Garn awoke to the sound of light snoring, an looked down beside him with half-lidded eyes. Sound asleep next to him was his love, Luna, with her hair sprung out and light red marks along her neck. She stirred as he ran a hoof through her hair, and he smiled to himself.

How did I get so lucky?

He stretched out and popped his wings, hobbling out of the bed quietly while waltzing over to the door, opening it with a soft red aura that emanated from his horn. He noticed some time had passed since Luna pinned him on the bed and exposed him to pleasure he had never even fathomed. With a chuckle he looked down at the base of his wings and saw the multiple nibble marks she had given him, and cringed slightly as he stretched out his neck.

Note to self, Luna likes to nibble.

He was happy, content was probably the better term. But… He realized he knew nothing of being a royal, of helping to run a kingdom, he didn’t even know what he was meant to do. He shot out of deep-thought as a warm body pressed against his, and he looked over to receive a kiss from the moon goddess he called his love.

“I would think after that particular maneuver you did, you would be passed out for days.” she chuckled, looking at the stars with a warm smile.

“Not used to being on all fours. But in all seriousness I wanted to ask…How are you doing?” He asked while looking into her worried eyes.

She sighed and looked away, her eyes clouded with despair, sorrow, and extreme joy. He thought this was a little to fast, a little to much for her.

“when we came back you were still human, then about a week later Celestia went to check up on you and said you had  become an Alicorn, yet you did not breathe. We assumed you were dead, but I felt like you would come back…I wanted you to come back.”

He raised a hoof to her chin and she locked eyes with his, her star filled blue orbs meeting the flaming passion of his fiery red ones. She gasped as he did his best to pull off a kneeling stance, and he held her hoof between his.

“Luna, I’m sorry I worried you. I didn’t know if I would be able to return, and every second I thank my mother that she had the power to help me. All I can do now is swear to never worry you again, and to help with your duties as best as I can for now until we part.” He smiled, rubbing her leg with his hoof as she got a strange smile on her face.

“Shut up and propose already.”

He sighed and smiled, she was too good at this.

“Luna, will you make me the happiest Alicorn in all Equestria, and accept my proposal of marriage?” He asked, suddenly realizing he was indeed the only Alicorn in Equestria.

Well that was stupid.

She laughed seeing his apparent catching of himself, and leaned down to kiss him. As she slowly parted she blushed, a Alicorn wedding hadn’t taken place in over a thousand years, so much planning…

“Is that a yes?”

She looked back down to him as she felt tears welling up in her eyes.

“Oh Garnet, of course that means yes.”

He smiled and stood, trembling as he looked to the kingdom and shouted at the top of his lungs.

“SHE SAID YES!”

She laughed and pulled him back into the room, pushing him on the mountain of pillows as she traced soft kisses down his neck.

“What? don’t tell me you want to go another round.” He groaned, still sore from her hunger for pleasure hours ago.

“What? Are thou not ready?” she asked, using the old dialect she knew he found seductive.

“No, milady, indeed I am most ready, but my loins… they still burn.”

She laughed and nuzzled his neck, looking at him with the most passionate stare she could muster.

“Please? Just one more round and I promise I’ll let you sleep.”

He rolled over while she yelped in surprise, and she found herself pinned beneath him.

“Only if I’m on top.”

~+~Inside the Castle.~+~

Celestia paced outside the captains quarters, mulling silently to herself how she should proceed. Inside was her most loyal guard, Guard Captain Steelwings. He was very muscular, and large even for a Pegasus. He had served her without question or fail for fifteen years, and she knew he was the only one that could keep any kind of encounter quiet. She finally took a breath and knocked on the door.

The door opened and an older white Pegasus with black short hair stepped out, and he immediately bowed to the princess.

“Princess Celestia! What are you doing out of your chambers this late at night?”

She had run the scenario through her head multiple times, but her hunger soon unraveled most all the plan.

“I am in need of a guard to guard my chambers this night, and I believe you are the strongest and best choice for the job.”

He paused and raised an eyebrow, staring at her feet to avoid her gaze.

“highness, surely you have the two guards at the door ready to defend any danger with their lives? I am confused highness.”

She groaned and lowered her head so he could see her eyes, and he immediately was drawn to the large purple orbs. He shuddered as she peered into him, and he suddenly felt a heat rise in his stomach.

“Even a goddess has needs Steelwings, and I know you wont brag to the cadets if you help me with this particular problem.”

He nodded his head meekly as she smiled, and then he stood straight up.

“Majesty, I shall personally guard your chambers this evening, please let me escort you to them right away.”

She laughed softly and brought her lips to his ear, subtly blowing a warm breath into it.

“Believe me Captain, you wont regret this.”

“Yes Princess.”

As they walked towards her chamber she shuddered with a smile, turning to the captain and grabbing his shoulders. She needed something to tide her over even  for the short walk. His eyes widened as she leaned in and kissed him ferociously, allowing her tongue to probe her faithful captains mouth.

He shuddered as she parted, and the sun goddess placed a hoof on her mouth thoughtfully.

“Will I be your first Guard Captain?” she asked with a flick of her tail.

Steelwings, still completely fried from her surprise kiss, nodded his head and continued to follow as she swayed her flank, getting closer to the large ornate doors that marked the entrance to her chambers. Two guards snapped at attention, and Steelwings fought to keep his composure.

“Dismissed soldiers.” He near squeaked.

They looked at each other and looked back to him, and he had regained his stern demeanor.

“I said DISMISSED!”

They jumped at the sound of his voice and sprinted off, leaving him and the princess alone.

She laughed and placed a hoof on his back, winking at him as she leaned in to nibble at his neck.

“You’ll be screaming  too in a short while.” He added as coolly as he could.

Her eyes burned with passion as she levitated him with her magic and walked into the chamber, slamming the door as they disappeared out of sight.

~+~Morning~+~

Garn sat in bed, messing with his new mane with glee, occasionally posing in the mirror in front of him while Luna ran to get him breakfast. He had slept more soundly than he ever had, mainly due to the unscrupulous acts of lust he had partaken in the previous night. He tied his mane back into a tail and stood, walking to the balcony as he looked over the entire castle grounds. Something caught his eye and he squinted to see if what he saw was true.

No bucking way…

He saw Celestia leave her chambers, followed by a smiling Pegasus. As they leaned in to exchange words, he began to happily walk away as she slapped his flank. She then paused and looked right at Garn, a wide smile on her face as she winked at him.

Good for you Celestia.

“Garnet? I brought you breakfast!” Luna cried, entering the room with three carts magically in tow.

“Great! I’m starved.”

He sat down and saw a plate of strange looking assortments of fruit, grass, and salads. He knew he would miss meat.

“Try the hay-bacon strips, their amazing today.” Luna stated between bites of her salad.

He gingerly lifted one with his magic and took a small bite, and found himself greedily scarfing them down. She laughed as he looked at her, his mouth covered in berry juice and coffee.

“You eat like a filly.”

He smiled and poked her, and she playfully poked him back.

“Filly? Could a Filly make you scream like you did last night?” Came a voice behind them. Garnet smiled at Celestia as she sat next to her sister, pouring herself a cup of tea.

“Did you hear that Tia?” Luna asked horrified.

“Almost couldn’t over my own screaming.” She replied with a wink.

Garnet crossed his arms and smiled widely.

“Who’s the lucky stallion?”

She smiled and closed her eyes, sighing with ease as she laid her cup down.

“Steelwings, I suppose he got that name for being an expert flyer, but that wasn’t the only steel thing on his persons.”

“Celestia! Too much information!” Luna shrieked with a giggle.

Garn just shook his head and continued to eat his hay fries, extra crispy.

“Celestia, I asked your sisters hand in marriage.”

Celestia stared with her mouth wide, and then looked to Luna before they both released a high pitched fan-girl shriek. Luna was waving her hooves around as they spoke complete gibberish.

“Oh! And he got his cutie mark!” Luna yelled, drawing a confused look from her mate.

What?

She pointed to his flank, and he saw what she spoke of, there, as sure as day, were four symbols in a diamond formation, a gust of wind, a flame, a drop of water, and a vine.

“What is a cutie mark?” He asked, finally noticing Luna’s moon shaped marking.

“It’s a symbol of your talent, the one thing you’re good at. Although I am not sure what yours symbolizes. Perhaps you are skilled with elemental magic?”

Garn stared at his mark and had a sudden epiphany.

“Luna, you control the moon phases, while Celestia controls the Sun right?”

Luna nodded, not putting the pieces together.

“Then if you two are night and day, perhaps I’m the elements, or even the seasons!”

He stood and aimed his horn at the urn on the balcony, waving around in a arc as he envisioned the essence of cold.

“Frije!”

The pot flew off the balcony frozen solid as it evaporated into crystal dust as it struck the ground. Luna looked horrified and then laughed loudly, shaking her head in confusion.

“That was my favorite plant!” Luna cried, making her sister laugh even louder.

“Sorry Celestia, I promise I’ll replace it.”

Celestia sighed and shook her head with a growing grin.

“I’ll let this slide, but only because you are getting married to my sister. I would take this chance to get ready.”

He cocked his head to the side and looked to Luna.

“Get ready?”

Luna nodded and bit her lower lip nervously.

“I might have…invited everypony to come see the new prince of Equestria last night.”

You what!?

He was not good at talking to large groups, but she just told everypony last night, ho many would attend?

~+~A few hours later, in the palace gardens.~+~

“How many!?”

Luna laughed nervously and messed with her hair, which was done back in a royal braid.

“Well only about one thousand, I lost count after the line stretched back into the city.”

His entire body was shaking, he was freaking out hardcore.

“Oh, I know what would boost your confidence.” Luna stated, adding a sultry wink.

“I don’t really think we have time for that Luna.”

She pulled him close and brought her lips to his, but stopped short.

“You are going to kiss me, trust me.”

He did, and he leaned forward, kissing her tenderly, and then more ferociously as she pulled away. Was she teasing him? He decided to take it a step further, slapping her flank lightly.

Wow! Talk about confidence builder.

He parted with a grin on his face, and heard the trumpets that signaled Celestia's speech.

“Dearest citizens of Equestria! Today we mark a turning point in our history, a momentous change in the events that will follow. So without any further delay, may I introduce my sister, Princess Luna, and her fiancé, Prince Garnet!”

The curtains parted from the hall and Garn saw thousands of other ponies, Pegasus, and unicorns cheering loudly, some jumping up and down just to get a look at him. He felt like he was going to faint, there were far to many ponies for him to remain calm. He felt Luna lean against him and she winked, leaning in to whisper to him.

“Just imagine me in a tight wedding dress, and all the things I’ll show you on our honeymoon.”

Why would I want to think of that!?

POP!

The entire crowd suddenly went silent, and the sounds of muffled oohs and awes, could be heard as his wings extended to their full reach. He then smiled, standing proudly as he brought them over his chest and throwing them back, sending a gust across the crowd.

Celestia smiled and nodded to him, he had to say something.

“People…Ponies of Equestria, I am happy to announce my marriage to Luna, and I’m sure you all are filled with questions. All I can say is that as long as I shall live, I promise to defend each and every one of you, and provide any assistance I can. But I am not a trained noble, so if I seem a little… Normal, then it’s merely because I want you all to treat me like you would anypony else.”

He stopped and stepped back, waiting for some kind of reaction. Then a little colt, a child he supposed, came forward very nervously. His white-brown fur shone in the sun, and a single dark brown spot covered his eye.

“Will you and Luna be visiting Ponyville soon?” He asked quietly, looking to Luna.

She smiled and knelt, nuzzling the young lad.

“Of course Pip, we will be more than happy to visit.”

He laughed and jumped around, and soon everypony was applauding.

“All hail Prince Garnet!”

Garnet smiled as tears came to his eyes. This was a new beginning, and it was one he was eager to be apart of.

“And you are all invited to the royal wedding next week!” Celestia called.

What?