I lay on the couch looking at the ceiling. I managed to get to Sky but the snow came down harder than before trapping me. I was glad I was able to get a message to Luna. I turned my head to the side and stared out the window.

“Sure is coming down out there.”

I looked behind me to see Sky standing there. “Sky? I thought you went to bed?”

“Couldn't sleep.”

I nod and sit up clearing half of the couch. “I can't either.”

Sky comes over and hoofs me a cup of hot chocolate by the smell of it. “Thank you.”

“You're worried about Applejack?”

I look into the hot chocolate and sigh. “Is that strange?”

Sky puts a wing on my shoulder. “No, it just means you love her....and Princess Luna.”

I turn to look at Skys now smirking face. “How did you know?”

Sky laughs. “A mother always knows.”

I chuckle. “Yeah, should have figured.” I take a drink and smile. “I love both of them yes. I actually love three mares equally if you want the truth.”

“Three?” Sky says surprised.

“Isn't it obvious who the third is?” I ask.

“Not to me, it must have slipped by.”

“Stardust.” I state and watch as Skys face goes shocked.

“The mare you saved that night?”

“Yup.” I reply. “I'm not sure how but I feel the same everytime I'm near her but it's the same as when I'm with Luna or Applejack. I have a deep down feeling to protect all three even though I know they are capable of doing it themselves.”

“Love is a mystery John. It takes many years to even understand it but when you have the loves of your lives by your side, it's worth it.”

I smile. “You may not be my real mum but you're doing a good job to me.” I wrap my arms around Sky and give her a hug. I pull away when I hear her crying. “Sky?”

“I'm sorry...just my parental side coming out.” Sky replies wiping her eyes. “So, how did you come to love Luna?”

I chuckle. “I guess it was when she found me in the colonies.”

“The colonies?”

I sigh. “I forgot you don't know about the colonies...I was taken Sky. It was the reason I was gone for nearly six months.” I look to Sky and see she was in a state of shock. “Yeah...”

“I'm sorry John...I'm so sorry....” Sky states as she wraps her fore legs around me and cries.

“Hey, you don't have to cry. That's in the past.” I lift up Skys head. “I'm in a better place now.”

Sky wipes her eyes. “You make my Scootaloo happy...and me.”

I give Sky a hug before pulling away. “Now, you wanted a story about Luna and I?” I ask. Sky nods. “Well, I guess it was about a month after I got taken....”

Luna took one long draw of her glass and sighed. “I'm sorry everypony...” Luna looks to her right when she feels a hoof on her shoulder.

“Ya don't have to be sorry Luna. Ah know how hard it can be to admit you love somepony. Though ah knew more than anypony about yer feelings for him.”

Luna smiles. “I just don't know how to tell him.”

“Are you afraid?” Rainbow asks looking concerned.

“I am.” Luna replies.

“Princess, may I offer a suggestion?” Apple Pie asks. Luna nods. “John doesn't seem to be the one to hold back on something like this. If he loves you the way you love him then why not just come out and say it. I don't know you as well as my cousin does but I can see only a mare deeply in love with somepony acts the way you do.” Apple Pie finishes with a smile.

Luna sighs and looks to Applejack. “It just doesn't feel right that I should confess my feelings for John when you and him are getting married next year.”

Applejack chuckles. “If ya confess yer feelings then ah'm sure we can fit in another in those plans.”

Luna looks to Applejack in shock. “W-What!”

“Ah know ya want John just as much as I do. It hurt to be away from him and ah know that pain. Ah know and John knows that we will form a herd at the right time. Though we didn't state how long that is going to be.”

“But marry him so quickly! I-I don't know...” Luna replies.

“If John was here, what would he say?” Apple Pie asks.

“H-He...” Luna stammers.

“He would say yes.” Applejack answers for Luna. “He would say he wouldn't care if he married ya today or next year. As long as ya were with him that's all he would want.”

“Yup.” Rainbow agrees. “I'm not into all that sappy stuff but even I can see you two need each other.”

Luna sighs. “You're right...you all are. I have to stop being a foal, I'm a mare and I love him...” Luna smiles. “I love him...”

+Luna can you hear me?+

Lunas ears perk up at Johns voice in her head. She had forgotten they could telepathic talk. +I can hear you my champion+

“+Luna, I think we need to talk+

Lunas heart beats faster. +T-Talk?+

+Yes, I want to do it face to face but the weather is stopping that from happening. Can you meet me at the farmhouse tomorrow?+

+I'm already here+ Luna notices a pause. +John?+

+Sorry, I didn't realise you stayed. I thought you had returned after giving Applejack my message.+

“Luna? Ya OK?”

+Hold on John+ Luna gives Applejack a smile. “I'm fine Applejack, I'm actually talking to John.”

“H-How?” Apple Pie asks.

Luna taps her head. “I can telepathically talk to him. I taught him how to do it when I found him in the Griffon Colonies.”

“Uh huh...” Apple Pie replies not really understanding. “Is he OK?”

+Apple Pie wishes to know if you're OK?+

+I'm OK. I'm at Sky Breezes place.+

“He says he's OK and at Sky Breezes place.” Luna states.

“That's Scootaloo's home.” Rainbow Adds.

+Luna?+

+Yes John?+

+I want you to stay there tonight+

Luna pauses. +What?+

+I want you to stay there tonight. It's too risky teleporting with all the weather.+

+I got here just fine John, Why would I....+

+Please Luna...+

Luna hesitates, she could hear the plead in Johns voice even over the link. +I-I will stay. I will contact Celestia and tell her+

+Thank you Luna. Could you keep Applejack company until I get back in the morning?+

+I will. She's in safe hooves with me+ Luna replies looking at Applejack.

+Again thank you and good night+ John finally says.

+Good night+

Luna looks to Applejack and gives her a smile. Tomorrow is going to be an interesting day.

I awoke to Sky making me breakfast and thank her for doing it. I look out the nearest window and find the snow has stopped with only a few flakes falling.

“The snow has stopped.” I state looking back to Sky.

“Great,” Sky replies with a smile. “I'll go visit Scootaloo today see if she needs anything.”

I nod. “Good idea, she might even be able to come home.”

Sky nods. “That would be a load of my back to have her home again.”

“I should get back home with the break in the weather. Rainbow says this snow storm should be going on for the next few days.”

Sky walks up to me and gives me a hug as I kneel down. “Thank you John. I know you don't want to hear it but thank you.”

I give Sky a little squeeze before letting go. “Scoots is my little sister. I would be a bad brother to allow any harm to come to her.”

Sky smiles. “I think you better get going before it starts up again.”

I nod and head for my winter gear. I zip up my coat and flex my wings. I open the front door and look back at Sky. “Catch you later...mum.” I head out and close the door behind me.

Luna sits in the living room with Apple Pie next to her. Apple Fritter and Applejack were in the kitchen preparing breakfast for the four of them.

“Hows your sister Luna?” Apple Pie asks.

Luna smiles. “She's doing fine though I think if John says yes to my proposal then she's going to hug me to death.” Luna laughs.

Apple Pie laughs. “I can see that, though John might see it strange that your asking him.”

Luna chuckles. “Yes but considering the way John told me to stay last night, I'm thinking he wants to ask me something too.”

Apple Pie giggles. “Yeah.”

Luna looks towards the kitchen when the front door to the house opens. Lunas ears swivel to point ahead.

“Hows Scootaloo?” Luna hears Applejack ask.

“She had some scraps and bumps but besides that she's fine.” John replies. “Is Luna still here?” Luna hears John ask only for her heart to quicken.

“Yes, she's in the living room.” Applejack replies.

“Good, I want you to come with me. You need to hear what I have to say.”

Luna licks her lips and even sits up on the couch a little straighter. Luna takes a breath when John walks in with Applejack and Apple Fritter close behind.

“Hello Luna.” John says with a smile.

“H-Hello my champion.” Luna replies with a nervous grin.

“I would like to get down to why I asked Luna to stay last night.” John starts to pace. “I know I haven't been in Equestria long and that my knowledge of it's customs is still lacking in some areas. I however do know that it is customary for the mare to ask the stallion for courtship. I am happy in that regard to have not been born in Equestria.” John stops pacing and smiles directly at Luna. “Luna, like Applejack I haven't known you for as long as I hoped to before asking this. I also know that most ponies would see this as too soon or stupid due to the short amount of time I have been here. I however know that we know more about each other in the same level Applejack and I know each other. I mean, we have been in each others heads.” John steps up to Luna and kneels before taking her right forehoof in his hands. “Luna? Will you do me the right royal honour of becoming my wife?”