Inner Chaos
Chapter 30 – The Gala and After Party
By
Grevin5
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Grevin swallowed the small lump in his throat as he took a few more steps into the room keeping his distance from the princess of love, his suspicion growing. “Princess Cadance…I wasn’t expecting to see you. To what do I owe the honor?”

She nodded as she continued to smile at him before lightly patting the bed cushion next to her. “Hello Grevin, please come on in, I was hoping to see you for a little bit. Care to have a seat?”

Grevin froze mid step a frown coming to his lips as he carefully watched her, the small conversation he had with Shining Armor still fresh in his mind. He said nothing as he stared at her face, her smile unwavering, her wide eyes staring up at him with a hint of mirth. He didn’t like this…not a bit.

Continuing:

Grevin slowly crossed his arms as he took a few steps back allowing himself to rest against the far wall while facing the Pink Alicorn resting on his bed. “As much as I appreciate the offer for a seat I I think I’ll stand for the time being. “

Cadance looked up with a small pout batting her eyes at him innocently. “Are you sure? I don’t bite,” She smirked giving him a small sly smile her eye lids lowering slightly. “Well…I can if I need too.”

Grevin said nothing for a moment doing his best to ignore her teasing words as he crossed his arms his eyes staying locked to hers, his face a blank slate at the moment. “…Why are you here?”

Cadance tilted her head slightly to the left before letting her entire form fall to the side allowing her to lay down and spread out further on the plush comforter. “Can’t I come and pay a friend a visit when he comes to town?”

He did his best to ignore the way she was looking at him and let his gaze move to the window, taking in the beautiful view of the valley beneath Canterlot. “No I suppose not however the last time you had me alone in a room you managed to make me a flustered mess and I don’t think I’d like to have that happen again. Especially after talking with your Husband…you won your bet by the way.”

Cadance frowned slightly giving a slight pout and said nothing for a moment as she slowly sat herself back up before giving him a large smile and nodding. “Oh I know, I made that bet after I received a letter from Twilight.”

Grevin blinked a moment a small frown coming to his lips. “Wait a moment…you cheated your husband out of money?”

Cadance laughed as she rose up and began to move off the bed. “Yes but it’s all in good fun. Actually I’m surprised you aren’t more bothered that Twilight wrote to me about your…activities…”

Grevin’s eyes grew wide and he quickly pushed himself off the wall while letting his arms drop to his sides. “Wait, wait, wait…All she said was that she had gotten me to accept her affections right?”

Cadance slowly sauntered over allowing her wings to extend and brush across his arm as she began to circle around him, her eyes never leaving his face. “Yes…and a few others things of course. She is my sister in law so girl talk is to be expected. Did you know she can be very detailed with her descriptions?”

Grevin froze as he felt the color begin to drain from his face. “…You mean to tell me that she…described…”

Cadance paused mid step behind him and leaned in slightly allowing her chin to brush over his shoulder lightly, her warm breath brushing across his collar. “Every, dirty, little, detail. From what she wrote I know for a fact that if I had met you before Shining I would have kept you all for myself.”

Grevin quickly stepped forward and away from Cadance turning to face her, his face burning red, his eyes locking onto her face only to see her tucking her muzzle under one of her hooves in an attempt to hid an obvious grin. He said nothing for a moment before letting his hands drop to his sides once more, his shoulders slumping slightly in defeat. “…You’re not funny…”

Cadance broke out into a fit of giggles and sat down in front of him, her shoulders shaking with each laugh. “B-but the look on your face! It was priceless and I managed to get you all flustered again.”

Rolling his eyes Grevin quickly composed himself and began to undo his cloak from his neck, allowing the cloth to slowly fall into his hands. “Yes I suppose it would be. You and your husband both have terrible senses of humor. I should have known that Twilight wouldn’t write about something so private.”

Cadance took a slow breath letting her eyes dart over his exposed frame a moment before another small giggle escaped her. “Well…to be honest we did have a little bit of girl talk but I won’t say anything. I don’t want to upset you any further than I have already. “

He nodded as he took his cloak and folded it once before turning to set it over the back of a nearby chair. “I appreciate that. So Princess…what is the real reason you’re here?”

She watched as he made his way over to the bed where she had been a moment ago waiting for him to take a seat before speaking. “Well, I did hear about how you allowed yourself to accept the affections of Twilight, Fluttershy and Applejack and I wanted to congratulate you. I am thrilled that you’ve let them into your heart. You’ve come a long way from where you were and I know you’ll continue too.”

Grevin leaned forward allowing his elbows to rest on his knees as he continued to look at the Pink Alicorn before him. “I sense that there is a but coming though…”

She shook her head a little smile remaining on her lips. “No, no but, just a friendly visit. I am curious though, are you nervous about attending the Gala?”

“Well, in a manner. I’ve been put through extensive etiquette training by both Twilight and Rarity but I’ve never been at a function such as this as a guest.”

“Well…does that mean you’ve been to something like this before in another fashion?”

“Yes.”

“Oh, a server perhaps? Maybe a guard? …Guest of honor?”

Grevin lightly rubbed the back of his neck with his hand as he averted his gaze a moment. “…An Assassin.”

Cadance blinked in surprise for a few seconds before shaking her head. “Oh…oh my. That’s quite different.”

“Yeah…I can promise though that I’ll be on my best behavior tonight.”

Cadance smiled warmly a soft laugh escaping her. “I’m sure that Aunt Celestia and Aunt Luna would greatly appreciate that…especially since there are some nobles that wouldn’t be missed attending tonight.”

Grevin smirked and shifted his eyes around a moment before her leaned in and began to speak in a hushed tone. “Well…for a small fee….”

“…Don’t tempt me Sir Hades.”

He chuckled softly shaking his head as he sat back. “So...how long do I have to prepare for the Gala?”

“Aunt Luna would like to have you meet her at her chambers at six thirty. From there you’re on your own. I do have a small request though.”

“What is it Princess?”

Cadance looked down lightly at her hooves before allowing a small sigh to escape her. “Princess Luna has had to endure quite a bit of solitude since her return to Equestria, mostly due to her social skills. Despite the confident front she puts up she is quite nervous…so would you…”

Grevin smiled softly as he nodded his head a knowing look in his eyes. “You wish for me to give her as special an evening as I can, correct? I can understand where she is coming from and I’ll do my best to let her have a special night.”

Cadance grinned as she hopped up onto her hooves. “Oh wonderful, thank you for understanding.” She turned and began to move towards the door, a happy bounce in her step. “Oh and before I forget, Alicorns are sensitive in the wings…so a gentle touch is always welcomed.”

Grevin blinked a moment before shaking his head. “Wait a moment, what did you say?” But Cadance had already moved through the door and was exiting his room before he could ask her what she meant by that.

-Later that evening-

Grevin shifted his shoulders adjusting the sash that was now resting across his chest, his hands sliding over his coat sleeves smoothing the fabric out before checking his sword strapped to his left side making certain it was properly contained in its sheath. He buttoned his collar and adjusted the cape that was draped upon his back before taking a moment to look himself over in one of the rooms large full length mirrors.

What greeted him was something that he didn’t really expect to see. Looking himself over he couldn’t help but find it surprising just how fitting the uniform was on him. His shoulders were squared and the way his hair was combed away from his face allowed his piercing red eyes to be fully seen but he didn’t appear frightening. In fact it was quite the opposite. He almost looked…regal. Like he belonged in a knights formal uniform.

…It didn’t feel right.

He almost felt as though he were looking at another person. This was the first time he ever had to wear anything like this, a far cry from his cloak and armor. The only way he truly recognized himself in the mirror was by his dark skin and red eyes staring back at him. He let a small sigh escape him as he checked his clothing once more, knowing that Rarity would somehow know if he didn’t, before turning and making his way out of his room and into the main hallway.

Just as he shut the door behind him he noticed Feather Duster standing just to the right of the door, looking up at him with a polite smile, the music from the Gala echoing softly throughout the hallway the music clearly meant for a slow dance of sorts. “Hello Sir Hades. I take it you’re ready for the Gala?”

“Well, I suppose I am Feather Duster.”

She turned to face him taking a not so subtle look up and down his form, her eyes darting from his face to his shoulders then to his sword before back to his eyes. “Well well sir…if I can be so bold, you look very handsome in that. The Princess will absolutely approve of it.”

He felt his cheeks burn slightly as he gave a light cough, turning his head to the side avoiding her gaze. “Um…well, thank you…though I must admit I’m not used to anything like it.”

She turned while giving a curt nod, her tail flicking his leg slightly forcing him to look down at her once again. “Well it does suit you…no pun intended. Come along now, Princess Luna is awaiting you in the grand hall.”

He reached up and adjusted his collar once again before falling into step behind the little maid. “Alright, let’s not keep her waiting shall we.”

Feather Duster simply smiled and began to trot forward leading him once more through the hallways various twists and turns, the sound of the chamber music growing louder with each step and soon the sounds of conversation reached their ears, clearly he was being fashionably late. They soon came to the large doors leading to the ballroom, guards on either side giving a brief nod to Feather Duster and then raising their hoofs up and saluting Grevin as he approached.

Grevin blinked a moment, clearly confused as to why they were doing that when Feather Duster turned and cleared her throat drawing his attention down to her. She frowned slightly and motioned with her hoof for him to return the salute. “You’re a Spectral Knight Sir Hades. They are giving you the proper greeting…you should return it.”

He frowned and quickly straightened up before doing his best to return the salute, the smirk on the guards faces not going unnoticed by him. “My apologies soldiers, I’m still getting used to my station and everything I have to do as part of it.”

The two stallions simply smiled and nodded before turning and reaching up to the large handles of the golden doors, pulling them open revealing the large ballroom filled with possibly the largest gathering of ponies he had ever seen, all them dressed to the nines in all kinds of tuxedos and dresses. The doorway opened up to a large staircase that led down to the main floor and at the top of the stairs stood both Princess Celestia and Princess Cadance, the latter of the two turned to face him with a large smile.

Glancing at Feather Duster who simply motioned for him to move forward, Grevin slowly began to walk into the large room swallowing the small lump in his throat. When he was a few feet in he heard the heavy thud of the doors closing behind him followed by the startling sound of trumpets blasting out over the crowd forcing the music and conversations to pause as everyponies attention was turned to the staircase. ‘Oh no…’

Celestia smiled warmly down at her guests as she began to address them while Cadance quickly trotted over to him and extending a wing behind his back pushing his towards the top of the stairs much against his wishes. “Come along Grevin.”

Celestia turned to look over at Grevin a moment before lightly clearing her throat. “My little ponies, I’d like to again welcome you to the Grand Galloping Gala, and at the same time I would like to introduce too you.” She raised her hoof and pointed at Grevin, her eyes glancing over him for a moment before looking back out at the crowd. “I present to you Sir Hades, Spectral Knight of Equestria and,” She turned and looked behind Grevin with a bright smile as the double doors opened once more. “I would also like to present the mare he is escorting, my sister, Princess Luna.”

Grevin turned around and nearly tripped over his own feet when his eyes landed on Luna. She slowly trotted in wearing a beautifully made gown that was a dark, yet shimmering blue. The part running over her back appeared to twinkle like the night sky and the top was a deep blue allowing the entire ensemble to bring out the shining of her piercing blue eyes. Along with her dress she wore a simple pendant of a crescent moon as well as an ornate pair of shoes, both made of beautiful polished silver. She slowly made her way up to him, a soft smile on her lips, her eyes never leaving his even as she stepped next to him, her wing moving subtly to brush across his hand.

“Good evening Sir Hades.” She slowly blinked her eyes, flashing her dark eye shadow at him for a split second before giving him a polite bow ignoring the soft clapping of hooves from the crowd below.

Grevin blinked for a few seconds before coming to his senses and quickly returned the bow. “G-good evening Princess, you look lovely.”

Luna smirked and moved past him slightly but her eyes still followed him. “Thank you. You look very dashing yourself….so, are you ready to face the wolves?” She turned his head and looked down at the party goers who had now returned to their mingling all but ignoring those atop the ornate stairs.

He moved to stand beside her and lightly extended a hand, a soft smile coming to his lips. “When you put it like that…how can I resist. Shall we?”

Luna slightly shifted herself so her face was hidden under her mane just enough to keep her reddening cheeks from showing and she extended a wing placing it on his palm allowing him to take a moment to run his thumb over her soft feathers. “Let’s, I think this will be a wonderful evening.”

As the two began their way down the stairs, Celestia couldn’t help but smile warmly at her little sister, clearly happy for her in that moment. She let a soft sigh escape her as she closed her eyes and turned to resume her duties of greeting the guests only to hear Cadance let out a soft giggle.

Glancing to her side she saw her niece simply grinning back up at her with a look that she knew all too well. “Cadance…don’t give me that look. I am not envious.”

Cadance simply smirked and bit her bottom lip as she continued to look at her aunt. “Of course you’re not. I imagine you would be very happy for her.”

Celestia nodded slightly her eyes closing for a few moments. “I am but more so for Grevin…not only did he manage to open his heart but he also has managed to earn the attention of many mares. The most surprising part of it is that he doesn’t even realize just how much attention he has truly brought upon himself.”

“I suppose you’re right…though he will need to figure it out sooner rather than later lest he find himself being overwhelmed by mares wishing to herd him.”

Celestia simply smiled in agreement as she turned to the next couple coming up the stairs to greet her. She took one more glance at Luna and Grevin as they made their way through the crowd a small hint of envy showing in her eyes before shaking her head and returning to her duties.

-In the main portion of the Ballroom-

Luna gracefully led Grevin through the crowd with the ease that only a princess could have. She would politely bow and greet anyone who approached her and she walked with an air of confidence that was clearly earned through years of experience. Grevin on the other hand continually found himself tripping over his own two feet as he tried to keep up with the Luna Princess while at the same time, attempting to remember everything he had gone over with Twilight and Rarity in Ponyville. He managed to handle a few proper greetings and after a few moments, things finally seemed to be smoothing out until they were both stopped by a pair of Griffons wearing rather ornate military garb.

One of them was an older male who was clearly the higher ranking officer. He was clearly older than his fellow Griffon and even seemed to be sporting old battle injuries on his beak and forehead. What surprised Grevin the most about this Griffon however was how some feathers on his face had somehow formed into a bushy moustache. He wore a navy blue uniformed jacket that had several stripes on his shoulder and various medals on his chest. His eyes were accented with dark brown feathers and his eyes were a strong green that clearly showed confidence and wisdom.

Next to him was a much younger Griffon, who also was clearly in the military, perhaps an aid of some sort however, that was where the similarities ended. This Griffon was clearly female with a smooth curving form, soft looking feathers and soft brown eyes accented by light blue feathers around them. She showed no sign of ever being in combat but her claws clearly stood out making her just as dangerous as any other Griffon. She stood just behind her counterpart and while both had an appearance of professionalism, the small smile on their beaks clearly showed that they were enjoying themselves.

The older Griffon stepped forward and gave a small bow before extending a claw towards Grevin for a somewhat awkward but firm handshake. “Princess, Sir Hades, I am Brigadier General Hammer of the Griffon Armed Forces. I wanted to personally thank both of you for the invitation to tonight’s Gala.”

Luna gave a polite smile and bowed her head slightly before looking Hammer in the eyes. “But of course. I am honored to have you as our guests. The relations between our peoples go back many, many years. It would be rude of me to not invite a close ally and friend.” She turned her head to the other Griffon and gave another bow. “And may I ask who this is with you?”

Hammer turned and smiled warmly while extending a wing behind the female pushing her forward. “Ah yes, this is my assistant, Major Rose. I felt this would be a very good time to introduce her to our allies throughout Equestria.”

The young Griffon stepped forward, a small blush on her cheeks before she looked to Luna giving her a polite bow. “Good evening your highness. It’s an honor to meet you.” She then quickly turned to Grevin letting her eyes lock onto his while a soft smile came to her beak and raised her claw slightly. “I am honored to meet you as well Sir Hades.”

Grevin reached out and gently took her claw in his hand giving a light squeeze before letting go. He smiled warmly and nodded as he returned his hand to his side. “It’s a pleasure to meet you Major. I hope that the Gala has been to your liking so far.”

The major seemed to pause before averting her gaze and nodding slightly as she mumbled a small response. General Hammer simply laughed and stepped forward nudging his subordinate with his wing which seemed to cause her to snap back to attention revealing a small hint of red on her cheeks. “Heh-heh, I imagine she is enjoying the Gala quite a bit Sir Hades. Especially now that she has had the opportunity to meet you…you’re somewhat of a celebrity where we come from.”

Luna frowned ever so slightly as she took a step closer, her wings shifting subtly with each step. “Oh? I wasn’t aware of that? How is he a celebrity?”

The major cleared her throat a bit as she regained her composure before turning to face Luna with a more professional composure. “At first he wasn’t. It was rumored that a new being had arrived in Equestria and that was all we knew for a time but then a several months ago we received word of a frighteningly strong warrior who faced down a band of lizards and a three headed dragon in Canterlot. It was said he moved like the wind and was as fierce as the most fabled of monsters. It sounded hard to believe until traders from Canterlot came and gave first hoof testimonies of what they had witnessed.”

She took a moment and glanced at Grevin before continuing. “That is when we heard more about him. We learned that he didn’t fight out of hate or anger, but instead he tried to protect the innocent. Ever since then I’ve been trying to learn more about him,” The glanced at Grevin once more, “You…your likes, dislikes…your fighting style…your personality…everything.”

Grevin blinked a few moments before taking a small step back. “Um…I wasn’t aware I had fans.”

The major shook her head letting her hair brush over her soft eyes slightly. “Well, it started out more as intelligence gathering. You were new to our world and your intentions weren’t clear…but now I know that you have nothing but good intentions for our world. “

Luna frowned slightly moving herself closer to Grevins slide, clearing her throat slightly forcing Rose to look her in the eyes. “He is no longer a concern though am I correct? We don’t wish for any…tensions between our lands.”

“Yes of course. Please don’t misunderstand. We were initially concerned but Major Rose simply meant that since learning so much about Sir Hades, she couldn’t help but want to meet him at some point.” General Hammer smiled as he stepped between his subordinate and the princess.

Grevin raised his hands slightly with a small smile making sure to step forward next to Luna forcing her to step back somewhat. “I completely understand and I’m glad that I am no longer seen as a concern for your people. I promise that I will do all I can to honor the bond between the Griffon Empire and Equestria,” He glanced at Luna before giving another polite bow to the Griffon representatives. “If you’ll excuse us, Princess Luna and I must continue to greet the other representatives. I hope you both have a pleasant remainder of the evening.”

The two Griffons nodded and turned away, Rose letting her gaze linger before moving on and Luna quickly moved next to Grevin letting her wing lightly brush against his back in an almost possessive fashion that made Grevin glance over at his shoulder at her. “Luna…are you alright?”

She was quick to give him a smile and nod “Yes of course, why do you ask?”

“You’re ushering me through the crowd like you’re trying to hide me away.” He motioned to the way her wing pressed into his back.

She quickly snapped her wing back and cleared her throat while shaking her head, her eyes darting around a few moments. “I-I don’t know what you mean. I just wished to continue to introduce you to more of our guests. “

Grevin took a small step back while allowing his hands to clasp behind his back, his eyes narrowed slightly as he watched the Lunar Princess attempt to cover her tracks. “…Are you certain it isn’t because I was being stared at like a piece of meat by that female Griffon?”

Luna turned her head to the side while holding nose in the air, her eyes closed even as she tried to keep the blush on her cheeks hidden. “Preposterous. Why would I be bothered by her eyeing you up?”

He couldn’t help but smirk a bit as he moved to stand in front of her allowing his hands to slide to his sides while leaning forward slightly. “Were you afraid I was going to run off?”

She opened one eye and watched him for a moment before allowing a frown to cross over her lips, her cheeks puffing out slightly in annoyance. “Perhaps…after all it is your duty to escort me for the evening. If you were to leave then it would be…unfortunate.”

Grevin smiled at the cute look on her face knowing he needed to stop teasing her and gave a polite bow before extending a hand out to her. “Well Princess, don’t worry. I’d be a fool to leave you all alone; after all you’re the prettiest date a guy could have here.”

Luna’s jaw dropped slightly as her blue eyes widened in surprise. Did he just call her his date and not his assignment? Perhaps he was more open to the idea of them being together than she initially thought. She slowly raised her hoof, placing it in his hands enjoying the sensation of his thumb ever so slightly brushing across the top of it. “P-pretty? Date?” She broke into a sheepish smile and ducked her head down in an attempt to escape his gaze which only caused his smile to widen.

He grinned inwardly thanking his lucky stars that she wasn’t truly upset with him. He then decided to press his advantage and continue to butter her up. “Aye…now how about we move past all of this and enjoy ourselves for the rest of the evening? No more politics, just you and I out having a nice evening together.”

Luna could only nod as she moved forward allowing him to pull her through the crowd, ignoring the bows and typical hellos given by various ponies they passed, her eyes locked on Grevin’s through it all. The way Grevin was acting right now was unlike anything she had witnessed before. He was being more forward than she had ever expected him to be and as he led her to a vacant point on the dance floor she couldn’t help but wonder what other surprises he may have for her.

Once out on the dance floor Grevin turned to better face Luna and held out his other hand for her. “Care to dance Princess?”

Luna smiled softly and was quick to place her other hoof in his hand using it as leverage to rise up on her rear legs before placing her forelegs on his shoulders. She then used her wings to gently guide his hands down her sides to rest on her barrel before letting her eyes lock onto his once more. “I’d love to Sir Hades.”

-Across the Ballroom-

Cadance smiled and lightly elbowed Celestia in the side as a small giggle escaped her. “Look, look…their dancing.”

Celestia quickly glanced at her niece before looking out at the ballroom to see Luna swaying back and forth with Grevin to the beautiful music being performed by the small ensemble on the stage. She felt a small surge of joy in her heart as she watched her sister smile and relax as she stared up at Grevin’s face, her joy evident in her eyes. “I haven’t seen her this happy since she the day she returned with me to the castle just after she was saved by the Elements of Harmony.”

Celestia continued to watch with great interest, her wings ruffling slightly while they continued to gracefully move through their dance. She stole another glance at her niece who was watching with as much enthusiasm as she was noting that she was right about her, she was envious of Luna. Grevin was someone who didn’t treat them, mares like Luna, Cadance or herself as untouchable creatures but rather individuals. He was respectful but not overly so. If he disagreed with something he told them. He refused to bow down and kiss their feet…she liked that quite a bit.

Celestia blinked when she felt Cadance once again lightly press her hoof into her side and quickly turned to face her still smirking niece. “Yes Cadance?”

The pink Princess of Love grinned and lightly raised her eyebrows before motioning toward Grevin and Luna once more. “You’re giving yourself away Auntie.”

Celestia felt her cheeks redden slightly but she quickly shook her head allowing a frown to come over her lips. “I don’t know what you’re talking about Cadance. I’m just thrilled for Luna that’s all.”

Cadance sighed and shook her head, her mane brushing over her cheeks slightly. “I know you want Luna to be happy Auntie but don’t forget I’m the Princess of Love and I can easily see where your thoughts are headed. “ She leaned in and whispered quietly doing her best to keep others from hearing her speak. “Perhaps you should take a similar path as Luna and approach Twilight and her friends.”

Celestia grit her teeth and quickly shook her head, her disapproval showing in her eyes as she stared down at her niece. “Cadance I couldn’t! To do that to Luna…especially after all she has been through…it would be too much. She needs this, I don’t. She has been alone for so long-“

Cadance frowned and stomped her hoof down as well causing a few guests to look up at her from the ball room. She glanced down at them but ignored their confused looks and continued to speak to her aunt in a heated whisper. “So have you! You haven’t had anypony to love for many, many years. Why deny yourself the joy of companionship?”

Celestia closed her eyes as a small tear fell from her cheek and she quickly turned away from the Gala moving back towards the large golden doors behind her. “Because I was the cause of her pain Cadance, I banished her, I couldn’t save her from the nightmare. As such I want to give her any chance she can have to find love and happiness.”

Cadance sighed and quickly turned to follow her aunt. “I understand Auntie…and I’m sorry if I pushed too hard. I just want you both to be happy too.”

Celestia smiled sadly, her ears drooping and nodded in understanding. She knew Cadance meant well but she is still quite young by Alicorn standards and has much to learn. “I appreciate that Cadance, I truly do however, I want this for Luna. Maybe someday I’ll open myself up once again but for now I’ll do as I’ve always done and keep to myself.”

Cadance sighed and reached out a hoof wrapping it around Celestia’s leg pulling them together in a warm hug. “Oh Aunt Celestia…you’re too kind but I understand.” She looked up at her Aunt and gave her a soft smile, “If you want…you could always borrow Shinning for a night of cuddling…or sneak into Grevin’s quarters and snuggle him in his sleep.”

Celestia sighed as she rolled her eyes. “You never stop do you?”

“Nope, love is a force that never quits.”

-Two hours later-

Grevin couldn’t believe the evening he was having. If someone had told him just a few months ago that he would not only be attending a Gala but be attending said event with a Princess in his arms he would have laughed in their face but here he stands. What truly surprised him though was just how much he was enjoying himself.

Back in Bastion he used to always look at these sorts of dances with contempt and hatred. Those dances were filled with people who cared nothing for their fellow man and spent more time jockeying for more power then following the duty required by their position.

While there was a little of that occurring here, he found himself quite pleased with the difference between Bastion and Equestria. The ponies here were dancing and talking amongst themselves only stopping occasionally to applaud the band when they finished one of their pieces. Perhaps the most pleasant surprise of all was how well he and Luna were able to move around the dance floor.

Back on Nightmare Night he learned that Ponies could dance somewhat but tonight he learned that they can move like angels on the dance floor if they so choose. Not only did Luna matching him step for step but she even did so without having to adjust the way she stood against him. Not once did she allow her gaze to move from his face as he led her through each step and spin and she even surprised him a few times when she asked him to dip her during a few particular songs. Needless to say Luna could dance and the smile on her face told him that she enjoyed it quite a bit.

Grevin was pulled back from his thoughts when the song they were dancing to began to slow down and fade to silence only to be replaced with the soft polite clapping of the audience. He looked down at Luna who continued to smile softly up at him before softly clearing her throat. “I wish to thank you for indulging me in these dances. I haven’t had the opportunity to do something like this for many years…I must be quite a bit out of practice.”

“You have been a wonderful dance partner Princess. I cou-“

The tapping of a bow against the side of a Cello caused both of them to turn and face the stage where a grey mare with a long dark mane and a treble clef cutie mark stood smiling out at the crowd. “Mares and Gentlecolts, on behalf of the Equestrian Symphonic Quintet I would like to thank you for a lovely evening, we hope you enjoyed our music as much as we enjoyed performing it for you. As we begin to bring this evening to a close we would like to finish with a ballad of songs designed to tug at the heart. With that we ask for the lights to be dimmed and we wish you all a pleasant night.”

Within seconds the band began to play a very soft, sultry song and the bright lights throughout the room began to dim until the partygoers found themselves in near darkness. Grevin looked around noting that several ponies had already begun to make their way towards the exit while others had moved closer together swaying slowly to the music filling the room. His attention was quickly pulled back to himself when he felt the soft touch of a pair of wings brush over his arms and the gentle touch of Luna’s muzzle brushing over his neck as she pulled herself against him.

“Well Grevin…shall we dance a little bit longer?” She sent him a half lidded gaze, her piercing blue eyes seeming to stare into the very core of his being. The Luna Princess leaned harder into him and nuzzled his jaw a moment before nipping at his ear and wrapping her hooves around him in a tighter embrace.

Grevin slide his hands around her barrel making certain he didn’t brush her wings as he held her and began to continue their slow dance. “Who am I to say no to a Princess?”

She smirked and lightly kissed his cheek making him pause mid step for a split second before continuing to dance. “Good…I’d hate to make it a royal order.”

Grevin nodded as he continued to sway with her, doing his best to ignore how much harder she pressed against him but he didn’t last long once he felt her brush her lips over his neck, kissing his flesh softly. “Luna…what are you doing?”

She nuzzled into his collar once more before letting out a soft breath of air against him. “Hmm…just enjoying the moment Grevin…please indulge me.”

He didn’t like this…it didn’t feel quite right. He knew she enjoyed messing with him, but the way she was behaving now was far different than how she had acted in the past. However, he did give his word that he would do his best to give her a pleasant evening so he shook off his worry and lightly cleared his throat. “Very well…”

Luna brushed her muzzle over his collar once again, taking a moment to breath in his scent, a soft sigh escaping her once more as she moved with him through song after song. She closed her eyes from time to time and allowed herself to become lost in Grevin’s arms, his scent filling her nostrils, and his warm hands on her sides. After several minutes she decided that they had danced enough and it was time to depart from the Gala. She gently pulled herself back from him gazing up into his eyes a look of determination coming over her face for a few seconds. “Grevin…would you please escort me back to my chambers? I think it’s time to leave.”

He took a small step back from her and let stand back on her four hooves while giving a polite nod. It made sense to him that she would want to leave, after all she did have royal duties that would need her attention tomorrow, but at the same time he was surprised she wished to leave especially given how much she seemed to enjoy the dancing. “Alright Luna, if you’re certain.”

She moved past him brushing her coat against his arm while moving her wingtips across his hand at the same time. “Come along then.”

After a few moments to gather his thoughts, Grevin was able to quickly catch up to the Lunar Princess who seemed to be doing her best to glide quickly through the remaining guests. As they came to the grand staircase she only paused long enough to give a polite bow to Celestia and Cadance before continuing on her path towards the large golden doors. As he reached the top of the stairs, he also stopped in front of the Princesses to thank them for the beautiful evening only to pause when he saw the small smirk on Cadance’s lips. “Uh…” He turned his head to look at Celestia but paused once again when he saw the forced smile on her face as she faced him. “I…um…thank you for hosting a lovely event.”

Celestia nodded and bowed politely while Cadance continued to smirk at him a moment before fluttering her wings slightly. “Be sure to enjoy your evening Sir Hades.”

Grevin politely bowed but did not miss the small glare Celestia gave her niece but his attention was quickly pulled back to Luna when she called out to him from the entryway. “Sir Hades, are you going to come along or must I chase after you?”

He quickly turned and half jogged over to Luna, following her out of the ballroom and into the eerily vacant hallways of the castle. The moment the large doors thudded shut behind them Luna let out a slow breath and visibly relaxed, her head drooping slightly and her walk slowing considerably. He couldn’t help but smile while reaching out and lightly running his fingertips through her mane along her neck. “So…do you feel better Princess?”

Luna smiled back at him as she pushed back into his fingers enjoying the way they glided through her mane and brushed over her coat. “Hmmm, yes I do. While I enjoy a wonderful ball, it is always nice to return to my chambers and enjoy a small beverage before retiring-Oooh…right there.” She tilted her head as she urged him to scratch just behind her ears.

Grevin chuckled as he continued to gently scratch at Luna’s coat enjoying the way she would occasionally shiver before pressing harder into his hand. “You should be careful Princess, if your enemies found out about your weak spot here they might just become confident to try and attack.”

Luna opened one eye and looked up at her before lightly licking her lips and pulling away from the man to move further down the hall towards her chambers, her tail flicking out and hitting him across the stomach and chest. “Perhaps, but maybe they should be the ones to take care…it can be dangerous to tease a Princess like that.” She turned down a now familiar hallway and giggled as she broke into a light trot. “Come along Grevin, try to keep up.”

Grevin quickly stepped up his pace to a light jog in an attempt to keep up with her and as he did so he couldn’t help but notice just how gracefully she moved. Each step she took was light and effortless, allowing her to move smoothly down the hall, her mane billowing behind her, her smiling eyes looking back at him in mirth.

Soon the two came to a large doorway in which the doors were a deep shade of blue and covering them was a large ornate looking silver moon, glistening in the dim light of the hall. Luna turned to face Grevin as she stood next to the doorway, her eyes suddenly looking down at her hooves one of which she seemed to be tapping nervously.

Grevin stood opposite of her and quickly noticed her apprehension. She had seemed so giddy just moments before, and now she appeared to be as timid as a lamb, it made no sense to him…until he had a moment of clarity. This technically was the end of the evening for them and as such, his duty of being her escort. Perhaps she didn’t wish the evening to end…or perhaps she was expecting him to say something, he wasn’t certain. However, by the way she kept glancing up at him, he knew he needed to do something before things became even more awkward.

“Luna I-“ He reached out a hand.

“Grevin I-“ She reached out a hoof.

Both paused as they looked each other in the eyes, both pulling back slightly as their cheeks began to burn a small shade of red. Grevin lightly cleared his throat but before he could speak Luna stepped forward, moving closer to him as a soft smile came over her face. “W-would you like to come in and have a drink with me?”

“I…um, well sure, if you don’t mind that is. I don’t wish to trouble you.”

Luna’s ears perked as her face lit up with joy before she quickly shook her head. “Oh no, of course it’s no trouble. Please, join me.” Her horn lit up and moments later the sound of a lock opening sounded from the door before it opened with a soft click. Luna quickly pushed past the now open door and motioned for Grevin to follow behind her. “Please come in, feel free to make yourself at home.”

He reached out and ran his fingers down the smooth surface of the silver moon enjoying the craftsmanship. He could feel every little detail under his touch and he knew that if her room as even a quarter as beautiful as this then he was in for quite a sight.

As he stepped into the room he was immediately greeted by the subtle scent of Lilacs wafting through the air. He paused in the entryway taking a few seconds to take in the beautiful room he now found himself in. The walls were decorated with a dark blue, and speckled with what he could only describe as starlight. Literally the walls seemed to glow like a night sky, twinkling with speckles of light that shimmered and seemed to move just like Luna’s ethereal hair. There were large windows that allowed a beautiful view of the night sky looking over the mountains, the full moon shining down on all of Equestria. On either side of the windows were large, satin drapes that would effectively hide the sun when closed and on the far side of the room was a large set of glass double doors leading out to a beautifully built balcony.

The ceiling of the room was even more beautiful than the walls. High above his head the swirling star patterns continued to moved and shift along the surface but there were also beautiful clouds of dust, reds, blues and even orange, swirling and shifting to some sort of cosmic wind. He had never seen anything like it and it nearly took his breath away. A soft cough pulled his attention away from the sight drawing his attention back down to a large four post bed lined with silken cloth that looked to be soft enough to allow anyone to relax the instant they touched it. Just past that was a large vanity that was clearly hoof made and just in front of it sat Luna, her back to him as she began to remove her gown from her form. She looked at him through the mirror and gave a small wink as she removed her silver shoes from her feet. “I imagine you have never seen a Princesses Chamber before, have you?”

Grevin stepped forward allowing the door to close behind him pausing the moment he heard the soft click of the door looking behind him. He suddenly felt as though he were the prey entering into the lion’s den. He took a slow breath as he let his gaze meet hers through the mirror. “Well…I have…but I wasn’t exactly welcome.”

Luna quirked an eyebrow and tilted her head as she removed more of her evening attire. “Oh really?”

He nodded as he let his hands rest behind his back. “Yes…I was sneaking through the castle of a particular king that needed to be…handled…and I ducked inside a room trying to avoid some guards. Well it turned out to be his daughters room. Needless to say she was surprised to see me.”

Luna’s eyes grew wide and she raised a hoof to her lips as a look of worry came over her face. “Oh my, did you…did you kill her?”

Grevin grinned and laughed softly as she shook his head. “No, goodness no. I couldn’t bring myself to do such a thing.”

“Why? Wouldn’t she scream and alert the guards?”

“She was young…very young, four or five by my guess. She thought I was another guard under her father’s command. She insisted that since I was there I needed to read her a story and tuck her in to bed for the night.”

Luna smirked and turned around to look at the man who was chuckling softly. “So…did you?”

Grevin spread his hands out to his side, a hint of mirth in his voice. “But of course. How could I turn down the request of such a cute princess? I read her two stories, gave her a warm cup of milk and tucked her in.”

Luna smiled warmly at him as she rose to her hooves, her tail flicking behind her as she moved closer, her eyes never leaving his. “So even as a mercenary who was hired to do a dastardly deed, you managed to show your true heart of gold for a moment’s time.”

Grevin took a small step back as Luna pressed in closer, her sultry eyes staring at him only stopping once she was inches from his face. “Um…well, I don’t know about a heart of gold…”

Luna shook her head from side to side slowly as she smiled at him. “Just take the compliment…Now would you care for a drink? Perhaps a small tour?” She leaned in as she spoke a hopeful smile forming on her lips.

Grevin leaned back as well before giving a small nod. “Well…alright, I suppose a drink would be nice.”

She quickly pulled back and turned letting her tail brush across his waist as she trotted over to a small bar located in the far corner of the room. He moved further into the room letting his hands rest relaxed at his side while she levitated several bottles and poured their contents into a shaker filled with ice. Even as she concentrated on making their drinks, she had a light, happy smile on her lips. Moments later she poured a sparkling, light blue colored liquid into two glasses filled with ice and turned towards Grevin levitating one of them over to him. “Here you are. Shall we make a toast?”

Grevin gently picked the glass out of the air and moved a little closer to the Princess of the Night. “Alright, what shall we toast to?”

Luna smirked and raised her glass “To new experiences.”

Grevin raised his own glass letting the two lightly clink together. “To new experiences it is. Cheers.”

They both brought their drinks to their lips and took a small sip. Luna simply smirked as she watched Grevin’s eyes widen at the subtly sweet flavor that washed over his taste buds. “So, shall we start the tour?”

He took another sip of his drink and nodded. “That sounds alright to me.”

Luna shifted on her hooves slightly before extending her hoof out in a small wave. “Well we might as well begin here. This is the main chamber. Here I have my vanity, bar and my bed. I can tell that you’re quite fascinated with the walls and ceilings though. They have a special enchantment that allows me to see all the stars of the cosmos and the ceiling will change daily so when I sleep I can become lost in the beauty of it all.”

She then turned towards a shut door that was across the room. “Inside there is the bath. There I have a shower, bathing pool, and everything I need to properly take care of myself.” She then motioned to the balcony that he had noticed earlier. “And finally that balcony allows me to look out over nearly all of Equestria. From there I can see nearly everything…and I must admit that when sister raises her sun, the view of its light washing over all the land is quite amazing.”

She paused a moment before sitting down and clearing her throat, a red hue coming to her cheeks. “I suppose it’s not all that special…it has all the average things that a princess would have in their chambers…hidden passage, fireplace…”

Grevin moved closer and reached out lightly placing a hand on Luna’s cheek causing her to snap her gaze up to him, her blue eyes locking onto his face. “Luna, I think that this is a lovely room. The enchantments on the walls and ceilings are simply amazing and quite beautiful.”

She leaned into his hand, a sheepish little smile coming to her lips before levitating her glass over to a small table next to her bed. “G…Grevin?”

He let his hand slide from her cheek. “You’re acting like you need to try and impress me. Why?”

She smiled sheepishly and lightly pawed at the floor. “Well…I was hoping to ask you a question. Would…” She froze. She wanted to speak, to open herself up to him but she couldn’t do it…net yet…it didn’t feel right. She quickly glanced up at his expectant face, panic beginning to set in. She needed to say something quickly. “Would you like to watch the stars with me for a time?”

He quickly finished his drink and took a moment to savor the taste before answering her. “That sounds nice Luna. I’d love too.”

A large smile broke out across her lips and within seconds Grevin found himself being levitated over to the bed, flailing his arms in surprise for a few moments before relaxing and letting her take control. The glass in his hand floated out of his grip and joined Luna’s on the small table while he found was gently laid down on the incredibly soft and cool comforter. He quickly raised himself up on his elbows to see Luna all but jump onto the bed next to him, her soft form landing next to him, causing them both to bounce slightly.

She quickly snuggled herself into his side, letting her head rest against his chest, her tail lightly flicking over his legs, her hooves wrapped around him in a gentle embrace. “Thank you! It’s rare to be able to share this with somepony…”

Grevin shifted himself around in an attempt to find a more comfortable spot only to have the Alicorn hold him a little tighter, her fur warm against his hands and neck. He felt his cheeks warm up at the close proximity, her tail slowly moving over his legs making it difficult for him to concentrate. “W-why? It’s so beautiful, why not share it with everypony?”

Luna took a slow breath before nuzzling into his chest a little further. “Well…it’s a special enchantment only used in this room…I can’t just let anypony into my chambers now can I. Only somepony special can be here, it keeps it special.”

The two settled into a comfortable silence as they watched the vast clouds of cosmic gasses slowly shift and change, flowing as though it had a life of its own. Grevin could only stare up the sight having never seen anything like it in his life. Luna for her part simply watched him, taking in the subtle features of his face. The light stubble on his cheeks, the way his lips moved with each breath he exhaled, even the way his eyes darted back and forth as he watched the stars over their heads. Slowly she began to gently trace her hoof over his chest, enjoying the way his chest moved with every breath he took. After a few moments she leaned in a little closer and softly spoke into his ear. “What do you think? Isn’t it beautiful? The way they move and shift, it’s almost like their dancing.”

Grevin shivered slightly as her warm breath brushed across neck and collar, her hoof brushing over his chest oddly calming to him. Perhaps the drink she gave him was stronger than he originally thought. Still it was a bit enjoyable and the sight of the stardust above them was absolutely stunning. “It’s amazing…I’ve never seen anything like it.”

Luna smirked and nuzzled in closer letting her lips brush over his jaw and neck inhaling softly enjoying his scent. A small shiver moved down her spine ending at her tail causing it to flick up over his thighs once more. “I’m glad you like it.”

As a few more minutes passed Luna began to feel a small tingle deep within her. She let her eyes look over Grevin once more taking in everything she could about him and in that moment she knew what she wanted to do…what she needed to do.

“Grevin?”

He kept his eyes toward the ceiling, still watching the shifting colors and stars. “Yes Luna?”

She took a steadying breath and closed her eyes. Why was she acting so nervous? She is the Princess of the Night, she is co-ruler of Equestria…matters of the heart should not bother her by this point. She quickly steeled her nerves and opened her eyes once more, looking at him with determination. “I wanted to talk to you about your herd.”

He blinked a moment before turning his head to look at her more closely. “Herd? You mean…”

“Your recent union with Applejack and her friends Twilight and Fluttershy? Yes, that.” She couldn’t help but smirk when she felt him tense up slightly.

“W-what did you want to talk about it for?”

Here it is… “I was hoping you might have room for another…”

Grevin’s breathing paused for a moment before he slowly turned his head to look at her, blinking a few times before speaking. “Uh…I’m sorry? I don’t think I heard you quite right.”

Luna pushed her nervousness down and leaned in a bit closer to him lightly darting her tongue over her lips while letting her eyes become half lidded. “You heard me correctly. I wish to join your herd…I hope to earn the favor of your heart.”

“Luna, I-“ Grevin began to sit up only for her to push him back gently with her hoof on his chest, her eyes never moving from his.

“Grevin please, let me explain myself. When we first met I wasn’t certain of you…I sensed a darkness inside you…it reminded me of the darkness that used to be within myself. However, after speaking with you and learning more about you my suspicious changed to a warm respect. Then you stood up to my sister and risked your life to save ponies you never met in your life. Afterwards you and I spoke and that warm respect began to change into something more.”

She looked down at her hoof on his chest for a moment before locking her gaze with is once more. “Then came Nightmare Night…and I knew that night my feelings for you were more than friendly but you weren’t ready…I didn’t wish to press you into anything. “

“Luna…”

She shook her head and leaned down closer lightly nuzzling her muzzle against his cheek. “Over time my feelings have only grown. I knew what I wanted to do so I spoke to your herdmates to receive their blessing to tell you…they agreed.” She lightly kissed his cheek. “ So here we are…in my chambers with me confessing everything to you…”

She brushed her lips down his cheek “I’ve day dreamed of you…” She kissed his jaw “And after spending time with you, I want to make those dreams real.” She turned her head letting her lips brush lightly across his before pulling back just enough to smile down at him. “Will you accept me? Will you accept my affections?”

Grevin reached a single hand up letting his palm rest lightly against her cheek allowing his thumb to brush across her soft coat while she leaned into his touch. “Luna…I…I don’t know. You’re a Princess…royalty…I think you’re a wonderful mare but...how will it be perceived when an outsider courts not only bearers of the Elements of Harmony but the Lunar Princess too?”

She smirked and lightly kissed his palm before looking back at him with sultry eyes. “I’m also a mare…I have wants and needs like any other…and I don’t care what other ponies may think. They don’t know what I want…what I need, and. All. I. Want. Is. You.”

Grevin felt his cheeks grow warm from just the way she stared at him as she spoke. Her eyes alone conveyed just how true her words were. The way she looked at him, the way her eyes showed how she cared for him was enough to stir warmth in his heart and the glint of lust showing just under the surface was enough to make him shift uncomfortably under her.

Luna continued to stare down at him with half lidded eyes while she allowed her hoof to begin to slide down his chest to his stomach, pausing on her downward path to teasingly caress his abdomen through his shirt enjoying the feeling of his muscles under her hoof. She then turned her head pulling away from his hand for a moment before lightly parting her lips allowing her tongue to dart over them, moistening them before leaning in once more and wrapping them around his middle finger.

Grevin felt himself gasp as her warm lips enveloped his finger, cocooning it in the moist warmth of her mouth which caused her to lock her eyes on him once more before gently sucking it in until her lips were pressed against the base of his hand. “Hmmm?” She winked at him as she moved her head side to side letting her tongue slide around his finger her cheeks caving in slightly from the pressure the put on the digit.

The way she sucked his finger, the way her tongue swirled around it, even the way she stared at him like a predator does its prey had an immediate effect on the man causing a visible bulge to appear in his pants. Grevin tried to ignore the sensation of her slick tongue teasing his finger even going as far as to try and pull his hand back from her only for her to lean in after him, a soft moan escaping him as she repositioned herself so she straddled his leg letting her rump press down against his thigh, grinding against him slightly allowing her soft coat to press against his covered member. ”L-Luna, what’s gotten into you??”

Luna said nothing for a moment before slowly pulling her head back, sucking hard on his finger until it finally pulled away from her lips with an audible pop before smiling up at him once more. “Mmm…nothing quite yet.” Her horn lit up and the buttons on his shirt were suddenly enveloped in a magical aura causing them to lift up and pop open one by one. She quickly slid her hoof down his stomach to his hip, letting it teasingly brush against his hard member through the cloth of his pants. She lowered her head down and lightly kissed his stomach before once again looking up into his eyes. “…However, if you want, that can change and from what I feel pressing against me…you want too”

Grevin lightly chewed on his bottom lip as the beautiful mare continued to stare up at him with her piercing blue eyes, her hooves tugging at the base of his now open shirt in an attempt to remove the garment from him. He could smell a faint musk in the air now, clearly coming from Luna. He didn’t know what to do, he honestly didn’t. It was clear as day what she wanted and he couldn’t deny that he wanted to give in however, he didn’t want to betray the others; he wouldn’t allow himself to hurt them. “But…what about the Applejack and the others? If…if we do this, if I give in to desire how will it affect them? Won’t I hurt them deeply? Won’t it crush them?”

Luna smiled warmly up at him as she continued to gently grind down against his leg. “Always so caring…” She leaned down once more to lightly dart her tongue across a small exposed portion of his stomach, tasting the sweat from his skin before looking at him once more. “As I told you before, they know my intentions tonight and I have their blessing.” She paused, taking a shaky breath, closing her eyes for a few moments before looking up at him once again. “So…Tell me Grevin…will you make me your mare? Will you take me… make me quiver under your touch? Will you join with me in a night of passion…or will you deny my heart’s desire?”

Grevin’s breathing froze as he stared down at the rosy cheeked, lusty eyed princess, his mouth suddenly becoming dry. The desire showing in her eyes almost enough to make his resistance crumble, the way she seemed to writhe against him sending shivers through his entire being. Was she being honest with him? Did she really talk to Applejack, Twilight and Fluttershy? Were they really ok with him allowing another mare…hell a Princess join them? The better question would be, could he be capable of allowing so many mares into his heart? Could he keep them happy? “Luna…I…I don’t know. What if-what if I can’t be what you seem to think I am? What if-“

He paused as a soft hoof gently pressed against his lips causing his eyes to cross as he tried to focus on it for a few moments. Slowly he let his eyes move up the foreleg it belonged to until he once again was looking into the warm eyes of Princess Luna who was simply smiling at him. In that moment, as he stared deeply into her beautiful blue eyes he felt his concern leave him. He knew how the girls felt and he knew that Princess Luna, despite the way she would tease him in the past, would never cause him undo harm. He came to a decision in that very moment.

Grevin slowly let his left hand rise up to rest on Luna’s foreleg, letting his fingertips enjoy the softness of her coat for a few seconds before sliding it up to her hoof where he gripped it lightly and pulled it back from his lips. Luna said nothing as she stared up at him but her face, her eyes spoke for her. She was waiting to hear him speak with great interest, and nervousness. Would he accept her or deny her. “Luna…”

“…Grevin?”

He said nothing as he sat himself up while he gently pulled her down against him quickly closing the gap between them until his lips met hers in a deep kiss. “Mmmph! Mmm...” Her eyes widened in surprise as she initially tried to pull back before quickly relaxing and pushing down into the embrace, her free foreleg wrapping around his neck while she tilted her head to the side in an attempt to deepen the kiss.

Grevin slid his hand down her leg to her back allowing his fingers to ever so lightly brush against the feathers of her wings causing her to shiver and press herself harder against him. He felt her tail wrap around his leg, its ethereal magic sending a small tingle through him before she parted her lips and he felt the tip of her tongue gently begin to prod at him, encouraging him to let her in.

“Mmmm…” Luna moaned into the kiss as she darted her tongue over his lips, her hot breath washing over his face as she exhaled through her nose. She flared her wings out instinctively as she felt his fingertips trace over her feathers, her entire form pressing down on the man, writhing in an attempt to feel his touch all over her form.

Grevin couldn’t help but enjoy the warmth that Luna’s writhing form giving off, a small grunt of pleasure escaping him as he felt her tongue dart across his, leaving a sweet taste in his mouth. He loved the feeling of her wings twitch and move under his fingertips, it almost made him think that his very touch was overwhelming her with pleasure.

Deciding to take the initiative, Grevin tightened his grip around her barrel, being careful of her wings and quickly sat up earning a surprised squeak from Luna as he lifted her up off the bed, holding her tightly against him. She smirked and lightly nipped at his collar before letting her hooves wrap around him in a tighter embrace. “Hmmm…what are you up too Sir Hades?”

He smiled as he turned and gently laid her back on the bed, letting his hands slide down her sides as he pulled back to look at her. “Just making certain my Princess is comfortable.” He let his eyes travel down her form, taking in her features while letting his hands slowly run across her stomach making her take a shuddering breath.

Luna stared up at him with her beautiful blue eyes shimmering with affection and want, her cheeks showing a hint of red under her coat. Her mouth parted just enough to let her take soft panting breaths, her tongue darting out to lightly lick her lips. Her forelegs were curled up against her chest giving her a cute, yet fetching look and her wings were spread out under her giving her the appearance of a dark angel. She watched Grevin as he stood above her at the foot of the bed for a few moments before letting her horn light with magical energy. “Your Princess would be far more comfortable with your clothing removed…allow me to help you with that.”

Grevin felt a cool tingling sensation slowly envelop his form and when he looked down at his arms he found Luna’s magical aura enveloping him. After a few brief seconds a bright flash forced him to close his eyes and as his vision returned he felt the cool sensation of air wafting over his bare shoulders.

Luna giggled as she let her eyes roam up and down his bare form, her tail sliding up along his thighs to his rigid member, teasing it with her ethereal touch. “Oh…much better,” She gently stretched out her back legs, sliding them against his thighs, forcing him to look down at her once more. “Now Sir Hades, your Princess has a single command for you.”

Grevin let his eyes soften as he slowly moved over the prone Princess, moving so her rear hooves were pressed against his upper thighs and his hands rested on either side of her supporting his weight as he positioned himself above her. “And what is your command?”

She wiggled her hips while using her back legs to pull him down against her forcing the head of his member to brush teasingly against her wet slit causing her to gasp lightly. “Aahhh…Don’t stop until morning…”

He leaned down allowing her to wrap her hooves around his shoulders pulling him down against him. He could feel her hot breath on his shoulder as he moved in closer and soft whispered in her ear, “As you wish.”

Grevin gently pressed his hips forward, grinding his pulsing member against her dripping slit for a few moments before sliding in a couple of inches causing both to hiss with pleasure, pausing as they grew accustomed to one another.

Luna turned her head, quickly capturing his lips in a deep kiss as she did her best to pull him down forcing more of him into her, her need to be filled growing by the second.

Grevin grunted as he pushed himself deeper into her folds only stopping when he was fully inside her, a jolt pleasure shooting through him every time her walls squeezed him.

Luna let out a soft, shaky breath into his ear as he rested deep inside her, her hooves holding onto him tightly. “Nnnngghhh….H-how does it feel Grevin…tell me…”

He leaned his head down into the crook of her neck as he ground himself against her, stirring her insides. “Gods Luna, you’re so tight…so hot…I almost can’t stand it.”

Luna closed her eyes, smiling as she ground herself back against him enjoying the feeling of his pulsing cock deep inside her. “Hmmm…I can feel you. You’re so deep…so hard…I can feel it pulsing inside, mmmm…so big.” She lightly ran the tip of her tongue along his neck, tasting his sweat before squeezing him once more.

Grevin slowly pulled himself back, easing his member from her dripping slit until just his tip remained, teasing her for a moment before driving himself back into her causing them both to grunt and moan. He then wrapped his arms around her in a tight embrace and began to thrust in a slow, hard rhythm causing Luna to be pushed down into the bed everytime his hips slammed down into her.

“mmmnnhhhaaa! Yes, fill me up with your stallionhood, give it all to me.” Luna threw her head back as she moaned and writhed under him, her tail wrapping around his thigh, encouraging him to push harder into her depths.

Grevin grit his teeth in concentration as he tried to keep his passion in check, his brow furrowing as sweat began to drip from his chin. The heat enveloping him, the sensation was almost too much. After spending time with Applejack and the others he discovered that he had a decent level of stamina but the way she gripped him, her walls fluttering around his shaft…it was bringing him closer to the brink faster than he had anticipated. “Nnnnggggghhh, It’s like you’re trying to milk me…it’s almost too much…”

Luna grinned and slowly began to roll her hips up against him in a surprising act of limberness. “Mmmhmm….what if I am? I want everything you have…I want you to fill me…to make me overflow. You know how old I am Grevin…I’ve learned a few tricks in all that time….oh yes, right there….and it’s been so long since I’ve been filled….I want it…all of it.”

Grevin wrapped his arms around her tighter than before and began to quicken his pace until his hips were slapping hard into hers, driving himself deeper into her tight sex, the only sound in the room the rhythmic slapping of their flesh coming together as well as their moans. Grevin closes his eyes as he began to feel his balls tighten, the familiar sensation of his impending climax quickly overwhelming him. “Luna I’m close, I’m going to cum!”

Luna moaned and tightened her tail around his leg, her rear legs pulling him tighter against him refusing to let him go until he filled her with his seed. She clenched her eyes shut and nipped at his ear as her voice began to increase in pitch every time he buried his cock back into her dripping slit. “Ah! Yes, fill me! Let me have it all!”

Grevin grunted and pushed himself as far as he could his member swelling until he finally burst, his seed erupting from him shooting deep into her, her walls milking more and more from him, urging him to give her everything he had. She moaned in his ear as she ran slid her hooves down his back, her eyes closed with contentment.

Luna savored the warmth of his seed spreading inside her, a small shiver running up her spine. She opened her eyes and smiled at the sight of Grevin’s back shaking ever so slightly as he began to come down from his orgasmic high, his breathing rough as he let his face rest on her shoulder. She turned her head and placed a soft kiss onto his cheek, a content smile coming to her lips. “Mmmm…thank you Grevin…I needed that more than you know.”

Grevin slowly pulled himself back from her, lifting himself up to look down at her, a sheepish smile coming to his lips as he felt her use her rear hooves to keep him deep inside her, her walls still fluttering around his still throbbing member. “L-luna…that was…”

Luna smirked and licked her lips sending a smoldering gaze up at him. “Not bad for a start…” She quickly raised her head up and captured his lips in a fierce kiss while her horn lit up and enveloped them both in a blue magical aura. Within seconds the two had switched positions on the bed with Grevin on his back while Luna rested atop him with her hooves on his chest her eyes never leaving his. “And we still have all night… and I intend to enjoy every moment.”

As the two continued to make love through the night the stars in the sky above seemed to shimmer and shine a little brighter from time to time and throughout Equestria no pony had a troubled rest. However, deep in the castle ruins in the Everfree Forest a dark red light could be seen pulsing in one of the castle rooms and far off in the Bad Lands, new threats were beginning to emerge.

-To Be Continued-

Author's Notes:

Authors Notes:

Holy smokes I got this chapter done! I didn’t know when it was going to happen or if. It wasn’t for lack of trying, it’s just been simply crazy since I published the last chapter. I want to thank you all for reading my work and please know that I will continue to put out more chapters when I can. I have no intention to ever let this story go unfinished. I can’t come this far and let it go unfinished. You have my word on that.

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