It was by far the best night young Danny Matheson could have ever hoped for, last night was his first ever Nightmare night, and it proved to be one of the funniest nights he had ever experienced in his life. There was so many activities that he was able to do alongside his newest friend Sweetie Belle and his mother Luna, for example, he now had a large bag over flowing with candy under his bed from his trick or treating last night, he had never before seen so many sweets in his life.

He laid in his bed back in Canterlot all covered up as he dreamed of all the games he played that night before passing out from the long night, the pumpkin catapult games, he had gotten three in a row and received a Nightmare Moon stuff toy for his victory. He had fun tossing fake spiders onto the webs, but he enjoyed it so much more when his mother made the spiders come to life and scare all the ponies that were using them, he had never laughed so hard in his life. Both he and Sweetie Belle had both managed to bob for apples as well, and they both had gotten one apple all by themselves, his costume was still soaked by him dunking his head in the water and was currently being cleaned by the servants.

There was so much laughter, so much smiling, and so many good times that night, never in his life did he think he could have so much fun in his life, but he did, and he did it all with his mother and princess of the night at his side. Finally the last thing he could remember was falling asleep as him, Luna, Sweetie Belle, and Rarity took a ride on wagon full of hay, and the hay was so soft and fun to sit on, it most of lured him to sleep, but he didn't care, it was the best night ever.

He never thought these times could get any better, he had the time of his life last night and he couldn't have asked for a more fun time in his life, but little did he know, he was about to get an visitor that he could have a wonderful day with as well. Now it was Celestia's turn to give a little gift to him so he may love her days as well, and that little gift was coming in the form of a little friend of his.

Danny slept peacefully in his bed with almost his whole body covered in thick bed sheets due to the night being a bit chillier than expected and last thing Luna wanted was Danny to catch a cold from the night air. He smiled as he dreamed of his wonderful night, he had gotten so caught up in his dream that he did not stir as the door to his bedroom opened slowly before Luna was the first one to poke her head through the door and see him sleeping quietly. She giggled before she then turned towards the little visitor that was with her.

"There he is, he's still sleeping in his bed. You can go and surprise him if you want, “Luna said as Hershey Sprinkle suddenly poked her head through the door and directed her blue eyes toward the sleeping child, “And don't worry, he's going to be very ecstatic to see you again...!"

"Are you sure princess Luna? I don't want to be a bother to him. “Hershey said as she watched Danny turn onto his back and smiled as he slept.

"I'm certain my new little friend, don't be nervous, he's been worried about you since you left with your father, “Luna whispered to Hershey as she felt the filly's desire to see Danny again, “Go ahead now, and... Try to surprise him by doing something, funny or adorable...!"

"Okay princess... Here it goes..."Hershey said as she took a deep breath.

She then slowly entered the bedroom at her own leisure and gulped as she put on a small smile before approaching Danny's bed, deep within she was hoping to see Danny again after so long, but she didn't know what to think at this moment. She came to the side of the bed and sniffed at Danny while he giggled at at her sniffing. Hershey couldn't help but smile at the silly humans’ ticklish nature, and that's when an idea came to mind as her smile grew larger while she climbed up onto the bed.

Luna chuckled at Hershey's cute little antic as she quietly walked around the bed and sighed as she moved towards the foot of the bed, and began to reach under the covers as she felt around the bulge in the sheets Danny made in the bed. Finally after reaching around she finally found Danny's feet and began tickling them making Danny giggle even more so while he gently kicked at Hershey's soft hoof, but she was not scared of his kicking, in fact it even made her giggle a bit as she listen to Danny laugh.

Suddenly Danny then finally began to stir as he sat up a bit while kicking at whatever was tickling him, and as his eyes finally fluttered open, the tickling finally stopped while he looked around for the perp that tickled him. It was then that he pulled his feet back and looked to the foot of his bed before he saw Hershey just as the door opened to reveal Luna watching them before Hershey jumped to him.

"Danny! I missed you so much, I'm glad I could see you again, “Hershey exclaimed as she hugged the boy before Danny hugged her back, “I thought when my dad took me away, I thought I was never going to see you again!"

"Hershey...! I missed you two, I was so ready to come after that monster if he hurt you! Are you okay? “Danny said as he held the little filly against his small body.

"I'm fine... He didn't hurt me as much this time, I'm just so happy to see you again..."Hershey confided as she nuzzled his cheek.

"So... How did you get here? Who managed to pull you away from your dad so easily? “Danny said as they looked into each other's eyes and saw only happiness in both.

"Your aunt Celestia managed this Danny, she said either Hershey comes over to visit and spend time with you, or he can be charged with disobeying a direct order from a princess, “Luna explained for the children while Danny could only smile at his mother, “You are very welcome my son, when you're ready, you and Hershey can go out and play around the castle if you want."

"I love you mom! And I promise to thank aunt Celestia for this! This is so amazing! “Danny exclaimed as he and Hershey laughed together and bounced on the bed.

"I love you too son... Now I must be off for a bit, just need to do some paper work before breakfast, “Luna informed while opening the curtain blinds to let the sun light in, “Breakfast will begin in an hour, and the specials are blue berry muffins and special pepper bacon just for you Danny."

"Okay mom...! We promise not to be late I swear, “Danny said while frantically jumping to his dresser, “Come on Hershey, when I'm done here I'll show you around the castle!"

"Okay then...! This is going to be really fun, I can tell! “Hershey said clapping her tiny front hooves together.

"That's wonderful to hear! Now then, I must be off, you two have fun now! “Luna said while gracefully making her exit while the filly and boy waved to her.

They watched as Luna left Danny's bedroom slowly but surely, once the door had slowly closed behind the princess due to her magic, Danny and Hershey both giggled excitedly just as Danny pulled out some fresh socks to put on while Hershey bounced on the bed.

"So Danny? I heard you went to Nightmare Night in Ponyville, was it fun? “Hershey asked just as Danny slipped on some new socks.

"It sure was, and I couldn't believe this day was going to be nicer until you showed up, “Danny said before reaching under his bed to get a little surprise, “I got a whole bunch of different candies and stuff from the ponies in Ponyville, they're really a nice and honest bunch of subjects for Twilight."

"I bet... So what did you go as for Nightmare Night? “Hershey asked out of concern before a giant bag of candy crashed down right between them.

"I went as the evil king Sombra, and I got to say, he must have been a scary dude, because I got a serious haul from all the ponies in town, “Danny said while reaching into his bag to get some candy, “You want some? I've got plenty to share with you."

"Sure Danny, I would love some candy, “Hershey said as Danny pulled out two pieces of chocolate for him and her, “Thank you Danny, this is very sweet of you, I can't believe that this is what having a friend is like..."

"What do you mean Hershey? Are you saying you never had any friends too? “Danny asked as he handed her some chocolate.

"Yes... My dad always told me that friends are a distraction from a young mares work... They need to be in the kitchen, and worry only about their stallion..."Hershey said before taking a bite out of her chocolate while Danny froze at her response.

"Hershey... I know he hurts you... My father did the same thing and always tried to make me into what he was, your dad has no right to do this to you, “Danny said in a low tone while only nipping at his chocolate, “He’s a monster, and he's no different from mine, only difference is mines also a drunk and acts stupid when he drinks...!"

"Danny...? Why are parents so mean to their children sometimes? What do we ever do wrong to deserve what we get? “Hershey asked while consuming the rest of her chocolate.

"I don't know... But there jerks and monsters...! And they don't deserve us, that's what mom told me when I would think about mine, “Danny said while eating his whole chocolate piece, “But don't worry! My mom is going to get your dad for what he does to you, and you won't have to be with him any more!"

"But... Then where would I go Danny? My dad's the only family I have left, who would even want me if he was to be put away? “Hershey asked before Danny suddenly took up both of her hooves into his hands.

"My family will take you in, I can see if mom will accept you into the castle, you won't ever have to be alone, “Danny said frantically as he fought to control his anger for Hershey's father, “It will have two princesses, a prince, and it will have me...! We'll be like a family!"

"I... Hope maybe you and I could be together... Always... I really like you Danny..."Hershey said solemnly to the boy as he slowly began to calm his nerves.

It was then that Hershey leaned in and planted a small kiss on his cheek while Danny began to blush before trying to drown out the blush with another big hug, and it proved to only intensify the warm feeling that was growing within him. He wore a proud smile as he decided to start embracing the feeling as he looked nervously into Hershey's eyes and finally couldn't help but give her a quick small kiss on her furry little cheeks, making her blush as well.

They looked at each other for almost a solid moment before Danny cleared his throat and swung his legs over to the side of the bed. He then jumped off and landed right into his slippers while Hershey followed him right off the bed while Danny quickly grabbed his bag of candy and slipped it back under the bed for safe keepings, and right when he was done with that, Hershey took up his hand as he took the league.

The two friends finally began to make their exit from the room while they held onto each other for good luck, Danny was even acting like a gentle men as he held the door open for Hershey before they made their exit out of the bedroom.

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Meanwhile just at the castle's throne room, Celestia was currently filling out some paper work before she could get ready for breakfast, and she couldn't help but enjoy how this day was already going thanks to a little trick she had done just for her nephew Danny. Her smile had said it all as she was more than proud of her smart act, tricking Stone Heart just to get Hershey Sprinkle away from her dad just so she could have fun in the castle, and play with Danny. Her plan to get Stone Heart arrested and put away was now in motion, all she now needed was a confession from Hershey, and Danny was going to get that confession, she just knew it.

Suddenly as Celestia was just finishing up her paper work, a bright flash of dark blue went off before Luna appeared before Celestia with a big smile on her face and an upbeat attitude, for she was enjoying the happiness her son was having with his friend. Celestia felt her gratitude for her conduct in bringing Hershey to the castle as Luna walked over to the side of the throne to get her work for the day, only to learn that it was already done.

"I completed your work for the day Luna. You don't need to worry about a thing this morning, “Celestia said while Luna giggled and nodded in appreciation for her sister, “So... How is Danny doing now that he has his little friend back?"

"Danny is incredibly grateful for what you did, he's looking for you right now to tell you how much he appreciates what you did, “Luna said as she picked up the papers and looked them over to be safe, “All though I don't know how I feel about using Danny just to get information from an abused filly..."

"I know... But Danny is the only one she will talk to, and she's bound to speak with him about the whole abuse story, “Celestia informed as she let out sigh of frustration, “And hopefully It won't take too long... Stone Heart had threatened the guards to message to the stewardship and demand a summons so he can retrieve her, it won't take him too long to get a response..."

"And chances are that Stone Heart is going to be less than pleased when he arrives to get his daughter..."Luna guessed while Celestia nodded in response.

"Last thing we need is Danny running into Stone Heart and possibly getting into a confrontation with the stallion, “Celestia said with a bit of concern while Luna remembered how Danny was with Stone Heart, “You once told me that Danny was getting aggressive and was ready to even get violent with the stallion correct?"

"Yes... And he only does it because he knows Stone is hurting her, he knows the signs of abuse from experience Tia...!"Luna said in defense of her son's actions.

"I know, and he is more than justified to get angry at a foal abuser, but he should still leave this to the adults. “Celestia said while Luna was ready to argue before the throne room door opened.

It was then that a giggling Danny and Hershey burst through the doors before Danny fell to the floor only for Hershey to fall right on top of him, but they had landed softly and were having too much fun to care about being harmed. The princesses wiped away their frowns that had grown on their faces and smiled as they watched Hershey and Danny wrestle playfully on the floor before Danny finally was able to sit on Hershey and pin her there.

"Ha...! I got you, I win this one Hershey! “Danny bragged as he got up and helped Hershey to her hooves.

"Wow Danny...! You're really strong, and you're saying kids did this kind of stuff at your school? “Hershey asked out of curiosity while Danny scratched at his head.

"Yeah...! But I never really was into all that sports stuff, I was always a bit of a loner in my world, “Danny said before noticing Luna and Celestia watching him and Hershey play together, “Aunt Celestia! I love you! Thank you so much for what you did! Thank you for bringing Hershey over...!"

"It was no problem at all my little nephew, I just thought you and her were over do for a little visit, and a little play date, “Celestia managed to say before Danny immediately ran to her and hugged her legs, “And I couldn't let her be all alone with her father... I heard what he was doing to her..."

"It's true... She told me aunt Celestia, her dad hurts her just like my dad hurt me, “Danny whispered before nuzzling his aunts leg in deep gratitude, not knowing that he just saved his friend, “Please promise me that you won't let her dad take her back... He's just going to keep hurting her... Until there's nothing left to hurt..."

"I promise my nephew... Hershey's father will not be taking her back... You have just made sure of that, “Celestia said while giving Danny a small hug before looking to Hershey, “Now then... You and Hershey can go play for a while longer until breakfast is ready... We just have to go over a few more things yet."

"Okay aunt Celestia... We'll go see what Blue Blood's doing, “Danny said as they parted from their hug just for Hershey to take up his hand, “Bye...! We'll see you at breakfast."

With that said, Danny and Hershey soon were on their way again and giggled with each other as they raced each other right out of the throne room and making the halls echo with their laughter as the doors closed behind them. Once the ghost was clear, all Celestia could now do is smile with answered prayers at her side as she turned to Luna who was doing the same actions, for they both heard the confession Danny had now made just for Hershey, just what they were hoping for.

"Well that was convenient and a stroke of pure luck, we now have the confession needed to arrest Stone Heart, “Luna said while looking at the doors as she thought of her son, “Danny will be so pleased...! Now all we need to do is find a more suitable home for Hershey to reside in."

"I have already taken care of that Luna. Hershey will become a noble by my decree, and will be permitted to live with us here in the castle, “Celestia answered her sister's call while Luna could not agree more with the decision, “Hershey can grow here as a noble filly and mare, and Danny will never be without his friend, they will be so happy together...!"

"I'm certain they will sister, what a marvelous turn of events this has become...!"Luna said before they got back to sorting out papers.

Now with the more serious business taken care off, the ladies could now rest easily now knowing that another foal abuser was going to be arrested and dealt with, and now Luna's child was going to save his friend from her father. However they were unaware of just how he was going to save her from her father exactly, for another visitor was soon on the arrival, and boy was he mad.