It was now a new and exciting morning for the city of Canterlot and the young boy Danny Matherson, for today was a very exciting and joyful day as it would eventually turn to night and begin a very famous holiday. It was Nightmare Night, that holiday was a famous holiday that has been around for a thousand years, since the very battle that sealed princess Luna's fate and locked her away in the moon. Now a days the holiday was now a night where many ponies would love Luna and be scare of her for fun, and now it was Danny's turn to finally be part of that fun.

The mother and son were now outside the castle and making to leave, their location was a different mode of transportation that would be more fun for Danny and Luna to take rather than flying, and Danny was excited for it. It was the Canterlot train station they now had in their sights, for this was going to be different for Luna, she was not going to Ponyville as a princess of Equestria, she was going to go as a mere mother, nothing more, and nothing less.

As they were making their way down the steps and walking to the gate that lead into the city, the guards were more than glad to open the gate for the mother and son, they bowed to them as they were making their way out into the city. It was then that they were suddenly stopped as Celestia herself appeared in a flash of golden light and was smiling at them knowing where they were going.

"So you two are off now, I do hope that the two of you have fun, and you'll be pleased to hear that the investigation is underway,"Celestia informed looking to Danny.

"Excellent! Now hopefully we can pry Hershey from her father's clutches and bring her to a safer place,"Luna said placing a wing on a now smiling Danny's back,"For now however, we have a train to catch, and a town to visit."

"Yeah... What's it like in Ponyville?"Danny asked out of curiosity.

"I will tell you about it once we're on the road to the train, but for now... Farewell sister, we will return late tonight,"Luna said while Celestia nodded and stood aside for the mother and son.

"Very well Luna, good luck, and have fun you two,"Celestia said as she watched both Luna and Danny leave.

As Luna and her child made their way out of the castle grounds, they heard the gate slowly close behind them leaving them to the confines of the city, but Luna was fearless as she removed her pitch black crown from her head. She then made it disappear as she then took the lead with Danny right at her side as they were making their way down the main streets of the city.

In a way walking down the streets of a city was familiar to him, many times he had walked a street alone with no friends or family to care, but now a days he walked these streets with happiness knowing that he now had a mother at his side. He took up Luna's hoof as she held it firmly to keep him safe and at her side, for she knew of a few ponies out there that would dare to go as far as to bring harm to a child.

"So... About Ponyville, you wanted to know a little bit out?"Luna said as Danny nodded in response.

"Yeah, is it really true that Twilight really controls it, and does she really have a large castle made up of a tree with rainbow magic all around it?!"Danny blurted out of deep and excited curiosity.

"Easy now son, I was just getting there... Ponyville is a very beautiful and quaint town with many hard working and honest ponies of all species just like Canterlot,"Luna explained as they passed by some onlooking citizens,"And as for your other question, yes... Twilight and her five friends as the wielders of the rainbow power, the ultimate magic of friendship."

"Wow... So Twilight is pretty much one of the most powerful ponies in the world?"Danny concluded while Luna let out a small giggle.

"Well now... Don't count me and your aunt Celestia out just because we were not ones for a lot of fighting, we can be a very formidable duo when we must,"Luna explained hoping to spark more of Danny's interest,"For over thousands of years me and my sister had fought together and vanquished many foes in our wake, now a days we prefer not to fight now that Twilight has risen to power, but that does not mean we can't very well defend ourselves."

"Right... Sorry mom, I know you're the best there is,"Danny said hugging Luna's leg as they turned down into a smaller street.

"Oh Danny... You're quite the lovable little boy, and your ambition is always something to be admired now a days,"Luna said with a melting heart at Danny's compliment,"Ah! Here's a short cut, we'll be at the train station in no time if we take this road."

Luna then made a sharp turn into another another street that was a bit larger and in the distance they could already see the train station and here the whistling of the train itself just sitting in the station waiting for them. Luna was excited to get Danny on his first train ride as she then suddenly levitated the boy up and placed him on her back before rearing up and taking off down the street, thankfully for the princess, any onlookers that saw them could not figure out if it was Luna due to her not wearing her crown.

They rode down the street, like a knight and his majestic Alicorn steed riding him to battle or a noble deed, Danny couldn't help but laugh along with Luna as they enjoyed the run to the train as it's whistles sounded off. Luna quickly grind to a halt as they finally made it to the entrance to the station and noticed a few more looks directed to the boy that was now on the night princesses back while they waited patiently in line.

Luna could feel Danny shifting around on her back with excitement as they slowly moved up through the line politely as if they were regular commoners of the city, and for Luna it was a bit fun to act like a regular pony for once. They could hear the many conversations taking place around them, most meant little to nothing to them, but it then began to get a bit upsetting as she could hear less then kind remarks being made about Danny. Creature, thing, one even went as far as to call him a monster on a leash, how the ponies could not see the sweet and kind side of Danny Luna would never know, but she did not let that stop her from having fun with her son.

It was then after a few more moments that Luna and Danny were finally up and were recognized by the guards at the station, the royal treatment then came back to them as the guards pulled them out of the crowd and guided them towards and awaiting private train. Luna could still hear a few echoes of voices saying rude things about Danny, but she paid no mind to it all as she helped Danny onto the train and shut the doors behind her leaving her and her son along with some guards to enjoy the ride. She helped Danny get seated on a nice and comfy red couch like seat before she sat right next to him while the guards stood guard at the trains entrance.

It was then that Danny listened to the final whistles of the train whistle as the machine suddenly shifted gears and began to move, Danny held onto Luna's hoof for comfort as the train moved slowly with much kick behind it's shift. Finally the train began to move and leave the station as the boy held firm to his mother's hoof while boldly looking out a window and seeing the distance between the train and the station growing. The station got smaller and smaller as they slowly traveled further and further from the city itself with each passing moment.

As the city was finally disappearing to only show tracks behind them now, Danny finally looked away from the window and sat quietly with Luna, but in the inside Danny was nervous, even a bit scared in fact. Canterlot was so far the only place in Equestria that he knew, and now he was on his way to yet another Equestria civilization with no idea how the folks of this small town would react to him. He tapped the tip of his slippers against the marble floors of the train with ambition and cold nervousness in the pit of his stomach as they were well on their way.

"Easy there son, you look like you're about to burst with excitement, I'm sure the ponies of Ponyville will like you,"Luna encouraged as she patted his back for confidence,"Plus Twilight Sparkle will be more than happy to see you, and I heard that many of her friends are dying to meet you."

"Really...? What are the rest of princess Twilight's friends like, what pieces of friendship do they represent?"Danny asked out of curiosity and ambition once more.

"Well... You already know of Rarity, the element of generosity, and Rainbow Dash the element of loyalty as well as knowing that Twilight is the element of magic,"Luna explained as the train was circling down the mountain,"That only leaves Apple Jack, the element of honesty, Pinkie Pie, the element of laughter, and Fluttershy the element of kindness, many of these traits they represent however, I have already seen growing within you, I doubt you will need much more tutoring at this point."

"I can still meet them though... Right?"Danny asked nervously to his mother.

"Of course you can Danny, I would love to see you out there making new friends,"Luna said as she looked out the window and saw them coming down the mountain,"Now then, it won't be too long before we reach the town, so just try to stay calm and enjoy the ride."

Danny did just that as he sat back and rested his head on Luna while looking out the window, he began to relax and wait patiently for their arrival hoping in his heart to enjoy this night, and even make a few friends in the process. Luna's hopes for Danny were high as well for this trip, she knew this would be a night for him to remember, for this was a night that Danny would truly feel like a child.

For over an hour now Danny enjoyed and rested through the whole train ride, Luna kept him comfortable as the train ride felt for such much longer than it really was, but Luna knew Danny would love what was coming up around the corner. She looked up and out the window to see them starting to come to a small train station, the train whistled as it was starting to slow down and the train station was coming closer to them.

The whistle in the process managed to wake Tommy from a little nap he chose to take just to get him bright and ready for a a trip around the town, and he couldn't have awaken at a better time as the train pulled into the station. Another whistle from the train then sounded off as Danny quickly stirred and shot up from Luna before looking around and seeing the guards, his mother, and the train stopping right at a train station.

"Good news Danny, we're here! And it looks like we have some visitors waiting for us,"Luna exclaimed excitedly as she looked to another window.

"We're here already, cool! I can't wait to see every pony!"Danny exclaimed as he hopped off his seat ready to go.

"I know you can't, so lets not waste any time or keep our friends waiting shall we?"Luna offered as she raised from her seat and took the lead.

Danny took up Luna's hoof as they slowly walked over to the door, the princess opened up the doors and dismissed the guards standing in position as the doors opened to reveal a more than pleasing sight for both mother and son. Princess Twilight herself was now in front of the train waiting and smiling as they stepped off the train and noticed her already in an old costume that Luna knew all too well as the Star Swirl the bearded, only this time she was just as Star Swirl when he was much younger.

Twilight turned out not to be alone as she was accompanied by two earth ponies that were also known too well, one earth pony appeared to be a cow girl of some sort, for she wore a stetson hat on her head and head a blond mane and tail. She was definitely a mare at first glance, but she looked pretty fit, yet her orange fur and her green eyes proved other wise while her cutie mark of three apples was certainly interesting for Danny to look at, he did like apples after all.

The other earth pony was different from the other, while this orange mare appeared to be smiling with honesty and quite calm, this pink coat earth pony mare was smiling in a bubbly fashion while hopping up and down with excitement. Her mane and tail were different from what normal ponies had, Rarity also had a different style of mane, but he never imagined to see a mare with a dark pink and poofy mane and tail that looked like cotton candy. Her eyes were like Rarity only they were a lit with excitement and even looked to be a little blue, her cutie mark had also gained his attention as it appeared to be of three balloon's on her flank.

Twilight was familiar enough with Danny and smiled as Danny instantly ran to her and gave her hug before words could even be said, the two earth ponies looked the child with a bit of confusion as well as adoring feelings for the child's kindness. Luna just stood there in front of the train before progressing any further while allowing Twilight and Danny to have their moment of reuniting.

"It's good to see you again Danny, I've missed you my little friend,"Twilight said softly to the boy as they held their warm and loving embrace together,"So did you and princess Luna enjoy the train ride here?"

"I sure did, it wasn't as long as we thought, and I can't wait for tonight,"Danny answered much to Twilight's delight.

"And while we are here you will not need to address me as princess Luna, I am here not as your fellow princess this night,"Luna chimed in as she approached Twilight and her friends,"While I'm here, you need only to address me as Luna, and I'm here as Danny's mother, nothing more."

"Well that's a mighty nice gesture of a new mother,"The orange earth pony said in a southern accent as she turned to Twilight and the boy,"So Twilight, are you gonna introduce us to yer little friend her, Ah heard a bunch of stories about him from Rarity."

"Yeah...! who is this cute and adorable little guy, oh...Rarity was so right, he is adorable!"The pink earth pony exclaimed as she hopped towards her friend and patted the boys head.

"Right, where are my manners, Apple Jack, Pinkie Pie, this is Danny, he's princess Luna's son,"Twilight introduced looking to Danny while he looked to the two new mares,"Danny, this is Pinkie Pie and Apple Jack, they are my friends and fellow wielders of the rainbow power."

"Wow... So you two control the elements of laughter and honesty, It's nice to meet you,"Danny said as Pinkie felt like she was ready to melt for the child as they parted from the hug finally.

"Well it's an honor to meet you there little guy, Ah can see why Rarity likes you so much,"Apple Jack complimented with honesty while blushing a bit,"So Ah hear that yer here for Nightmare Night huh, well you are in fer a hay of a night kid."

"Yeah, Rarity talked about how she was honored to make your costume, and she said it was going to be the best outfit to see you in yet!"Pinkie said in a super fast pace before Danny suddenly became intrigue.

"My costume... How is it, is it done?"Danny asked out of excitement for his costume.

"Actually it is, Rarity just finished it an hour ago, and she's been waiting for you to come get it,"Twilight answered while Danny lit up with excitement and hugged Luna instantly,"You two are more than willing to go to the boutique to see her while we prepare for Nightmare Night."

"Yes...! Yes please, can we go mom, please...!"Danny asked excitedly to a giggling Luna.

"Of course we can Danny... Twilight you don't mind if we get on our way do you?"Luna asked just to be safe.

"Of course not Luna, please enjoy your time here at Ponyville..."Twilight said as she moved out of the way for Luna and Danny.

Luna however had a better and faster idea as she pulled Danny right next to her and lit up her horn, Danny made sure to hold on tight to her leg as magic began to surround them in a veil of dark blue magic. The wind picked up a bit before the boy and his Alicorn mother suddenly disappeared in a flash of light leaving the princess of friendship and her two friends to continue making preparations for Nightmare Night.

Meanwhile princess Luna and Danny had then reappeared after a small teleportation from the train station and reappeared right in the middle of the small town known as Ponyville, the home of the most honest and hard working ponies. Danny was immediately taken away by the sights of the small town, the ground under them was a dust dirt road rather than a cobble stone or a marble type of surface.

He started to wander a bit as he saw many small businesses and even small little stands selling produces ranging from fruits to nifty little decorations, the town appeared to be quite prosperous if many of these stands could make a good living.

"Ah! Here we are, Rarity's boutique,"Luna announced as Danny quickly turned his attention to the building in front of him,"This boutique is famous for many of Rarity's magnificent designs and outfits for pony, she has quite the talent for fashion."

"Wow... I knew she was good with clothes, but I didn't think she actually owned her very own boutique,"Danny confided as he looked over the tall building,"I wonder what how my costume turned out, I hope it wasn't too much trouble for her."

"Well why don't we go inside and find out Danny?"Luna offered as she opened the door to the boutique.

Danny gladly obliged as he followed his mother who guided him into the boutique and was met with an array of color, the boutique itself looked like a boutique, but it also looked a bit like a fancy house on the inside. The minute him and Luna stepped inside, a bell suddenly rang behind them before Rarity instantly appeared in a flash of blue magic along with a little filly at her side.

The filly represented Rarity a tad, only her coat was a more light type of white, and her mane was swirly like instead of curly like Rarity's, her eyes were green instead of blue and her mane and tail were a mix of light pink and light purple. What was just a bit strange about this filly was that she had no cutie mark on her flank, yet she looked almost old enough that she had to have a cutie mark.

"Danny! Oh it is so good to see you again, oh how I missed you darling!"Rarity exclaimed before picking Danny up and hugging him while even playfully kissing him on the head.

"It's good to see you again too Rarity, you still look very pretty as always,"Danny complimented while Rarity just cooed at him for his kindness.

"Oh you are such a dear Danny, and such gentle colt Danny,"Rarity said snuggling the boy before noticing the filly on her left,"Oh Danny forgive me for not introducing you to my sister here, this is my little sister Sweetie Belle."

Danny and Rarity quickly released each other from their hug while Danny managed to drop down and land in front of the filly, the one known as Sweetie Belle was taking sudden interest in Danny as a small smile grew on her face.

"Hi... I'm Danny, what's yours?"Danny asked nervously while Sweetie Belle just looked at him funny.

"Hi... I'm Sweetie Belle, It's very nice to meet you Danny... What are you exactly?"Sweetie asked out of curiosity.

"I'm a human, and your a unicorn by the looks of it,"Danny pointed out while Sweetie Belle couldn't help but giggle at the boy,"You sound kind of cute, you must be Rarity's sister."

"hehe... Thanks... So your the one that princess Luna adopted huh? You're so lucky,"Sweetie Belle said while blushing as Rarity suddenly rushed off to get something,"And I hear that you're hear for Nightmare Night and to get your costume right?"

"Yeah... I do hope Rarity didn't have so much trouble making it..."Danny said in concern for his friend.

"Of course not, she's actually getting it right now because she's so excited to see you in it,"Sweetie Belle replied as she then took up Danny's hand,"Come! she's up here waiting for both of you, you gotta see it!"

With that said, Sweetie Belle began to carry Danny towards the upstairs rooms of the boutique with Luna following them as the excited filly guided them up to see Danny's costume, and prepare for Nightmare Night. Next Chapter: Ch: 23 Estimated time remaining: 26 Minutes