Saturday 21st June 2014
04:39
Summer Sun Celebration
Canterlot

Releasing the fifth yawn in the last three minutes, I rub my hands over my tired eyes as I look to Sunny and her Sister. "Why did you have to bring me out here at four in the fucking morning? This is definitely too early for me." We're stood outside the Canterlot castle grounds, a large crowd is gathered as they all wait patiently with their eyes fixated on a stage up ahead, positioned directly in front of soon approaching sunrise.

"I thought you'd like to join us for the Summer Sun Celebration," Sunny responds as she tilts her head up to look at me. "Me and my sister have come to every celebration since we were fillies. You've shown us plenty of human traditions, so I figured we'd show you the Equestrian festival that you missed when you first arrived."

"Yeah, there's a reason I missed it. I was in a new and strange place, had a fight with a number of plants, then I got my ribs busted by a talking pony, which you'd never find in my world. I was kinda splayed out in bed with a trial approaching when you had the festival last year." Scoffing, I fold my arms. "What a great way to treat someone who defended one of your Princesses."

Windy rolls her eyes as she lightly bumps her twin, "Is he always this cranky in the morning?"

"I am when you drag me out of bed at two in the morning to take a train to Canterlot, especially when you give me no prior warning." I look far to the left side to see a group of ponies standing on the balcony of a tavern, a number of alcoholic drinks surrounding them as they spent the night celebrating. "Not to mention that most the others have been drinking all night, and I've missed out on an opportunity of getting pissed."

"This isn't just about getting drunk," Sunny retorts. "Granted, it can be a bonus, but the celebration is more than that. It allows us to witness the Princesses setting the moon and raising the sun, not many ponies get that opportunity unless they happen to be with the Princesses when the time comes."

"Don't forget it's also Princess Celestia's birthday," Windy adds.

I cock a brow as I focus once again on the girls, "It's her birthday? Nobody told me."

"Did you even ask?" I offer a weak shrug in response. "If you don't ask, you don't get."

"Yeah, but when you ask, you still often won't get it. Well, I want a toilet made out of solid gold but it's just not in the cards." I pinch the bridge of my nose, "So, is it just a coincidence that the Princess responsible for raising the sun has her birthday on the date that summer solstice usually falls on?"

Windy copies my response as she shrugs weakly, "It's just a coincidence. Princess Luna's birthday isn't on winter solstice. Ponies are born everyday, Celestia just happened to be born the twenty-first of June."

I release another groan as I rub my tired eyes, "Why couldn't we have got shitfaced prior to coming here?"

Sunny looks to me with a blank expression, "You have a habit of doing something stupid when you're drunk. Maybe it would be best if you weren't drunk during this."

"Since when do I do anything stupid when dr-"

"-Annoying Princess Luna and being thrown across the grand hall."

"Other than that."

"Making the same Princess miss her duties by getting her drunk," Sunny states matter-of-factly as she narrows her eyes.

Windy laughs in disbelief when as she shakes her head, "When was this?"

"A few weeks after John first arrived. We found him and the Princess curled up on the kitchen table with Celestia knows how many bottles of alcohol scattered around them."

Windy continues to chuckle as she presses her forehoof towards her muzzle, "You got the Princess drunk. I can't believe that." Windy suddenly cuts off her laughing as she quickly lifts her head, a smirk spreading across her muzzle as an idea seems to push itself to the front of her brain. "John... How about we make a wager?"

This immediately intrigues me as I turn my body to fully face her, "A wager, you say?"

Sunny moans out loud in irritation, "Windy, don't encourage-"

"-Shush," I immediately press my finger against Sunny's lips to silence her as I continue looking at her sister. "Too late, I'm already encouraged. What is the wager?"

Windy's grin intensifies as she tilts her head towards the stage, "You've already got one royal sister drunk. I bet you can't get the other one drunk."

Sunny swats my hand away from her muzzle, "No!"

"Yes!" Windy responds as she keeps her eyes fixed on mine.

Lifting my hand, I rest it against my chin as I consider her wager. "What's in it for me?"

Sunny scoffs as I seem to encourage her sister, "I can't believe you're actually considering this."

Windy once again ignores her twin as she steps closer, "If you succeed, I'll tell every mare I know that you are an incredible lay. You'll have me to thank for getting so much tail."

I let out a chuckle as I shake my head, "What good will that do me? I'm the exotic human, I can get plenty if I went out and got it. Besides, I've already got a girlfriend."

"A girlfriend?" Windy asks in confusion before realisation hits her. "Oh, you mean a marefriend. So Applejack did make the move on you, good on her."

"Wait, she told you that she was interested in me?"

"Yup, at the nightclub while you were dad-dancing. She didn't even have to, it was obvious from all the looks she was giving you."

Ignoring the blatant assault on my dancing skills, I release a shallow sigh. "She may be interested in me, but I'm with somebody else. I have been for a while."

Windy's expression quickly drops as she lowers her gaze slightly, "Oh." Pausing for a few seconds, she once again lifts her head as she looks mischievously at me, "You still need to get the Princess drunk. Do that, and I'll spill some dark secrets about Sunny."

"What!" Sunny glares at her sister with a mild blush. "You are not dragging me into this!" Tearing her scowl away from her sister, Sunny returns her attention to me. "Besides, what would Princess Luna think about you getting her sister drunk."

I offer an innocent smile as I look back towards the stage, the two Princesses stepping forward to address the crowd. "Luna already agreed with me at the Gala that we'd have to get her sister drunk, though I imagine she meant while she was present. So, I'm going to consider those words at the Gala as Luna's blessing to carry out your evil twins plot of getting Celestia totally smashed."

Snickering, Windy leans closer to me, "Reckon you can do it."

I match her previous mischievous grin as I nudge her lightly, my eyes fixed on my target. "You forgot one very important thing, mate. I'm Captain John Davies."

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The festival went the exactly the way I expected it to go. Celestia put on a little spectacle of raising the sun, once her sister had lowered the moon. The crowd seemed to particularly enjoy it, but after seeing the Princesses do it before, I found myself being more irritated that it should technically be impossible for someone to control the sun and the moon. I often find myself questioning the logic of this world, some things are similar to Earth yet others are completely different.

I was unable to immediately begin my wager with Windy. Once the night had turned to day, a large festival and parade went underway. Just like I heard when I initially woke up in Canterlot when I arrived here for the first time, numerous fair games are set up with friends and families enjoying the festivities. I wasn't fussed about the small games, I only ever used to take part in them back home with my sister or my ex-girlfriend. My main source of merriment and joy came from the cheap alcoholic beverages which kept me entertained until the middle of the afternoon.

Purchasing a large bottle of gin, I broke away from the crowds and head for the castle. Approaching the main gates, a number of guards stand on duty as a large number of tourists gather around and make their way onto the grounds. Entering the courtyard, I'm able to make my way past the sections open to the public and move through the side halls, the guards allowing me unrestricted access on account of being a Captain. Sometimes I love being a Rupert; it gets you so many goodies.

Reaching Celestia's study, I find a set of Solar and Lunar guards stood outside, likely indicating that both Princesses are inside. Stepping past the guards, I knock on the heavy wooden doors as I hide the bottle behind my back. After a brief pause, the door is opened in Luna's magical aura as she stands before me. "John, why am I not surprised you decided to come to the castle. You stood out in the crowd."

Smirking, I move past Luna into the study, "It's not my fault I'm so devilishly handsome."

"I meant because you're considerably taller than the ponies of Equestria," Luna responds with a roll of her eyes as she closes the door. Once the doors are sealed, she steps alongside me and lightly places a kiss on my cheek, "And you are 'devilishly handsome', as you say."

My grin increases as I return the kiss, "That's why I said it." Turning my focus to the study, I notice Celestia looking at the two of us as she flashes an approving smile. Stepping up to Celestia, I move the bottle in front of me as I lightly shake it from side to side. "Happy birthday. I figured the birthday girl could do with a drink."

Celestia gives a soft chuckle, "I should have known that you'd see this as another opportunity to enjoy a few alcoholic beverages."

"It's a celebration for your birthday. That is the greatest excuse to have a few drinks and let your hair down." I raise a brow as I look at Celestia's flowing mane. "If it's physically possible for you to do it. Does your hair run on double-A batteries or something?"

I can hear Luna letting out a groan as Celestia cocks a brow, "It seems as though you've already had a few drinks, John."

"That I have. I got dragged out of bed at stupid-o'clock, so I'm gonna drink until I have a long sleep to make up for it." Stepping closer to Celestia, I slowly turn my head to the side, my eyes widening at the sight before me. The entire corner of the study has been filled to the brim with numerous small gifts and trinkets, likely sent to the Princess by many of her subjects. "Fuck me, that's a lot of presents."

"John!" Luna calls out in irritation at my outburst.

"What?" I ask defensively as I gesture to the pile, "That's more than I ever got."

"That's not even all of them," Celestia adds. "That's only the third pile of gifts sent to me. Apparently, I've got a lot more in the throne room to be brought through."

I let out a loud whistle of astonishment as I sit on a cushion alongside Celestia, "Being royalty certainly has its benefits." As Luna sits on the other side of Celestia, I find a set of glasses behind me and take them. Resting the glasses in front of each of us, I gesture to the bottle, "Shall we, birthday girl?"

Celestia gives a soft smile as she nods her head, "I suppose it is customary to enjoy a drink on one's birthday."

Quickly pouring myself and Celestia a glass of gin, I lean over to pour Luna a drink, only for her to block the top of the glass with her forehoof. Shrugging it off, I rest the bottle on the floor between myself and Celestia before raising my glass, "Happy birthday, Princess."

Lifting her own glass, she clinks it against mine before taking a small sip. I, on the other hand, drink it more like a typical squaddie and down the entire glass in one, the strong drink sending a shudder through my body as the alcohol burns the back of my throat. Groaning, I begin to top up my glass as I look to Celestia. "Come on. You're supposed to down it."

Celestia slowly shakes her head as she giggles softly, "You're not supposed to 'down' gin."

"I got you taking shots of vodka with me on new year’s eve."

"That was vodka, not gin. Not to mention that you were giving everypony drinks that night."

Chuckling I finish topping off my drink and lean closer to Celestia. "And it was a fun night. So let's make your birthday fun and get drunk." Positioning my glass next to my lips, I move my free hand and slowly bring Celestia's glass to rest on her lips. "On three. One. Two. Three." This time I'm successful as Celestia finishes the entire drink in one go, coughing as soon as she does so.

Luna rolls her eyes at the display, "Is this your plan? Getting drunk before you're going to the Badlands?"

"Human tradition, Luna. Gotta get shit faced before shipping out. I'm training transferees for the next fortnight, then I have to be on goodish behaviour for the Gala. That makes this a good time to enjoy some drinks."

"Just like the casual alcoholic you are," A coy smile spreads across Luna's lips.

Celestia gives a soft chortle at our display, "It certainly is a nice change to see the both of you together like this. Not having to hide away. I know it may be hard for the two of you to keep everything hidden from those around you, but you seem to be making the most of the opportunities you have."

Luna and I smile softly as we look at one another, my hand clasping onto the empty glass. "Yeah, being sneaky isn't exactly my speciality."

"Hasn't stopped you from trying," Luna states as she looks at me.

Before I can respond, a heavy set of knocks come from the doors. As we all turn to face the door, Luna's magic compresses the handle and pulls the reinforced door open. With the passage open, a member of the Solar Guard steps in and quickly comes to attention. "Sorry to disturb you, Princess, but Major Shining Armor and Lieutenant Colonel Pine Springs have provided an update on the situation at Coltchester, as requested. They have set out a new course of action, but require authorisation before carrying out the operation."

Sighing softly, Celestia begins to slowly stand. "It would seem that duty calls."

"Nonsense." Quickly rising from her seat, Luna stretches her wing out in order to lightly push her sister back down. "It's your birthday, you should take this time to relax. You don't often get an opportunity to unwind." Stepping towards the doors, Luna flicks her head back to look at me. "I trust you can keep my sister entertained during my absence?"

Nodding my head, I begin to refill my own and Celestia's glasses. "Don't worry, you can trust your Captain with such a simple task."

Luna rolls her eyes as she steps through the door, "It's the fact that I'm giving my Captain this job that concerns me."

With the door closing behind her, I finish refilling the glasses and rest the bottle against my cushion. Celestia slowly turns her head back to the glass set in front of her. "So, is it my turn to try and beat the fabled 'casual alcoholic' at drinking?" Turning to face her, I watch as a coy smirk spreads across her lips. "Don't think that I haven't heard about how much you can drink. I can assure you, that we won't be resorting to petty drinking games and contests."

Laughing, I lift my drink as take a slow sip. "I'm afraid I don't know what you mean. I'm a respectful individual and shall continue to conduct myself in such a way around the Princess of this land."

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"Christ on a bike. You're not even halfway through them." I state out loud as Celestia adds another small trinket, which was sent to her, onto the pile of assorted gifts. We had gone through an entire bottle of gin and were halfway through a selection of brandy as we went about conversing idly and opening some of the presents sent to Celestia.

"The joys of receiving so many gifts," Celestia responds as she sways slightly on her seat. It's safe to say that she doesn't have many opportunities to enjoy a few drinks. She's practically a lightweight compared to me. "Come on. It's your turn." Levitating another small box, she passes it to me so that I can open the present for her.

Clumsily digging my finger under the corner of the wrapping paper, I quickly tear it away as Celestia drains another glass. Tilting the small wooden box in my hand, I find a small golden latch sat on the front, which I quickly unclasp. Opening the box, I find a selection of Griffonian cigars which seem to have been sent from someone from the former empire. "Yet again, another gift from a Griffin for the efforts of Equestria during the war." Plucking a cigar from the box, I tilt it between my fingers. "A box of cigars."

"Not that I smoke." Quickly refilling her own glass, Celestia gestures to me with her hoof. "Help yourself to them. I'd never use them and I know you smoked in the past. Maybe you'll know somepony who'd want some."

Shrugging, I close the box and tuck in between my legs as I pop the cigar in my mouth. Checking my pockets, I'm unable to find my lighter which I only keep tucked away in my uniform for emergencies. "Got a light?" I watch Celestia as the tip of her horn produces a small golden flash. Before my eyes, a spark impacts the end of the cigar. With the cigar lit, I cough heavily as the strong fumes fill my mouth. Regaining my breath, I pull the cigar away between my fingers as I exhale a plume of smoke. "Neat party trick."

Celestia mockingly bows her head, "I do have some skills. I thought you stopped smoking? Or at least Luna told me you had."

"I did" -I bring the cigar back to my lips and create a seal as I talk- "But I've never had a cigar in my life. Figured I'd try one. I may never get another opportunity."

"What do you mean?"

"I'm a soldier, due to be shipped out next month." Shuffling forward, I lie back and rest my head on the cushion as the cigar box is brushed to the side. "I never know which day is gonna be my last. May as well enjoy every moment I can and try something new while I have the opportunity."

"You make it sound as if you know something will happen to you," She states as she looks at me with some concern.

I snort as I pull the cigar away from my lips, using Luna's old glass as a makeshift ashtray as I hold the cigar over it. "I've had two deployments, arguably nearly dying during both of them. It's only a matter of time until my ticket is punched."

"Then why not leave the military?" I lift my head slightly to look at Celestia. "Nopony is forcing you to remain with the military. You could always retire, enjoy some time off in peace."

"And do what?" Rolling onto my side, I prop my head up with my hand as my elbow digs into the cushion. "I'm twenty-five years old, I've got a lot more working in my lifetime before I even consider retiring. Granted, I'd leave the military before being forced to retire due to old age. Heck, you're over two thousand years old and still working."

"There's a difference between you and I. I'm immortal. My sister and I don't age, we haven't done so in over two millennia. You haven't got that opportunity."

"Which is exactly why I'm trying new things and enjoying every moment I can." Sitting up, I clasp my hands over my knee as I balance the cigar in my mouth. "I think back to my great-great-grandfather. He served in the first world war, all four years of it, from start to finish. He survived being fired upon by artillery, machine guns and even got gassed. The war didn't get him, though, he made it home. And do you know how he died?"

Celestia shakes her head as she listens intently. "He cut his finger on a chicken coop. A chicken coop is what killed him; he cut his finger and got an infection. I bet he felt like he could live through anything, after going through hell on Earth, he certainly didn't think he'd die by getting a cut whilst collecting eggs in his back garden. The point is, I have no idea when my life will abruptly come to an end, for any reason. He probably thought he'd live until he became an old man, yet his life ended a few weeks after cutting his finger. I could be years, months, weeks or even days away from dying, so I'm going to enjoy every moment I can and try new things."

"But what about my sister?" Celestia asks. "If you continue down the road you've taken with the military, then you may meet your demise sooner than you think. My sister cares greatly for you, I can see that, and I don't want to see her hurt if she loses you."

Inhaling on the cigar, I remove it from my mouth and lean it over the glass as I pick up my brandy and exhale the fumes. "I know. I don't want to hurt her, but I can't just pack up shop and throw away everything I've achieved. I have a duty to serve and shall continue to do so until a time arises where I feel that my service is no longer required. I joined the British Army while a war was still taking place, it had been for a number of years; my service was required. Equestria is currently facing conflict, just like Britain did. When there is little or no risk, then I may consider retiring."

"Hopefully that will be sooner than you think. Once the Badlands is once again under control and peace restored, I'm hoping things in Equestria will return to a sense of normality." Taping a sip from her glass, Celestia brings her forehoof up to wipe her mouth. "These last few years have seen uncertainty for Equestria. Once this period passes, Equestria will once again be at peace."

"I'll tell you what. If you keep the peace and return Equestria to another one-thousand years of uneventful peace, then I'll retire from the military." Leaning back from the cigar, I keep it in my hand as I drain my glass of brandy. "Now then, Princess, what is the most embarrassing gift you've ever received? Two thousand years is a long time for somebody to play a prank and send you an embarrassing gift."

"Define embarrassing?" Celestia replies as she gives a coy smile. "What may be embarrassing for you may not be embarrassing for me."

Resting the empty glass on the floor, I begin to idly run my finger over the rim as I place the cigar back in my mouth. "Well, I know I'd send something as a joke. This is just me being immature, and likely William's and Stanley's influence, but I'd send a dildo as a laugh."

"Well, you're not the only one who had that idea."

I begin to laugh as I fall backwards, "Someone actually sent you a dildo!? That's fucking hilarious!"

Celestia also chuckles as she shakes her head, "I must admit, I did find it amusing, once the initial surprise wore off."

Still laughing, I bring my hands to my face as slowly drag them across my eyes. "At least someone out there realised that you have needs too."

"Yes, but they should know that plastic doesn't beat the real thing." My laughing suddenly stops as my eyes widen in shock from her outburst. Sitting up, my eyes lock onto Celestia's as she shrugs innocently, her body swaying slightly. "Nothing can substitute the embrace of another pony." Giggling to herself, she shakes her head, "It's been so long since I've had a good rutting." Celestia seems to instantly realise what she said as her ears drop, a crimson hue emerging on her cheeks. "I can't believe I just said that out loud... to my sister's coltfriend."

"Have you no shame?" I tease as I playfully shake my head with my arms folded over one another. "Couldn't you easily get some action if you wanted? You're a Princess. Surely you could find someone who takes your fancy and say, 'you, me, bed, now.' I highly doubt you'd get many objections. Most guys like a little junk in the trunk." YOU FUCKING IDIOT! You just said the Princess had a big ass! I quickly slap my hand over my mouth from my outburst, sending the cigar flying to the side and rolling on the marble floor.

It's now Celestia's turn to laugh out loud as she buries her face in her hooves. "I know what that means, John. Does that mean you've been having a look at opportunities?"

"What... No! Well, not intentionally-" I once again quickly shut myself up as Celestia's laughing intensifies. I can already feel the heat of my cheeks heating up as I let out a frustrated groan. "I'm not the species that walks around without any pants on and their junk on show. Not to mention you're the only pony who's taller than me, it's kinda in my main vision."

As Celestia's laugh begins to subside, she lifts a forehoof and runs it over her eye to wipe away the tear that formed. "Either way, there's still a difference between a simple rut and something more special. I can't simply go out and find a stallion to rut with. Imagine the backlash. That's why I'm... jealous of what you and my sister have."

"Jealous?" I ask in confusion as I look to Celestia.

She slowly nods her head, "She has found somepony to care for her and who isn't after a secret agenda. You like my sister for who she is, not her status, wealth or power. You two have true intimacy, which I wouldn't be able to have with a partner who's only purpose is sexual. You both care for each other. I told you how I didn't want to see her hurt when you do eventually... pass. It's because I lost somepony a long time ago, and I'm afraid what that will do to Luna."

I slowly nod my head as I reach for the bottle of brandy and top off our glasses. "I can't imagine the pain that must cause, but surely you are grateful for all the happiness you felt while he was still around?" Celestia nods her head as she levitates her filled glass. "All good things come to an end, the better the experience then the more painful it will be when it finally draws to a close. But you can't expect her to remain secluded her whole life and not get involved with anyone. It's bound to happen, and it will be one of the best experiences of her life."

Celestia smiles softly as her eyes lock onto mine, "Just make sure that you make it the best experience for her." Cracking a small grin, she brings her drink closer to her lips. "Hurt my sister, John, and you'll have me to answer to."

I chuckle softly as I raise my glass to her, "I'll be on my best behaviour." On that, we both toss back our drinks and prepare to refill the glasses as Celestia levitates over another bottle.

It's taken me hours to go through the new operational plans and contingencies for the Guards deployed in Coltchester, by the time I leave the throne room the sun is setting as Celestia begins to draw the longest day of the year to an end. At least he hasn't gotten her so drunk that she can't fulfil her duty... like he did to me.

Pacing through the corridor, I begin to make my way back towards Celestia's study in order to check up on my sister and John. Knowing John, he's likely attempted to get my sister drunk in an attempt to keep himself entertained. Stepping around the last corridor, the sound of loud music hits my ears as two guards look to one another in a mixture of confusion and irritation.

"The heck are they singing now?" The one guard asks as he gestures to the door with his hoof.

"I have no idea," The other responds. "I think it was popular a few years back?"

"At least they're no longer on about the ponies and the friendship and the wrapping of the winter."

As I stop in front of the guards, they quickly snap their heads forwards as they come to attention. Shifting my gaze to the doors, I can hear the muffled singing of John and Celestia as music plays out loud. Rolling my eyes, I push open the doors and quickly freeze at the sight. I stare in confusion as Celestia seems to be trotting around the room with John sitting on top of her back, her crown resting on his head.

"I'm walking on sunshine, wooah. I'm walking on sunshine, wooah. I'm walking on sunshine, wooah. And don't it feel good." The pair sing in unison as Celestia sways from side to side, John’s legs lightly digging into either side of her body. My eyes quickly scan the room as the doors are sealed behind me, multiple bottles of alcohol are scattered across the floor and a pair of burnt-out cigars poking out from a used glass."

Scowling slightly, I look towards John's phone as it rests on a cushion and turn down the volume. "What's going on in here?"

The pair stops as they turn to face me, a wide grin spreading across John's lips as he slumps forward. "Who dares to disrupt the King's music?"

"What?" I ask in a mixture of confusion and disbelief.

"I'm wearing the crown, therefore, that makes me King."

"Why are you both prancing around and singing?"

"John was playing some of his human music," Celestia exclaims as she stumbles towards me. "It's so good, Lulu." I can instantly smell the alcohol on Celestia's breath as she talks.

John laughs at Celestia's use of my pet name, "Lulu?" Slumping forward, he rests his arms on top of Celestia's head. "Is Lulu feeling left out? Does she want a drink?"

Scowling slightly, I pluck the crown from his head and gently rest it on Celestia's desk. "No, I can't drink."

"Yes, you can. Don't be a stick in the mud."

"No, I can't," I repeat myself as I glare in irritation at him. "Someone clearly needs to babysit the two of you."

"Lulu, we're fine," Celestia states as she slowly lowers herself onto the cushion, sending John rolling to the side as he lands on the floor. "Well, I am. He isn't now that I dropped him."

"Treason!" John exclaims as he rolls on the floor, chuckling despite being in pain as his hands press onto his hip. "She attacked the King!"

"Keep a better grip then." Celestia retorts as she sticks her tongue out at him.

Releasing an exhausted sigh, I take a hold of Celestia in my magic. "Come on, you've clearly had enough." Before my sister can argue, the two of us are enveloped in a white flash as we find ourselves in Celestia's bedroom. Helping her to her hooves, I slowly begin to escort her towards the bed. "You need to sleep. You're not going to outdrink John, especially when you so rarely drink."

"You don't need to worry about me-" Tripping forward, Celestia collapses on her bed. Rolling on her back, she begins to laugh at herself, "I can take care of myself."

"Not like this, you can't." Peeling the sheets from underneath her body, I rest them on top of Celestia as she seems to be quickly nodding off. "I think there's a reason you don't regularly drink."

"What about John?" Celestia asks as her eyes slowly drift closed. "You've left him in my study."

"I'll be going back for him shortly. I've... got something really important I need to tell him."

Releasing a soft yawn, Celestia rests her head down as she pulls the sheets closer to her body. "What is it?"

Stepping away from the bed, I look back to Celestia with nervousness. "Nothing you need to concern yourself with... yet. Just, get some sleep sister. I'll see you in the morning." With that, I use my magic once again to teleport back to Celestia's study. When I'm back in the room, I look to Celestia's crown and quickly teleport it back into her room, hoping that it'll land on her bedside table if my aim is as good as I think it is.

With that dealt with, my eyes drift to John who's still lying on the floor where Celestia dropped him. "John?" His eyes slowly creak open, showing that he too is close to falling asleep. "Stand up, John. I need to talk to you, I had hoped you'd be sober for this but I can't delay it any longer."

This seems to get John's attention as he sits up. Pressing his hands to the floor, he lets out an exhausted groan as he forces himself to his feet. Standing before me, his body sways slightly as he attempts to focus. "What is it?" Closing my eyes, I take a deep breath as I teleport the two of us to my bedchambers.

My eyes slowly adjust following the bright flash. Nearly losing my footing, I stumble to the side and grasp onto Luna's bed frame to support myself. I remain as stationary as possible as Luna steps into the bathroom, returning moments later with a glass of water and a tablet in her magic. "Drink this," She instructs as she presents them to me. Taking the tablet and drink, I take a slow sip of the water as I wash the tablet down. "That should help sober you up. Magic is more effective on you so I'm hoping the tablet will work a bit better to help get the alcohol out of your system."

To my surprise, my vision seems to become clearer. I notice that my balance still seems to be off but at least I'm able to think a bit more clearly. That's the cheaters' way at sobering up. If humanity had this drug then it would be exploited greatly by those who are stupid enough to drink and drive. Taking another sip of water, I rest the glass on Luna's bedside table as I look at her. "Is everything okay?"

Stepping up to the window, Luna lets out a slow sigh as her eyes remain locked outside. "There's something very important that I need to tell you, John. I don't know how to really say this..." I look to Luna as she seems to hesitate, her face showing a level of nervousness I've never seen from her. Slowly blinking, Luna steps back from the window as she look at me. "John... I'm pregnant."

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