The night had noticeably darkened by the time Toxic snapped out of his thoughts. Thankfully, the ink and parchment were enchanted to glow slightly, as to aid in writing at night. The past hour or so the dark blue stallion had just watched the water, and the nighttime critters edging into the park for a drink.

They had left about twenty minutes ago, but a couple had also looked at the view briefly, sitting at a distant edge of the lake. Toxic had opted to focus on the willow tree for the time they were here, both out of respect, and the fact a dull pain had entered into his heart. No doubt if he had been in a normal frame of mind, the sight would have sent him close to tears.

Curse his sensitive heart.

He didn't know what else to write, but decided that a few final words would wrap up the night.

Well, I guess that's all for tonight. I have the next few days off, to rest and such. Maybe I'll practice my defensive spells, or...I don't know. I haven't felt like doing much, other than my job, for so long. I'd give up these three days of leave time, no, ALL my leave time, all the time I have, to be able to feel again.

Toxic paused, letting the wind whip through his mane.

This is goodbye then. Thank you for listening, even if I never get to say these things to you.

The words faded, leaving a familiar blank parchment. He was about to put it away, when something caught his attention. It started as a simple line, but quickly moved like dark snakes, branching across the paper, forming words.

Toxic Shield.

Toxic's eyes narrowed with annoyance. This wouldn't be the first time someone had breached the enchantment of the parchment to write things to him, often not-to-pleasant things. Quite a low prank if he did say so himself....

Look up. Then to your right.

Toxic did, at first seeing nothing but the serene lake scene before him. He turned to his right-

And saw a dark blue alicorn sitting a few feet away, focused on a parchment floating in front of her.

His heart rate skyrocketed as, out of reflex, turned to his parchment again, more writing appearing.

Hello there, Toxic Shield. My name is Princess Luna. You can look over again, I don't bite, despite what you have heard about Nightmare Night.

Author's Note

I know, short chapter. It ended best there however.
Next chapter posting at the same time to make up for it!