Equestria's new Moon

--Canterlot: Alleyway--
-Point of Focus: Aidan-

The royal guard contingent quickly arrests the corrupt unicorn guards, the diplomat and his bodyguards. "You can not do this to me. I have diplomatic immunity." The saddle arabian diplomat yells out as he is cuffed and chained. "My country will hear about this, and your precious trade agreement will be nullified."

"You have kidnapped one of my citizens, treated her as an object for your lust. Attempted to murder a visiting foreign dignitary. Bribed royal guards to do your bidding, and this is only the tip of the iceberg. I am certain that after a complete inquiry as to your actions during your appointment here, will uncover more wrongdoing." Celestia yells at the diplomat, using the royal canterlot voice. "And if Saddle Arabia stands by your actions in this event, we do not wish to trade with them."

Aidan stands on the sideline, watching the aura's move about. One of the faint auras that looks to be a pegasus pony, seem to be in the process of comforting the rescued unicorn mare. Once Celestia is done yelling at the diplomat and her guards start dragging the captives away. "I take it you used our link to track me down."

"Yes, it was not easy. Your magic has a different flow to the energy and blends into the background." She smiles at Aidan, proud of her cleverness. "Pushing a bit of my magic through the link gave me something to follow."

Aidan is just left speechless. He takes a look at himself, noticing a glowing golden thread wrapped around in his own aura. It's very faint but visible, if he wasn't looking for it he'd have missed it. Following the thread brings his gaze to Celestia's horn, where the thread of magic wraps around it. "Well, that's impressive. And certainly doesn't bring other thoughts to mind."

Celestia quickly switches her sight to see what Aidan sees, bringing an immediate blush to her cheeks. "Yes, well. I was in a hurry to find you. We need to return to the hospital."

"Ah, of course. You should probably lead the way. I may have went overboard with the teleports and gotten lost." Aidan moves to stand near her. Borrowing her eyesight, so as to not have to feel the path to her. "Whenever you are ready Celestia."

Gasps are heard from ponies present. Celestia just smiles and politely says. "No more princess?"

"You have seen the world as I do. I see no reason not to treat you as I would one of my friends." He gives her a slight bow as he says this.

"I must say, it is a little refreshing, but will require discussions at a later time. For now, let us be off." Celestia charges her horn and teleports herself and Aidan back to the research wing of the Royal Canterlot Hospital.

--Canterlot Hospital: Research Wing--

Appearing in a flash of golden light, Aidan finds himself once more in the room where he was examined in. Celestia approaches the lead doctor. "You may now share your findings."

"Yes Princess." the doctor bows to her before continuing. "From the magical, and astral readings we have taken. Archmage Aidan is indeed tied to the black moon. It is also merely an astral representation of the doorway to the lands of death." She shuffles through her papers, showing them to Celestia. "We've ran the tests multiple times, all with the same result. Now, if that wasn't bad enough, it has also tapped into the harmonic energies of the elements of harmony."

"This is where I come in." Twilight interjects. "Having had more experience with the elements of harmony than the doctors here. We have determined that where the elements represent the aspects of harmony, they only represent those of life. Aidan, has become tied to the harmony of the afterlife."

"I'm not liking that word tied." Aidan interrupts.

"Ah, yes... that leads me to my next point." Twilight quickly recovers. "If you were to leave before we find a way to resolve this, it would likely upset the balance and possibly unleash all sorts of spirits and ghosts. We also don't know what effect it would have on you as well Aidan."

The lead doctor quickly adds in, "We also ran the figures that Princess Twilight gave us, three times. We are fairly certain she is correct."

Princess Celestia takes in all the provided information, mulling it over in thoughts before speaking. "It would seem that we may need to make more permanent arrangements for Aidan's stay in Equestria. Not only his hunt for dark mages, that have caused death of many lunar guards. But he is now magically bound to our lands as well, and it is unknown if he would be able to leave safely."

"He could stay at the Castle of friendship. My friends and I can help him get used to living in Equestria." Twilight volunteers.

"I would normally agree with you Twilight, but his foes are dangerous and have already struck at him in the heart of Canterlot. It would be best if he was to stay here, where it is more secure." Celestia quickly counters, her own thoughts a little clouded. Why does she want him to stay close to her now? Yes, he is different than most stallions she deals with, but she has only known him a few days now. It is her duty as princess and co-ruler of Equestria to protect the people here, and this is the best course of action. She finally settles on these thoughts, pushing feelings and emotions aside for now.

"I think it would be best if I did both." Aidan says, getting both mares to stare at him. He quickly continues. "No matter where I stay, they will possibly send forces after me. And until the royal guards improve and gain magical weaponry, it would be best if I stay somewhere that will leave me as the only possible casualty. Provide me land at the edge of Ponyville. I will stay there during the evenings, and visit the castle during the day to train the guards with Cale."

"I can not fault your logic on this." Celestia agrees. She then quickly adds in, "But after the guards are equipped and trained. You will be relocated to Canterlot, where it would be safer for you."

"Very well." Aidan agrees. "Now, I think we have a certain group of ponies to track down. And then we go pick a spot for my temporary home."