Luna watched as her mate left the room. Once he was gone, she looked at Twilight, who was sitting on her bed, a look of confusion on her face. Luna knew this wasn't going to be easy, but sometimes you have to do what needs to be done.

"Twilight. I know about your love for me."

"..."

"And I need to tell you now, well, it won't work between us."

"B-but why?" Twilight said, fresh tears beginning to make themselves known.

"I love Alan, and I would not be able to love both you and him. I'm sorry, but it could prove harmful if you don't let me go." Luna said in a even and calm voice.

"B-but I love you!" Twilight cried.

"I know, and I'm sorry it has to be this way." Luna said. She knew Twilight wouldn't be able to feel what she was feeling, and what she was feeling was true sympathy for Twilight. Twilight had been her first friend, and to be honest she didn't want a relationship to get in the way of that.

"B-but-" Twilight couldn't finish as she placed her hooves over her face and began bawling.

"I'm sorry, but it just won't work." Luna said as she charged her horn, teleporting back to the castle.

I really hope I just did the right thing. she thought.

* * *

Night looked out upon the small village, smiling to himself. It was a place like this that made him happy he had left the crowded streets of Manehattan. He headed down along the winding dirt path leading to the entrance to Ponyville. As he trotted he smiled and said hi to each pony he crossed, being as much of a gentlecolt as possible.

This place is great. he thought, smiling.

Starting to feel hungry, Night trotted over to a nice dark green mare with her purple and green mane hanging down partly over a freckled face as her tail swished back and forth at his approach.

"Excuse me mam?" he said.

"Yes?" she replied.

"I'm Night Shade, I'm new here and I was wondering if you could point me towards the nearest place to eat." He asked.

"Oh, nice to meet you Mr. Shade. I'm Sour Patch. And if you're hungry, follow this path and turn right and you'll be at Sugarcube Corner." She said.

"Please call me Night. It's not quite so formal and it's just the way I like it." he said with a quick smile.

"Ok. Well it was nice meeting you."

"Likewise." He replied with a small bow. Leaving Sour Patch blushing in the street.

Following the path she had pointed out, he headed right and found himself standing in front of a large pink bakery. He took a big wiff and was hit with a wave of delicious smells coming from inside. His stomach grumbled at the scent, aching for him to fill it full. Smiling he headed in.

* * *

Twilight trotted along one of the paths of Ponyville thinking back on what Luna had said. She didn't think she could possibly move on. Ever. Luna had captured her heart and then ripped it out when she chose Alan over her. Tears once again threatened to make themselves known. Wiping them away Twilight forced herself to calm down.

I think I'll stop by Pinkies. She's sure to be able to make me feel better. Twilight thought as she headed for Sugarcube corner.

When she got there, she walked in and was about to ask for Pinkie when she noticed a stallion standing there. He was around the same size as she was, with a Sleek black mane and tail. His fur was a lighter shade of black with a slight shine to it. His cutie mark was a quill over a parchment. She couldn't stop staring. He reminded her so much of Luna, only, much, much better looking.

"Um, excuse me, miss?" he said, managing to get her attention.

"Huh?"

"Um, you were staring at me like you were the last pony in Equestria and I was food." He said smiling.

Twilight blushed and stuttered as she tried to apologize.

"I-I'm s-sorry." she said in a small enough voice that would have made Fluttershy proud.

"Oh, no worries. I'm Night Shade by the way. Nice to meet you, miss uh..."

"T-twilight Sparkle." she said blushing.

"Are you here to eat?" He asked.

"Um, n-no, I was l-looking for my friend. She has a habit of ch-cheering ponies up."

"Are you talking about the pink mare I met when I came in?" he said.

"Y-yes." Dammit Twilight, get a hold of yourself, your acting like a little schoolfilly! she thought.

"Ah, well, I have no idea where she went, she saw me, jumped up, gasped loudly and dashed out the door shouting something about a party." he chuckled.

Oh my, even his laugh is amazing. Twilight thought.

Mrs. Cake showed up at the counter and handed Night his treats.

"Well it was nice meeting you Twilight Sparkle." He said as he turned to leave.

"Wait!" she yelled. Oh goddess's why did I say that!

"Uh, um...w-would you maybe like t-to come have dinner with me?" Twilight asked.

"Hmm, you know, that actually doesn't sound too bad. Sure, when and where?" He asked.

"U-uh, how about the p-park. 7:00." Twilight responded.

"Alright, sounds good. I'll be looking forward to it." He said smiling.

Twilight watched him trot away, sighing happily.

"Ah, I've seen that face dear." Mrs. Cake said from behind the counter.

"Someponies in love." she added.

Twilight blushed and turned to leave.

"Nothing to be ashamed of Twilight, after all, he is quite hansom." she said smiling at the blushing mare as she left.
On the way back to the library, Twilight couldn't help but remember how he had looked standing there. It was perfect. What she was feeling right now, it was far stronger than what she had felt for Princess Luna, and it felt much more fulfilling, and less hopeless. She entered the library and leaned back against the door and slid down, sighing in content. It was then that she realized, she now had a date! She needed to talk to Rarity.

That's when she remembered, today was when Alan was on his date with Rarity.

Well, so much for that option. When in doubt, grab a book! she thought to herself as she began to browse through looking for a book on dating. Eventually she found it and began reading right away, she would need every bit of it for dinner.

Once again her thoughts strayed to Night Shade.

This time, I won't fail! she promised herself as she continued reading.

Author's Note

Haha! there is now two points of view, and a new main character. Hope you all don't mind that I added my two old OC's. Been looking for a reason to use them, and what better way than to have used them in this. And before anypony asks. Sour Patch will not be making any more appearances, and Chapters will now change between Alan's time and Night Shade's time. Hope you all enjoy this new development.

P.S. Don't forget to comment!!!

-StormHoof