A new hope of living

by Dino tr

Chapter 10: Twilight's Date

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"Let's see if I understand you correctly, did you just say that you have a date with Princess Twilight and then say that in a few days or weeks you are going to have a date with the other princesses?" Blade Dancer asked somewhat confused.

"Basically yes." Juan said still with his silly look. Blade was surprised but Firefly was very happy about the news of his friend.

"I'm so happy for you Juan! Tell me where are you going to take her, I know many places where you could take her." Firefly commented very happily.

"Ehhh well, I had not thought about it, what place do you recommend Firefly?". Juan asked. At this Firefly gave him a smile that could rival Pinkie's.

"I know the perfect place." Firefly said as he remembered the name of the place. Then he remembered the name.

"The Hitching Post. That's where my boyfriend took me on our first date." Firefly exclaimed. At this Blade Dancer's eyes widened.

"The Hitching Post? Are you sure Firefly? That place is too expensive." Blade Dancer exclaimed. Juan also had the same look as Blade. At this Firefly smiled at Juan. She then pulled out from her armor a large bag that seemed filled with thousands of bits.

"Take this Juani, I know it's expensive, but the princesses deserve the best. I'll lend you my pay for my guard service." Firefly told him with a smile. Juan was surprised.

"I thank you very much ... but I can't accept it, it's your money and also ...". Juan was interrupted by the pink pegasus.

"I make no mistake, this is for a good cause. I also like to help my friends, especially my favorite human." Firefly said with a beaming smile. At first Juan began to doubt, but then he accepted the gift of the pink pegasus.

"Thank you Firefly. Thank you from the bottom of my heart." Jaun said as he took the bag. Both Pegasus mares smiled at him.

"Well, it's night now, you'd better get ready for your date." Said Blsde Dancer giving Juan a wink.

"Good evening Juan, I and Blade wish you the best of luck for tomorrow." Firefly said as she and Blade walked down the hall.

"Thank you very much, have a good rest both of you." At this, both pegasi gave him big smiles.

Juan walked in with a goofy smile on his face, holding the bag of bits in his hands.

"Today was a great day". Juan said with a big goofy smile on his face.

Hi Juan ... looks like someone got some good news. If Scarlet were a normal human she would give her a big bear hug.

"I could say that. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TOMORROW WITH TWILIGHT AND THE OTHER PRINCESSES VERY SOON!" Juan shout of happiness

I'M SO PROUD OF YOU JUAN! I have several tips that I could give you dear.

"Ok let's wait until tomorrow for you to give me that advice. You know, I'm kind of tired."

You know? You were always a sweet sleepy fool.

Juan blushed at this, Scarlet sometimes treated him like her son, this always reminded him of his mother.

"Maybe you're right". Juan said to then start getting ready to sleep.

Twilight castle

"SPIKE!" Twilight exclaimed, bursting into the little dragon's room.

"What's up Twilight ?!" Spike asked, sitting up in bed, his eyes bloodshot and his scales disheveled from rude awakening. Usually, he didn't even recognize when someone was trying to wake him up, but he was worried something was wrong ... until he saw the huge smile on Twilight's face.

"Guess what?" Twilight asked in a sing-song voice, jumping onto Spike's little bed.

"I don't know, Angel, did I stop being a pesky little beast?" Spike asked with a reminiscent smile before yawning.

"Nerd!." Twilight ignored the assumption of the dragon with a helmet.

"Hmm ... did the nobles finally decide to leave you alone?" Spike asked hopefully.

"Ha! I wish!" Twilight exclaimed.

"Well what Twi? Spit it out!" Spike exclaimed.

"So you give up?" Twilight asked jokingly. It had been a long time since she had been in such a good mood.

"Yes!" Spike exclaimed with a hearty laugh.

Twilight pulled the little dragon out of bed and danced happily with it.

"I have a date! I have a date! I have a date!" Twilight sang with absolute joy as they danced. However, Spike had a confused look on his face.

"Really? With whom?" Spike asked as they stopped.

"Can you guess that too?" Twilight asked.

"Hmm ... Flash Sentry?" Spike asked, picking up his nightcap from the floor.

"No! With Juan!" Twilight told him.

"Oh seriously?" Spike asked, apparently surprised.

"Yeah ...! What's wrong Spike?" Twilight asked.

"Hmm? Oh just, you weren't dating Flash?" He gestured with his claws at Twilight and sat on the bed.

"Well yeah, but we're done," Twilight explained, sitting on the bed next to Spike.

"Really? But why?" Spike exclaimed somewhat confused.

"Well it turns out that I found him with another mare, from there I finished with him. He explained to the little dragon.

"..." Spike didn't say anything, he just looked away.

"Are you afraid that Juan will do the same damage that Flash did to me?" Twilight asked, putting a helmet on Spike's back.

"...Yes." He admitted with a sigh. "I don't want your heart broken again." He said, giving her a sad smile, but genuinely happy for her.

"Spike, believe me Juan is not like the other studs, he would never hurt me like that." Twilight resolved.

"Ok, I trust him and his word too." Spike said.

"Fine then. Tomorrow we're going to get you ready for your date." Spike smirked, jumping off the bed. Until then suddenly he fell asleep.

Twilight laughed and then lay down next to the little dragon giving him a hug with her wing.

The next morning: Ponyville

Juan returned to the boutique. He had already come other times for her to give him new clothes. Then he saw Rarity talking to a pony whom he couldn't see.

"So the next time you and your friends want to stay, you can forget about it!" She exclaimed.

"Sorry, Rarity, just-" said a small voice.

"Ah! To your room, I'll let Mom and Dad know about this." She scolded her, saw a unicorn filly with white fur and pink and lilac mane, and was walking up the stairs in a bad mood. Juan deduced that this must be Swetie Bell, Rarity's sister.

"Problems?". He asked.

"Ah! Juan!" She exclaimed.

"Good?" He asked.

"Oh no, just my little sister Sweetie Belle and her friends ruined a dress she was making during a paint fight." She said. it obviously stressed her out.

"Let's see." Said.

"Well ... normally I don't let any pony see the dress before it's complete ... but you're not a pony!" She noticed and levitated the dress.

"Eh, that's not a problem." Shrugged. He took a damp cloth and wiped the dress with it.

"I know how to do that ..." He said.

"I have not finished." He smiled. Then Juan grabbed a plastic bottle full of brandy.

"How will drinking help?" She asked. Then he opened the bottle and looked at it.

"Goodbye good soldier. You have served well." He saluted the bottle with one hand and poured it over the stain with the other.

"What are you doing?!" Rarity panicked. Then he took a dry brush from the warehouse and rubbed in the liquid.

"There." He said, the dress was clean.

"I ... I ... How ..." he stuttered.

"A little trick I learned once while watching Mom wash clothes as a kid." Shrugged.

"Thank you! How much work could have been avoided if I had known this ..." He said.

"Well, it has to be strong alcohol, so ..." He said.

"Anyway, you're just in time! I finished your outfit! I was thinking of making you a suit, but I thought 'No! Juan is not a serious suit colt!' And I'm pretty sure Twilight has seen enough outfits during her short time as a princess! To me, you seem kind of a cool, carefree stud, so here. " She said and took out some strange clothes ...

"How did you know that ... Err doesn't matter." Juan said somewhat confused.

"Ah, I can see your confusion. This is a black trench coat, studs wear it to add mystery, I thought it would look good on you with a T." She smiled. "Complete with a pair of black pants and black boots! You are a stud who doesn't like to be locked up so boots and pants are the right way! I also bought some sunglasses and a white t-shirt for a more casual look . Look." She smiled.

"Rarity! This is perfect!" He exclaimed.

"I knew you'd love it! You have to look cool, not so smart." Rarity announced. He stripped down to his underwear and went to the bathroom to take a shower and shave off what little beard he had. He stepped into the shower and saw that he was incredibly low ... But he managed to do it.

After that, he came out and wrapped a towel around his waist. He used the knife on my belt to shave, then Juan saw some shaving cream on the bathroom sink.

"Err, who is this?" He asked, holding the shaving cream outside the door.

"That? Oh, it's from my father. You can use it." Rarity said. He started working on his beard.

"I'm glad you didn't pick the smart Rarity!" I call.

"Don't think about it, dear." She answered.

"I've heard you love the coolest stallions." Applejack exclaimed when she and the other girls entered.

"Eh? Ah!" He exclaimed as he cut himself with the little knife, they came in and distracted him just as he was almost finished perfectly.

Juan came out of the bathroom with a small towel around his neck and a large one around his waist. He had a small piece of toilet paper on his face to calm the bleeding.

"You see, Twilight is more than anything a normal mare, she doesn't like to be treated like a princess. But trust me, she loves to talk about many things, so she advised you to listen carefully." Spike said as Juan dried his hair with the neck towel.

"You see buddy, I think he hates those snobbish, affluent Ponies as much as we do. But he just doesn't show it. If you showed up in a very serious suit, it would be like taking his job on a date. You have to be like yourself. Don't act out. ". Applejack said.

"Yeah, I mean, what's the point of a relationship if it's based on a lie?" Rainbow asked.

"Yeah! I mean, it might start off right! But then she finds out! You have a great fight! You break up! And then you sink into a depression that you'll never recover from!" Pinkie yelled. "I mean go get them tiger!" She exclaimed as the others looked at her.

"Yes, you will do fine!" Spike exclaimed. "You're amazing! There's no way she won't kiss you in the end." He said.

"Thank you. You're right. I'm not going to pretend." Juan nodded. Then he went back into the bathroom to change.

"Come on dear! Don't keep us waiting!" Rarity exclaimed, barely containing her excitement.

"Ok, here I go!" He said, he came out and the girls' mouths fell.

"Oh God ... honey! You look absolutely handsome!" Rarity exclaimed, fixing a few things on the clothes. "I wasn't even sure this would work!" She exclaimed.

"Yes, you will surely attract the attention of more than a few mares!" Applejack congratulated him.

"You look amazing! Like you're ready to kick butt and go on a date! It's like the best outfit ever!" Rainbow said.

"Good grief, you look amazing!" Pinkie exclaimed.

"You look really cool." Fluttershy muttered.

"You look dangerous! Ready for action! Kicking ass and breaking hearts!" He exclaimed. "Err, maybe not the last one." Spike chuckled as the others looked at him.

"Thanks guys." He smiled and they all headed towards the train station. Jaun saw the 7:30 pm train to Canterlot stop. He entered and to his surprise so did the others.

"We're not leaving you yet mate. I have to make sure you're not thinking about it." Applejack winked at him.

"Are you sure?" he asked. Suddenly, the train left the station.

"Too late now!" Pinkie exclaimed. "TO CANTERLOT !!!" She screamed, pointing out the window.

"That's where we go gentlemen." Said the driver. Holding his helmet for tickets.

"I've never been so nervous since that dance in high school when I was in ninth grade * sigh *". Juan was very nervous.

"Easy partner, just be yourself." Applejack told him with a smile as she reassured him with her helmet on Juan's shoulder.

"Thank you". Juan gave her and the others a smile.

"* sigh * wish Scarlet was here." Juan said. Scarlet had stayed with Twilight and the other princesses so that she could groom the young alicorn.

25 minutes later

Throughout the 30 minute journey Juan was getting more and more nervous ... Touching their fingers together.

"Fuck, fuck, fuck ... what am I going to say?" he asked himself mostly.

"You'll do fine!" Rainbow exclaimed.

"Yeah! You don't have anything to worry about! Except boring her ... And-" Pinkie stopped when Applejack popped an apple into her mouth.

"She will be a good companion. Just show her that you are not looking for the crown or the money! Other than that, treat her as if you were out with a friend." Applejack smiled.

"I just ... I never ... I didn't ..." I stammer.

Then he took a breath to calm himself.

"I mean ... I have hunted and killed the corrupt. I have fought tanks. I have fought airplanes and fighters, I have fought cyborgs I have fought assassins, I have fought robots. I have attacked! the great generals of the corrupt! I came face to face with Ezekiel. More than once and lived to tell the tale! He said quickly. "After all that, I'm alive. I'm telling you, it's a fucking miracle, but I'm alive. "He breathed." But, even despite all that, I've never talked to a woman, or mare in this case, like a potential girl or girlfriend or whatever. here ... "He said, moving.

"Calm down dear!" Rarity exclaimed with a smile.

"Wow! You've been through a lot!" Pinkie exclaimed.

"I know." I nod.

"How old are you? If you don't mind me asking." Fluttershy muttered.

"twenty-one." Answered.

"Really!?" Pinkie asked.

"That's it?" Applejack asked.

"Yes. I was 19 at the beginning of my adventures." Answered.

"Wow!" All the girls exclaimed.

"I'm only 24 years old. And I've been through what I consider to be quite a bit! But compared to you it seems like I haven't done anything but squat!" Raimbow exclaimed.

"Thanks. Getting back to topic ... what the hell am I going to tell him ?!" He exclaimed, beginning to worry again.

"If you want I have a Twilight book on how to flirt." Spike smirked.

"No, I'll be myself. I don't need a book." I resolved.

"That's it, sweetie! You'll get by with looks and personality! And you only need the latter to charm a pony!" Rarity exclaimed.

"Huh? I think I saw you enchant stallions to do things for you with your looks more than once." Applejack said, winking at Rarity playfully. "Like before the Grand Galloping Gala? With the stallions you persuaded to pull our carriage?" He asked with a smile.

"What I meant to say is that appearance is not that important in a long-term relationship." Rarity explained, rolling her eyes at Applejack. "It's not that you're not handsome! You are! You just don't need them ..." Rarity stumbled, trying to explain.

"I have faith in you." Spike smirked.

"Thanks friend." I smile back at him.

"You'll be fine." Fluttershy said with a stern nod, surprisingly assertive.

"Thank you ..." he said when the train stopped ... A knot tightened in his guts. Juan prayed to God that this would go well.

15 minutes later: Canterlot

Juan let out a sigh as the train screeched to a stop. He got out and saw Princess Luna waiting at the train station.

"Luna!" I exclaim.

"Get up. Wow, you look so handsome." He said while kissing her cheek.

"Thank you Luna. You look beautiful, as always." Juan said, practicing his flirtation with Luna to boost her confidence.

"Oh sweetheart, I thought you were going to bring out young Twilight Sparckle! But I must say that those clothes look good on you. Twilught is sure to love it." Congratulated Luna.

"It was nothing Your Highness." Rarity's voice came.

"I didn't know you had company." Princess Luna said, leaning to the left of him, looking at Mane 5 and Spike.

"It's good to see you awake." He smiled at her.

"Thank you." Princess Luna nodded. "Follow me." He said, turning around and walking, he stood there for a second before running after her.

"So do I look handsome?"
Juan asked him a little worried ... Ok, very worried.

"Yes, don't worry. I'm glad you weren't wearing a suit. There are many around here." Princess Luna said bitterly.

"Rarity thought so hard." Juan laughed. As they walked, he saw that the nobles around him were avoiding Princess Luna like she had the plague.

"Why are they walking away from you?" he asked.

"I guess there is no point in hiding it. Some time ago, around 1000 years or so, I was getting angrier about everything. With my sister, myself, the ponies ... Because no one appreciated my night." She explained.

"I don't know how much my opinion counts, but I think it's beautiful." Said. "Like you," he whispered. Fortunately she didn't hear him.

"Thank you. That counts. Even now, these ponies are going home. Only you, my sister, my guards and the nobles who were not cared for by my sister are up. I got so angry that I formed an entity into which to pour all my anger and hatred to hide it from my sister. Now I'm sure she would have helped me if she knew. " She continued.

"That's not healthy". Juan said sadly.

"I know. Over time, this entity took a mind of its own and convinced me to let it in. I turned against everyone. My sister, my few friends, my loyal guards. The entity consumed me and took the name Nightmare moon. I was going to hurt my own sister. She managed to use the Elements of Harmony to stop me, she sent me to the moon. For 1000 years I was alone there ... "Luna said sadly, almost crying.

"Luna ..." Juan began.

"Until 2 and a half years ago when the thousandth Celebration of the Summer Sun came. Nightmare was released and tried to steal the Elements of Harmony. But Twilight and her friends stopped her, from ruling Equestria with Eternal Night." She admitted, looking down, looking again like she was about to cry.

"Come on Luna, you're good, one of the best ponies I know ..." he said.

"Thanks Juan." She smiled. He stopped for a second, leaned forward ... He coughed and shook his head quickly. She looked down either from anger or from the close kiss. They kept walking.

"Anyway, it wasn't you." Juan muttered.

"What?" She asked, looking up and turning to him.

"Ehh ... nothing ... we better move on." Juan said repeatedly. Luna gave him a curious look but then shook her head.

"Well, changing the subject, which restaurant did you choose?" Luna asked.

"The Hitching Post, right across from here." He pointed a finger.

"Are you sure? It's expensive but I'm sure Twiligh won't mind-". Juan interrupted her.

"No, I'm paying all night." Said.

"Are you sure? But you have given us so much ...". She said.

"I may never have dated one or more girls or fallen in love, but I know. Respectable men pay for everything." Said.

"It's okay." She smiled. Juan went into a florist and bought the best bouquet he could.

After he did that, they approached the Castle. They entered, turned left, and climbed some stairs to the houses. Stopping outside Princess Twilight's room.

"Your date is waiting for you." He said and gestured towards the room with his left hoof. Then he gave Juan a little kiss on the cheek and went to his room.

Juan opened the door and saw the princess there, she smiled nervously at him.

"Don't suck." Juan whispered at the beautiful sight.

She had red lipstick, black eyeliner, mascara. The whole thirty feet ... She also had a beautiful dress. Her mane looked even more amazing somehow ... She spread her wings a bit, I had no idea that wings could look beautiful, but these princesses seem to fly as much as possible. His wings looked like he had done something to make them look better ... He really made an effort, and it showed.

"You-" ... "You-" They both started at once, both looking away.

"Please ladies first." Juan said, still hypnotized by her ... his heart was pounding in his chest. I felt like I was going to explode. If she and the others looked angelic normally and can increase their beauty even then ... then they must be the goddesses of beauty.

"You look very handsome, but I miss the beard a bit." She laughed nervously. "It really fit you. It made you look very stallion. Like a warrior." She smiled.

"Well ... You look beautiful ... Absolutely stunning ... There are just no words." Juan said.

"Oh err ... Here. These pale in comparison to your beauty though." Juan said and handed him the flowers.

"Thanks, that means a lot to me ..." Twilight smiled and sniffed them, tucking one behind her ear.

"We must?" He asked holding her arm and she wrapped her helmet around him.

They both headed to The Hitching Post.

"The Hitching Post? Are you trying to bankrupt the kingdom?" Twilight laughed and he joined in.

"No, because I'm paying for everything tonight." Said.

"But you've given us so much for free!" She exclaimed.

"I don't care. Firefly lent me some money." He told her and they went inside. "So why not share it with one of the most beautiful mares in the world?" I whisper in his ear. She blushed and her breath hitched.

"Good evening ... Sir? And princess ?!" The waiter said, bowing to her.

"Please get up, I'm not very used to this." She said.

"We need a table." Juan said.

"Of course Mr!" He exclaimed and led them to a booth.

"Would you like some wine?" Juan asked.

"Yes, they sell Sunburst Star here ... Oh, but look at the price! It's a scam!" Twilight exclaimed as silently as possible.

"Hmm." Said.

"Any drinks sir?" Asked the waiter.

"A bottle of Sunburst Star." I smile and hand him the wine list without looking at him.

"Of course. Excellent choice." He smiled.

"Juan! You didn't have to do that!" She exclaimed, seemingly concerned.

"For you Twilight, no price is too high." I smile. Again, she blushed.

"Thank you ..." She smiled.

"I'd buy you the same stars if that made you happy." He told her.

"Juan!" She breathed, looking down. Looking up.

"Anything you want, I'll get it for you. I don't care what it costs." I smile again.

"Stop!" She blushed.

"What?" Jaun asked.

"So! What do you fancy?" I ask.

"I think just a salad." She smiled.

"Twilight, you are my date tonight. Ask for what you want." He said, looked at the menu again.

"But I have to stay in shape." He said, looking up from the menu.

"You really look incredibly beautiful, even without all the makeup you still look. Perfect. I love everything about you. Your smart personality." Juan said.

"Is there ... something else you like?" He asked suggestively.

"Now that you mention it ... Your appearance. It's mostly about your personality, but ... Fuck, I found gold. Your body is in incredible condition." Juan exclaimed.

"Really? Do you like it? Not many studs like my little muscles or the fact that me and the other princesses work out ... It intimidates or rejects them ..." Twilight said.

Then the waiter wrote down what they both ordered. For some minutes they were eating in silence, Twilight sometimes caught Juan watching her with loving eyes, she just blushed and looked away from him. Juan kept finding the blush of the younger alicorn somewhat cute.

So do you really think I'm beautiful then? "He asked, eating his soup.

"I think you are a damn sight more than beautiful. There are no words to describe how beautiful you are." Said.

"Aww ... you are much more loving than Flash." Twilight said as she kept blushing.

"Well tell me how was your food?" Jaun asked as he and Twilight finished dinner.

"Simply delicious, the best salad I've had in years, even better than Spike's." Twiligjt exclaimed as he licked his lips.

After that, Twilight and Juan left the restaurant and then headed to the castle.

"Twilight, tonight was the best night I've ever had." Juan told her as they climbed the steps, but then he realized that he was pulling a dead weight ... She had fallen asleep.

I pick her up with my bridal style carefully so as not to wake her up. He sank into his chest and sighed, resting his head on his neck.

Juan opened the door of the Throne Room in silence and saw Luna sitting on the throne along with a sleeping Celestia and Cadance, she looked at them and chuckled when she saw him carrying Twiligh. Then he opened her door and placed her on the bed.

"Juan?" She asked, it was just a whisper. He leaned closer.

"Yes my princess?" He asked her, suddenly she shot up and kissed him deeply, Juan pressed back.

"Mmm ... it came and ... A hint of burnt sulfur. Delicious." Twilight said moaning into the kiss.

"You taste wonderful too." Juan exclaimed.

"Are you sure you don't want to ... stay?" He asked, pulling it down slowly.

"I can't. You're tired. Maybe another time, precious." He whispered, she kissed him again.

"Very good. I look forward to it. Good evening, my handsome human." He whispered, then lay down and went back to sleep.

"Good night, my beautiful princess. Sleep well." He said and left in silence, closing the door as quietly as possible.

Juan then saw Celestia, Cadance and Luna with happy but tired smiles.

"Be patient, precious, it will be your turn very soon." With that, Juan went to his room leaving the three princesses with much more radiant smiles.


Author's Note

What is promised is debt boys and girls, here is chapter 10 as promised. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!

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