Whats love got to do with it?
Chapter 69: 69. Lessons of normality for a Pony Princess..... (Part 1)
Previous Chapter Next ChapterIt had been two days since Midnights marathon with Rarity and Twilight. Although the extended marathon he had had with Twilight during the previous day had been fun at the beginning, he soon found out that she had an insatiable sexual appetite. That was until he found all of the information about the apparent magical heat that had spread across Equestria. After some research, and a constantly horny librarian humping his leg while he tried locating said information. He had finally located a spell to purge the magic causing the heat. Of course at the time Twilight was against the idea. Saying that while attempting to rape said Alicorn since he was no longer willing for another marathon.
After casting the spell onto the purple unicorn she immediately began to apologize left and right. Her previous seductive demeanor vanished, replaced with her normal shy bookworm self. However after some talking and relations restored, she finally realized how much love Midnight had for her. Even if she had pretty much raped him under the influence of a magical heat.
Further information was obtained through Celestia that Luna had been afflicted with the heat as well. She had been trying to get in touch with Twilight but had no luck as a little purple dragon had vanished for a couple days during the whole fiasco. Spike reappeared though after almost forty eight hours of being AWOL with almost thirty scrolls addressed from the princess, telling Twilight she needed help with Luna, and the only other being she thought capable of it would be Midnight.
Since that did not come to pass, Luna broke free from Celestia. Managing to order her own personal guard to pleasure her until she passed out. But being a seasoned Alicorn, the ponies soon fell before her, exhausted and unable to continue. Even with the death threats she had thrown at them to give them something to fear should they not continue. Luna however was successfully captured and the spell cast on her to relieve her of the dreaded heat influence magic. She apologized to her night guard giving them a months paid vacation as well. The only problem with that was that now she had no guard to protect her, and refused Celestia's personal guard as they would not have the same magical skills as her guard did. This posed a serious problem since Luna was easily stir crazed and needed to get out of the Castle on a regular basis. After some slight encouraging and possible threat, she had acquired a single guard capable of protecting her while her night guard was on leave, and that guard was.
"Midnight, how are things coming along?" Luna asked looking at the Alicorn as he continued casting spells around Luna's chambers to detect any life form that would be present that intended harm unto her being.
"All is well in the land of Nod." Midnight chuckled but stopped as Luna gave him a questioning stare. "That means everything is good to go."
"Ah, We are still not familiar with the euphemisms you use from your home world. Although intriguing, they are still quite confusing.
"Sorry Luna, it's just part of being raised as a human in my world. As part of speech, humans tend to make references or idiom's that relate to something by saying something else that would in a way, say the same thing but be spoken as something sometimes totally unrelated. For instance. If you see someone doing something stupid but don't want to hurt their feelings by telling them they are stupid since they are a friend. You would speak in a joking tone and tell them 'Yer dumber than a coal bucket if yer gonna do that.' Then give a laugh or soft chuckle." Midnight smirked.
Luna gave him a questionable gaze as she began. "We do not think that calling anypony 'Dumber than a coal bucket' as you put it, would be acceptable in conversation regardless of its use in any given language. That being said, we must remind you that we are royalty and must uphold the given status without fail."
Midnight gave a laughing sigh shaking his head. "Darlin, that, in my opinion is just a bunch oh whooey. Even royalty deserves to have a little fun. Hell, In my opinion it would improve public relations with the the lesser of the high society. Small towns like Ponyville, or even large cities that are bustling with life like Manehatton would enjoy a ruler that could crack a joke and laugh with the rest of them. Even at the simplest of things. Heh, Celestia and yourself consider me royalty since I'm and Alicorn. But would you like to know something?" He leaned over to the night princess who gave a nod.
"I haven't changed that much at all from my original human self. In all honesty, I have probably become more carefree then anything else. I have friends and lovers who I care for. As well as the power to take down any evil that may come to pass. I literally have not been more relaxed in my entire life, and since spending time in Ponyville on a daily basis. I have become more of a friend and fellow citizen of the town instead of royalty. They all know I have power and still respect me, but since I spend so much time with them all, they have just grown to see me as a friend they can count on. I couldn't be happier." He smiled.
Luna pulled a hoof up to her chin in thought. She hasn't been around her ponies as much as she would like to. Plus befriending her subjects instead of them bowing to her had never truly passed through her mind. Although lonely, she sought comfort in the arms of another. Someone she could confide in other than her sister. To be able to just 'hang out' and have fun without worry of being looked at as just another ruler who looked down upon her subjects. She looked up to Midnight in askance. Not speaking, but waiting to be asked.
"Bit for your thoughts?" Midnight smiled.
"I am curious. You speak as if the citizens see you as only an equal and not a ruler. Though they still depend on you in a time of need. How is it that those two things can become one without being a separate entity?"
Midnight's eyes got a little wide at the question. He looked away from Luna as a hoof found a nice scratching spot under his chin.
"You know, I'm not really sure how that specifically works out. All I know is that after spending a lot of time with the ponies there, along with being seen everyday and interacting with them, plus not having an uptight attitude that royalty would normally have 'no offense'."
"None taken."
"I'm just taking a guess, but, doing all of that would not only improve public relations, but cause your 'subjects' to become more easily befriended." Midnight gave a smile to Luna as she began to digest the information.
"So then I should be less formal, more friendly, playfully insult them in the fashion that you spoke of and..." She was cut off by Midnight.
"Now hold on right there." He spoke causing her to give a shocked expression.
"How dare thee interrupt thine princess!" She scowled.
"SHHHH!" Midnight retorted giving a smirk.
Luna Huffed flaring out her wings. "Thee dare to shush thine princess as well?"
"Yes, I do. Now listen up." Midnight gave a snort while giving a soft stomp in emphasis, causing Luna to recoil slightly.
"You need to work on your speech first before deciding to playfully insult someone. Then work on idioms so that you can have a large amount of ammunition to throw in case they decide to retaliate with a few words of their own. That and one other thing. Toss the royal attitude. That will cause you a great deal of grief while trying to befriend someone. Never toss out a line that says you are better than another pony. Even if they get on your nerves or just relatively piss you off. But don't back down either. If they think they can beat you at something, accept the challenge gracefully, unless of course the challenge could result in harm to one or more parties, then you can toss an idiom there way and laugh."
The princess stood there slack jawed. Not only from being talked to in such a manor, but from being shushed for the first time ever, and then laughed at as well.
"W.............. We are without words. We have never been disrespected like this before." Luna began before being interrupted again.
"I'm not disrespecting you my dear. I'm just giving a statement that is in no way meant to be disrespectful. It is meant to be instructive. Also, drop the 'we' when speaking. You aren't two ponies. You are one, and that means speaking in the singular sense." He smiled.
Luna scrunched up her nose, her face burning hot from anger. After a few seconds of looking like she may explode, she let out a defeated sigh lowering her head.
"Canist thow teach me?" She looked up to Midnight seeing a soft smile spread across his face before turning serious causing her to gulp.
"It won't be easy." He snorted as he began to pace back and forth in front of her like a drill Sergent.
"We do not care." She responded puffing out her chest.
"You will be beaten and prodded to no extent. In the metaphorical sense." He smirked looking to her changing expression.
"We will endure."
"You will be corrected on any and everything you say or do."
"We will take it."
"That's what she said." He grinned.
"What?" Luna looked at him questionably.
"*Ahem* You must do everything I say, no matter what it may be."
"We........ wait........... Everything?!" Luna asked with a blush.
Midnight grinned as he walked over to Luna getting an uncomfortable distance from her face causing her to blush brightly.
"Yes, everything." He grinned moving away from her as her blush encased her head.
"Oh and stop thinking of those naughty thoughts. I wouldn't force you to do that." He chuckled causing her to whinny in surprise.
"We were not thinking......." Cut off again.
"Oh yes you were. Your forget one thing. I have had to experience what I am about to teach you my entire life. I may be only thirty years old, but I have had more experience in this area than you have in the few eons you have been alive. There is absolutely nothing you can say or hide that I cannot decode and call you on." He gave a grin seeing her flustered yet again.
"One final note Luna. Since you are in training, your royal title is hereby stripped until you graduate. If you give up then you forfeit your title as princess. Are we clear on this?" He smirked watching her squirm in thought.
"We...."
*AHEM*
"I will not fail. I am certain I can endure your training without fail." She spoke with a determined look on her face that would have destroyed Rainbow Dash's.
"Good. Then get some rest. Tomorrow you are going to experience a whole new hell from what you were taught when you were young. I will make sure that I drill these lessons into your head whether you like it or not. You will be one with the ponies that look up to you. You will become a better pony in the end, and you will most defiantly be more well known and loved by all of your subjects. You lessons will begin at lunch tomorrow. Meet me at the Library in Ponyville at twelve sharp. Tardiness will result in disciplinary action taken. Is that understood?" He huffed turning to her and staring her in the eye.
However this time she did not falter, her gaze remained straight as could be as she spoke.
"Yes sir!"
"Dismissed." He shouted as Luna vanished into a blinding light, teleporting out of the room and into another area of the castle, but reappeared again with a stupid look on her face.
"Midnight?" She began.
"Yes?"
"You forgot that you are supposed to be my guard for the month didn't you."
*facehoof*
"Eeyup." He laughed causing her to giggle.
"Come, let us grab something to eat."
"Get some grub, would be an off idiom to use for that sentence." Midnight smirked.
She gave a giggle before speaking. "Then let us 'get some grub'."
They laughed quietly making their way toward the kitchen. Luna not realizing the torment she was about to endure under the former humans teaching hand.... er hoof."
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