Artist stood by the outside of the Everfree Forest. A figure came closer. It was Rainbow.

"So you chose to come?"

"Obviously, if I'm standing right here." Rainbow said in a sarcastic tone.

"I've always loved your attitude."

"What?!"

"Rainbow, I'm sorry. About this. The war. It was stupid of me to use war as revenge on you. Can you forgive me?"

"You're kidding!"

"No Rainbow."

"!"

"Please. I love you!"

"You-you-"

"I'm sorry I hurt you."

"Hurt me?! You nearly killed me."

Artist looked at the sky.

Luna's moon was shimmering down, along with million stars. They lit up the dark sky. A warm breeze blew through the trees, making them whistle.

"Lovely night isn't Dash."

"Err yeah."

"Hmm."

"Is this some kind of trick?"

"What?"

"Is this an ambush or a trap?"

"No Rainbow."

"I don't believe you."

"I love you, Rainbow." He came closer to her so their noses were touching.

He pulled her closer into a passionate kiss.

Rainbow tried to pull out but she stayed. She like this. A lot.

How long she waited for this.

She eventually broke free from his lips.

"I'm sorry!" And she zoomed away.

Artist just stood there, watching the rainbow ribbon fade away. He sulked.

"I don't deserve her. She doesn't love me." And he flew away too.

Rainbow flew and landed in the Lunar Hall. She hoped no pony was there, but there was.

"Howdy Rainbow!"

"So, how did it go?" Luna asked.

"What go?"

"To meet Artist."

"umm. He didn't...turn up." Rainbow hoped that she would buy it.

Luna raised an eyebrow.

Rainbow trotted over to the balcony. She opened the glass doors and went out. She carefully closed the doors, as her friends and Celestia were asleep.

She sat down and sighed. She gazed up at the stars. Artist was right. It was a lovely night.

Luna entered the balcony. Being quite so she didn't disturb the pegasus.

"You did a lovely job tonight, Luna."

"Thank you." Luna never got a thank you for her night. Only from her sister but it wasn't the same.

"It's a shame ponies take advantage of it. It's so beautiful." Rainbow said this without taking her eyes off the moon.

"You have feelings for him, don't you?"

"How could you tell?"

"When you came back, I excepted you to be more angry and fustrated. But you seemed dreamy."

While Luna and Rainbow were talking, Celestia stirred awake. She found five mares cuddled around each other. And then she saw Luna and Rainbow outside.

"I just don't know what to do."

"Are you two okay?"

They both turned round to see Celestia behind them.

"Luna lower your moon. It's time for dawn."

"Okay Tia." The moon gently lowered and the stars faded.

Orange, yellow, red and blue. The colours of the morning.

"I will be resting now, sister." Luna nuzzeled Celestia.

"Have a good rest then."

Celestia walked closer to Rainbow and sat down.

"Rainbow, are you okay?"

"I'm fine, Princess."

"No you are not. From what I overheard, you still love him."

"He kissed me."

"So that was the meeting? Yes. He also said he wants to make peace with Equestria."

"And with you."

"I guess."

"Are you willing to give him another chance?"

"I don't know. I've always loved him. But when I thought he was dead." She burst into tears.

The five sleeping ponies woke up to hear crying. They scanned the room only to find themselves and a sleeping Luna. They looked out the glass doors to see Celestia and Rainbow.

"I thought I would never find love."

Celestia tried hushing the upset mare.

"I know it sound crummy coming from me, but I get jealous at the happy couples. Even after Twilight's brother's wedding." Rainbow wiped the tears from her eyes.

"It's not cool to cry. If Applejack saw me, she'll never live it down."

"Yea ah would."

"Dashie, why are you crying?"

"It's nothing."

"Rainbow dear, you don't have to lie." Rarity ensured.

"You like Artist, don't you?"

Rainbow nodded in response.

"After that fight in Ponyville, when I found out he was alive... I don't know. I felt happy that he was alive, but upset that he didn't come back. Also I knew that he would be mad at me. For not helping him in the fire."

"Oh Rainbow. Out of all of us, you have love problems."

"It's not a problem."

"So how are you going to sort it out?"

"I..."

"Rainbow,"

"Just go away."

"But..."  Rarity couldn't finish as Rainbow flew away.

"Girls, for today, I think you should leave Rainbow for a bit."

"But, Celestia-"

"No buts, Twilight. Rainbow is going through an emotional stage."

"Yes Princess."

"No off you go. I'm sure you are all hungry."

At that point, all their stomachs rumbled.

"Luna wil be downstairs waiting. I'm sure she has woken up from her nap."

They all looked inside to see Luna still asleep on her side. Her legs dangled off the side of her bed and her midnight, waving blue hair lay spread out on her pillow. Her hair sparkled as the sun's light shone in. She looked so cute.

"Or maybe Luna won't be waiting downstairs."

The girls giggled as Celestia pulled the blanket over her sister. "Sleep tight, Princess of the night." Next Chapter: Stop This War Estimated time remaining: 8 Minutes