It surprisingly didn't take long for a reply to come. However, instead of a scroll, the front door burst open as Luna rushed in. "Apologies for the door." She announced quickly as said door fell from it's hing. "I shall have it replaced. Now explain why you think my guard still exists."

Rainbow looked at the stallion before turning to Luna. "He heard stories and after hearing Twilight's rant…"

The three turned to Twilight and saw her still talking as she made notes. "I see. That explains it." Luna sighed before using her magic to turn Twilight around.

"Princess! When did you get here?" Twilight asked in shock.

"It's nice of you to join us, Twilight. Your friends were just explaining why you wanted to know about ponies turning into wolves." Luna sighed with a knowing smile.

Rainbow snickered at the sight of her friend blushing. "So it's true?" She asked.

"Yes. While my sister was in charge of matters of the day. I was placed in charge of the night." Luna explained. "I knew it was too much for one pony to do. So I gave the safety of different towns to my guard. And using magic that was taught to me, I gave them powers that activated under the glow of my moon and fell dormant under my sister's sun."

"But… if you had ponies that were active at night… Why did you turn into Nightmare Moon?" Twilight asked.

Sighing, Luna looked to a window. "It is because I allowed myself to lose touch. Of my guard… of my sister… my subjects… and myself." She shook her head for a moment before turning to the others who were now sitting on the couch patiently waiting for her to continue. "A part of me always feared it would happen. So I gave the guard one order. Pledge yourself not to me, but my night. That with it you will protect our subjects from that witch hunts them."

Twilight thought for a moment. "And when you were banished… they continued in secret."

"I hoped they did. But as time passed… it seems they have lost their way as well. Those that have the gift, do not know it." Luna sighed.

"Is there a way to find them? And wake the power up?" Rainbow asked.

"There is." Luna confirmed thoughtfully. "But they would need a new leader. My guard was divided into two groups. The bat ponies that most are familiar with. And the wolves. Though the bats you see me with nowadays are merely a glamor spell my sister and I perfected as kids." She giggled.

Twilight thought for a moment. "How would we find them? And who should be the alpha?"

"Within the castle in the EverfreeForest is a secret passage that I made. And only those with the gift may enter. If you see a pony you think has the gift, you can see if they can find and enter it." Luna suggested.

"No offense princess. But don't you think that's a bit risky?" Rainbow asked. "Isn't there another way to find them?"

Luna rubbed her chin thoughtfully with a smirk. "There is one way. But we will need somepony that already has the gift in order to find the others."

"And do you know anypony that has the gift? Or any family lines that have it?" The stallion asked.

"There is one name that comes to mind." Luna replied. A pegasus stallion who once had the ability to see a grain of rice in a field of flowers from on top of the castle tower."

"That sounds awesome!" Rainbow cheered.

"Sounds familiar." Twilight mused.

"Do you know his name?" The stallion asked.

"I believe it was… Solar Beam." Luna replied.

"Wait…" Rainbow gasped. "That's my ancestor's name."

Luna smiled. "Then I suggest you go to the castle and find the passage. There you will learn how to waken the power inside."

"And what about this alpha deal?" Rainbow asked.

"That is a good point." Twilight agreed. "How will one be picked?"

Luna thought for a moment. "Last time it was the first couple I chose as my guard… this time around. I suspect it will be the first to awaken their power. As for their mate. I suspect those that have yet to awaken will seek to be your mate. By any means possible."

Rainbow gulped. Then I should probably head out before the news gets out too much." She laughed nervously before making her way out the door.

Sighing Twilight got up and after finishing her notes, she made her way out the door. "I should go make sure she's ok."

The stallion sighed as Luna waited till they were alone before turning to him. "I sense the power of the night in you, young one."

"Oh? I… Don't know what you mean." He laughed.

"Fear not. I shall not tell them your secret." She sighed before moving to the door. "Though… I suggest you find somepony you can trust with the secret." She took a deep breath and sighed. "Do not let the secret pull you into the darkness."

"Are you sure they'll expect me?" He asked.

"I can not say. But if it makes you feel better. I won't see you as any less noble." She explained, smiling at him.

He thought for a moment before fidgeting with his band. Thinking for a moment he sighed. "Can I…"

"Whenever you need it. I will be happy to be there and lend an ear." She told him. "It is of course my duty to look after my subjects' dreams. So fear not. I will be there for you as well."

Smiling, he bowed. "Thank you princess."

"For now. Get some rest. Tomorrow will likely be a busy day for you." She suggested, before leaving.

Looking up at the moon, he let out a soft sigh. "Long day? More like a long week. I smell trouble coming."

Author's Note

A part of me wonders how soon I should start the drama. Or how long it should be before they get to the passage.