He woke up in a sweat, though he already knew why. With both the sleeping mare on top of him and his wings folded around her, it seems that it was making it hotter for him. Though with how peaceful and content as Lyra seemed, he didn't want to move at all.

But as he looked at the clock on his wall, he realized that he should start to get ready. He still needed to talk to Big Mac about work, as awkward as that might be, though it may not be that awkward. Mostly because he knew Big Mac would most likely know what exactly is going on right now between him and his sister.

So, he managed to lay her down on the bed and cover her up without waking her. Though he couldn't help but think about last night, how she looked. She was too cute to really deny her anything at that point, just like how she always looked adorable when she slept. That was because she always got this little pout when she didn't have anything to wrap her hooves around.

But he quickly shook the thoughts out of his head and started towards the kitchen wanting to make some breakfast for the both of them. Though something came into his mind, he quickly shook it out as soon as it came. The thought was simple, he just felt a little left out with what happened.

Not really wanting to think about it, he quickly started to make breakfast. Besides, what he did was to satisfy her needs not his own. He was sure that they would get that far eventually, but he would rather do something for them than nothing at all. Besides, he needed to feel like he wasn't completely dependent on them, even if his massage wasn't the best way to do that.

Though thinking about giving an actual massage, he got to thinking about what Luna would be doing right now. After all, he did promise he would give her a proper massage on their date. He just hoped that massage wouldn't end up like how it did with Lyra, but honestly, if it did or go even further, he knew he couldn't help himself.

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"But your Highness, he's not even a pony!" The stallion complained for the tenth time in the last five minutes.

"I do not see the point of pointing that out, from what I've seen so far of this modern age ponies are dating other species regularly now. And if memory serves, you had a nice little griffon daughter of your own. So you saying he isn't a pony is like an insult to your own family." She said, her tone one of calm but with slight annoyance.

"B-but, he's not even from Equestria!" The stallion tried to argue.

"Neither is your wife, but they both applied for citizenship and both were approved. Now, if all you want to do is complain about my interest in stallions then I think we're done here. Night Court is now adjourned if you would like you can wait until my sister arrives for the Day Court." She said, getting up off her throne and walking out being followed by her guards.

"Permission to speak freely Princess?" The guard on the right asked.

"You may say what you want," she replied though she was letting her exhaustion showing now.

"Why sit there and listen to those snobs talk bad about him. Why not just send them on their way?" The guard asked.

"Because that's not what a Princess does, she tries to here all complaints she can even if she doesn't like them. I will only send them on their way if I already made my decision or if they try to press the issue more than it needs to be. If the nobles have a problem with who I'm dating, then they have a right to voice it. Though it won't change the fact of who I'm dating, so let them get it out of their system, or wait until the next big gossip comes around." She answered.

"Yeah, it just bothers me that a lot of these nobles just try and pry more than they should." The guard muttered.

"Yes, they do but if you let what they say bother you too much then they win. Let me give you some advice, ignoring them isn't always the best option. Sometimes talking with them helps because they don't actually know you, but if they're not interested in talking then be prepared to take a few hits. For those who aren't actually interested in talking and just spread rumors and gossip will try to start a war, that's why sometimes it's necessary to take drastic measures. Even if your fellow ponies might not agree with it, sometimes it's the right choice." She said, giving a sigh. "And trust me, these choices will always have bad consequences. But if you'll excuse me, I would like to get some sleep before I make my way back to Ponyville."

"Right, and thanks for the advice, Princess." The guard said.

"Just remember to at least try talking before you do anything else, and don't do anything drastic unless you feel like you have to. And remember, you represent the Night Guard." She said before entering her room giving a sigh of relief.

That was the seventh noble who came just to say she shouldn't be dating Brandon because he's too different. Though that was the second one who had a mixed family. But it definitely seemed that they forgot about that, and honestly, she had seen plenty of mixed family's since she's been back.

"Luna, are you alright?" She heard her sister ask through the door.

"I'm fine Tia, just a little tired from dealing with the nobles." She replied.

"How do you think I felt after dealing with them for a thousand years?" Celestia said opening the door and coming in. "Though it seems you've been handling them pretty well, especially for what some of them wanted to talk about."

"Like I told one of my guards, they have a right to voice their opinions. It's really a matter of how you deal with it yourself how it turns out in the end." She said, starting to yawn.

"Very true, but I guess I should leave you so you can get some rest. Have sweet dreams Lulu," Celestia said giving her a kind smile before walking back towards the door.

"Tia?" Celestia looked back at her. "You want me to stay for a little longer don't you?"

"What gave you that idea?" Celestia asked.

"The way you called me Lulu, but for how long?" She asked.

"Only another day or two, is that okay?" Celestia responded.

"Yes, but I'll have to send a letter to Brandon to see how things are going down there." She said.

"Well, get some rest before you do anything else. You haven't slept since you got here," Celestia said walking out of the door and shutting it behind her.

She let out a sigh rubbing her temple, after all dealing with nobles is more difficult than dealing with a spoiled child. Granted you may find a few out there that actually act like proper adults when handling a situation, but those in the noble world can be far and in between. Though she tried not to think about the next couple of days of dealing with them, and laid down in her bed.

---

He finally finished cooking, and he was happy with what he prepared. It had been a minute since he actually cooked breakfast himself, but everything looked good to him. Quickly making both of them plates, he made his way back to the bedroom where that lazy mare was still asleep.

"Lyra, time to wake up." He said walking through the door, making sure not to be quiet.

"Hmmm..." Was the response he ended up getting, but that was to be expected.

"Fine, I guess I'll have to throw your eggs and pancakes away then," he said and he could see her eyes open wide open.

"Pancakes?" She asked, though in a bit of a tired voice.

"Wow, you must have been exhausted after last night. Usually, when somepony mentioned pancakes you practically run that pony over to get some." He smiled at her.

"Hey, that's not my fault you decided to give me that kind of massage. Though it felt amazing, and I really wouldn't mind if you gave me another one like it." She gave him a tired wink. "Now, how about them pancakes?"

"Right here, and as for giving another massage, I'll give you one when you give me one." He said, returning her wink making her blush. "After all, for what I did I think you owe me one."

"When did you get that confidence?" She asked.

"When you made that cute face before I let you finish." He answered.

"Well, then I might have to give you one better." She said, levitating her plate and moving next to him giving him a kiss on the neck.

"And you think you're going to do this now?" He asked, making her stop. "There are a few things we both need to do first, like eat breakfast. Then you need a shower, your fur is all matted on your back, and I have to go talk with Big Mac about work."

"Hey, the only reason why my fur is like that is that you didn't wash your hand." She said, and he could see her take another shade of red.

"Well, I would have if you had let me. You made sure to use your cuteness to make me go to bed with you last night." He said.

"Fine, but just know that when I return what you did I'll make sure you're surprised." She said, purposely running a hoof along his wing making him shiver and his wings extend.

"Big talk from a mare who hasn't been with a stallion in all of her life, and honestly it won't be as big of a surprise than last night." He said turning around and running a hand down her spine making her shiver and he couldn't help but laugh at her puffed out cheeks. "Well, that's what you get when you want to tease and eat at the same time."

She gave him a bit of a glare before he leaned over and gave her a gentle kiss, making her lose her glare. They finished off their breakfast, and he made certain to keep Lyra from going back to sleep. After all, if he remembered right she had to go into work today as well.

"I'll see you after you get off work Lyra, chances are Big Mac will just go over what he wants me to do. So I'll be back home long before you, love ya." He said both of them going in for a cheek peck only for them to meet lip to lip.

"Love you too," she said as they both started to walk out of the door.

---

"I'm sorry your Highness, but you know that your aunt does not like being disturbed while she sleeps. You remember the last time you tried to wake her up don't you?" The guard asked, making the prince swallow a little uneasy.

"Yes, well that was to ask for money, and I see that was a mistake. This matter is of the utmost importance and I have to see her at once." Prince Blueblood said.

"I'm sorry, but her authority is higher than yours. If it really is of importance then you should speak with your other aunt in Day Court. Otherwise, I'm not allowed to let you disturb her," The guard said. "Or if it's a matter just related to Luna, then you have to wait until either she's awake or Night Court."

"Fine, be that way, I'll make sure you'll never work here or anywhere as a Guard again!" Blueblood said and started to walk away before stopping. "Oh, by the way, tell your sister that I enjoyed our night together, but I'm not a one pony stallion."

Blueblood didn't even have to turn around to see the guard's angry expression as he smirked away. If there was one thing he knew the best, it was how to push other's buttons. Though he still felt bad about that one white mare at the Gala, after all, he still thought she was beautiful and would have looked great in his bed. He also thought she would be great in it too, only if things had gone to plan.

"I'm sorry to hear that about your sister, but that boy cannot be controlled. And do not worry about your position here in the castle, you are one of my personal guards after all." She said.

"Thank you, Princess, and as for my sister, I warned her plenty of times to stay away from him. If she chooses to be apart of his bragging list, then that's her decision, even if I disagree with it."

"Just try to be easy on her when you tell her," she said before going back into her room.

She honestly didn't need that much sleep, and there was still a couple of piles of paperwork to do. That and she really did want to write a letter to Brandon explaining she'll be stuck in Canterlot longer than expected. Though she did have to wonder what Lyra and Derpy were up to.

---

She was practicing her lyre when she heard a knock at the front door. Giving a sigh, she put down her instrument and started walking towards the door wondering who it could be. At first, she thought it would be Brandon, but as she looked at the clock she knew it wasn't because Big Mac would probably be giving him a bit of a hard time.

"Coming!" She called when she heard another knock, and she quickly went to answer. "Oh, hello Derpy, what are you doing here?"

"Oh, well I just came to visit you two," Derpy replied giving her a friendly smile.

"Well come on in, but it's just me right now." She said.

"Really?" Derpy asked.

"Yeah, Brandon went to go talk to Big Mac about a job. I had to go to work earlier, but it wasn't that busy today so I got off early. You want something to drink?" She asked.

"Oh sure, thanks," Derpy said, walking with her to the kitchen. "So, how was last night?"

"Oh, um, i-it went great." She answered, not looking at Derpy, but the grey mare could see the heavy blush.

"Anything happened?" Derpy asked.

"Well, he gave me a massage while we watched a movie together." She replied, getting two cups. "What do you want?"

"I'll take some Noke Pola, and are you sure nothing else happened? I mean your blush says otherwise, and you don't seem full of energy like always." Derpy said.

"Y-you promise not to be mad?" She asked, her ears folding back.

"You mean you two actually did it? How did you manage that? I mean I got right up in there and made it obvious," Derpy said.

"W-what? No, no, no, we didn't go that far. As I said, he just gave me a massage, though an intimate massage if you know what I mean?" She said, hiding her face.

"Oh, you mean he..." She nodded. "Wow, I mean not really what I expected, but wow. I mean I can't say that I'm not jealous that he took it that far with you, but I'm not really surprised. I mean out of the three of us, I would expect him to go that far with the one whose more close to him. And you were, and are his best friend," Derpy said.

"So, you really aren't mad?" She asked.

"Like I said, jealous, but not mad," Derpy said. "But I must know, how did it feel? Especially with his hands?"

"I-it was amazing, like nothing I've ever felt before." She answered. "T-though, I want to ask you something, it's something kind of personal."

"Oh? Well, you can ask me anything," Derpy replied.

"W-well, are you sure?" She asked, avoiding eye contact.

"Of course, really don't be shy. We are in a herd together," Derpy said. "But if it's this personal, I would like to ask a favor. But I want you to go first."

"O-oh, I guess that's fair." She mumbled. "Well, you see I owe him now, and I've never been with an actual stallion."

"Wait, you mean you haven't even tried with a stallion?" Derpy asked.

"N-no, I haven't. Brandon is the first real male I've ever had feelings for, As for sex, I've only been with mares and only used toys. S-so I was hoping you could give me a little advice?" She asked, shrinking back when Derpy started to chuckle a little.

"Oh, s-sorry Lyra. I didn't mean to laugh, but I could give you a few pointers. But first, I want to ask you that favor before I give you advice." Derpy said.

"Um, okay what do you need me to do?" She asked.

"Well, I would like you to....kiss me," Derpy said, getting closer as she said it.

"Is that it?" Lyra asked, making the initial contact.

Derpy squeaked in surprise and could feel herself being pushed back against the table. She couldn't help but moan a little as Lyra's tongue entered her mouth, and she felt herself be lifted onto the table. It wasn't long before Lyra stopped for air but quickly started giving her small pecks on her neck.

"B-brandon..." Derpy managed to say.

"He's over at the Apple Family farm," she said before she heard someone clear their throat, and she looked behind her to see Brandon staring at them with a shocked expression.

Author's Notes:

Okay, sorry for this. I was supposed to be done with this chapter on the thirtieth but then my internet decided to stop working. So I had to wait for the internet company to send someone to fix it, two days later. And once I got back on, all of my saved progress had been erased. But I hope you all enjoyed, and remember to smile, smile, smile!