Gateway to Harmony

“Well… that was, interesting…” Celestia spoke in an unsure tone as the rest of the dining hall’s occupants still stared daggers at me to show their honest disapproval of the intense Heavy Metal.

“I am sorry, I realize now that might not have been the best choice of music to start out on.” Several of the nobles simply stuck their noses into the air without even making eye contact with me.

“Well I loved it. It is just so powerful, and the emotion was astonishing.” Luna said still beaming a smile. “May I ask the name of the piece?”

“Well, the band was known as Rise Against and the song was named Reeducation. It is actually several hundred years old, but is still widely accepted.”

“Several hundred years old, wow do you have anything from your era you would like to show us?”

“Well seeing the reaction they had to Heavy Metal I do not think their minds could even process something like Death Step, how about something light like some orchestral pieces perhaps?”  Celestia perked up at the mention of the more familiar music style.

“Now that is something I would be very interested in RJ.” Celestia formed a small smile. Luna looked slightly disappointed but continued to show her intrigue.

“Very well, Andrew open music entertainment files 12C.”

“Certainly sir the song will begin momentarily.” With that the computer accessed the file and silence gripped the room.

As the song opened with the graceful assortment of string instruments Celestia closed her eyes letting her mind flow with the orchestra. Luna still kept a calm relaxed face obviously waiting for the song to pick up.

As the Orchestra became more and more rapid Celestia’s eyes opened sporting a look of confusion while Luna had a small grin. Then the song really picked up entering its climax.

The playing came to a stop for a brief moment before the orchestra returned in full force. The graceful notes of the strings entangled with the impact of the drums and cellos. When the song had ended I looked up to see Celestia with her mouth agape along with most of the others in the room. Fearing the music had the same affect I sighed before a cheer erupted in the hall. Celestia herself joined in the applause. I looked to Luna who was once again beaming.

“That was amazing RJ! Thank you so much, I never thought that orchestra could make such an impact. Most of the songs made by our symphonies are rather dull, but that was astonishing.” Luna said excitedly.

“It truly was very good. I have to admit I was rather surprised toward the end.” Celestia exclaimed.

“Yes, that one is one of my personal favorites.”

“Yes I can see why.” After the display the now calm group continued with their meals peacefully, save for a certain Prince.

“Well RJ I notice that you and most of us are finished with our meals, so I will be returning to my chambers to complete some of my royal duties. For now, Luna why don’t you show our guest back to his room, it is the suite in the east corridor.”

“Certainly sister, follow me Captain.” Luna said as she disembarked her seat walking toward the exit. I too got up from my seat giving a ‘hoof’ shake to Celestia who elicited a smile.

As I exited I passed several of nobles I had seen prior all greeting me with a light nod of acknowledgement, I repeated the gesture. I continued to follow Luna before I was halted by a frustrated white unicorn.

“I do not know what auntie sees in you beast, his voice was filled with arrogance, you are nothing but an unwelcome entity and I will see to it that by the end of this-!” He was swiftly cut off by Luna.

“Blueblood ENOUGH, he is a welcome gust of the castle and will be treated as such!” Luna yelled as we immediately gained the attention of the remaining ponies in the dining hall.

At first the bold unicorn looked back and forth between me and Luna fuming. With a, hmpf, he stuck up his nose and trotted away. ‘What a snob.’ I thought to myself.

“I must apologize for Prince Blueblood’s behavior. He can be so arrogant sometimes.” Luna said with an obvious look of distain.

“It is fine. I’ve trained to deal with people like him. I still must thank you for your actions.” I said with a lighthearted smile.

“You are more than welcome.” Luna said returning the gesture.

As we walked down to the corridor I couldn’t help but look up. The ceiling beheld a large glass panel giving visual to the night sky above. I continued to stare mesmerized by the artwork before Luna nudged me with her right hoof. I shook my head before looking down.

“What were you doing?” Luna asked with a look of confusion on her face.

“Just getting lost in the stars, the night sky has always captivated me.” I said returning to my ‘star’ gazing. Luna formed a light blush before speaking.

“You enjoy the night?”

“Ever since I was young, every night I would stare up at the sky seeing the wide span of the celestial bodies. They are like art so beautiful that it deserved the whole universe at its canvas. I wanted to be able to gain a front row seat to see such natural beauty unfold.” Luna’s blush deepened as she just stared speechless at the strange creature she had met only two hours prior.

This continued until they finally reached the proper door. Luna using her magic to open it led the Captain inside. He turned around a similar lighthearted smile on his face and began to speak.

“Thank you Luna for your help have a good night.” Robert began to head inside before he was halted by the night princess.

“RJ, I just wanted to say… thank you for those kind words of our, I mean my night.”

“I merely spoke the truth.” They both nodded to each other before going their separate ways.

Robert took to his bed lying down to rest on the mattress for a long awaited rest, as he did this Luna had already arrived in her chambers walking out to the balcony. Staring out deep into her magnificent night sky she let out a deep breath as a smile formed on her face.

“Beautiful…” She said before spreading her wings and taking off into the comforting cold of the night.

Robert laid in his bed half asleep the same smile from prior still dawned on his face.

“Andrew?”

“Yes sir.”

“Goodnight.”

“Goodnight sir.” The weary captain drifted off into a long slumber.