Capturing the Heart of the Moon

Chapters

Oh Goody, Almost Every Brony's Wildest Dream! This Can Only End Well. (Edited)
Yes, Totally Going to End... Well. You'll See.
Yes, I'm Positive It'll End Well. Have A Little Faith, Dear Brony.

Oh Goody, Almost Every Brony's Wildest Dream! This Can Only End Well. (Edited)

Capturing the Heart of the Moon
By: Jexxazrez

"Oh Dear," Said Princess Celestia, looking at what she just teleported before her. "...this isn't good at all."

Princess Celestia had meant to summon a chewy and delicious brownie. However, even royalty makes mistakes, because she ended up summoning something completely different. Celestia knew what it was, and quite frankly, she was debating in her head whether she just did Equestria a favor, or an injustice.

You on the other hand, had very different thoughts buzzing through your head after realizing you weren't in front of your computer anymore.

Jesus Jetfuel Christ! What the HECK happened!? Was the first one, then you tried to make sense of the situation to answer the aforementioned question.

Okay, let's see, I was in my room reading a rather sleazy fanfiction starring my favorite pony, and five minutes afterwards, I'm suddenly inside what looks like Princess Celestia's study.

Oh God!!! Does she know!? If she does is she here to lecture me? Or perhaps something else?

Okay, okay. Just calm down and put on your best poker face.

You put on your worst poker face.

Celestia just sat there, deep in thought. It was highly unprofessional for her to screw up a spell this badly. She just took you away from your world, your family, and everyone you've ever known. She could send you back, but perhaps, you wanted to stay. Logically speaking, if you really liked the show as much as her knowledge of the brony fanbase suggests, then it's only fair if she offered for you to stay.

"Well," She began. "I'm terribly sorry for that little mishap. Are you alright? Did the teleportation process make you motion sick? I get told that a lot."

You blinked twice before asking the stupidest question possible. "Where am I? Is this all a dream?"

You mentally slapped yourself for saying that line. Come on, really? That's all you think of saying? How unoriginal. You're sounding like the human in every HiE fiction you've read.

Celestia, reading your thoughts, mentally rolled her eyes at you and answered your questions. "Well, to answer the first part of your question, you're in Equestria. Home of ponies, griffins, dragons, animals and the like. I'm sure you're familiar with our world judging by how you're wearing a shirt with one of my subjects on it."

You chuckled nervously and grabbed your arm. "Ehehe, yeah I am." You weren't acting as formal as you probably should have, but that's because you really thought this was a dream.

"As for the second part," She continued, "why don't you pinch yourself and find out."

"So, I'm in Equestria apparently. This is definitely a dream. It... has to be. I can't really be in Equestria, it doesn't exist! All I have to do is pinch my arm and I'll wake up."

"Knock yourself out, my little po- err human." Said Celestia, slightly more amused than concerned now judging from your reaction.

"Well, here goes!" You brought your hand to your arm and squeezed your two fingers together.

You felt the pinch, however, you did not wake up.

"Yep, gonna wake up any minute now..." You pinched your arm a few more times, really hoping to wake up.

Still, no waking up was occurring.

You began to panic. What, of course you would! If you were in Equestria, (and it was looking like you were) then you would have no idea on how to react! You could be excited, because ponies are the greatest thing on the face of the earth and you were now able to see them in real life. Or you could be worried sick because you had no idea if you could get back or not. Since you were away from your family and friends, and if it turned out you were suddenly trapped here, you would have a hard time accepting this new life despite it being in the world you loved so much. However, there was a really pressing question on your mind at the moment.

"What am I doing here?" You asked with that same amazing poker face.

Celestia leaned her head down a little. "You were brought here by accident. My mistake, really. If you want, I'll send you right back. I'm sure there's something you would miss dearly."

"My entire life on earth... yeah... but ponies... I dunno, just give me a minute to think this through."

"But of course, take your time."

You noted that Princess Celestia's poker face was infinitely better than yours.

You thought about her offer for a while. Of course, you really wanted to just accept her offer immediately, but you just couldn't. This surprised you, since you have always wanted to be in Equestria in your private fantasies, and here was the opportunity of a lifetime to live there. However, you began to really think about the repercussions. The most pressing concern was that you may not ever see your friends and family again. That is, assuming you will be able to be sent back if you change your mind. Also, everything you've ever owned, loved, and cherished would never be seen again either. Would you have to be a pony? Would being a pony mean that you would be able to choose your race? Would you get your cutie mark off the bat? Would you immediately develop a taste for hay, grass, and the like? It was definitely a lot to consider. There was a lot at stake if you decided to stay. You never thought being brought to Equestria was such a big deal until now.

Celestia read your thoughts, mildly impressed with your in-depth thought about this. Not many bronies she observed even gave a second thought when asked whether they wanted a life in Equestria or not by their peers.

"Say that I agree to staying here...what will become of my other life? Will I ever be able to return?" You decided to do the logical thing and test the waters first.

Having read your mind beforehand, she was prepared with an answer. "I admire your regard for your own world. I also admire your regard for this one, so I will cut you a deal. You may stay here for five days. If you enjoy being here more, then you may stay here forever. If not, then I will send you back and we shall never speak of this again."

"Couldn't you just replicate the spell to bring me back if I really had something I wanted to do there?" You asked.

"Do I look like a TARDI- whateverit'scalled that travels through time and space? Plus, I brought you here by chance. It was never my intention for this to happen." Celestia had a sense of humor, oh goody.

"Well shoot." You said, placing your hand to your chin and pondering this pretty sweet deal. "I like that idea, but what about my family? Won't they notice I'm gone?"

Celestia raised her head up a little. "When creatures travel out of their respective dimensions, time stops in the original one. If you were to be sent back, time would resume in your dimension and it would be like you never went there. On the other hand, if you stayed, time in that dimension would stay still, but an alternate dimension where you were never born would continue on. So to answer your question, no they wouldn't."

"Whew, that takes a load of guilt off my shoulders. I'd hate for my family to think I was just trying to get away from them. That's just mean."

Celestia only nodded. "So, have you made your decision?"

Eh, what have I got to lose? You thought. "Yes, I'm going to stay here." You beamed triumphantly.

"If you say so." Celestia closed her eyes and nodded ominously. "Now, your five days starts tonight of course, but before you even leave this castle, I need to teach you about equestrian etiquette. Much of it is similar to human etiquette, so I'm sure that won't be too hard. Also, we need to do something about... your current form."

"What about my current fo- oh." You said when you realized what she was talking about. "I like being human I guess, but I suppose it'll be a damper if I was the only human in this world..." Your voice trailed off.

"Oh don't worry about that, you'll be turned into a pony. It's easier for me and you both. Plus, you saw how the ponies reacted to something as closely related to their anatomy such as a Zebra, I don't want to think how they'd react to you." Celestia said with a smirk.

"Oh, yeah." You looked down a bit, then perked up. "In that case, I wanna to be a Pegasus! Flying is awesome!" You stared to get excited.

"Sorry, no can do."

Your spirits were crushed. "Wha... why not? Unicorn then?"

"Can you fly or do magic?"

You paused. "No."

"That's why. Moving on, as for your color and whatnot, you just have to think about the color you want to be during the transformation process and that's the color you will be. Your name is completely up to you. Are you ready to begin the transformation process?" She looked down at you with a serious look.

You took a look at yourself in the conveniently placed mirror, this is your natural body. You were about to have it perhaps permanently changed to that of an equine. The idea was scary, yes. However, it was you who made the decision to stay here and live amongst the ponies, therefore, you had to face any consequences that living here entailed.

"I'm ready, go ahead Princess." You said with an all serious tone.

Was that a smile you detected on her lips? No matter, the process had already begun.

First, Celestia raised her mighty horn, which began to glow a blinding yellowish white color that consumed your outline and lifted you into the air. You could feel the warm aura enveloping you. The aura of Princess Celestia. It felt safe and cozy; like gentle sunbeams hitting your body all over. It was a unique experience no doubt. Just then, you began to feel the first change, the fur growing on your skin. It itched more than anything. although it was a very thin coat, it sprouted up along your entire body giving it the feel that every inch of your skin had a bug of sorts crawling on it. Next, you felt your joints morphing into that of an equine. It hurt to have your bones broken down and reconstructed to a more fitting shape for your new body, yet not nearly as much as you would have thought. Maybe it was her magic? Perhaps you would never know. You felt yourself grow a tail and your hair changing into a mane. It felt pretty much how you think it would, relatively painless but definitely odd. The last thing you felt was your snout elongating. You felt your nose break and yelped in pain, but the pain disappeared after a little while as the bones fell into place.

There was a poof and a flash, and then it was over.

"Well, how do you like your new body?" Celestia said while she lowered her horn, which extinguished it's light.

You opened your eyes and looked up. You felt different, that's for sure. You moved your front hooves forward, getting used to the difference in ways the joints bent. You faltered a bit at first, but with some minor practice, you got used to it.

(Believe me, I won't bore you with petty details on how you got used to walking.)

You glanced at your flank. "Hey, where's my cutie mark?"

"What was your cutie mark before you came here?" Celestia retorted.

"It was...I just...wait I...I didn't have one...?"

"And so you will have to earn yours like everypony else." Celestia said matter-of-factly.

"Oh...fine. Makes sense I guess..."

Just then, the door opened.

"Tia! We're out of carrot juice again and I don't know if we-oh?" Said a feminine voice that radiated power.

Don'tsqueedon'tsqueesdon'tsqueedon'tsquee!!!! Your brain commanded when realizing who the voice belonged to.

You squeed anyway...but you did so hopefully in a way where nopony heard you. You were in the presence of the great Princess Luna, no doubt! She is best princess for certain and a very gorgeous pony. Her mane, dark blue and flowing, cascaded over her shoulders like a conflagration of black and blue fire being blown to the side. Her hooves were long and slender, just like her body. Her regalia was as black as the night sky she ruled over. Her gorgeous aqua blue eyes could calm even the most violent of beasts and at the same time stare a hydra into submission. She had large vibrant blue wings and a perfectly sculpted slender horn to match. She was perfect in every way, and she was standing only a few feet away from you. Luna wore a quizzical look on her face until she got a devious grin.

"Luna, I can explain."

"Oh, no need sister. I understand that it gets lonely ruling the land. I didn't know you went for earth ponies though...

"Luna, wait! You have it all wrong, I simply..." Celestia started to say, a blush burned across her face.

"I'll just leave you two alone here...with nopony else to bother you..." She trailed off before shutting the door with her magic. She then chuckled as she went down the hallway to ask the royal cooks to place an order for more carrot juice.

You lowered your ears, (which was a cool thing to do, but you'd still have to get used to it.) and looked at Celestia.
"Did she just assume that we were..." Your voice trailed off.

Celestia let out an exasperated sigh. "Yep."

Great, your one shot at impressing the princess, blown.

"Something wrong? You don't look so happy." Celestia said, trying to offer you some support.

You looked to the floor and sighed. "Goddammit!"

Alright, the edits are in. As you can see, the story flows just a bit differently now, but the premise is still the same. Just to clear things up, no clop scenes will be in this story. I will try and update once a weekend, and I will answer any questions you may have on Skype. (If you don't have it, just ask me. I'll be happy to help.)

Let me know what you think :D
-Jex

Yes, Totally Going to End... Well. You'll See.

"Come now, I need to show you around the castle." Celestia called back to you, the stumbling and downtrodden pony struggling to keep up behind.

"Princess Celestia," You began. "one does not simply 'come now' after learning just the basics of walking in an equine form." You were walking by taking a step with your front right hoof, then a small pause, then taking a step with your front left, then a small pause, then your hind left and a small pause, then your hind right and a small pause. Wash rinse repeat. "Why can't I have wings just this once? Then I could just fly everywhere and not have to worry about all this stupid walking."

You felt the warm aura of Celestia's magic lift you up and bring you close to her. "Let me explain something to you. Pegasi spend much of their time in flight school learning how to fly efficiently and quickly. It takes years for somepony to develop their flight skills enough to fly around everywhere. Even Rainbow Dash has to walk sometimes, because believe it or not, wing muscles tire faster than leg muscles. Since you don't know the first thing about flying, if I gave you wings then you wouldn't know how to use them. Therefore, we're walking. Now follow me, we're almost at our first stop." She drops you on all fours.

You lowered your ears a little. "Okay, okay. Geez. I'll try to follow as fast as I can."

"Good. Right this way." Celestia cooed.

A question suddenly pops into your head. "Say, what spell did you mess up on anyway?"

Celestia thought for a second, then decided that it couldn't hurt in telling you. "Well, I had originally planned to summon myself a delicious brownie, but I got you instead."

"So, this was you messing up me and a brony?" You replied.

"Actually, it was between 'brownie' and 'brony.' The fact that it happened to be you was purely by chance."

"Whoa, I feel special!"

"Indeed, you should be. There are literally millions of bronies that could have been summoned, and it happened. To be. You."

"Yep, it happened to be me." You beamed proudly.

Inside Celestia's head, a thought ran through her mind. Yes, it did. Now, why did it have to be you!? A brony that doesn't have the smallest grasp on the severity of this situation.

"So what is it you have to show me?" You asked, attempting to peer into the room.

Celestia, snapping back to reality, shoved a hoof to her side which prevented you from clumsily advancing any further. "This here is the royal kitchen. As long as you stay here, you may help yourself to anything so long as you simply ask one of us royal pony sisters in advance." She led you into the large room.

After your heart did back-flips in your chest upon Celestia's implication of you asking... Luna to do something, you took a look around the room. It was pristine and white, with many unicorns and even a few griffins working the different culinary contraptions. There were ovens, toasters, toaster ovens, blenders, fryers, and even some appliances that you did not recognize. There was a griffin with a very tall chef's hat, who you assumed from your knowledge of professional kitchens on earth that he was the head chef. He raised a large curved bladed knife, which glimmered in the light, and gracefully brought it down. The blade glided clean through a celery stalk he had on top of a marble cutting board. He then proceeded to julienne cut it finely with the utmost speed and precision. Not even some of the best chefs on earth could cut it that fast. Perhaps griffins were just agile that way. Over to your right, you smelled something that made your mouth water. A unicorn opened one of the ovens and pulled out a tray of brownies. Man, did they look good.

"So... why didn't you just get a brownie from the royal kitchen?" You asked, connecting her mis-casted spell and the fresh bakery goods.

Celestia levitated one up, cooled it off, and took a bite. Her eyebrows raised in satisfaction. She swallowed then answered your question. "Magic's faster."

"Oh." You acknowledged. "I guess when you really want a brownie..."

Celestia nodded and finished for you. "You really want a brownie. Now for our next location. Come with me." She walked away with the grace of royalty.

You followed with the grace of boiled ham.

-*~*-

Princess Luna opened the doors to her room and did a childish leap onto her bed, landing with a springy thud and a slight rebound. She was still very young at heart, and showed that in many ways. It would be a while before she could participate in any super serious official business. Luckily for Celestia, Luna wasn't bitter about that at all. In fact, she liked this life. She had little responsibility, a large castle she half-owned, and loads of free time. What did she do in all this spare time?

Have you ever heard of a PlayStallion 3? It was by far her favorite thing in the world. She had all the latest games and enjoyed playing online with some of the friends she made there. Luna was quite the gamer, although nobody but Princess Celestia knew it. The guards never entered her room, so they never saw her playing her games. Luna didn't want anypony else to know, since if the online community knew, she might get some unwanted attention. Anyway, her black controller was enveloped in a purple aura and brought near her majesty's face. She turned on the system and started playing one of her favorite games; Batmare! Saving Seaddle. She placed a bluetooth headset into her ear so nopony would hear her.

"We recognize that look on Celestia's face any day, she's bucked something up and doesn't want us to find out. Unfortunately for her, she underestimates our ability to find things out. We have our ways." She cackled mischievously.

Just then, she stopped her train of thought. "Wait a minute, what are we thinking? Why should we care? There's just a lowly earth pony in the castle. Though rare, it's not unheard of. Our sister may just be doing negotiations with a representative of Ponyville. We should just mind our own business..." She trailed off. "But, why did we care?"

She thought for a little bit. "Well, we did think he was a bit cute. Cute for an earth pony that is, it's not like we can ever be together with him. We are a princess, and by custom, romances between earth ponies and royalty are unheard of. We don't want Equestria to think that we are any more absurd than we already are. Besides," She put on a nervous expression. "We think he'd make a much better friend, anyway."

Realizing she was having an entire conversation to herself about you, she let out a sigh and went back to her game. "We swear unto our name, We won't make a big deal about this any more." She lied.

Yes, Luna had the mental equivalency of an adolescent. She didn't age when she was banished to the moon, and in turn, she lacked the security and emotional maturity her older sister had. She had trouble making friends, and was seen as 'weird' and 'unorthodox' by the posh upper-crust unicorns that inhabited Canterlot. Still, her older sister loved her dearly, and Luna wouldn't have it any other way. She did sport a minor crush on your, but that was simply because of your looks. It wasn't anything more than that, and so Luna was able to keep you off her mind... for now.

-*~*-

Celestia had shown you the Royal Library, the Royal Garden, the Royal Towers, and the other less notable parts of the castle. Over time, your walking got progressively better. By now, it was actually good enough for you to keep up with Celestia with minimal stumbles and wobbles.

"So, do you want to know where you'll be sleeping?"

You began to think of some places you'd be quite happy sleeping.

"No, you're not sleeping anywhere near my sister." Celestia narrowed her eyes a bit.

You drooped your ears and hung your head. Wait, does that mean she know-

"Oh come now, of course I know you have feelings for my sister. That was painfully obvious when she walked in the room."

-Dagnabbit.

"Actually, I was kidding in the sense that I'm really not that against you and my sister." She drew her face closer to yours. "However, I will say that it's not a good idea. My sister still follows the old Canterlot customs 1000 years ago. Even I do to some degree. Earth ponies and Royalty don't get together according to those customs, it's a class division issue."

Your spirits were severely weakened, and you considered just going back now if you didn't at least have a shot of getting together with Luna.

Celestia, sensing your loss of spirit, felt a little bad for being so harsh. "Buuut, I suppose you can really try. There's no harm in that except perhaps being looked down upon by other royalty. I can't picture my sister judging someone just because they aren't afraid to show how they feel. Even if they are of a lower class."

Your spirits soared back up, a goofy grin plastered on your face.

Celestia chuckled a bit at your inability to hide your excitement. "And I don't suppose you care if those posh unicorns look down upon you, do you?"

You shook your head, still having that same goofy grin on your face.

"Alright then, my little pony. It's actually about time for dinner to be served. Care to join us?"

You nodded vigorously with that same goofy grin.

"Okay, stop that. That's seriously getting creepy." Her eyelids lowered in unamusement.

Immediately, your face went blank. Wow, it looks like she was improving your poker face already.

-*~*-

Dinner with the royal pony sisters! Ha, your brony friends at home would be so jelly you could spread them on toast. The dining hall was a very long room with a high ceiling and a royal purple carpet. Stain-glass windows and various portraits adorned the walls, and a long rectangular table with a fine white cloth sat in the very center. You noticed that each spot was set like a normal table would be, with plates, silverware, and a napkin. However, you're a pony now. You have hooves. How can you use the silverware without magic?

Celestia sat at the head of the table, and was patiently waiting for dinner to be served.

"Where's Luna?" You asked.

"Oh don't worry, she's always a bit tardy." Celestia said with a smirk.

As if on cue, Luna opened the doors and did a flight propelled leap across the room, landing gracefully in the seat across from you. The gust of wind generated by her powerful wings caused the intricately designed and elaborate chandelier above the table to rattle a little bit and sway back and forth. There was a suspenseful silence as you all hoped that it would not fall. Luckily, the swaying subsided and you both looked at Luna.

"Umm... sorry?" She said sheepishly, raising her shoulders and putting on the cutest blush.

Just then, the double doors leading to the kitchen swung open.

"Deenner es served!" A heavy french accent decreed from just outside the kitchen. Two carts of food were hauled out by a four unicorns, two to each cart. The source of the voice was none other than the Griffin you saw earlier. He walked alongside the first cart, which was brought to Celestia's location. He opened the silver lid covering the tray and placed the food on Celestia's plate.

"For ze Princess Celestia, one celery and sugarcube salad a la Marnay!" He decreed proudly.

"Thank you, Chef Gustave LeGrande. I'm sure it's lovely."

Wait wait wait! Back the fun bus up a little bit here! ...That's Gustave LeGrande? The chef in the episode MMMMystery on the Friendship Express? How did you not recognize him before? Wow, if he was able to make it this far as to be the head royal chef, he must be better than the show portrays him to be!

You were pretty excited on what he made for you, since you didn't know what it was. All you knew was that Celestia told him to make you something he would like. After all, humans and Griffins are both omnivores.

Chef Gustave went to Luna's seat next. "And for mademoiselle," He lifted the lid and put on a mild face of disguist. "ze usual... pizza."

"Woo! Luna raised her hooves into the air and placed it on her plate. Gustave headed to your seat and you could faintly hear him mutter under his breath. "Ugh, how can she eat zat stuff." He reached your seat and held his head high. "I heard zat you, despite being an earth pony, have a griffin's fine taste, so I proudly present to you ze national dish of my fellow griffins!" He lifted the lid off your tray and served you... oh dear.

"Behold, rabbit eye casserole!" He beamed with pride.

Oh fuck me!

You put on your best (worst) poker face again. "Uh... thanks chef! I think I'll love it!"

"I know you will, because it's a national favorite and also very good for you. How can you, someone who appreciates meats like rabbit NOT love et? Bon Appetite." He then retreated back into the kitchen.

A few minutes passed, you didn't touch your... rabbit eye casserole *shudder* for two reasons. One, it looked like vomit, and two, you didn't know how to use silverware. Rather than just wait for dinner to be over, you decided to problem solve.

"How do I use this thing?" You said casually, pointing a hoof to your spoon.

Celestia and Luna both looked up in silence, both in the middle of chewing their respective dinner. Luna swallowed her food first, but then started to laugh hysterically. She laughed so hard slammed her hooves on the table.

"Princess Luna!" Celestia bellowed in a firm voice, which stopped Luna's laughter immediately.

"Yes, sister? What does thou wish for us to do?" She asked innocently.

Celestia put on a smirk. "Tell him how to use a spoon."

You gulped, and Luna placed her hoof behind her head nervously. "Surely, thou jests! It is hardly a fitting task for one of our stature to teach a subject how to use a spoon."

"Luna, be quiet. You don't do much around here anyway." Celestia then put on another smirk. "Unless you don't think you're able to do something as simple as explaining to an earth pony how to use a spoon." Celestia knew she had Luna now, playing on her ego like that.

Luna stood on her hind legs blushing profusely. "W-what art thou talking about!? Of course we can teach him. Just you watch us."

Celestia, satisfied with her sister's answer, nodded slightly. "Alright then, don't mess up." She teased.

Luna looked at you with an intimidating gaze.

"LOYAL SUBJECT!!! DOTH THOU WISH TO USE A... SPOON!?" She boomed using the full power of her royal Canterlot voice.

Your mane was disheveled and both you and your dinner got blasted against the wall in a flurry of air.

Celestia's eyes widened. "Luna, the royal Canterlot voice was uncalled for." Celestia scolded, peeling your poor battered body off the wall with her magic.

You moaned weakly in agreement.

Luna gave Celestia an innocent look. "But Tia, isn't it customary to use THIS MUCH VOLUME WHEN ADDRESSING OUR SUBJECTS!?"

Celestia face-hoofed. "That was 1000 years ago, Luna. This is now. We don't use the royal Canterlot voice as of 500 years ago. Too many complaints of damage. Also, I haven't heard you practicing referring to yourself as one pony instead of 'we' since earlier today. Now, try it again, and this time, don't mess up. I mean it."

Wow, Celestia knows how to handle her sister.

Luna, looking over your messed up figure, acquires an apologetic look. "We're- I'm sorry." It wasn't the most heartfelt or sincere apology, but it would work for you. It was Luna after all.

"Apology accepted. Now, there isn't much of a point in using a spoon, since my dinner was thrown against the wall." You replied.

"We cou- I could get you another serving if you wanted." Luna offered.

"NO THANKS, I'M GOOD!" You said quickly.

"...Okay." Luna gave you a quizzical look.

Celestia decided to speak up. "I'll explain after he goes to bed, Luna."

"Okay." Luna said contently, switching moods rather quickly.

"And as for your question on how to use a spoon, just place your hoof over it and imagine you're holding it."

"How does that work?" You asked.

"Earth ponies can hold things, because they have their own kind of magic. However, that's the only thing it can do. Well, that is if you don't count their ability to work the land well."

"Interesting, I'll practice that later."

Dinner went on without another word. You lost your appetite, so it didn't matter to you that your dinner was splattered on the wall.

After dinner, Celestia went out back to the balcony with Luna and you. There, you witnessed her lower the sun. It was an amazing sight to behold. Afterwards, Luna raised the moon. The dark sunless sky was soon gently lit by the mild glow of the moon. However, there were no stars yet, so the process wasn't done yet.

"I'll do the stars later, I have an entire night ahead of me." Luna said.

"Are you sure? Our guest will be going to bed soon. Don't you want to show off for him?" Celestia teased.

Luna blushed again. "Tia! Don't joke around like that!"

You hoped she was trying to hide the fact that she liked you, but you didn't keep your hopes up.

"Anyhow, I need to show you to your quarters. Follow me." Celestia said to you.

"But I'm not ti-"

"Now, mister."

You sighed. "Yes, mom."

Celestia rolled her eyes.

You were led to the east wing of the castle, where the guest quarters are. Celestia opened the door to one of the rooms and showed you inside.

"This is where you will be staying as long as you are in your 5 day trial. If you should stay, you'll have to get a job to afford a house here. I won't kick you out immediately, but just know you can't live here forever."

"Gotcha." You then looked around. It was like your basic apartment. It had a bed, a full bathroom, a dresser for clothes if needed, and a small closet. It would definitely do. You walked in and flopped onto the bed. Comfy, yay!

"Mmm, well g'night, Princess Celestia." You were still psyched out that you were even saying that.

Celestia looked at you acting so young and happy. It made her think back to her younger years living with her sister. Celestia always had to be the more mature one, since she was ruler of Equestria. Her younger sister never really got that burden, though Celestia knew she would have to eventually. For now though, it was nice to at least have her sister back after so long. "Goodnight, my little brony." She said with a wink, then she shut the door with her magic and went to her quarters. Celestia needed her sleep as well, and with Luna up to take care of the night, she could finally get more sleep than before.

You smiled contentedly and attempted your first night's sleep in Equestria.

About an hour later...

You were still wide awake in bed. Why were you? You were dead tired about an hour ago, but you've been getting progressively more awake as the night went on.

You considered reasons. For one thing, You were in Equestria, and the excitement of that was finally starting to sink in. You're probably the first human here ever! And what's more? Princess Luna, best princess, is in the castle with you! Granted, she's on the opposite wing, but still! Just then, another realization occured, you were thirsty. Using your reasoning skills, you decided to go to the kitchen and get a glass of water rather than just use the faucet in your bathroom. Why? Maybe you'd run into Luna along the way...

Rolling out of bed, you landed on all fours and walked towards your door, taking extra care to open your door quietly before stepping out. So far, so good. You haven't woken anypony up. You started to head towards the center of the castle where the kitchen was located. There was a small gust of wind that hit your rear end, making you jump a little and spin around suddenly. When you realized you were alone still, you shrugged it off and continued on your journey.

You were near the kitchen doors, when suddenly you heard a faint noise that sounded like flapping. You stood dead still and waited. Using your same great reasoning, you thought that standing still would somehow prevent whatever it was from seeing you. Judging by how you were near the kitchen, you assumed it was Gustave. Hopefully he wouldn't mind you getting a measly glass of water by yourself right?

"Hey." A quiet voice whispered from behind.

You jumped out of your coat and let out a squeak of fear. "Y-yes? Who is it? Don't tell anyone I'm here! I'm innocent I tells ya! Innocent!" Good god, you sounded pathetic.

"Just calm down and turn around." The voice said, not too amused.

You turned around, and you came snout to snout with Luna. She wore a rather stern expression. "Innocent huh? Just what are you doing out here anyway? We-I would very much like to know."

Your legs were quickly becoming jelly. "I-I was just going to get a glass of water." You said weakly.

"Oh, that's ok then." Luna said, her face lightening up as well as her tone. "I mean, Celestia recently told me about where you came from, so naturally I had to be a bit cautious, you understand, yes?"

Her quick change in mood surprised you. "I guess so..."

She beckoned you over with her head. "Come, I'll get a glass of water with you. You have to tell me all about... bro-knees." The Lunar princess said, trotting into the kitchen.

Gosh, she's so cute when she's nice. Oh what am I saying, she's cute all the time. You thought to yourself.

A few minutes later, you were walking out of the kitchen with two glasses of water being levitated by Princess Luna. While you two walked towards the balcony, you were conversing with the most gorgeous of all the princesses about how on your world, she was celebrated throughout the brony community and the favorite pony of many of your kind. It was weird actually, she was so loved where you're from and yet she isn't nearly as respected here, you found out.

"I have a question; why am I so loved by your kind?" She inquires.

That, you didn't even need to think about. "Believe it or not, your social awkwardness, personality, and power are all traits that we find rather... attractive." You started to blush upon saying that.

Luna stopped dead in her tracks, a blush of her own burning across her face. "Wait, is thou saying that we are... attractive to thou?"

Uh oh, you had to worm your way out of this one fast. "Ah, well you see, everyone does, so yeah! Nothing wrong with that, right!?" If only you had known how rude that sounded.

"Oh...we-I see, so it's nothing special?" Luna did her darnedest to hide her disappointment.

"Nope, every brony thinks you're super attractive! None of them have any problem with you being an equine." You lied, though you wish it were true.

"Oh... well, you're here, which sets you apart from the rest. If only I could meet more of you some day, I would love to teach them all how to use spoons." She teased.

You gulped. "That's quite alright! I'll do the honors, Princess."

"Please, call me Luna."

"I'm sorry, Luna."

"Quite alright." She then leaned in a little closer. "While we can, how would you like to watch us make the night sky?"

You held back a squee, successfully this time. "Would I?"

"Would you?" She asks, clearly not understanding that you meant 'yes.'

"I would."

"Okay, follow us, wierdo." She taunts, passing you and brushing her ethereal tail against your back leg in the process, causing you to visibly shudder.

At the balcony, you see Luna concentrating on her work at the night sky. She points her horn in various directions, lighting it up every now and then. You were sipping on your water, using the new grabbing technique that actually seems to work. Just then, she strains, her horn glowing extremely bright, and in a flash of light, all the stars appear at once.

The sight is spectacular. All the stars glimmer wondrously and give the sky a glimmer that you swear you always see in Luna's eyes. She sits next to you, admiring it as well.

"Beautiful, isn't it?" She asks.

"It's more beautiful here than on earth, that's for sure."

Luna chuckles a little. "I like you already. Maybe the princess was wrong when she told me to stay away from you."

"Say what?"

"I'm just kidding, jeez." She playfully nudges your shoulder. "Anyway, it's late for somepony like you, you should probably get to bed soon."

You turned to face her. "I suppose you're ri-wait, what is that?" You zoomed in your vision on her right ear, then gasped when you realized what it was.

Unbeknownst to the princess, she had forgotten to take her bluetooth set out of her ear. It was small and partially hidden by her crown, but you could clearly see it up close. Luna with technology? That must mean that...

Oh my god! Is Luna really Gamer Luna!?

Luna, realizing that you've discovered something she didn't want you to, gave you a sheepish grin. "Well goodnight!" And suddenly you were teleported to your room.

Wow, Gamer Luna may be canon? Nothing could wipe the grin off your face now, not even Celestia.

Despite this great possibility, you eventually did fall asleep.

Author's note: Yep, Luna isn't going to be a tsundere girl like Applejack. However, this will by no means speed up the romance. I just can't picture Luna being that resistant to the attention of someone else, especially since she yearns for friends.

Yes, I'm Positive It'll End Well. Have A Little Faith, Dear Brony.

You awoke unceremoniously to a glaring sunbeam hitting your face. The shutters to your window were wide open, and so you quietly cursed it. Darn sun, you wanted more sleep. You made a mental note to close the shutters tomorrow night. For now, you fancied yourself a shower.

Just before you could do so, there was a knock at the door so regal that it would drink tea with its pinkie up if it could.

"Good morning, my otherworldly guest! Did you sleep well?" Celestia asked, voice as warm and motherly as always.

"Nnnnueeeh... gowway." You didn't want to be out of bed just yet.

You could hear her chuckle behind the door. "My apologies, I suppose you are used to more sleep. Please come out when you're ready. It's time you got aquainted with everypony." She paused. "Oh, but just so you know, I won't wake you up. However, that won't stop my sister, just remember that." You could swear she was wearing a huge shit eating grin at that statement.

"Hmmmkay, whatever." You mumbled, lazily shutting your eyes. You were concerend about Luna, but you were too tired to do anything about it.

A few seconds later, you heard her trot away from the door. And for a while, you were at peace.

That is, until you felt yourself being lifted up off the bed by an invisible... well, it was hard to describe this aura. It wasn't Celestia's, that was for sure. It was cool, it was relaxing, it was like going outside during an autumn summers night and smelling the air. It was a soft caress, but with a hint of... mischief in it...

Oh, and it was dark blue. You knew who it was after that.

"Lllluna! Lemme lone!" You groaned, definitely not conscious enough to confront her directly.

"Oh fine." Her unmistakable voice sighed. You were plopped back down on the bed, then felt her snout nuzzle your neck, causing you to visibly tense up. "But we have things to do today. You should think about getting up soon, otherwise you'll miss out on what we have planned for us!~"

That did it, an activity with Princess Luna!? Screw sleep. You sprang out of bed and bounced up and down like a little school filly. "Yes yes yes yes yes! What are we doing!? C'mon tell me I gotta know I gotta know!"

"Calm thy pectoral muscles, thou shalt find out soon enough." Luna assured. "Now, take a shower, thou smells of elderberries."

"What? I don't know what you-" You take a sniff of your pony armpit out of curiosity,and retch. Elderberries must suck. "Alright, I'll take a shower. Just go, I don't want you watching me."

"Oh, trust us. Thou could not stop us from watching if thou tried." She gave a mischievous grin, and backed out of the room dramatically, wings spread for extra intimidation. Just before the exit, she bumped into the wall by your door.

"Hehe, oops..." She murmured, blushing and filling you with massive levels of D'AWWW!

After she shut the door with her magic, you shook the cobwebs from your head and headed to the bathroom.

Stepping into the bathroom, you noticed that it contained the basic necessities any bathroom would have on earth. It had a pristine white shower, a glistening tub, a marble sink (with faucets sporting a gold finish) and a silver finish towel rack complete with an array of white towels of various sizes. This was a very nice bathroom. Far better than any on earth you have ever used.

Pushing apart the curtain with your hoof, you stepped inside the shower. The faucet to the shower was in the shape of a hoof print. It didn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that you needed to press your hoof into the slot and twist it to turn the shower on. However, you were met with the worst and almost unavoidable evil pertaining to the shower...

...the Inevitable and Unwelcome Blast of Cold Water from Tartarus.™

"AAGH! S-S-S-SO C-C-C-C-COLD!" You shouted, leaping out of the shower, shivering and waiting for the water to warm up like you usually did on earth after you scrambled out of the shower in a sensory shock frenzy.

You waited for a while, occasionally reaching a hoof out to test the water, only to find it not quite at that magic temperature just yet. Who did this shower think it was? Prancing about in it's imaginary shower... world, taunting you with water of unacceptable temperatures. UNACCEPTABLE!

Well, after an eternity, the water reached a bearable temperature and you stepped in, letting the increasingly hot water cleanse your fur coat and get the grease out of your mane.

Oh yeah, that’s nice... You mused to yourself.

With the typical routine of rinse, lather, scrub, rinse, turn off water, and dry done, you opened the door and started to mosey on out of your little apartment. You started trotting down the hall you went last night, knowing that it would lead you to the kitchen. It was a rather uneventful walk until you were blown ahead in the hallway after a certain blue princess decided to give you the traditional 'Royal Canterlot 'Good Morning.™'

"GOOD MORROW, MY OTHERWORLDLY ACQUAINTANCE!!" The voice bellowed, sending you flying across the room... again.

"Goddammit, Luna." You groaned, peeling yourself off the wall and thanking this world for having cartoon physics. She approached you and wrapped a wing around you in a small hug.

"Good morning, brony. I trust thou art ready for breakfast?" Your heart melted from her touch, and it diffused most of your anger. However, you made a mental note to get her back for that one later.

"Mornin' Luna. I could use some breakfast after last night. I didn't get to eat much you know." You nuzzled her just to assure her you weren't bitter about it. Normally, this would be a rather ballsy move, but that didn't matter. It was Luna.

"We are sorry about that, we normally are a bit cautious around new ponies. However you seem to be... different." She took the wing off your shoulder and trotted alongside you to the breakfast hall.

"It's because I'm a human, ain't it?"

"Certainly, it's part of it. Also, we are curious as to how different you are to other ponies. So far, you're a pleasant change of pace. Most ponies are scared or nervous when they meet me. It's good to finally meet a pony with an ounce of sense."

"Well yeah, I can understand why they'd be intimidated by-"

You were given the most crushed and heart-wrenching of stares. Fluttershy ain't got nothing on that shit.

"-By your amazing power and prowess! Haha, nothing wrong there..." Oh god, please stop the stare. It's killing me from the inside out. You think to yourself as those cute teal eyes bombard you with cute.

Her face lightens up and tightens into a smirk. "Nice save, bud."

What!? She used her own cuteness against me... ON PURPOSE!?!? I will destroy her!

"So tell me, are you excited as to what recreational activities we have planned for thou?"

Alright, she can be spared. For now.

"You're getting me worked up, so it better be something." You responded. "Hey, look! Breakfast hall is just ahead. Let's get some food before we start."

"That was the plan anyway." She runs a hoof through her mane briefly, brushing it out of her eyes.

You two had pancakes and eggs with lots of syrup, which was amusing to know that they had that in Equestria. Then again, being a cartoon, they would have many familiar elements. Heheh... elements. Get it? Because of the elements of harmon-nevermind, you guys are impossible.

Breakfast was over surprisingly quick, and you two were talking to Celestia about what you were going to do today.

"Luna, he needs to get more acquainted with the townsfolk." Celestia insisted. "If not, then he won't be able to properly make friends. That's very important if he's going to stay here."

"But Tia~ I don't ever have somepony to hang out with. Can I borrow him? Pwease?" She gave her sister the puppy dog eyes of unfathomable cuteness.

Celestia looked deep into her eyes. "No." Fucking ice cold.

"Awwww..." Luna hung her head low. "What about after you're done with him?"

"He's fair game then, you can have at him." Celestia assured with a wink.

Both of you perked up, ears on end. You even noticed your tail was wagging. Did ponies wag their tales when they were happy? It doesn't matter, you were a tail-wagger. Screw those other non-waggers.

"But until then, we best be going. Come along, my little brony." Celestia called out to you.

"Alright, it was cute the first time but now it's getting old." You groaned.

"Oh hush, I will call you what I please." Celestia insisted.

"Fine. But I get to call you Tia." You retorted, pouting mildly.

"Alright, I don't care what you call me."

"Okay!" You paused for a minute.

She held her gaze upon you, as if expecting you to say something.

"...This isn't nearly as satisfying as I wanted it to be." You sighed.

"Life is full of disappointments..." Celestia looked off to the distance and sighed as well. Wait... was Celestia having feels?

"Hey, no need to be sad. Let's just get going, okay?" You placed a comforting hoof on her shoulder.

She turned to you, a much more relaxed look on her face. "Yes, let's go. It's time you met the Elements of harmony, whom I'm sure you're excited to meet."

You had a squeegasm on the spot. Celestia rolled her eyes and used her magic to place your semi-conscious body in the carriage you two were taking.

-*~*-

The carriage ride was bouncy and turbulent, but not because of the high wind currents buffeting the pegasi, this was from you bouncing off the walls of the carriage, a half-worried and half-bemused Celestia watching you with cautious eyes.

"Omigoshomigoshmoigosh I can't believe I'm going to meet the Elements of Harmony omigoshomigoooshhh!!!" You squee'd, threatening to take the carriage down with your hyper energy.

Celestia, having had enough of your shit, caught you in midair with her magic and placed you gently on the seat of the carriage next to her. "Look, if you're going to be like this then I'm going to turn this carriage around immediately."

"Turn the carriage arroouund, Love to hang with Lunaaa~!"

"Did you really take what I just said and make a parody of 'Turn the Beat Around' with it?" She asked, completely dumbstruck.

"How do you know about that song?" You asked, equally befuddled.

"Well, I heard from the multiverse grapevine about the brony fandom, I mean, I need to know about dimensions that know of our own... and after that I was pretty curious about human culture and... I have to say, you guys are pretty... well... messed up, for lack of a better term."

"Yeah we are, why haven't you kicked me out yet?"

"Because I believe every living thing has good in it, and so as long as you behave yourself, you get to continue our little deal." Celestia nodded slightly.

"Alright, that seem fair..." You paused, then asked her, "Are we there yet?"

"No." Replied Celestia, looking out the window.

"Oh." You looked down, ears lowered. After a short pause, you opened your mouth again. "How 'bout now?"

"Don't even start that." Celestia looked at you with a dead serious expression.

"I'm sorry, I'm just so boooored." You pawed at the ground with your hoof.

"Well then think of how you're going to talk to the Elements of Harmony. You don't want to make a bad impression, do you?" Celestia gave you a wry smile.

You didn't say a word, you were too busy doing what she told you. Why didn't you think of that before?

Celestia looked at your lost in thought face and leaned back. Whew, finally. She thought.

-*~*-

The carriage landed at the edge of Ponyville, where a little fanfare was held. She snapped you out of your trance and pointed out that you were there.

"If this is just a casual visit, why are the townsfolk so worked up?" You asked.

"My little brony, Princess Celestia does not simply pay a 'casual visit' to a town." She said.

She used your own joke against you, clever gal.

"Announcing the arrival of Princess Celestia!" A royal guard called out, signifying the guards at the beginning of the carriage to salute their wings over the hood of the carriage as Celestia stepped out regally, spreading her big-ass magestic wings like a boss. You saw her cast a glance behind to you and give you a wink. That must be your cue. You quietly stepped out of the carriage, of course most of the ponies didn't really notice you at first. Everypony payed attention to Celestia, as was to be expected. That is, until you saw six certain mares cast a glance at you...

"Hey, who's that stallion back there?" The purple mare none other than Twilight Sparkle asked.

The fanfare ended, everyone was dead silent. They slowly turned to you, and you began to quietly shrink away back into the cairrage, not exactly used to being in the spotlight.

"Oh, that's one of my earth pony representatives here today. Please, feel free to meet and greet with him too." Celestia said, as if she'd been rehearsing that.

The crowd looked satisfied with that explanation and gave you a warm but kind of half-arsed greeting. Oh well, it wasn't that big of a deal who you were. Celestia is good at coming up with excuses. Then again, she had over a thousand years of practice after all.

"Well howdy partner!" Applejack said as she trotted up to you followed by the rest of the mane six.

This was it, the moment every brony dreams of and writes about in their second-rate fanfictions. You were about to meet the mane six themselves, and whatever you did now would affect how they thought of you for the rest of your life.

However, when the opportunity to hug ponies is wide open, all self control goes to shit. You tackle hugged Applejack, because that was something pretty much every brony wants to do.

“ERMAHGERD! ERPLEJERK!” You squee’d, making NO effort to contain your excitement.

“Git off me, ya overexcited varmit!” Applejack immediately pushed you off.

Regaining some self control, you then apologized profusely. “I’m sorry I’m sorry I’m soo sooo sorry, I just get really excited with meeting new people is all.” You hoped that was enough.

Applejack gave you a suspicious glance. “Well, okay. I think I can let that one slide. Just warn me next time, wouldja?” She winked at you. The element of honesty winked at you!

Next, Pinkie and Twilight Sparkle approached you, and this time Pinkie Pie turned the tables and tackle-hugged you. Twilight smiled from behind and shook her head at Pinkie’s usual antics.

“Ohmygosh! Finally a new pony that likes hugs as much as I do! I can’t believe it, I never thought I’d see the day. What’s your name? Mine’s Pinkie Pie and I like to throw parties and bake cupcakes and have lots of fun with my friends ALL the time. In fact, you are new here aren’t you? That must mean that you don’t have any friends!” Without any hesitation, she let out a loud gasp. “That must mean you’re lonely here! That’s terrible. I need to throw you a welcoming party and invite everypony in ponyville! There will be cake and balloons and streamers and cake and party games like pin the tail on the pony and did I mention cake?!?” She took in a deep breath of air, then let go of you. “Meet me at sugarcube corner this evening!”

“Pinkie!” Twilight interjected, stomping on her silly friends tail before she could dash off. “He’s a temporary guest, I doubt he has time for a party.”

“I’m afraid not, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be saved for another day.” Celestia inerrupted with a wink.

You and Pinkie Pie both grew abnormally large grins. It felt weird, being able to stretch your normal limits of elasticity and have cartoon physics instead of Newtonian physics.

Next was Rarity and Rainbow Dash, who came over with Rarity cantering over with her usual grace. On the other hand, Rainbow Dash rocketed forward and landed square in front of you, then held out her hoof for you to shake.

“Hey, name’s Rainbow Dash. Fastest flyer in all Equestria.” She boasted with her usual charming ego.

“And I am Rarity, I design clothes here in my... humble abode.” She giggled, gesturing to Carousel boutique, which was in view.

You knew this of course, but they would probably freak if you told them.

“Nice to meet you two, I’m an earth pony representative that is following Celestia around today under the matter of er... important executive business and whatnot.” Boy, you were a terrible liar.

"That's... nice..." Rarity said politely. It seemed she wasn't sure you were telling the truth, but did not care anyway. "So, have you been to Canterlot Castle? Is it nice there? Is the royal garden as beautiful as ever? How is Princess Luna?" She started peppering you with questions.

You didn't really get a good look at the royal garden when you were given the tour, but you remember it from the show. It was lush, green, spring-themed, and always had a variety of woodland creatures residing there.

"Yeah, that's where my temporary lodging is, and the royal garden is just fine, and Princess Luna is... Princess Luna."

Rarity stared at you for a minute.

"...That's a good thing." You added.

"Thought so, just checking.~" She sang.

Just then, Fluttershy approached you.

"Oh, um... hello there! I'm Fluttershy, I take care of woodland creatures over in my cottage. It's a nice day outside isn't it? O-oh but if you're having a bad day then I apologize for bragging about how much better my day was than yours. I'm so sorry, Rarity and Twilight told me to be more outgoing but I'm terrible at this sort of small talk and I-ah!"

You cut her off with a hug. It's Fluttershy! How can you not hug? In your head, you crossed 'hug Fluttershy' off your bucket list.

"Oh...m-my..." She blushed, obviously not used to such bold actions.

"It's okay Fluttershy... it's okay." You whispered, unleashing your inner fanboy on your poor unsuspecting target.

"Um... c-can you let me go?" She asked politely, fluttering her wings ever so slightly.

"Okay Fluttershy..." You gently set her down, then backed off to give her some space.

You turned around to see the rest of the mane six looking at you funny, but more of a 'that guy is a bit more enthusiastic to meet people than is socially acceptable' kind of look. The exception being Pinkie Pie, who could pull off that kind of enthusiasm. She looked at you with a friendly signature smile.

Celestia approached you. "I'm going to catch up with some business that I didn't attend to last time I was here. Your job is to get familiar with some of the ponies in town. Make some friends, and have a little fun while you're at it. At one pm, meet me at sugarcube corner, we're going to have lunch, then head on home."

You nodded enthusiastically, Celestia chuckled. "Alright then, go and conquer."

And with that, she trotted off, leaving you with the mane six to show you around.

"So..." Twilight began, "have you visited ponyville before?"

Knowing the town pretty well from the show and not feeling like another tour, you responded with a curt nod.

"Oh good. Between you and I, I don't like giving tours." Twilight said with a wink.

"And between you and me, I find them very boring." You replied.

"Then we already have something in common. What would you like to do while you stay here?" She asks.

"Hmm... I'm not sure. I would like to just... hang around the town I suppose."

"That's cool, I suppose we will just sort of be around for you if you need us, right girls?" Twilight looked to her friends, who nodded in agreement.

"Are you sure? I mean, isn't there something else you could be doing? I don't want to intrude on your schedules..."

"Oh don't worry, if any of us had something to prevent us from doing this, then they would have said so."

"Alright... but if there's something that comes up, don't feel like you need to prioritize me over it."

"Sounds like a plan!" Twilight said.

-*~*-

You and the mane six were walking through the town, and nothing interesting really caught your eye, which took the form of two mares sitting on a bench. One sat upright, the other layed on her tummy.

"Hey! Lyra and Bon-Bon!" You said to nopony in particular.

"They are indeed, but how did you know their name?" Rarity inquired.

"Err... I said I lived in Ponyville before didn't I?" You replied, hoping that would cut the mustard.

"Oh right, silly me.~" Whew, minor disaster averted.

While you weren't particularly sure why you were keeping your humanism a secret, you chalked it up to the fact that Celestia never told you to tell people that, and it probably would cause some complications. It was wise to keep that under wraps... for the time being at least.

"Hey look! It's Princess Luna!" Twilght Sparkle pointed out. "...wait. Princess Luna?" She aquired a look of minor confusion.

Yes, indeed it was true. Princess Luna was approaching your little posse, and some of the ponies started to bow out of habit, but then remembered that Princess Luna hated formalities and stood back up, settling for a friendly wave instead.

"Hey Luna! What brings you here?" Rainbow Dash asked, representing the thoughts of everypony present, including you.

"Oh, just a little proposition for my friend here." She said, gesturing towards you.

You stepped forward, giving Luna a happy hug, which she returned with a wing-hug. "What kinda proposition?" You asked.

"Oh nothing much, just a little prank I feel like playing on my big sister today." She donned a sly grin.

You returned her grin with an evil smirk. "Taking a part in royal shennanigans is my speciality. Are the rest of you game?" You asked the mane six.

Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash immediately sprung forth, simultaneously saying, "Count me in!"

Twilight and Rarity both looked at each other, then shrugged. "Depends on what kind of prank." Twilight said.

"I agree with Twi. I don' want to ruin Celestias day or nothin.'" Applejack agreed.

"Oh dear, I don't really know..." Fluttershy whispered, cowering partially behind her mane.

"We-I assure you, it's a harmless little joke." Luna insisted, swishing her tail in excitement. "If thou wishes to not participate, then it is perfectly acceptable."

"Oh, well in that case, I'm opting out of this one. I was never good at pranking, even when I was supposed to." Twilight said sheepishly, backing away.

"I agree. You guys can have your prank, Twilight and I will be at Carousel Boutique if you need us. Ta-ta~!" And with that, they were both off.

"Well shoot. On one hoof, I've never been too good at them pranks, but thas cuz I've never tried. On the other hoof, I don't wantsta be at that girly boutique with Twi an' Rarity. I don't think I'd have much fun by m'self, so I suppose I'll be joining y'all." She gave an accepting smile.

"Alright, we have our posse. Now, let me ask you all something..." Luna leaned in very close, then whispered, "Do you like bananas?"

Author's Note

This took quite a while to complete as you can see, then again, it's not like I worked on it every single day. I hope you like this chapter, and if you spot any errors I missed, since even when I double check it I tend to miss some things, please don't hesitate to let me know.

Cheers!
-Jexxazrez