House of Parker

Featured Characters - Princess Luna and Peter Parker

Rating - K

Chapter Eight "Distraction"

"Hey, Luna? Do you like the snow?"

Princess Luna shifted her attention away from the telescope, only to glower at Peter. He volunteered to keep her company during her night watch, but Luna questioned her own wisdom for accepting the gesture. Yes, it was sweet, and Peter's company was always enjoyable. However, she had a job to do. Equestria needed her watchful eye to remain vigilant, but Peter's insistent pestering was proving to be rather distracting.A low shudder escaped from the mare, involuntarily. Small flakes of snow danced on the breeze in their descent, landing on her body. It had been going on like this for the entire duration of the day. Snow was always a work hazard. Granted, Celestia urged her sister to avoid working on such cold days, but in Luna's eyes, enemies could take the time to attack when somepony least expects it. It was her duty to protect her kingdom, and nopony would find a way through her defense, whether it was through rain, sleet, or snow.Unfortunately, Luna's mouth betrayed her mind."Yes, it's quite beautiful. Why do you ask?"Curses. Once again, she humored the fool. While they were closely acquainted, so much that Luna deemed Peter her coltfriend, it should not have affected her way of thinking. Whenever she was around him, her heart felt light, like the clouds overhead. Peter treated her like an equal, something that everypony else couldn't bring themselves to even attempt. While it was to respect her royal status, it was also out of fear, for the memory of Nightmare Moon remained fresh in their minds.Peter was different. Her tainted legacy meant nothing to him. In his eyes, Luna was a friend, and that meant the world to the princess. Her best friend was a fool, but he was invaluable. Shaking her head, Luna placed her eye back into the telescope, attempting to shift her focus back into her work, where it belonged."I was just curious. You've been standing here all night in the snow."Luna huffed. "It is my duty to watch over the land. You know that."Such a distraction. How could he not take a hint?Peter grinned. "Yeah, I know, but aren't you cold? I mean, even with fur, it's pretty chilly out."The mare exhaled but shivered at the same time, letting out a shudder. He had a point. Luna's expression turned blank as she cursed the frailty of her younger and smaller body. Peter gave no verbal response, only furrowing his brow at the stubborn princess. Luna refused to look in his direction. No doubt he was scowling at her with his eyes. She was co-ruler of the land. Never would she allow somepony, aside from her sister, to scold her . Sadly, her vulnerabilities continued to surface, evident by a pair of stifled sneezes. With a quick swipe of her hoof, Luna cleaned her snout, all while avoiding Peter's gaze."I assure you... I am fine."Luna's eyes widened once a warm cloth fell around her neck. Peter placed his jacket on the mare's back. In spite of her harsh thoughts, her stallion willingly gave her his clothing, sacrificing his warmth for her. Luna's cheeks flushed, growing as hot as the sun despite the cold climate, and her conditions only worsened once her blue irises found his wide smile. Luna's body suddenly stiffened. Oh, how she loathed feeling so vulnerable.Peter began running his hooves along her limbs in an attempt to warm them. "You don't always have to put on the tough girl act, you know."A true fool, indeed, but Luna could not contain her smile. She pulled her hoof away, causing Peter to glance up at the princess with a puzzled look on his face. Before any negative thoughts could enter his mind, Luna rubbed her head against the side of his own affectionately, keeping it there for several moments. Peter was invaluable, and she did not want to let him go. Turning away from the telescope, Luna offered Peter her hoof, which he gracefully accepted, and a warm smile. She still had a job to do, but perhaps it was time for her to heed her sister's advice and not work on such a day.Luna smiled. "Shall we go inside?"She was a fool, too. A fool in love and Luna couldn't be happier.