“Princess Luna?” I spoke.

“Yes,” she answered me. “You are the one known as Matthew, correct?” she asked me. I nodded in response. “Excellent. We have much to discuss Matthew.”

“Like what? Wait a minute, how are you even here? How are you in my mind right now? What’s going on?!” I asked. My mind was now swimming with questions. I was about to start asking about Fluttershy and how she was doing, but Luna began to speak again.

“As I said, we have much to discuss. To begin with, I wish to inform you that Fluttershy is doing alright. Although, I should say she is doing alright physically. Mentally, Fluttershy has done nothing but weep over losing you. She wishes to be with you again, much as you wish to be with her again.” After Luna had finished, I started to ponder on something. That Luna was in my dreams was weird enough, but for her to be in my dreams, it would have to be nighttime. It couldn’t have been nighttime in Equestria too.

“Luna, what time is it in Equestria?”

“The same time as it is in your world, Matthew. I’m sure you are wondering about the time difference between our worlds. You see, when Fluttershy was sent to your world, it caused a dramatic time change in the worlds. A day in our world became a year in your world. But, with Fluttershy returned to Equestria, that time difference has been fixed. Our worlds no longer have a time difference,” Luna explained. I realized that one of my theories was actually right. With that confirmed, I let out a soft sigh.

“So, is Fluttershy asleep right now?” I asked.

“Yes, she is. In fact, I have already spoken with her in her dreams.”

“What?! What did she say?!” I asked hurriedly.

“As I said before, she misses you, and wants to be with you. She wished for me to tell you that she still loves you.” Hearing Luna say that brought a smile to my face. “But Matthew, you must understand that you and Fluttershy can no longer be together.” The smile that had formed on my face disappeared.

“I get that. I just wish it didn’t have to be true. I’m already regretting the fact that I let her go. Hell, just a little while ago, I nearly slit my throat open. I’m afraid of what I might do now. I… I need her,” I said, my voice cracking a few times.

“I understand Matthew, but there is simply nothing that can be done. It is a miracle that my sister allowed me to do this. She informed me on Fluttershy’s condition, and once I understood how bad it was, I had to intervene. This is the most I can do. I have been allowed by my sister to connect with yours and Fluttershy’s dreams. Doing this allows me to act as a messenger for you both,” Luna explained.

“Well… I guess that’s fine for now. You have my thanks. But, did Fluttershy say anything else when you spoke with her?” I asked.

“She wishes to know how you are faring with all of this. She wishes to know how you yourself are. And, as I’ve said, she wishes for you to know that she loves you,” Luna said. I nodded my head in contentment.

“Well, I guess I’d have to say that I’m not faring well at all. In one day, I managed to break my bathroom mirror and nearly committed suicide. But, something tells me that she might know that already,” I replied. Luna gave me a concerned look. “What?”

“Well, you see Matthew, something has happened in Equestria. It seems as though that you and Fluttershy share a special connection. This bond does not wish to be broken. It is a bond like none other,” Luna started.

“Let me guess. Love?” I said. She nodded. “Well isn’t that just cliché.”

“Be that as it may, the bond between you and Fluttershy is strong. This connection has allowed Fluttershy to see into your world. She told me what she saw. That you nearly committed suicide.” I turned my head away from her. “Matthew, I understand what it is you are dealing with, but…”

“No you don’t!” I cut her off, staring into her eyes. “You have never lost as much as I have! Tell me a time when you lost the one closest to you, and I’ll believe you!” Luna remained silent. “That’s what I thought.”

“Be that as it may, Matthew, your condition is not unheard of. You have every right to feel this way. But I, along with Fluttershy, believe that what you tried to do is not the way. She tells me that she nearly started to cry after what she saw. How could you do such a thing to her?” Once again, I turned away from her. She sighed.

“Understand that I do not wish to mock or insult you. I merely wish to inform you on what Fluttershy believes. She doesn’t want this for you. She wants you to live, for her,” Luna said.

“And I will,” I replied. “I’m not going to end it all just like that. If I die, then the love between us would be meaningless. All I want is for us to be together again. Yet, at the same time, I know well enough that that can’t be,” I finished.

“I am sorry Matthew. But, it may please you to know that, because of Fluttershy, I shall soon begin trying to persuade my sister in allowing you to come to Equestria, or vice versa. All that Fluttershy wants is to be with you, no matter what. She says that she would leave her friends and Equestria behind in a heartbeat if it meant being with you. She wonders if you can say the same.” What Luna had just told me was surprising. I knew Fluttershy wanted to be with me, but I didn’t realize she wanted it that much. I wasn’t entirely sure I could say the same.

“Well… I don’t know. If you’re going to be telling her everything I’ve said, just tell her that I’m unsure. Tell her that I love her too, and that I miss her. And, tell her that I’m sorry,” I said.

“For what?” Luna asked.

“For scaring her the way I did.” Luna simply nodded in acknowledgment. She turned and started to walk away. But, just as her image began to fade, she turned to me and spoke one more time.

“Do not lose hope Matthew,” she said. She faded away, along with the night sky that accompanied her. I was left alone with my dreams.

Author's Notes:

Eh... it is what it is. Did this feel a little rushed to anyone else? To me, it did... kind of. I dunno. Luna invaded Matthew's dreams! Guess what the next chapter is for a prize! The prize... a high five?