Luna got back to Twilight's house as the moon began to lower and let the sun rise on the eastern horizon. She flew back into the room she had flown out of earlier, but as she got back in she saw that Twilight had been waiting for her in the room. "Twilight! What are you doing here?" Luna said, trying to get Twilight to ignore the fact that she was just outside for the night.

"This is my house? And more importantly, what were you doing outside all last night?" Twilight shot right back.

"Why, whatever do you mean?" Luna said, with that Twilight raised her eyebrow. "Alright, I'll tell you... I was outside last night trying to figure out if I could help you out in any way with this project Celestia gave you."

Twilight sat there for a few moments, taking the information in. She then began walking over to the princess, hugging Luna standing there, shocking both of them at the action. “Thank you Princess Luna, I mean it. I really don’t know how to repay you for your help.”

Luna returned the sudden hug from Twilight. “It’s alright Twilight, you don’t need to repay me for anything. Letting me stay here and help you is enough payment.” She said with a smile.

After moments of hugging, Twilight let go and asked Luna. “So… What did you learn from last night Princess?”

“Sadly, I could not find out much about our new guest.” Luna lied, thinking of how he felt about the mares he was staying with was irrelevant, and thinking that if she revealed to Twilight about him being human, that things would turn for the worst, if Twilight ever found out what a human was of course.

“Oh, I see… Well I guess you can’t do much about that huh?” Twilight said, sounding slightly irritated that nothing could be found out about the new stallion.

“But enough of that, we should be going back to bed for the next few hours don’t you think?”

“I suppose Princess, I guess we can go figure out some more things about him tomorrow… Oh wait, I forgot.”

“What is it?”

“Apparently Rarity wants me to go get fitted for a dress as she sent a message back to Spike last night having the details. Also, Spike had told her about you.”

“Me? Whatever for?”

“I don’t know, but at least he was smart enough to not tell her that you were you, and that instead you were Moonlight. She wants to meet you and wants you to get fitted as well, saying something about bringing extra guests to the party along or something like that…”

“Well, I guess that makes sense…”

“Anyways, as you said, we should get back to bed before it becomes time for us to wake up. Good ‘Morning’ Princess.” Twilight said as she left to go back to her own room on the second floor.

“Good ‘Morning’ to you too Twilight.” Luna called out for her, and proceeded to go to bed.

It was early morning at the musician house as Fiery got up from his bed. He had noticed that no other ponies were in his bed this time. ‘Well at least that has changed from yesterday.’ He began to walk to his bathroom, but as he got close to the bathroom door he heard water running from the other side. ‘What the hell?... God damnit, it must Vinyl. God, did she ever fucking learn about personal space?’ Fiery thought as he walked through the door. He yelled out for Vinyl to get her attention as she was using his shower. “Vinyl, get out of there, you have your own damn shower.”

What happened next shocked not only Fiery, but the mysterious mare in his shower as she yelped from the sudden intrusion. “Joseph! I’m so sorry! I didn’t mean to do this without your permission but…”

“Wait… ‘Tavi? Is that you?” Fiery asked to the mare, still hidden behind the curtain. Sure enough, Octavia stuck her snout out to reveal it was her, while using the rest of the curtain to hide the rest of her body. ‘Why the hell is she doing that? Not like she has any assets… Or wears clothes for that matter.’

“I’m sorry for barging in like this Joseph, but my shower is actually broken right now. Vinyl was in her shower and since I was in such a hurry and because you were still asleep, I thought I could-“

“Ah, say no more ‘Tavi, I understand. Just, try to wake me up next time so something like this doesn’t happen again, okay?” Fiery cut her off, trying to make her understand that he understood.

He began to walk back out of the bathroom when a sudden voice came from behind him. “Um… Joseph?” Octavia called out. Fiery turned back around.

“Yes ‘Tavi? Is there something I can get you?”

“Um… I was just wondering, if you didn’t mind of course, if… You would join me… In the shower I mean…” Octavia said, where she could feel her cheeks becoming red from embarrassment, or so she thought.

“I… uh, um…” Fiery was trying to think of anything to say at this point, but could feel his body slowly moving towards the shower. After taking a few steps towards the shower, something inside head lashed out at him. ‘No damnit! You’re still a fucking human! Not some bestiality scumbag, get that through your fucking head already!’

After hearing this in his head, Fiery stopped in his tracks. He sighed. “I’m sorry ‘Tavi… I think I’m going have to pass on your offer this time… Sorry…” He said, trying to be apologetic for doing something that the lower half of his body said to do, but the upper half of his body said not to do.

“Oh… Alright then, I guess I’ll just get out when I’m ready then…” She said in a disappointed tone. She then stuck her head back into the shower and once again began to shower again. Fiery took this as his cue to leave the room and wait back in his bedroom. There, he thought about what just transpired.

‘Why the hell was I wanting to do that?... Is this world making me more like a pony each day? Or is it because I just haven’t gotten laid in a while?... Fuck man, I don’t know, I just need another cigarette…’ He thought. He went over to the end table that had his cigarettes on it and pulled another one out alongside with his lighter. He then proceeded to go outside to smoke while he still thought to himself. ‘Well, three down, seven to go… Fuck me man…’ He thought as he lit up the cigarette.

After a few minutes of smoking, Octavia had finally gotten out of the shower and was walking out of the bathroom. She was wrapped in a towel with her mane matted down from the wetness. Fiery saw this and began to having thoughts about it… Sexual thoughts… But only for a few seconds, as Octavia closed the door behind her leading to the main hallway, Fiery snapped back into reality.

‘Fuck man, what was that… Why did I think of those things?... It’s true she was pretty hot right now but… Wait, why do I think she was hot? She’s a pony. Humans don’t think ponies are attractive damnit… But, am I really a human anymore?....’ Such thoughts were going thru Fiery’s head the entire time as he stood there trying to figure out his problems. “Well, whatever the problem is, it’s not going to fix itself by me standing here while I still need to shower…” He spoke to no one in particular.

Fiery proceeded to get into the shower, but as he was getting in, a song popped into his head. ‘I wanna go home… Take off this uniform and leave the show… I’m waiting in this cell because I have to know (Have to know)… Have I been guilty all this time? (Time… time… time...)’ For some reason, this song had been stuck in his head the entire time he was showering. As he got out, he began to wonder why he was thinking of this. ‘Why… Why god damnit! Why am I having these feelings! Why am I feeling like I want to fuck the two of them!? They’re ponies god damnit! I’m still human’ He kept telling himself, but as he kept thinking. He had nearly punched his mirror because of how irritated he was about how he was feeling.

‘Maybe… Maybe, I’m not human anymore… Sure I might cuss, and I might enjoy smoking and know about human stuff and such but… But why else would I feel this way?...’ He tried to figure these things out as he got ready for the day and went downstairs.

On the other side of town, Princess Luna and Twilight were getting ready for their day as well. While eating breakfast, Luna spoke. “Perhaps I should go to their house and introduce myself…” She thought out loud.

“Wait, why would you want to do that Princess? Wouldn’t it be dangerous? Who knows what that stallion will do if he sees you!” Twilight protested.

“Do not worry Twilight, as I will be able to take care of myself if anything happens. Besides, I will be in my other form so no one will be able to recognize me, remember?”

“I guess… But come straight to me if anything happens, alright?”

Luna only rolled her eyes. “Alright mom...”

Spike chuckled at the joke as he was eating his oatmeal. “She got you there Twilight.” He said laughing. Twilight gave him a glare in return.

“I know I’m acting over-protective Princess, but if anything were to happen to you, what do you think Princess Celestia would say?” Twilight said to the princess.

“I suppose you’re right Twilight, but that doesn’t mean I’m weaker than you. I CAN handle myself afterall.” Luna bragged. This had made Twilight upset.

“Well sorry for being only a lowly unicorn and not some precious princess that can live for thousands of years having knowledge from those years.” Twilight responded in a sarcastic tone.

Luna gave Twilight an annoyed glare at the statement. “You are lucky young Twilight that not only are you my sister’s personal pupil, but that my sister does not allow beheadings of impudent peasants that would dare insult the royal family in such a manner!”

“Well maybe I should be grateful for that, then again, maybe I’m not lucky because I have to put up with a spoiled brat who can’t even get with the times!”

“Spoiled!?... Well then. Twilight Sparkle, it seems that this ‘spoiled brat’ knows when to stop a conversation that has no logic behind it. Good day dear unicorn!” Luna nearly screamed at Twilight and stormed out of the library. She then flew up into the sky and landed on top of a cloud in the middle of town to cool down.

Twilight stood there nearly on flames from the conversation that had just taken place. Spike was huddled up near a corner scared out of wits, thinking a battle between the unicorn and princess was going to happen, but thankfully didn’t. He got up from his corner and slowly began to walk over to Twilight. “Twilight? You okay?” He said, trying to get her attention. She turned to him with almost an evil glare in her eyes. “Woah! Okay, I can see you’re angry but… That was the princess Twilight! You have to go apologize to her.” He said, trying to get reason into the unicorn.

Twilight looked at Spike and knew he was right. She began to calm down but was still furious, not at the princess, but at herself for being so stupid. “*Sigh* I know Spike, but what am I going to do? I mean, it’s not like I can exactly go out and apologize…” She said, but Spike only answered with a raised eyebrow and crossed arms. “Alright, maybe I can, but I don’t feel like doing it right now!”

Spike sighed. “Fine Twilight, have it your way. But the longer you wait, the longer it’ll take to have her help you on your project again.” He said logically.

“I know Spike… But perhaps its better if I leave her alone for a little while, allow her to cool down, you know? Besides, I need to get over to Rarity to get fitted for the party… By the way, did she say when the party was going to be?”

“Uh… I think this weekend…” Spike answered back.

“This weekend huh? Well, I guess it’s good I don’t have anything scheduled then… Well I guess I better get going huh?” She asked Spike, which he responded with a nod. “Alright, I’ll see you later then Spike?” She asked as she was going out the door.

“Yep, and don’t worry, I’ll take good care of the house while you’re gone.” He said with a smile.

Twilight smiled back. “Alright, just make sure you don’t burn any of the books when you belch.” She said to him jokingly. Spike only rolled his eyes in response as Twilight was closing the door behind her on her way out.

Vinyl and Octavia were at the dinner table eating while Fiery came down the steps, trying to figure out his emotions, about himself and about the world he was in. They both turned to look at him and greet him but saw that he was deep in thought. “What’s the matter Jojo?” Vinyl asked him.

“Huh? Oh, hey Vinyl. I was just wondering about something…” He said, trying not to look at them, as they were part of the reason why he felt so confused.

“Something we can help with?” Octavia asked wholeheartedly as she cared for him deeply.

“No, it’s alright ‘Tavi...” He said, trying to be polite to the two of them. Octavia and Vinyl looked at each other, concerned for their new roommate, then back to Fiery as he was walking towards the door. “I think I’m gonna go get some fresh air…”

“I do-“ Vinyl tried talking, but was cut off by Octavia as she placed her hoof over Vinyl’s mouth. Octavia shook her head indicating to Vinyl to let it go, which Vinyl responded with a nod.

“That’s alright Joseph, take all the time you need. I’ll be at work, but Vinyl will still be home so you don’t have to worry about being locked out of the house.” Octavia said to Fiery with a smile.

Fiery returned the smile. “Thanks you guys, I’ll try to not take so long.” He said, then walked out the door.

After he walked out the door, Vinyl and Octavia turned back to each other. “What do you think that was about?” Vinyl asked.

“I have no idea... Perhaps he still isn’t as adjusted to this world as we thought he was...”

“I guess…”

“…Well I have to get going, otherwise I’m going to be late for work…”

“Alright ‘Tavi… I’ll try to get him to open up if he comes home.” Vinyl said to Octavia who was on her way to the kitchen to clean her plate of her breakfast.

“Thanks Vinyl, but I think he just needs a little time to himself…”

“Alright, if you say so ‘Tavi…”

After Luna had landed on the cloud trying to cool down some, a voice had come into her mind. ‘Well, that wasn’t a very nice thing to do Luna.’

‘Piss off Celestia. I’m not in the mood.’

‘Piss off? Well well well, it seems our human friend has been giving you some manner lessons I see.’

‘I said piss off ‘Tia! I’m sick of being your damn lackey trying to clean up this stupid screw-up YOU made.’

‘… Alright, I know what happened between you and Twilight wasn’t really good, but please be considerate to your older sister…’

‘You mean the same sister who banished me to the moon for 1000 years because all I was having was a bad temper tantrum?’

‘… Touché… But that still doesn’t mean you should treat your sister, or anypony for that matter, like their out to get you. What I did 1000 years ago might have been harsh, but at least you have come back to a much better lifestyle, right?’

‘*Sigh* You don’t know anything Tia… What it’s like being alone for 1000 years… Or for most of your life for that matter… Being alone changes you, makes you more spiteful…’

‘Luna… I may not know what it’s like being alone for thousands of year, but you were never alone… You had me…’

Luna rolled her eyes. ‘Thanks ‘mom’, I feel so much better…’

‘I’m being serious Luna, I’ve always cared for you… I’ve always loved you little sister…’

‘… I guess… But is that the only reason you’re here talking to me?’

‘Actually, now that you mention, I originally came here to tell you I talked to Fancy Pants. He’s agreed to let all three musicians play.’

‘So you want me to go tell them or something?’

‘Actually, the grey one playing the cello should be told at her work, but I do need you to go and tell the other two. If you’re up to it that is…’

‘*Sigh* I guess sister… But don’t think this makes us even, or that you’re off the hook at all…’

‘Fair enough Luna… And remember, I love you little sister, more than anything on this world…’

‘… I love you too Tia…’ With that Luna had calmed down enough to try and find the musician house to tell them of their new job, not knowing that another pony in town was having mixed feelings just like her.

Fiery randomly walked around town trying to find some place to sit down and think for a while when he came across a large park. There were a few benches open to sit down on near a large fountain which he guessed was the middle of the park. He approached one of the benches and began to sit down on it.

There were only a few ponies in the park when Fiery was sitting there and he knew he would be able to think clearly without much commotion around him. As he began to think about what was happening with him and how he should feel, a certain yellow pegasus began to fly into the park…

Fluttershy was on her way shopping when she decided to cut thru the park to get there faster. While walking through the park, she had noticed a certain brown and red pony looking down on one of the benches. She began to go up to the pony to try to make sure she knew who it was. “F-fiery? Is that you?” She asked timidly.

Fiery looked up to see Fluttershy hovering there flapping her wings with a worried look her face. “Oh, hi Fluttershy, didn’t hear you coming up…”

“What’s the matter? You seem sort of down…” She asked with concern.

Fiery looked at her and began to ponder. ‘Should I tell her? What’s the harm of telling her? But how would I tell her? Do I make up a story about a friend? Or do I tell her it’s a story from my childhood? Maybe that’ll work.’ “It’s… I’m having some difficulty about something…” He said nonchalantly.

“What is it? Maybe I can help in some way.”

“Well… It’s just that I remember a story from my childhood that’s been bugging me.”

“Why?”

“Well, the thing is, I never really finished the book. I’m trying to figure out the ending of the book without actually looking it up as I don’t really have the time…” He lied, trying his best to come up with a good enough story.

“Oh… I see…” She said, trying to be confident and help Fiery with his problem. “Well, what was it about?”

“It was about a… Rabbit, that’s right, a rabbit that ends up turning into a pony. When he turned into a pony, everyo- err, everypony was being really nice to him, but the problem was the bunny couldn’t tell them that he was a rabbit in fear of them thinking he was crazy. He also had a really horrible past and such but that didn’t really matter to the story. The problem was that the bunny was starting to have feelings for other ponies, like love and such, but in his mind he still felt like a pe- err, rabbit. Do you think it would be right for him to give up his hu- uh, bunnyhood, and fall in love with the other ponies?...” He said, trying to explain to Fluttershy his problem the best way he could.

Fluttershy had landed now, looking bewildered at the story Fiery had just told her. She had never heard a story like this before and was amazed about how such a complex story (or so she thought) would be given to foals. “Well… I guess… I guess if Mr. Bunny really was in love with the ponies, there wouldn’t be any problem right? As he was a pony as well, and nothing is really wrong about that…” She said, trying to act confident in her answer.

“But what if there were voices in the rabbit’s head telling him it was wrong to love ponies because he was still a bunny on the inside? Would it still be wrong?”

Fluttershy thought about this long and hard before finally coming up with an answer. “I really don’t think it’s wrong, because Mr. Bunny wouldn’t be having those feelings if he really didn’t have a pony heart, but that’s just me.” She said with a smile, trying to act confident once more.

Fiery looked at Fluttershy and smiled. “Thanks Fluttershy… I really appreciate it…”

Fluttershy smiled back at Fiery. “It’s no problem Fiery… Now I’m sorry, but I really do have to get going, as I have a lot of things to buy at the market.”

Fiery looked at Fluttershy and thought this was his moment to repay her for her kindness. “Oh! May I help you with that Fluttershy? I really don’t have anything else going on today…”

Fluttershy smiled once more. “Alright Fiery, I would love to have your company while I go shopping.”

Luna had just touched down at the door of the musician house and proceeded to knock on it. Vinyl, inside, had just finished eating her breakfast as she heard the knock. “Coming!” Vinyl called out to the knocker. As Vinyl got to the door and opened it, who she saw stunned her. “P-p-princess Luna! What are you doing here! Err, forgive me, I mean, uh, uh, welcome, your highness!” Vinyl said, trying to be as polite as possible, as it wasn’t really her thing.

“It is quite alright young one. I am not here on official business, but, I am to assume that you are Vinyl Scratch?”

Vinyl looked back up at the princess and was once again stunned. “You’ve heard of me your highness?” She almost said with glee, but managed to contain herself.

“Yes, I have actually come here to tell you and your roommates that you are to be playing at a party this weekend in Canterlot. You shall all be getting your own time slots and will be allowed to bring anyone else with you to help you play.” Luna said in a voice that was not booming, but was still almost commanding like.

“Uh, yes your highness! I mean, uh, thank you so much for this most wonderful opportunity! I’ll be sure to tell Fiery and ‘Ta- err, Octavia about the party right as they get home.” Vinyl said with a smile.

“Ah yes, Fiery Strings, or so I’ve heard him been called…”

“Princess?”

“Forgive me, do you mind if I come inside?”

“Of course your highness!” Vinyl bowed and led the princess inside.

Although the Princess was not in many other ponies homes, for some reason this one felt very nice to her. “Um, excuse me your highness…” Vinyl started, trying to get the princess’s attention but not be rude at the same time. “Is there anything I can get you? And I’m sorry if the house is not to your liking. We’ve… Been trying to make it better.” Vinyl lied, knowing full well that it looked fine the way it was.

“It’s alright Ms. Scratch, the house looks fine, and for your offer, I wouldn’t mind getting some water.” Luna said with a smile.

“Oh water, right, um… I’m sorry Princess, but the only water we have at the moment is tap…”

“That’s quite alright Ms. Scratch, tap will be fine.”

“Right, um, one tap water coming right up.” Vinyl said and rushed to the kitchen to get the princess some water. She came out a few seconds later levitating a glass of water with her horn. “Here you are your highness, one glass of tap water.” Vinyl said with her usual grin.

“Thank you Ms. Scratch, I appreciate it.” Luna smiled to Vinyl, then drank the water. After the water was done, Luna turned back to Vinyl. “I’m sorry to suddenly intrude Ms. Scratch, but I wish to talk about this new roommate of yours… Mr. Strings?”

Vinyl became nervous. “Why do you want to talk about him for?”

“I wish to know if he has told you or your other roommate, Ms. Pie, about anything… Anything that would be needed to keep secret. And you needn’t worry, as I know all about him.”

“Everything? Including his past?” Vinyl said, trying to be polite but also make sure that Luna wasn’t here to interrogate him or something for being an alien.

“Err, his past? Somewhat. But as for him not really being a pony, yes, I do know.”

Vinyl realized what Luna had meant. “Oh… You mean him being a human, yes?”

“Indeed.”

“Is there something illegal about somepony being a human or another type of alien Princess?” Vinyl asked.

“No, nothing like that. I was just curious to know if you and Ms. Pie knew, and if that he has acted in anyway strange.”

“Strange?... Well, if you consider his cursing strange… That and the fact that this morning he seemed to be sort of out of it…”

“Out of it, how exactly?”

“Well… He seemed to have something on his mind, and didn’t want to talk to me or Octavia about it… We really don’t know what the problem is.”

“I see… That’s most unfortunate…” Luna said, then saw Vinyl looking down at the ground, as if something was on her mind as well. “Is there something the matter my child?”

“Huh? Oh, I’m sorry Princess, I was just thinking about something, that’s all…”

“What about?”

“Well… Is it… Is it okay for human-turned-ponies to be in love with other ponies, and vice versa?”

Luna was astonished at how blunt Vinyl was. “Well… Not really… But then again, nothing like this has ever happened before…” Luna answered, rubbing the back of her neck with one of her front hooves. “Are you in love with him?”

“Yes, both me and ‘Tavi are in love with him. Each time we show our affection though, he seems to turn us down, saying how he’s still a human, despite him being a pony now…”

“Ah, I see… Perhaps you and Ms. Pie should just wait for him to accept the fact that he is no longer human… I’m sure he will figure it out on his own.”

Vinyl looked back up to the princess and smiled. “Thank you Princess Luna, that makes me feel a lot better, and I’m sure it’ll brighten up ‘Tavi as well.”

“It’s no problem Ms. Scratch. And please, just call me Luna.” Luna replied with a similar smile. For the next few hours Luna and Vinyl sat there talking about how she and Octavia were in love with Fiery and ways on how to get his attention. But as time went on, something began stirring inside of Luna… ‘Perhaps I should also meet this human directly…’

There’s Chapter 9. Yay! A few things for this A/N, first, I just realized I fucked up the “Holiday In Canterlot” saga, as I started the chapter names too soon. So instead of having maybe 2-4 parts, at this rate I’m probably going to end up having 5-10 parts for all I know. Hopefully it won’t be that long though. Also, Awwww, serious chapter, no real comedy this time. Third off, if any of you are wondering, I’m probably call Joseph Fiery from now on as it’s easier to stick to one name rather than switching between two the entire time. The only times he’s gonna be called ‘Joseph’ or ‘Jojo’ is probably gonna be by Vinyl and Octavia and only during serious moments. Well, see you next chapter! Hopefully I’ll get it out soon.