Set before Luna was banished to the moon, Luna believes that there is truly no one who can understand her strife. However, when a royal guard initiate named Shield Bearer is struck by the Princess's kindness, he follows her when she attempts to flee the castle due to her problems with Celestia. Under the stars, Shield Bearer helps Luna come to terms with her issues, and learns there is much more to the princess than is publicly seen, and begins to understand just how lonely Luna has felt during the course of her reign. A romance buds, and what happens under the stars is a tale to tell.