Never knew the truth

Chapter 5: The Gala

The gala was just one day away and Moonlight was really nervous, because she didn't know if Shadow Blade would accept the invitation. It was his first gala after all.

They met in the sculpture garden like they did before, but this time Moonlight knew that Shadow Blade will wait there for her. 'It's strange' Moonlight said to herself. 'After 10 years we haven't seen each other he was...changed...' A voice brought her back to reality: „Why did you wanted to meet me here, Moonlight?" „I wanted to ask you if you want to come to the gala tomorrow. It'll be fun, evne Discord is allowed to come." Moonlight said turing to Shadow Blade. Shadow Blade looked at her and blushed. He never were at the gala before and now his best friend asked him to come. „I wouldn't miss it. Besides as long as you are there it'll be fun." Shadow Blade said with a smile on his face. Moonlight blushed. Did he really say that it'll be fun as long as she is there? Moonlight's heart raced as fast as Rainbow Dash when she clears the sky from clouds. „Ok." Moonlight replied. „I'll see you at the gala then. If you excuse me now, I promised to help Discord with his tuxedo for the gala. Till tomorrow." Moonlight ran inside leaving Shadow Blade in the sculpture garden alone. 'She has changed. She is now more confident then she used to be.' Shadow Blade thought. He didn't know that Discord spied on him. „You like her, don't you Shadow Blade?" Discord asked. Shadow Blade jumped up and turned to see Discord. He sighed in relief. „It's just you, Discord. I thought you were Princess Luna or even Celestia." Shadow Blade said. Discord raised an eyebrow. „Why would you think I am Lulu or Celestia? Nevermind that now." Discord replied. „You like my little Moonlight, don't you?" „I do. She is the most beautiful mare I know. She has changed since last I've seen her." Shadow Blade awnsered. Discord smiled at him. „I need to tell you something. If you hurt Moonlight I will personly make sure that you get sent to the moon. Got that?" Discord said glaring at Shadow Blade. „I...I understand, Discord." Shadow Blade replied. „May I ask you something?" Discord nodded. „Why do you want to make Moonlight happy? I mean she isn't your daughter so why?" Shadow Blade asked looking at the ground. „I..." Discord started. „She is more then just Lulu's student. Me and her are unseperatable. We do almost everything together and I don't want her to remember her past."

Shadow Blade and Discord discussed this subject a little longer. Discord made clear that he never wanted Moonlight to be sad or hurt and that he would do everything to help her. Shadow Blade listened carefully and promised Discord to try not to make Moonlight sad. The question now was, if Discord trusted him enough.

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The gala was on this night and Moonlight was really excited because she decided to try to get her cutie mark. She sked Celestia if she is allowed to draw in the garden. Frankly she is allowed to.

Someone knocked at Moonlight's door. „Who is it?" Moonlight asked brushing her mane. „It's me Discord. Lulu wants you to join her and Celestia with greeting the guests. At least at first." Discord said. „I'm almost done. Just two more minutes." Moonlight replied. She puts on her dress, a crown and some slippers. The door opened and Moonlight stood in a winered gown in the doorway. „Let's go." she said. Discord nodded and followed her downstairs to the princesses.

Discord was bored. He knew that he didn't need to stay with the princesses but as long as Twilight wouldn't take Moonlight's place he had to stay.

„Princess Celestia, sorry that we are a bit late." A voice caught Discord's attention. It was Twilight with her friends. Moonight excused herself to get her drawing stuff ready and to spend time with Discord again.

Shadow Blade waited for Moonlight to show up. He was nervous, he didn't know what to do. Discord may have gave him some advice but still. „Hey everything alrightwith you, Shadow Blade?" Discord asked coming up to him from behind. „I'm fine just a bit nervous I guess." Shadow Blade replied. „I haven't seen Moonlight yet. Do you think she forgot that I was going to come." Something bothered Discord with this question. Moonlight would never forget something like that. Suddenly someone poked Discord's shoulder. He turned around and saw Moonlight and Fluttershy standing there. „Discord I need to ask you something. Fluttershy already agreed to this." Moonlight said. „What is it?" Discord asked. He expected something crazy. „May I draw a portrait of you and Fluttershy together in the garden? Maybe this is my special talent." Moonlight replied. Discord agreed not just because he wanted to help Moonlight get her cutie mark but because of Fluttershy.

In the garden, Moonlight drew Discord and Fluttershy so perfectly that you would have thought the portrait is a photo. When Moonlight was finished she saw something appear on her flank. „I GOT IT! I GOT MY CUTIE MARK!" Moonlight cried out. Her cutie mark was a pencil drawing the moon from Luna's cutie mark and a brush coloring the moon.

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The gala was almost over, but Moonlight wanted to spend the rest of the time with Shadow Blade. He was really nervous to spend time with her long year friend again.

Moonlight and Shadow Blade danced together making up the time they didn't have in all the years. „It's amazing that you are the student of the princess of the nighht." Shadow Blade said. Moonlight blushed as Shadow Blade pulled her closer. The strange feeling she had whenever they were together returned. Moonlight looked over to Discord who did the same. In this moment Shadow Blade was inches away from her. She closed her eyes and Shadow Blade kissed her. Discord and Fluttershy did the same. It was an amazing feeling and Moonlight didn't want it to end.

Then the gala had reached it's end.

To be continued...