What’s a herd?” I wonder.

“You don’t know?” She asks. I shake my head making her smirk, “Well, big guy,” she answers, “herds are when stallions can choose to be with more than one mare at a time.”
This only makes me more confused and I look towards the others to see if they can give a better explanation.

“Anypony care to fill in the blanks here?” I request.

“What Rainbow Dash means, William,” Twilight speaks up, “is that here in Equestria, the stallion to mare birth rates are a bit uneven. To every one or two colts that are born, every three or five fillies are born. Because of this ratio difference, and as Rainbow stated, stallions can indeed choose to have a relationship with more than one mare which are called herds,” she explains.

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DING

“W-wait a minute, are you s-saying relationships here are polygamous?” I stammer.

“Yes they are,” she answers, “aren’t humans the same?”

“N-no, no they’re not,” I reply, “human relationships are mostly monogamous and we only choose one human to be with.” Twilight just brings out her quill and paper and writes all I say.

“So you don’t want to form a herd?” Rainbow asks again.

“Wait what?” I dumbly ask, “Me form a herd? I…can form a herd?” I look back at Luna to see how she’s taking this and I’m very much expecting her to be scowling at me in annoyance that I’d even dare consider being with more than one mare grand just be with her. Instead, she just has a calm expression and is still smiling up at me.

“We do not mind, William. If there shall be other mares who’s hearts thee hath captured we shalt be content with it. Since we art the first to court thee, we shall be known as the headmare in thine herd should thee decide to form one,” she explains.
I had the biggest dumb looking expression right now. I’m in a world where I can have more than one freaking marefriend, something most would consider to be unethical some to be a great experience. The craziest part, Luna was totally fine with me being with more than just her.

“Er-uh-I uh,” I stutter, “holy jeez, that’s quite a lot to take in. But why would you ask if I wanted to start a herd?” I ask Rainbow.

“Oh, it’s because-“ Rainbow is immediately cut off by a flash of light and Twilight covering her muzzle with her hand and a very nervous expression.

“BECAUSE NOTHING!” She shrieks, “WE WERE JUST CURIOUS IS ALL!” Twilight glances at rainbow with a slight sneer and turns back to me with a sheepish smile. I arch a brow at her very abnormal behavior and shrug my shoulders.

“Um, well I’m not exactly sure,” I reply, “it’s still kinda surprising how relationships here work and I had just asked Luna out. I’ll probably need some time to think about it before I make any brash decisions. Besides, I still need to get to know Luna more. Speaking of which I’d like to ask you all something important,” I say gaining everypony’s attention.
“I’d like you all to keep my relationship with Luna a secret for the time being.” This makes them all look at me with confused looks as I continue. “The reason being is that our relationship is still brand new and I can probably guess what other ponies might react if they knew about it. So I suggest that we hold off the announcement from anypony until it’s appropriate.”

“When exactly do you plan on telling everypony,” Celestia asks.

“Hmm, I was maybe thinking I’d do it during my speech at The Grand Galloping Gala. That way, people would know who and what I am and they’d be more comfortable with me dating Luna,” I answer.

“GASP The Gala?!” Rarity squeals, “Oh my stars, what a marvelous idea! We must return to Ponyville at once so I can make a proper outfit for you!”

“We agree with Rarity,” Luna says, “The Gala is more than an appropriate setting to announce our courting to also introduce thee as the new Guardian. We art also confident Rarity shall create a proper attire for thee for just such an occasion.”

“Can’t argue with that,” I reply, “and Rarity is right about another thing, it’s about time we all head back to Ponyville.”

The rest of the group nods in agreement and they begin to collect themselves before we head out of the castle. Luna pulls me in for one last embrace before we leave and I return it with a hug of my own.

“We look forward to truly being with thee once the Gala is upon us. Promise thee shall write to us during the time before then?” She says before kissing me.

“Me too, Luna. I promise I’ll write to you,” I reply.

“We love thee William, we wish safe travels for your return,” she tells me with that same warm smile.

“Thank you Luna, I love you to,” I reply returning the smile with my own.

Once everypony has gathered everything, we begin to head out the dining room and out of the castle. I turn back to the Princesses and wave them goodbye and Celestia waves while Luna blows me a kiss. I wink at her making her giggle and wave back to me. On the whole way back to the train station, I’m in the brightest mood I could possibly be in. Now all that’s left is to finally settle in my new home in Equestria and prepare for whatever is in store for me as the Equestrian Guardian.

Author's Note

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Just wanted to give you all a proper visual on what it looks like and again here’s his page! This will also serve as the cover for the story! Hope you continue to enjoy this story and also I’ve got some unfortunate news. My editor has informed me he cannot continue being my editor due to personal responsibilities. I understood his reasoning so he’s now off doing his own thing now. Which means I’m now soloing this thing, for now at least. If I’m gonna make this story a popular success, I’ll need all the help I can get so I’m now in search of a new editor! Of course, feedback from you all is also a plus so if any of you have any helpful tips feel free to let me know! Wish me luck in my search and I shall continue to write as best as I can in the mean time. Ciao!

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