I can't believe it! She said yes! My hands idly continue to caress Luna's back as we remain embraced with one another, the sound of cheering ponies filling the room. Eventually, Luna and I pull back from the hug, my hand running across the rear of Luna's neck in order to drag it across her coat to brush Luna's cheek. Staring into her beautiful eyes, I lean closer to plant another soft kiss on Luna's lips, a wide grin still evident on both of our lips.

With our embrace finally over, it's only then that I realise that there are numerous ponies, likely paparazzi for magazines and newspapers, eating up this new story as they take picture after picture. Everyone is going to learn about Luna and me now. If this was Earth, the pictures and story will end up on the cover of every gossip magazine and published in newspapers. I doubt Equestria will be any different.

Noticing movement from the corner of my eye, I turn my head to find Celestia standing before me and her sister. Looking to the both of us, she's unable to suppress a joyous smile at the display. Turning her head to me, she begins to bow her head, only to take me off guard as she steps forward to drape her left wing over my shoulder to hug me as she simultaneously pulls Luna in with her right wing. I'll take this as a good sign. Or she's only putting on a happy face for the crowd before she castrates me when we're alone.

Once she ends her gesture, she tilts her head towards us as she looks over the crowd. "Perhaps we should find somewhere private to celebrate this engagement?"

Luna and I don't hesitate to follow Celestia as she begins to lead us away. Still grinning like a hyperactive schoolgirl, Cadence quickly joins us as we make our exit. As we pass Twilight and the girls, I wave my hand at them, signalling for them to join us. None of them hesitates as they quickly join in the small convoy, Pinkie hopping with more enthusiasm than usual as she bounces back and forth.

Moving through the large crowd, we receive numerous supportive smiles mixed amongst some who seem to be a little less keen on what they've just witnessed. As a set of heavy doors is opened by a pair of guards, we all step through the opening in order to escape the crowd. Nobody says anything as we walk through the hallway towards the throne rooms, the only noise is that of Luna's magic keeping a hold of the ring around her neck as she examines it.

It doesn't take long for us to enter the throne room; another pair of Thestral guards closing the door behind us as we enter. With some privacy away from the large crowd, everyone's eyes quickly focus on Luna and myself. She's too distracted to notice as she idly twists the ring from side to side in her magical grasp.

"Okay, I'll be the one to say it," Rainbow states as she breaks the silence. "What about Moon Glow? I thought she was your marefriend?"

Stepping alongside Luna, she lifts her forehoof and presses it against the rear of my hand, allowing me to twist my wrist to hold onto her hoof. "Luna is Moon Glow," I state as I keep my eyes fixed on her. "We've been dating in secret since the Gala last year. She changed her form to allow us to spend time with one another in public without anyone getting too nosey."

"Since the Gala?" Rarity clarifies as she looks at us in disbelief. "How did this even happen? No offence, Princess, but how did you become involved with your Captain?"

"You make it sound like it's unheard of," Cadence states with a slight giggle.

Luna gives Cadence a quick smirk before addressing Rarity's question. "Well, a certain someone got a bit too drunk and fell into the pool... dragging me in with him."

Chuckling to myself, I return a sly grin as I shrug innocently. "You could have tried catching me."

"I was in no state to go around catching falling humans," Luna states as she rolls her eyes. "Besides, it's a good thing I didn't catch you, otherwise I would have stayed out of the pool."

"Why is it important if you fell in the pool or not?" Rainbow questions as she looks at us in confusion.

"Darling, have you tried swimming in a dress?" Rarity asks. "It's not going to be very suitable. Not to mention that it would ruin the ensemble."

"She couldn't tread water easily in it," I respond as I gesture to Luna's dress. "So I helped her keep afloat by taking hold of her. Then, we kinda kissed and it took off from there."

"And now they're getting married!" Pinkie exclaims as she leaps towards me. "And you know what that means, Johnny."

"Do I?" As I watch Pinkie's smile increase in size, the recollection of a certain promise comes to mind. "The promise?"

Pinkie frantically nods her head, "See? You do remember!"

Luna tilts her head as she eyes me curiously, "And what promise is this?"

"I may have promised Pinkie that if I got married, she could arrange the reception. So, since we're going to be getting married, I apparently can't break a Pinkie promise."

Rainbow gives an involuntary shudder, "Trust me, you do not want to break one of those."

"To be fair," Cadence starts as she looks to Pinkie, "She did organise mine and Shining's wedding reception. Pinkie did a fantastic job with it, so you shouldn't have to worry about it."

"See!" Pinkie bellows. "I have a Princesses stamp of approval! Soon, it'll be two Princesses stamps of approval!" Pivoting on the spot, she points to Twilight. "Then a third!" Finally, she turns her head to Celestia, "Then a fourth!"

"What makes you think that I'd get married before Princess Celestia?" Twilight inquires as she blushes mildly at Pinkies outburst. "I haven't even got a coltfriend."

Celestia snickers playfully as she grins at her former student, "And you think that I do?" Twilight's blush only intensifies as Celestia pokes fun at her.

Applejack joins in with Celestia as she chuckles to herself, "I reckon the Princess has got you there, Twi."

"What would you do about the wedding?" Fluttershy squeaks from behind her mane. "If John is leaving soon, how will you plan it?"

Luna and I turn our gazes to meet one another. Luna quickly responds, "I suppose that John and I will have a lot of planning over the next couple of days before he leaves. We can always have the official ceremony when he returns from tour." Flashing a quick seductive smile, Luna lean closer. "I suppose you will have to remain in the castle with me for the next few days as we plan everything."

"Sister, we're standing right here," Celestia states with a deadpan expression.

Twilight release an excited squee as her eyes light up, "This can provide an entirely new line of study into humanity. We could learn so much about human traditions in relation to marriage. There could be a wide variety of differences and similarities between an Equestrian and human wedding ceremony."

Raising my hand, I interrupt her before she can continue. "Twilight, there are loads of details about weddings on Earth. Whether it be part of a religious ceremony or civil. I can tell you about it, but another time. I'd rather not go into tonnes of detail about weddings, there is a lot to cover. The main ceremony, wedding vows, the role of the best man and events such as the stag do."

"A what?" Applejack asks as everyone stares at me in bewilderment.

"A stag do. Lot of beer, embarrassing games, exotic trips. A bachelor party."

"Ohh," Everyone responds in unison.

"Why didn't you just say that in the first place?" Luna asks

"Bachelor party is more of an American term. A stag do is different, it's more of a weekend event than just one night."

"Oh great," Luna states with a roll of her eyes. "I don't know if Equestria can cope with a weekend of you drinking. You'll drain the entire country of all its alcohol."

"I'm not that bad," I respond with a chuckle.

"Umm, Princess?" Fluttershy looks towards Luna. "If you and John are getting married, wouldn't that mean that John would become... a Prince?"

My eyes widen as the realisation hits me. Fuck! Why didn't that cross my mind? Marrying the Princess would mean that I'd get lots more power in Equestria, yet that somehow slipped my mind. But a Prince? Somehow that doesn't seem right. "Wait, a Prince? Wouldn't I become a Duke instead of a Prince?"

"No," Rainbow answers. "If you marry a Princess then you become a Prince. Everypony knows that. I don't even know what a Duke is."

"Not where I come from. Kate Middleton isn't a Princess and she married Prince William, she's a Duchess."

"That isn't the case here, John," Celestia says as she smiles at me. "The system of Dukes and Duchesses is an old concept from the Griffin Empire. In Equestria, by marrying my sister you become a Prince. How else do you think Shining Armor became a Prince?"

Rubbing my face, I step to the side as I find it difficult to imagine myself as royalty. "Come on, can you really picture me as a Prince? I bet every noble would be pissed at the prospect of a foreigner, someone of a different species, becoming their Prince."

"I'm not going to lie and say that every noble will be thrilled with the news, but there are ways we can get around it. Shining Armor has restricted powers as a Prince while he remains in the Guard, this prevents a breach of power as a Prince by overriding the orders of officers above him. We can provide the same restrictions on yourself, meaning that you are a Prince by title. You would not have any royal powers until you resign from the military."

Trying to gauge Luna's reaction, she slowly tilts her head towards me before giving an approving nod. I mimic Luna's actions as I turn my focus back to Celestia, "Fair enough. If it keeps the peace, then so be it. I'm not doing this for power anyways, you guys know that I have no interest in politics."

Turning to the side, Celestia focuses her attention to a small table which has a bottle of gin, along with a number of clean glasses. Quickly retrieving the items, she fills a number of glasses and passes one to everyone. "I suppose that we should make a toast to my sister, and my soon to be brother-in-law." Celestia gives another soft chuckle as she looks to me. "Nopony try to out-drink John, you'll end up losing like my sister and I did."

As everyone gives little cheers and has their drink, Luna and I hold back as we look to the glass that she was presented. After a moment, Celestia looks at us curiously. "Is everything alright?"

Luna turns her head back to me, her eyes asking me whether she should deliver another set of news to those who are stood before us. Taking the drink from her magic, I give her a soft nod. Exhaling, Luna turns her focus back to her sister. "Everything is fine, though I have some more news to tell you."

"More news? What else could there be to tell us?"

Releasing a shallow sigh, Luna leans softly against me as I wrap my arm around her. "Sister, I'm pregnant."

Silence. The room quickly falls into silence as everyone apart from Cadence looks at us in a state of shock and surprise. Luna and I fidget nervously on the spot as Celestia seems to stare blankly at us, her mouth hanging open slightly as her brain slowly seems to reboot.

"How in the hay is that possible?" Applejack asks as she's the first to recover. "John's a human, not a pony. It would be like a Griffin and a pony trying to have a foal, it just ain't possible."

"Unless I was a pony," I reply as I glance to Twilight. "Twilight used the spell to turn me into a pony, allowing me to go on a date with Luna as we were both ponies. One thing led to another after the date... and now she's pregnant."

Celestia's eye seems to involuntarily twitch as her brain finishes the bootup process, "You mean to tell me... that you got my sister pregnant, accidentally? Why didn't you use contraception?"

"We're not getting into this debate," Luna retorts as she looks towards her sister. "I'm pregnant. John and I are going to have a foal together and start a family. We're ready to do this together and we want to have a family. So what if it wasn't planned? It has allowed us to build the confidence to finally make our relationship known to everypony."

"Sister, I'm not angry that the two of you are having a foal," Celestia reassures her. "I'm just surprised that this occurred through an accident instead of intentionally." Chuckling to herself, Celestia shakes her head. "It's probably about time one of us found somepony to settle down with."

"So, you're not mad?" Luna asks as she tries to clarify.

"I'm not mad," Celestia repeats as she steps up to her sister. I release a mental sigh of relief as images of Celestia throwing me through a window in a fit of rage slowly shrink away. Celestia turns her focus to me, "I'm sure the two of you will do great raising a foal together. I can already tell that John will be able to protect the two of you."

I crack a small grin as I look back to Luna, "I wouldn't let anyone hurt her when I was her Captain. I'm certainly not going to going to let anything harm her, now that we're engaged." A slight twinge hits my chest as I say that word out loud, the realisation that I'll soon be getting married still seems to be sinking in.

Stretching her wing outright, Luna begins to herd me towards the door. "That means we'll have to do a lot of planning. You'll soon be leaving, so I want to get started with the plans while you're still here."

I release a slow groan, "Why didn't I wait a few more days? That way, I wouldn't be around for the boring preparations."

Luna playfully swats me with her wing as we leave the throne room, "Come on. I'm not planning everything while you're away."

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Saturday 12th July 2014

26th Birthday

20:29

Canterlot Castle

Luna and I had spent every day since the gala going over the details of the upcoming wedding, when it would be held, human traditions, the honeymoon and the ceremony itself. The wedding would take place on Saturday the eighteenth of October, three months into our six-month tour in the Badlands. The SOG (Special Operations Group) will be granted leave for two weeks, halfway through our deployment. I'll have one day to relax before going on my stag do on the fifteenth and sixteenth, giving me one day to recover before the big day.

Once we had our wedding, we would have a weeklong honeymoon. Luna figured that I'd like to spend more time in 'a place similar to home', this meant that we'd be staying in the wealthiest part of Trottingham on the Grittish isles for a few days before travelling to a remote seaside resort on the edge of the island.

I had already decided to make Chaser the best man at the wedding, meaning I was entrusting him with the stag do. I wasn't able to see him personally to inform him, but I sent him a letter back at his home to let him know his role. Luna and I remained locked away in her tower during the last few days, making sure to spend a few days out of the public's eyes. Just as we thought, the news of our relationship and engagement spread like wildfire, a number of pictures surfacing through newspapers and magazine with the big news. Once we return from the honeymoon and have a few more days together, I would return with the rest of the SOG to the Badlands to finish our tour.

I explained to Luna the human traditions with regards to the wedding. Equestrians apparently place the wedding ring initially on each other's horns, if they have one, before attaching it to a necklace. I told Luna of how humans wear the wedding ring on the left hand, ring finger. So while I'd have one to place on her horn, she'd have to have one designed to fit my finger. She had taken a measurement of my finger and said she'd make sure one was custom made for me.

With today being my birthday, I decided to briefly break free from Luna's tower in order to retrieve a couple of drinks for myself. Since the news of the engagement got out, I found myself receiving a few questionable looks from guards and castle staff. They likely weren't fond of the idea of me exploring and learning my way around my future home. I was easily able to memorise the necessities I felt I was required to know, the kitchen, parlour rooms, passageway to the castle barracks and the main courtyard.

Having retrieved a bottle of rum and a selection of small foods from the castle's kitchen, I quickly made my way back to the Luna's tower and begin to ascend the stairs. Climbing each step, I couldn't help but think back to earlier when Luna seemed to be determined to have me leave the room at one point, offering numerous suggestions. I finally decided to go and get a drink and some nibbles as Luna went to have a shower.

As I reach the top of the tower, I pass a pair of her elite Guard and quickly enter her study. Kicking the door softly closed behind me, I bite onto the protruding cork of the bottle and yank it free, allowing me to gain access to the sweet nectar within. As I begin to take a few lengthy gulps from the bottle, the sound of the door to Luna's room creaking open causes me to turn to face her. As soon as my eyes lock onto her, I almost cough out the contents which filled my mouth.

Luna is stood in the clear doorway with a mild blush on her cheeks, her sultry eyes scanning over my body. She is wearing a set of lingerie I never even knew she had. The material is made of a thin black felt, clasping tightly to her body as it accents her features. A set of thrilly panties rests on her rump, leg braces stretching down her hind legs as they attach to a set of stocking with small hearts and moons embroidered into the material. An exotic corset fits snugly around her barrel, small holes cut into the side allowing a small tuft of her fur to protrude.

Forcing myself to prevent the drink from escaping my lips, I swallow the contents and quickly place the items which fill my hands onto the desk. "So this is why you wanted to get rid of me?"

Luna slowly nods her head as she saunters closer to me, my eyes locking onto the turquoise lipstick resting on her beautiful lips. "I needed to get myself ready for your birthday present. You stayed with me all day, it's only fair that I give you a special present to celebrate."

"And this special present would involve a... certain act?" I slowly close the gap between Luna and me, lifting my hand to passionately caress her cheek.

"That it does," Luna responds as she tilts her head to tentatively kiss the palm of my hand. "That wouldn't be a problem for you, I'm sure?"

"If that ever becomes a problem then you'll have to take me to a hospital, 'cause something would be seriously wrong with me." Leaning closer, I rest my hand on the side of Luna's chest as I stroke my hand over her corset. "Maybe I don't want to unwrap this gift."

Luna chuckles as she lifts her hoof and presses it against my chest, "Oh? I bet I can make you change your mind." Tilting her head upwards, Luna quickly presses her lips against mine in a passionate kiss. My eyes flick closed as I melt into her kiss, the intoxicating taste of her lips overwhelming me. I'm soon taken by surprise as Luna suddenly pushed her entire body against mine, causing us both to stumble back as I fall onto her desk, knocking our wedding plans and the food I brought up onto the floor.

Quickly pushing herself up with her hind legs, Luna rapidly climbs over me and pins me onto the desk below her. Before I'm able to recover, a bright flash surrounds her horn as I hear my belt unbuckle before being instantly pulled away from my trousers. Flicking her forehooves over my stomach, she digs them underneath my shirt and tries to lift it over my head, I'm forced to adjust my position slightly in order to help her remove the shirt.

With my chest exposed, Luna pushes me back against the desk, keeping my head down so that I'm unable to see what she's doing. Deciding to simply enjoy my birthday present, I close my eyes as I let her continue. The feeling of her lips pressing against my exposed skin sends shivers throughout my body, the warmth of each kiss sending jolts down my chest and towards my member.

As her tongue trails up and down my chest, I'm caught off guard when she wraps her lip around my nipple. My head quickly shoots up from the contact as I look down at her. Luna seems to be doing it more out of curiosity than anything else, trying to learn whether it would have any effect on me. Softly biting down on the nub, Luna gives it a slight tug between her teeth before releasing it. Looking down at her, Luna quickly repeats the action with my other nipples as I release a faint groan from her affections.

Lifting her eyes to keep them locked with mine, Luna repeats her previous action of kissing my exposed chest, her lips and tongue particularly focusing on the features of my abdominal muscles. I can't help but chuckle as Luna's lipstick smears across her lips, turquoise smudges painting sections of my skin which have received Luna's attention.

Reaching the edge of my trousers, Luna opts for her hooves in order to remove my trousers. As she drags herself off the edge of the desk, she simultaneously peels my trousers from my legs as she steps backwards. With my trousers removed, her eyes quickly lock onto the bulge in my pants, a pitched tent clearly on show which fills her eyes with lust. Taking a hold of me in her magic, Luna easily hoists me off the desk, much to my surprise.

Suspending me in the air behind her as she walks, Luna puts on as much hip movement as she can, enthusiastically swaying her hips from side to side. As I watch her arse, Luna decides to grant me a better view as she lifts her tail up, revealing a section of her panties to cut out. My eyes quickly lock on to her damp lips, her excitement clearly showing.

Reaching her bed, Luna casually throws me onto the mattress, causing me to roll over the top until I come to a stop on my back. Taking me by surprise, Luna quickly drags me along the bed, positioning myself on the corner of the bed as she forces me to sit up.

Pushing her body closer to mine, she moves into such a position that she's sitting on my lap, her hind legs resting on either side of my body as she pulls herself close. My body shakes as I feel her damp sex dragging over the top of my pants, the only thing preventing myself from pushing myself into her.

Smiling at me, she drapes her forehooves over my shoulders as she holds me in an embrace. Biting her lip, she begins to softly rock back and forth on my cock as she looks to me. The room is soon filled with the sounds of both of us moaning in unison, the movement working wonders for the both of us as we remain locked in our position.

It doesn't take long for both of our excitement starts to leave my pants in a mess, my pre-cum and her juiced seeping into the fabric. After giving me a quick peck on the lips, Luna seems to be working up the courage to say something as her eyes briefly flick away. "John, are you... ready for your surprise?"

I crack a sly grin as I tilt my head, my rhythm never faltering as I continue to grind against her. "You mean to tell me that this isn't my surprise? This is the only time you've ever dressed up for the occasion. And I love it, by the way."

Luna can't help but blush mildly as she averts her gaze. "This isn't the only part of the surprise." Resting her head against my ear, Luna seductively whispers into my ear. "Remember your little blunder last time you were here?"

I narrow my eyes slightly as I slap my hand against Luna's flank, earning a surprised gasp in response. "I thought we were never gonna mention that again."

Chuckling softly, Luna slowly pulls herself from me as she adjusts her position to lie down alongside me, her forehoof tugging on the edge of my soaked pants. "I know, but... I heard that stallions really like to do... that. So, I thought that for your birthday that... we could try it?"

My heart skips a beat as I look at Luna, my eyes widen slightly at the realisation. She's offering me anal? Even that's something I've never done, and I bet that nobody ever expects a Princess to be into that sort of thing. "A-are you sure?"

"I would never have considered this before my banishment, but it is now apparently acceptable for two partners to do it. I read about it after your accidental blunder and it... got me interested. I'm sure that we can try it... consider it an experiment." Pulling my pants away from my lower body, I kick them away as Luna slowly stokes the length of my member with her forehoof. "Have you ever done this?"

I shake my head, "No. Never."

"W-would you like to?" I can't believe that she's offering this. Without saying a word, I nod my head. The corner of Luna's mouth curls upwards as she leans closer, lightly pressing her lips briefly against the tip of my cock. As her eyes briefly flick up to meet mine, Luna quickly opens her mouth and seals it along my entire length.

I release a sudden groan as Luna begins to bob her head up and down my length, her tongue wrapping and coiling around my hard cock with each of her movements. As she continues to service me, the sound of her reaching out with her magic grabs my attention. Turning my focus, I find a small lotion bottle being pulled alongside her.

Without looking, she squeezes out a sizable amount of the contents, gathering it all into a ball as she suspends it in mid-air. As she moves the contents behind her flank, my eyes catch the text of the bottle allowing me to identify it as lube. As she goes about preparing herself, Luna takes my entire length in her mouth.

Luna continues for a few minutes before she releases my cock with an audible pop, my member slapping back against my body as she releases it. Looking up at me, she collects another sizable amount of the lube and quickly presses it against my cock, causing me to jump as the cold liquid comes into contact with my sensitive flesh. "Holy fuck! That's cold!"

Luna chuckles as she opts to cover my member with it by using her forehoof. "How do you think I feel after sticking it back there? That wasn't exactly very comfortable either." Luna licks her lips as she watches my cock, her movements quickly covering my member as she exhales on my shaft.

With both of us sufficiently prepared, Luna pushes me back once again as she straddles over my body. Looking down at me, she grasps onto my cock with her magic and raises it to provide her with access. Taking a deep breath she begins to lower herself until the tip of my cock comes into contact with her tight hole.

Biting her lip, she shows some discomfort as she continues to push against me, my member slowly pushing into her. Luna releases a loud gasp as I'm pushed into her, discomfort showing on her face as her movement suddenly ceases. Lifting my arms, I lightly brush my hand across her neck as I look at her with concern. "Are you okay?"

Taking a moment to collect herself, she nods her head without saying another word. Pushing herself lower, Luna fights through the discomfort as she takes more of my length. Biting her lip, Luna stops at half my length before lifting herself once again. Rather than forcing herself to take my member in one go, Luna begins to raise and lower herself on at a slow pace as she tries to relax.

The sensation is incredible, my hands quickly dig into the sheets of her bed as I watch her riding my cock. Despite the obvious discomfort for her, I can't help but grin as the occasional look of pleasure pushes through her expression. Despite wanting to let her take the lead, I can't help myself as I begin to involuntarily thrust into her.

Luna starts to press her forehooves into my torso as her speed slowly increases, soft moans pushing through her lips as she forces herself to move lower down my length. Adjusting my arms, I use my elbows to lift my upper body, allowing me to sit up slightly. Pushing my head forward, I begin to kiss Luna's torso as she continues to ride me.

Luna continues to pick up the speed as she finally takes the entire length of my shaft, the signs of discomfort quickly evaporating from her expression as she lowers her head. I keep myself occupied by kissing her chest, each breath allowing me to inhale her scent as I get to enjoy my birthday present. Her tight hold clamping down on my cock threatening to send me over the edge sooner than I'd like.

Wrapping my arms around her back, I gently try to roll her to the side to see if she'll allow me to take control. To my surprise, Luna doesn't resist in any way as she follows my movement. Rolling to the side, I keep my length inside her as she adjusts her hind legs to wrap around my lower back. Pushing her onto her back, I begin to slowly thrust into her once again as she rocks her head back as a loud moan escapes her lips.

Grabbing a hold of her hind legs, I elevate them and rest them against my shoulders as I continue to thrust into her, Luna's moans becoming more frequent as her wings begin to stretch outwards involuntarily. Lowering my gaze, I bite my lips as I watch her push her forehoof down her stomach towards her marehood, her hoof parting her wet folds as she begins to rub her wet pussy.

I decide to have a little fun by incorporating the remote control technique, matching my rhythm to hers as if she was controlling my actions. As she slows down, I lower my speed and instead opt for deeper thrusts. Luna seems to test this by speeding up, only for me to increase my speed. Luna lets out a sudden scream as I push my entire length into her, her leg twitching against my shoulder as she decides to go for fast movements.

It doesn't take long for Luna to reach the edge, screaming at the top of her lungs her body begins to shake as her hoof pushes frantically against her marehood. As she clamps down on my cock, I'm unable to hold myself back. Groaning, my cock erupts sending cum shooting deep inside her. Slumping backwards, the momentum causes Luna to end up on top, my cock escaping from her causing cum to drip onto my groin and the sheets below us.

As we attempt to regain our breaths, I wrap my arms around her body and pull her close. Grinning, I place a kiss on Luna's neck. "Great birthday present."

Luna chuckles softly as she rests her head on my chest, "I had hoped you'd like it. It certainly was an experience. We should get cleaned up." Forcing herself to get up, Luna slowly climbs off the bed and begins to make her way to the bathroom. I can't help but snicker as she walks with a slight limp, cum dripping down the inside of her inner thigh. As she enters the bathroom, I mimic her action and join her in order to get cleaned up.

Leaving the bathroom first, I cling onto the towel that's wrapped around my waist as I move back towards the bed. Stepping to the side of the bed, I quickly throw the sheets back as I drop the towel on the floor before climbing into bed. Covering myself up, I lean against the frame of the bed and close my eyes, thinking about what the future could bring.

Whether I like it or not, I'm going to become a Prince. I will have power and responsibility, there will be those who may look to me for guidance. Despite my distaste for politics, I may be forced to take part in it. I won't have to worry about that for some time now, so long as I'm in the military then I haven't got to worry. So a lengthy career in the military will mean that I can avoid the politics.

But is there any reason for me to remain in the military here? I only rejoined the military because I needed a job and it was the only thing that I probably could have done here. However, if I'm married to Luna then I'll never have to worry about money again. I can spend my life in retirement, a life of luxury in a warm castle with almost any material item I want.

So... why am I arguing with myself about this? I don't need to do anything, most people would be more than happy to do it. I suppose it's because I never joined the military for the money. I wanted to serve to help those alongside me, to help save their lives and to keep my country safe. I may have no need the money, but I can still work to keep my new home safe.

I'm interrupted when Luna leaves the bathroom, her magic running a towel through her mane as she attempts to dry it. A smile quickly spreads across my face as I laugh softly at the sight before me, Luna walking towards me with the mildest of limps. Luna rolls her eyes as she moves to the other side of the bed, "It's not funny."

"It is a little," I respond as I slump back in the bed and close my eyes. The movement of the mattress signals that Luna has joined me as it slumps slightly to the side. As she adjusts her position, I roll on my side to face her, only to find her holding a present in her magic as she looks at me.

"You didn't think that the sex was the only thing I'd give you for your birthday, did you?" Luna asks with a smug smirk.

"Of course not," Sitting up, I pluck the present from her magic and rest the weighty box against my legs. "What did you get me?"

"Something to keep you safe, to ensure that you come back to me."

Cocking a brow, I return my gaze to the box that is resting on my lap. Grasping the lid, I lift it from the box in order to view the contents within. My eyes are instantly drawn to a golden talisman, the metal marked with numerous engravings which I'm unable to interpret. Located at the centre is a marked ruby, some sort of magical property swirling within the large gem. As I lightly trace my finger over the gem, a warm presence seems to be emitting itself from within.

"It will help to keep you safe, John. This talisman is from my own personal armour, back when I led the Guard on the frontline during the war in the Crystal Empire." Reaching her hoof into the box, she retrieves the talisman and places it into my waiting hand. "It intercepts magical energy and diverts it away from the wearer, granting them with a level of protection against physical magic. You have no protection from magic. This can be fitted to your armour to keep you safe."

"You'll kinda have to explain how it works. Magic makes no sense to me. Come to think of it, the explanation will probably confuse me more."

Luna rolls her eyes as she climbs off the bed, "It'll be easier to show you." Stepping to the doorway, Luna pushes it open and reaches out with her magic into the study. Within a few seconds, she brings in two empty bottles and rests them on the bedside table. "John, place the talisman on one of the bottles."

Pressing the talisman to the body of one of the bottles, I angle them both so it remains attached. "What exactly is going to happen?"

"You'll see." Without warning, Luna shoots a series of sparks from her horn towards the uncovered bottle. The sound of a deep crack breaks through the room as the sparks connect to create a large electrical bolt. The bottle is unable to withstand the force of the spell as it smashes, breaking into dozens of shards. "Without any protection, the bottle can't withstand a mild elemental spell."

"Mild!? Do you call that mild!? You practically shot a bolt of lightning from your horn, and you call that mild?" Running my hand over my eyes, I glance to the 'protected' bottle. "What would that spell even do to me?"

"To a pony, the spell at that strength would cause some damage but would render them unconscious for a period of time. They'd recover after a short period of time." Luna winces slightly as she looks at me. "As for you, it would potentially be more... lethal. You have no magical resistance, so the spell could have the potential to stop your heart."

"It's that powerful against me?"

"Potentially. It's not something we want to test. You've only ever been hit with one offensive spell, even that caused significant tissue damage and third-degree burns." Luna releases a shallow sigh, "There's a reason that healing spells have had such an effect on you compared to ponies. Those spells are only used for minor injuries, they aren't as effective on the level of injuries you normally sustain."

I shake my head as I look to Luna, "I guess that explains why a little magic allows me to walk it off."

"The talisman will have a downside. It diverts the magical energy of all spells, including those which would heal you. While you have it fitted to your armour, magic will be ineffective at healing you." Luna's horn ignites once again as she casts the same spell on the last remaining bottle. The spell still comes into contact with the glass, but the gem contained within the talisman flashes with a blinding light.

As the gem returns to its normal condition, I find that the bottle remains intact. It hasn't remained unscathed, however, the glass is cracked showing that the spell was still able to have some effect. Luna returns to me as she lifts the talisman from the bottle with her forehoof. "This will keep you safe, should you come across any magic. I can't lose you out there. This will give you some protection."

I take the talisman from her, twisting it in my grip. "You won't lose me. I'll be making it back to you. I've got a wedding to attend and a child to raise." Leaning closer to Luna, I place a compassionate kiss on her lips as a smile spreads across hers. "I love you, Luna."

"I love you too." Resting her forehooves on my shoulders, the two of us embrace one another as I lightly stroke Luna's mane.

At least I've now got some sort of magical protection.