Children of the Guardian

Chap 19

The remaining ride to Brushie's house was uneventful for Midnight as he continued to let his mind wander. The sound of the pegasi pulling the chariot was the only thing he could hear, allowing his mind to openly dissect and consider the world around him. Part of his mind thought of the upcoming Grand Galloping Gala that was to be held in the castle. According to his mother it had been a while since the Gala had been held. (Mainly because Princess Celestia and Luna found it utterly boring.)

So it had been her idea to revive it with a more modern feel. "Think of it as a giant party where everyone is invited." His father had told him when he informed both he and his sister. "Everypony Dad?" Midnight had asked confused. "Everypony important." His father had replied smiling. He had then told them that they would be allowed to bring up to two ponies that were close to them. Sunlight immediately jumped at the chance and had invited Saturated Flame, whose hat fell off her head as she leaped into the air with joy. Midnight however only wanted to invite one mare: Celestial Brush, the thought of them dancing together in front of everypony made Midnight's entire body warm with joy as he pictured both he and Brushie dancing together. He had yet to invite her however, and it was one of the reasons he was going to see her, not only to spend time together but to present her with her ticket that would give her entry into the Gala.

He slowly reached into his dark blue saddlebag and removed a small white box wrapped in red and orange ribbon. Inside the box was not only her ticket (along with two for her mom and dad) but also a ring that Midnight had bought with his allowance. It was just a simple gold band, but it had significance because it would show that Brushie was his date. "I could have gone with a corsage, but Brushie is worth every expense." He said to himself as he placed the box back into his bag as the chariot began its decent. As the chariot made its landing on the soft grass Midnight thanked the pilots and told them to take a breather as he hopped off and walked toward the door of Brushie's house.

It was exactly as his father had described it, it was quiet and bright white. The mahogany doors had a relaxing glow to them coming from the sun shaped lanterns hanging over them. "Man… Dad wasn't kidding when he said they were letting Mrs. Celestia keep her princess blood intact." He whispered as he made his way to the door and rapped his hoof on it. The wait was short as he was soon greeted by Brushie's light blue eyes.

"Middy!!" She shouted as she wrapped her hooves around him.

"Hey Brushie…ow… too tight." Midnight managed to gasp as Brushie crushed him in her hug.

"Oops sorry." She apologized letting and allowing Midnight to breathe.

"So what's up?" She said shutting the door and stepping outside with Midnight.

"Well… I came to give you something." Midnight said working up the courage. "Oh? What's that?" Brushie said sitting on the steps leading to the door as Midnight sat next to her. For the next moment Midnight was lost in Brushie's eyes. Her bright red scarf and flowing sun colored mane distracting him from what he wanted to say.

"Helloooooooooo?? Middy? Are you in there?" Brushie said tapping his muzzle with her hoof.

"Honestly, sometimes you look like you're in a whole other world with that blank expression." She commented as he face blanked over, doing her best to imitate Midnight's face.

"I'm sorry Brushie… it's just your so beautiful." Midnight started.

"And that you've never seen anything like me, you see why I'm Celestia's daughter." She finished sticking out her tongue cutely.

"I've heard it all before Midnight, and you don't have to say it." She concluded by kissing his lips. Even though the kiss was short and sweet Midnight's entire body felt like it rubber. Everytime she kissed him, every time their lips touched it was like being struck by lightning. The joy and pleasure from her lips, combined with the smell of her fur, of lilacs and roses, just made Midnight's heart skip a beat.

"Hey what's in the box Middy?" Sunlight's voice and the warmth of her hoof on his own snapped Midnight back to attention.

"Oh it's what I wanted to give you…" Midnight said happily as he pulled the box from his saddlebag with his magic. The box hovered over to Brushie with a glowing silver aura as she took it.

"For me? Awww…." She said smiling as she opened the box with her teeth, being gentle enough to remove the ribbon. Midnight held his breath as she opened the box revealing the gold ticket inside.

"What's this…? This ticket is proof of your invitation to the Grand….AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!" Midnight jumped as Brushie threw the box against the door and tackled him to the grass in front of the house.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" She squealed happily, as she covered his muzzle in kisses. Having a mind of their own, Midnight's hooves wrapped around Brushie's body and pulled her into a deep kiss with him. Their tongues lashed at one another each one trying to gain the advantage and neither one willing to yield. The warmth from each other's bodies causing them their hearts to pound in their chests. The feeling continued until the kiss was broken by Midnight.

"Wow… been a while since you kissed me like that." He said panting.

"Well… you know… it's not often a girl gets an invitation to the Grand Galloping Gala." She said smiling as she pinned him to the ground with her hooves.

"And besides… I like making you squirm. You look cute when you do." She said laughing.

"I'll show you cute!" Midnight said as she flipped her over so he had her pinned to the grass. Both of them continued to roll around in the grass like young foals, laughing and playing together, the playing ended however when Brushie forced her lips onto Midnights in another passionate kiss. Once again both of their tongues began fighting one another but Brushie couldn't help but moan when Midnight's hoof ran down her body. Midnight knew that he had her now, it had always been difficult to get control during their make-out sessions but now he had Brushie right where he wanted her. His hooves continued to glide down her body causing her to moan and pant out of control.

"You… you dirty… stallion. How… did you know?" She panted as he continued to rub her body.

"Oh you know… you learn a lot about somepony when you're with them long enough." Midnight responded as both their tails began wrapping around one another. To the passing eye the two lovers would have just seemed to be kissing, but too Midnight and Brushie it was more than that. They shared a common ability to be able to connect through contact. Whenever their bodies touched they felt not only each other's love, but their feelings, thoughts, and everything in between. Today was special however as Brushie continued to bite at Midnight's tongue. Begging him to keep rubbing her well-toned body. Midnight obliged and his hoof soon drifted over her cutie mark causing her to gasp.

"No no… please not there my prince." She said smiling.

"Oh… here?" Midnight responded tracing her cutie mark with her hoof. Brushie continued to moan happily but it was soon Midnight's turn as she ran her own hoof down his cutie mark.

"Ahhh ahhh… okay, okay Brushie enough. We're going to far…" He said worriedly.

"Oh no we're not… we're just getting started!" She whispered as she continued to rub playfully. Their lips met again, the kissing continued along with the tongue wrestling. Moans came between both of them but Brushie suddenly stopped and fell off of Midnights body.

"Brushie what's wrong?" Midnight panted as he sat up. She turned toward him with a confused look on her face.

"When we were kissing… something about the way your body reacted. It's like… something else is on your mind. You weren't completely in the moment." She said thinking. Midnight wasn't surprised with Brushie's deduction. Like her father Primary Colors, Brushie was an artist and had an eye for detail. They both had made out like this before, and it was just like her to point out something she or Midnight didn't do right.

"Is there something else on your mind Middy?" She asked gently cuddling up to him.

"Yes… there is. It's about my sister."

"What about her?"

Midnight struggled to form the words. "Well… I think she may be falling for some farmer pony."

"So?"

"Well I mean… he just… he's so timid, so… common." He said struggling with his word choice. His thoughts were broken however when Brushie's hoof slapped his face as hard as she could.

"So what? He's not good enough for your Royal Blood is that it?" She said getting up and walking back toward her house.

"Maybe WE should break up them Midnight. Am I too common for you too?" She said glaring at him angrily.

"What no! You're perfect Brushie and you know it! You also know that I would change to a normal pony rather than be royal any day of the week, but… this pony was just so… timid. That's not the kind of stallion I want Sunlight to be with." He said trying to salvage some kind of defense for what he was saying.

Brushie only looked at the ground and sighed. "This isn't like you Midnight, this isn't the stallion I fell in love with. What's wrong with you?"

"Nothing! Listen to me Brushie, I'm trying to think of the future because Sunlight won't. What if she and that hick get married? Do you know what that would do to the royal image? Just think for a second."

"I am thinking!!" She yelled as she turned and started stomping toward him, her mane flowing faster because of her anger and now looking like a raging fire.

"You're nervous about the royal image? What about me? What happens if you and I get married? Won't I ruin the royal image? After all I'm a commoner."

"No you're not! You're the daughter of Princess Celestia!"

"OHHHHHH!! So is THAT why you love me? Because I'm the daughter of a Princess? Do you only love me because it would look good to marry me?" She huffed as she turned his nose up at him. "I love you because of what your heart is like. Not for what you have or for what you are. I love you, for you and I thought you loved me the same. I guess I was wrong…" She said turning away with tears in her eyes.

Every part of Midnight's body was telling him to stay calm, to talk this out. Every part of his body was telling him not to lose control of his anger, but at the crucial moment he wasn't able too.

Fury filled his voice as his magic forcibly turned Brushie around to hear his Canterlot voice. "I DO LOVE YOU FOR WHO YOU ARE, BUT I AM A PRINCE AND I HAVE TO THINK OF THE FUTURE OF MY KINGDOM! IF ANYTHING YOU SHOULD BE HAPPY THAT I EVEN LOVE YOU!! NOPONY KNOWS YOUR NAME! IF NOT FOR ME YOU WOULD DIE SAD AND ALONE!" He screamed causing her to slide backwards. Brushie's heart was broken in two. The stallion she thought she loved was never there and she now realized it with her own eyes.

"You horrible, horrible stallion! You're just like every other rulers son. Spoiled and rotten to the core!" She shouted as she ran back to the door of her house tears pouring down her face. "I never want to see you again Midnight Eclipse! NEVER!! And take your present with you!" She screamed as she threw the box with the tickets back into Midnight's face and slammed the door shut.

Midnight's heart cracked into pieces as the reality of what his actions had just cost him settled into place. "Dear Solaris… what have I done."  He whispered quietly.