Day After Last Chapter:

“Goddamn it.” J swore as he walked in the house.

“What?” Star asked.

“I haven’t eaten anything since dinner last night…” J groaned. “I’m hungry and it’s starting to hurt.”

“I can help you there.” Star smiled jumping up and heading to the kitchen.

“That’d be nice…” J said as he sat down in a chair.

“Anything in specific?” Star asked.

“Just… something that tastes good.” J said leaning back. “Tests hurt when you have an empty stomach…”

Sarah and Serena ran down stairs and grabbed J, throwing him onto the couch.

“What was that fo-” J was cut off as Sarah lifted his feet up and put a footstool under it. Serena pulled him forward and placed a pillow behind his back.

“You’re sick. We’re going to take care of you.” Sarah said.

“Thank you.” J said quietly.

“You’re not lifting a finger. If you need something…” Serena said.

“You tell us.” Sarah finished.

“I’m fine for now… I just really want to eat and then sleep.” J said.

“Good. Because that’s all you’ll be doing. No outside, no nothing.” Sarah said sternly.

“You’re going to rest.” Serena said.

“And you’re going to like it.” Sarah said.

“If I hadn’t been up for forty eight hours… I’d have energy to complain… but I’m fine with that.” J said with a yawn.

“You’ll have plenty of energy soon.” Sarah said quietly smiling as her and Serena ran into the kitchen.

They all heard a light giggle come from the living room.

Sarah peeked into the living room and noticed Rarity on the couch with J’s arm around her. Sarah’s smile faded to a frown.

“What’s wr-” Serena said peeking out, fading to the same expression. “Oh…”

Rarity nuzzled closer and kissed his cheek. They talked quietly to each other laughing occasionally while smiling widely.

“Oh… Okay.” Sarah mumbled. She whispered something to Serena, receiving a nod in return as the two continued what they were doing with Star in the kitchen.

J and Rarity noticed Sombra at the top of the steps as he walked down and towards the front door.

“Where are you planning on going?” J asked.

“Why do you care?” Sombra asked.

“Why shouldn’t I care?” J asked.

He sighed, “Out.” Sombra said.

“Okay.” J shrugged going back to whispering to Rarity.

“You… In here… Now.” Sarah said peeking out and looking at Sombra.

“Why?” He asked.

“Just get in here.” Serena said. Sombra sighed again and followed the two.

“It was nice seeing you Rarity.” J said giving her one last kiss.

“It was nice seeing you again too… I have to get back to my house though, I’ll see you later.” Rarity said as she got off the couch and left waving back at J.

"Alright J your food is done." Star said leaving the kitchen and walking towards J with a plate of food. "I ju-" Star froze, the plate falling from his grip and shattering on the floor.

"S... Star?" J questioned standing up from the couch.

Star looked down at his hands, they were both shaking... Trembling as he quickly turned around, "Sorry I... I'll get another plate."

"Star... j... just sit down..." J said fearfully.

Sarah quickly ran out and started cleaning it up, "Daddy? You okay?" She asked.

“Yeah Im fine sweetie... Go help your sister." Star said with a smile before being sat down.

Sarah smiled back before nodding and running into the kitchen.

"Star you know I'm always here for you right?" J asked quietly.

"Of course... I just got the shakes is all... Don't worry about it." Star said with a forced smile, his voice a bit shaky

J remained quiet for a few seconds, "Fine then, don't tell me the truth." He said looking away from Star.

"J... I just..." Star stammered.

J sighed, "Look if you aren't going to tell me then don't. I'm not going to force you too." He said.

"I just... Have to be sure of something first..." Star said hugging J tightly, his whole body seeming to be trembling. "I know you're there for me... Thank you."

J hugged Star back. "When you are sure... I'll be beside you no matter what happens." He said.

"I just uh... Need to lie down for a bit." Star said standing up and heading to the stairs. about half way up he stopped.

J got up again, "Star... is something wrong?" He asked a little scared.

Star put his hand to his mouth, seeming lost in thought.

J approached the bottom of the stairs.

Star snapped out of what seemed like a trance before rushing up the stairs and into the bathroom.

J walked up the stairs and approached the bathroom door. He suddenly caught scent of something familiar and walked down the stairs. When he got to the step Star stopped on he saw a drop of blood on the next step up.

"Oh... God no..." J said quietly, "It's no-"

"What do you think you're doing? You're sick. Now sit down... Or are we going to have to drag you down?” Serena said sternly.

J looked up at the bathroom door before quietly walking back down the steps and to the couch.

J heard the shower turn on as Sarah put a plate of food and a glass of orange juice in front of him. "Is something the matter uncle J?" She asked.

"N... no." J said quietly.

"Did you need anything else?" She asked.

"No. I'm fine... thank you both." He said with a smile.

The two of them smiled, kissing J on the cheek before running back to the kitchen.

“Where are you going we need you!” Sarah yelled.

“Cook your own damn souffle.” Sombra said before storming out the door.

Serena and Sarah pouted before walking back to the stove. A few minutes later the shower stopped and Star walked out, still soaking wet. He glanced down at J before heading to his room and closing the door.

J closed his eyes and leaned back. He took a few deep breaths before opening his eyes again, “Guess… I’m not tired any more.” He said staring up at the ceiling.

The front door opened and Luna walked in, glancing around the room before locking her eyes on J.

“Something wrong?” J asked looking over at Luna.

“No… Nothing I can help with anyways. Nothing anyone can help with.” Luna sighed.

“Doesn’t mean you can’t try.” J said.

Luna sat down next to J, looking up at the ceiling before letting out another quiet sigh. “As you know… My sister has been spending a lot of time here.” She said.

“I’ve noticed how you both have been.” J said, “And I’m going to venture to guess you want her to go back to Canterlot?”

“Well no… It’s a little more… ‘Complicated’ than that. It has nothing to do with her. More… Me.” She said a little hesitantly.

“Okay… so… what’s the problem?” He asked.

She stayed quiet for an extra long time, staring up at the ceiling.

“Yes the ceiling is quite interesting… ah. Never mind. I can’t he-” J said before being shushed by her finger.

“Orion broke up with me.” Luna said.

He closed his eyes, “I can see why I can’t help…” He said quietly. “Any reason as to why?”

“Don’t get me wrong!” Luna said quickly, “It was mutually assured. He told me upfront that… I gave him the confidence to go out and well… Find himself. I don’t feel betrayed or… Anything bad. Just a bit saddened…”

“Well… that’s good…” J said. “I guess I’d know how it feels to be dumped more so than anyone else. Took me a long ass time to get it right.”

She looked at J and smiled, “I’m just glad I could give guidance to someone. It gives me a bit of happiness in these rather dull times.” She said.

He smiled a little bit, “I guess you could call it dull…” He said. “If I can ask, what else brings you here?”

“Well… My sister has been having an awful lot of fun here lately. And each time I see her… I see a little bit more of the sister I used to know. So I figured maybe if I spent a little time here then well… Maybe the same can happen to me. Not that anything is wrong with me of course!” She laughed.

He chuckled, “I really haven’t seen anything wrong with you either. Although I really haven’t talked to you much… I can’t even remember what I said the last time we talked.” He said.

“Well perhaps I can change that. Is there something you wish to talk about? I’ve gotten my troubles off my shoulder… But I can sense something bothering you.” She asked sincerely. “Is there something I can do?”

“Is… it strange if I say I don’t even know what’s wrong?” He asked.

She laughed quietly, “No I suppose not. Like all problems… It can be a bit hard to understand sometimes. But it will come to you. And when it does I’m sure we can solve it. There’s nothing that time can’t fix.” She smiled, placing a hand on his leg sympathetically.

The front door opened and Celestia peeked inside, “Oh sister! I’m glad I ran into you, although here of all places I did not expect.” She smiled as Luna jumped up to hug her.

“It is good to see you.” Luna said. “You seem happy.”

“I am sister. And I feel as if I have been lacking in my duties. I shall be returning to Canterlot soon. But I shall return if I am needed… Or have some free time.” Celestia said with a few laughs.

“Well that’s great! Will I be needed?” Luna asked.

“No no that’s alright. I can take over in your stead. I can tell you have been needing a little time to relax anyways. I hope to see you back in the castle soon though. It has been awhile since we had any personal time together. I know I would enjoy that very much.” Celestia smiled.

“As would I sister. As would I…” Luna said hugging her one last time before Celestia walked back out the door. She quickly peeked back in and looked at J, “And J…”

“Yeah?” J asked a little smile on his face.

“I’ve learned a lot from you in the past few weeks. Not just you but Star too. More than I could have learned from any of Twilight’s letters which… Have been a little lacking as of late.” She said, raising an eyebrow and staring at J, a grin cracking on her face.

“Oh… I wouldn’t know why…” J said innocently.

Celestia chuckled, “I wouldn’t either. I wish you and Star good tidings and hope to hear from you again soon.” She said.

He smiled a little bit more, “I can say the same thing to the both of you.” He said. “Have a great day.”

“And a great night.” Luna said kissing her sister on the cheek before Celestia left.

Sarah walked out of the kitchen and stared at Luna, “I… You…” She stammered glancing between Luna and J.

“Just some friendly conversation.” J said with a slight smile.

“What is i-” Serena said peeking out and staring at Luna, ”GOD!”

“I know.” Sarah grunted before heading back into the kitchen.

“Did you know?” Serena said.

“No!” Sarah said defensively.

“Why do we even try?” Serena asked angrily.

“Shut up there’s still time.” Sarah said slapping Serena in the back of the head.

“Don’t hit me!” Serena said yanking on Sarah’s hair.

Sarah moaned in pleasure, immediately causing both of them to freeze. They both glanced over at J.

The corner of J’s mouth up a little bit.

“Not… A word.” Sarah said.

“Aren’t you two forgetting something?” Luna asked.

“No wh- The souffle!” Sarah yelled, the two of them running back into the kitchen.

“How did you…” J asked curiously.

“I could smell it.” Luna said.

J quickly sniffed at the air, “Okay… that’s a first.” He said with a smile.

“Hm?” Luna mumbled, glancing over at J confused.

“I thought out of everyone I had the best sense of smell.” J said. “Guess I was wrong about that. Which… isn’t really as bad as I thought it’d be.”

“We all make mistakes.” She smiled, staring at J as she stood up, “That’s one thing we have in common. I hope to learn a little more by week’s end.” She stared at him as she walked to the kitchen, her eyes snapping to Sarah and Serena as her feet touched the tile floor. “And you two… What’s all the fighting about.” Her voice trailed off as she vanished into the kitchen, the three voices blending together unintelligible as the arguing continued.

“Great more arguing and fighting…” J said quietly, “Seems to be happening a lot as of recently… A whole lot…”

After a few seconds he heard the arguing change to laughter.

J slowly pushed himself up from the couch and walked to the kitchen door he leaned against the doorway and looked in. J saw Sarah and Serena on the ground.

“Not fair! Stop it!” Serena barked angrily before another bout of laughter started. Luna was holding the two to the ground with her magic as she tickled them.

“S.. Stop!” Sarah said, her horn lighting up and fizzling as her head slammed back to the floor, laughing uncontrollably.

J quietly chuckled to himself. He turned around and was about to walk out when a blue aura engulfed him.

“And where doest thou think you are going?” Luna said sternly.

“Nowhere now…” J said quietly.

Sarah and Serena were released, breathing heavily as their glances changed to J, a large smile slipping onto their faces.

“Oh… god…” J said.

“Girls…” Luna said.

“Yeah?” They both said.

“Get the rope.” Luna smiled.