It was the next day. Celestia had awoken and raised the sun after Luna lowered the moon. Koraseru has been with Luna all night, that is, she wouldn’t leave his side. Though he understood why. She was still shaken up from the event of the night before. She had both of her arms wrapped around his right arm. Staying close like a little lost puppy who found a new owner.

    “Luna...are you going to be alright?”

    He asked with genuine concern. She simply nodded and nuzzled into his arm.

    “I am...just so happy that you came to my rescue Koraseru…sorry if I am being a little too clingy right now.”

    “Nono, you are fine Luna. I wasn’t trying to push you away.”

    She smiles weakly, still holding onto Koraseru for dear life. He could only imagine the fear she must have felt when being cornered by such an evil being. Hoofsteps were heard running down the corridor to Luna’s room where they we sitting on her bed. Celestia bursts into the room with a worried look on her face, running over to her sister and hugging her tightly.

    “Oh my dear sister...I heard about everything! But, I am so so happy you are unhurt.”

    Luna wraps one of her arms around her sister in a hug, still not releasing Koraseru with the other. Celestia notices this and looks over to him after she releases her sister from their embrace.

    “You you have deepest thanks Koraseru. If you hadn’t found my sister when you did...things could have been quite grim. Again, thank you for looking after her. I honestly don’t know how I can repay you for this.”

    He shakes his head.

    “No need to repay me, princess. She is my friend, I would have done it even if she wasn’t.”

    “You seem to misunderstand Koraseru. She is my sister, the only blood that I have. Had I lost her...I cannot fathom the grief I would be forced to go through.”

    “...Yeah, I know how that feels all too well…”

    Celestia blinked for a moment, realizing what she had just said to him and quickly covers her muzzle with wide eyes.

    “Koraseru...I am sorry...I-I didn’t mean to…”

    He puts a hand up to stop her.

    “It is alright princess. While I have lost my family, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. My father always told me, “There is a time to mourn for the dead, and when that time comes, you will be with those you can let go of your emotions with and they will be there to comfort you. But until then, remain strong.”. Those were the words he lived by every time he saw one of his friends die on the battlefield. And at the end of it all, he would shed tears for those who were lost. Only when it was time to do so. But now, I have someone I need to remain strong for here.”

    He said as he looked down at Luna, who in turn looked up at him with those lovely teal eyes. Celestia noticed the way that Luna looked up at him. It was a look of admiration and one that simply said ‘my hero’.

    “She appears to be rather attached to you Koraseru. But I also came here to ask you and Luna to accompany me to Day Court as witnesses for the attack. His fate was already sealed when he dared to even threaten my sister’s life. But, a court must be placed for official reasons. Please come with me, both of you.”

    Koraseru nods and lightly tugs on Luna.

    “Come on. We are needed…”

    “I..I don’t want to see that monster again…”

    “Luna...don’t be afraid. I will not leave your side.”

    She hesitantly nods and stands up next to him, still clinging around his arm.

    “There you go Luna...now just stay with me.”

    She nodded and walked on with him. The staff and guards stared at them both as they did. Whispers began to roam about.

    “That is the young creature who saved Princess Luna, isn’t it?”

    “Indeed it is. I heard that he nearly killed the pony who threatened the princess’s life. He used some kind of ...strange magic on him.”

    “I heard that he used that odd tail of his to toss him about like a ragdoll…”

    The rumors were already flowing about the castle, only a matter of time before his presence is made public, especially with this Day Court in a few minutes. Celestia stops at the door that leads into the side of the throne room. She turns to them both and nods.

    “Lulu...you are going to have to let him go for just a little bit, I need him as a witness. You won’t have to see him.”

    “But..but Tia I…”

    “Please dear sister...I know you feel safe with him at your side, but I can’t deliver full justice without his testimony. When he finishes, I will have him go straight back to you, promise.”

    Loraseru looks down at Luna, who hesitantly releases him and nods to her elder sister. Koraseru smiles lightly to Luna, reaching up and patting her on the head, being a little taller than she was.

    “Don’t worry Luna. Once he is put away, you won’t have to worry about him anymore. And then we can go and play more later tonight after you have gotten some proper rest. Sound good?”

    She gasps slightly and nods rapidly, a small smile on her face.

    “There you go. Now, I will return in a little bit. The guards here will keep you company till I return.”

    She nodded and watched him walk away with her sister, already feeling like she was in danger without him, but she trusted her sister and her guards.

    “You had a profound affect on Lulu, Koraseru...she sees you as her ‘knight in shining armor’ so to speak. I also noticed that she seems to brighten up whenever you call her by her name.”

    “She said she didn’t want me calling her princess anymore. She said her friends didn’t have to.”

    Celestia giggles a bit and nudges him in the side.

    “Be careful not to play with a young princess’s heart mister hero.”

    He blinks a few times with a blush coming across his cheeks, the dark greyish color forming over his slate grey skin.

“I...she is cute, don’t get me wrong...but...well..”

    “You feel that because you are completely different from our kind that something as odd as you and her together could never be?”

    “Well...yeah. I mean look at me, even if those feelings did develope, it wouldn’t look good on her part. The last thing I want to do is cause her trouble.”

    Celestia giggles again and shakes her head.

    “You have a lot to learn about our world my dear. But that will have to wait for now. Please wait till I call you out when it is time.”

    Koraseru nods. The court began, words were said.

    “How do you plea, Firebolt?”

    “Not guilty. I am telling you I was attacked by some kind of odd creature. I got lost in the labyrinth and I found Princess Luna. She was alone and I offered her company.”

    Koraseru heard every word that the pony was saying. His lies were enough to make him explode in anger, but he keeps his cool...for now.

    “Is that so? Turns out I actually have that BEING with me. Koraseru, would you please come forth and tell us what happened?”

    The throne room was quiet for a moment, out of the shadows of the side entrance, Koraseru walked out and into the public view. Gasps and whispers began to flood the room. He and the pony locked eyes. His glare clearly the more intimidating one however.

    “Hey bud. How is the arm and shoulder?”

    Firebolt chuckled deeply.

    “Not as bad as you are going to be once I get my hands around your little neck, boy.”

    “Making threats in open court? Not very smart of you, dumb workhorse. In the matter of what happened last night…” he continued as he walked in circles in front of the others, making sure they could all hear him clearly.

    “...Princess Luna and I were out in the gardens playing hide n seek. Something we never really ever got to do with other kids. All was going well, we found each other over and over again. The game lasted for hours. Until I heard her scream my name for help. So naturally I responded to find this ...thing here with a blade to her throat.”

    The room was up in gasps again, but these were of worry and sadness for the young alicorn.

    “You have no evidence I even did such a thing, boy!”

    “Considering it was my younger sister who told me herself what happened…”

    “Indeed, Princess Celestia. And if they people of the court are not satisfied, let me call forth the guards who came to retrieve you. Boy, are you in the court with us today?”

    “We are, Koraseru. And the words the young one speaks is true. Princess Luna herself told us that this...young hero, was fighting off this pony. Despite being a child, he was about to take him down. We are forever in your debt for making sure our princess of the moon was kept safe.”

    Firebolt growled in anger. The evidence was overwhelming.

    “I swear kid...you are dead…”

    Suddenly his headbutts both of the guards that were holding him down, and makes a run towards Koraseru with all his might.

    “YOU ARE DEAD!!!”

    The crowd watched on in horror as this fully grown pony charged forth with intent to kill a child. Loraseru breathed in and out slowly, taking a stance. Time seemed slowed down for a few moments. This was what he was hoping for, a chance to humiliate this bastard in front of a huge crowd. But he would play with him a bit before he would send him to the ground. He lets the pony grab him by the throat and lift him in the air. He pretends to struggle for breath,killing and spasming as if his neck was being crashed. The crowd watching in absolute horror as this happened, guard running over to pry Firebolt of the young arcosian.”

    “Not so tough now are you you little piss ant?!”

    A huge grin formed across Koraseru face, giving the pony an arched eyebrow.

    “Come on old man, is that as tight as you can squeeze?”

    “What the-?”

    The sound of flesh being penetrated by Koraseru’s tail was heard throughout the room. He had shoved the sharp tip of his tail into one of the eyes of the pony. Causing him to rear back in pain and drop him. He lands on his feet and flicks his tail, getting the blood off it.

    “Now then, since you have given me a reason, maybe I should put another hole in you somewhere huh?”

    “Koraseru, that is enough.”

    Princess Celestia said sternly.

    “He has attempted not only to kill my sister, but now you. He is going to rot in the castle jail for all his miserable life. Now,if you would please return to my sister’s side. I believe that she is eagerly awaiting for you to keep her safe.”

    “Of course Princess Celestia, right away.”

    Koraseru walks out of the room the way he came.

    “Guards, take him away. Maybe some ‘prison justice’ will do him some good.”

    Koraseru walked out of the room, Luna’s ears perk up as she heard those familiar footsteps, pushing passed the guards and running into him, wrapping her arms around him tightly. He lets out a slight ‘oof’, but smiles and pets her again.

    “See? I told you i’d be back soon.”

    “Can..van we go back to my room now? I am very very sleepy…”

    “Yes, let us return.I am rather tired from all this myself.”

    She lowers her head, blushing slightly.

    “C-carry me…?”

    He blinks a few times, but nods. He turns and lowers on his knee, letting her slide onto his back and slide her legs under his arms. He carries her up to her room and lowers her onto her bed, even tucking her in.

    “There you are Luna. I hope that you sleep well. I shall see you tonight and we can play again.”

    Before he can walks away, she grabs his hand and pulls him back.

    “Please sleep with me…? I feel like I will sleep better with you at my side…”

    Loraseru blushed heavily at this, his heartbeat racing ninety miles an hour now.

    “I..you really want to share your bed with me…?”

    “Please Koraseru?”

    He was hesitant, but if she said it would help her sleep better, he couldn’t very well so no, could he? He nods and slides in with her, getting under the covers with ehr as well. She instantly presses herself against him and nuzzles in closely.

    “See you in the evening, Koraseru…”

    “Sweet dream, Luna…”

    As he laid there with the filly resting against him, he simply thought of one thing.

     I need to get stronger… not just for myself, but for her. I will not let this happen ever again. My family maybe gone, but I have her now at least. And that is enough for me.

    He closes his eyes, drifting off into sleep.