Chapter 15: Date Night

A couple more days passed, marking three weeks; three quarters of Luna’s ‘sentence’ served in Ponyville. Since that night, it was now official: Seafire and Luna were dating and what a joyous occasion it was for the two of them as well as the rest of the girls. All in all, it was a win for everybody because none had really ever seen Luna so happy. To make it better, she was even happier today, because tonight would be hers and Seafire’s first actual date. The two had discussed the parameters loosely, but ultimately Luna wanted him to have the first say in the activities of the evening, despite his protests of equal decision making. As a result, tonight would be somewhat of a surprise for her. So far, it had been an easy day; no real plans with any of her friends, Twilight was lounging around with Celestia, who decided to spend the day with her, and that was really it. It was three hours before Seafire was to meet her and Luna had already been avidly getting herself ready. She had not taken this much pride in her appearance since… ever! Currently, Luna was in the shower once again, playing out every possible scenario and possibility for the evening that lay ahead of her.

“Everything must be perfect! This must definitely be a night to remember!” Luna thought to herself.

“Goddammit Luna, you’re overthinking everything… as usual!” her sister said, intruding on her mind.

“Oh please… forgive me if I want to make a nice impression!” Luna stated, rolling her eyes.

“You’ve already met him and what not! You’re acting like you’re trying to impress him… I think you already have, don’t you think?” Celestia countered. Luna bobbed her head in reason.

“Yeah I guess… but even so… so I want to look amazing tonight. Sue me.”

“I personally think that he would see you as stunning no matter what state you were in at the moment,” Celestia said.

“Awwww! That’s so sweet it gave me diabetes,” Luna replied with a small chuckle.

“Fine, bitch. See if I compliment you again!”

“Oh you know that was a joke and I appreciate everything you said, Celly. But now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to finish getting ready now,” Luna said.

“There’s two and a half hours until he gets here, don’t you think you’re taking it a bit seriously?” Celestia asked sarcastically with a bit of humor in her voice.

“And once again we’re going in circular conversation here. Just let me relish in my own way of doing things, so would it be uncouth of me to politely ask you to shit off until then?” Luna asked, earning a ‘virtual’ raspberry from her sister before the connection was cut.

With that being said, Luna exited the shower and dried herself off. Wrapping a towel around her body, she proceeded to her vanity where she proceeded to dry and brush her hair. Two hours. She spent two hours working on her hair and makeup, what little she actually used. That’s most likely a record amongst women, to be honest! Luna decided to shake things up a bit. She added teal blue highlights to her hair towards the front by her forehead and towards the ends, much like Twilight has but more in number and bit more scattered. Needless to say this brought out and complemented her eyes perfectly. Now for the dress… this gave her the perfect opportunity to wear the dress that Rarity made her for her birthday, complementing her hair now. Now for the finishing touch, she added any eyeliner she needed and a tiny bit of cover-up here and there until she seemed satisfied with the results. Luna put her materials down and backed up from her mirror to get a better look at herself… a look that actually brought a smirk to her face. It was painfully obvious that she looked absolutely gorgeous… and even that in itself seemed an understatement. Glancing at the clock, she had about twenty minutes until it was time. With that, she slipped out of her room for Twilight and Celestia to see. Plain and simple, their jaws dropped.

“L-Luna! Oh my…” Twilight couldn’t finish her sentence as she brought her hands over her mouth, her eyes twinkling at the sight of the Lunar Princess. Celestia hid her mouth behind her hand and sang in a distorted voice:

“There she is, Miss Equestria! Here she comes, what a twat!” Celestia sang, mocking the Equestrian beauty pageant’s theme song. Luna attempted to remain serious, but to be honest she found that hilarious. Celestia then stood up.

“But in all seriousness, who the hell are you and what have you done with my sister!?” Celestia mockingly took an offensive stance towards her. Luna only responded with a half lidded glare and flipping her the middle finger, making Celestia giggle at the reaction.

“Well, judging by your reactions I guess I’m looking alright for tonight?”

“Lulu, you’ll be lucky if he doesn’t have a stroke when he sees you,” Celestia replied. Luna let out a hearty laugh at that prospect.

“Indeed, Luna. You might literally ‘knock him dead,’” Twilight giggled.

“Let’s hope that’s not the case,” Luna said with a smirk. The three of them made conversation to pass the time while making sure everything remained in order with Luna’s appearance. Soon enough, there came a knock at the door. Luna immediately became nervous.

“Judgement…” Celestia jokingly remarked with a deep and hoarse voice, with complete intent on pressuring her sister.

“Shut the fuck up!” Luna said through gritted teeth as she made sure her hair was in order and what not. Twilight went to the door, Celestia in tow (albeit snickering), before they opened it, revealing the ever dashing Seafire, sporting a traditional suit with white dress shirt and red tie.

“Hey, Seafire!” Twilight was the first to answer with Celestia standing next to her smiling.

“Hi Twilight! And hello, Celestia!” he replied before the two girls embraced him in a hug, giggling, startling him at their forwardness.  They then dragged him inside.

“We just wanted to say hi before you departed. On that note though, here’s your girlfriend,” Celestia said as he motioned his attention towards Luna who was standing there shyly but with a smile on her face, part of her hair covering her left eye. With that being said, Seafire’s eyes, reportedly, grew three times their size that day. Teal met blue, finding each other beyond attractive for words. Nothing was said as the two stared at each other in bewilderment while Celestia and Twilight were giggling uncontrollably at the unfolding situation… maybe the stroke wasn’t a bad prediction.

“H-hey…” Seafire finally broke the silence much to Luna’s relief. For someone who was as confident as him, it was humorous (and cute) to note that he was outrageously shy in front of her in certain situations.

“Hey there…” Luna replied with a smile.

“You look… You’re… so… amazingly stunning,” Seafire struggled with his words, finally finding them. Luna couldn’t hide her increasing smile as she retreated subtlety into her hair. Fluttershy was rubbing off on her.

“Thank you,” Luna replied, finally gaining control of her body and moving next to him. Celestia and Twilight continued to glance over the new couple with adoring eyes.

“Well, don’t let us keep you from tonight! Go out and have fun!” Celestia said as she urged them out the door. Celestia whispered in Luna’s ear in passing as she slipped something in her dress’s only pocket.

“Do remember to have fun and be safe,” Celestia said, patting her pocket before she turned around. Luna reached in and pulled out two small packets. Her eyes went wide with horror/anger/embarrassment at the same time when she saw what they were: condoms.

Luna turned back to find Twilight sitting at a table, completely spazzing out in an attempt to keep her epic laughter silent while, Celestia was snickering very hard. Luna huffed before she turned around and grabbed Seafire’s hand, going out the door, him being completely confused and not seeing what Celestia snuck in her pocket. Once they were out of the door, the two girls completely lost it and guffawed like hyenas. When Luna heard their laughter, her eyes flared bright blue for a good ten seconds… Seafire picked up on this.

“You alright, Luna?” he asked, noticing the state of her eyes.

“Yes indeed… one second… and… there we go! Let’s keep walking…” Luna said as she let Seafire continue to lead her.

Back in the house, their laughter was dying down and the student and mentor were reconvening for their casual magical research.

“Alrighty, we’re gonna need a book on Astronomical movement,” Twilight said, skimming her notes. Celestia nodded.

“Way ahead of you, Twilight,” She said as she reached into her bag and pulled out a ton of books… or what she could have sworn were books. Upon being scattered on the floor, the two realized that their study books had been replaced with pornographic magazines… many of which Celestia would occasionally “glance at” once in a while… in fact… upon shock and investigation, they looked almost exactly like some that she 'glanced' at periodically.

“Umm… Celestia… I don’t believe these are astronomical movements?” Twilight said, coming out of her shocked stupor. Celestia was fuming.

“GODDAMMIT LUNA!”

All passing people stopped when the piercing anger erupted, shattering the calmness of that part of town. Luna and Seafire looked back towards the library, albeit with different expressions, one being shock and confusion and the other being pure humor.

“Let’s go let’s go let’s go let’s go!” Luna said in a rushed manner as she dragged Seafire away from ground zero, giggling to herself over her success.

Once they got to a safe distance, Seafire lead her to a nice but quaint restaurant… not too large but definitely not too small. He was able to gather that she wasn’t particularly fond of large crowds in restaurants, but liked breathing room all the same in terms of space.

“Perfect,” Luna thought to herself.

Once they were seated, the two started making conversation.

“So, how’s everything?” Seafire asked with his hands together on the table.

“Very well actually, and even better now,” Luna said with a grin, putting her hand on top of his.

“Then I take it you’re very much enjoying your stay in Ponyville,” he remarked.

“More so than I could have ever expected to be completely honest. Three weeks I’ve been here, just one more week to go,” Luna stated. At that point their orders were taken and they continued conversation.

“Only a week more? So I guess that means you go back to Canterlot and resume your royal duties?” Seafire asked with an odd inflection. Luna picked up on it immediately.

“Indeed, but I can sense what you’re thinking. That does not mean that we must end our newly formed… relationship. I’m more than allowed and encouraged to continue to see someone… and even if I wasn’t I really wouldn’t care,” Luna remarked, easing his slight fears.

“That’s wonderful to know actually,” Seafire replied with relief in his voice. Luna merely smiled and gripped his hand tighter. The two continued to talk throughout the evening, even when their food arrived, which Luna thought was delicious. They talked so much that they didn’t have enough time to shovel all their food in their mouths, so it ended up getting cold. They most likely didn’t notice as they continued to chat about anything and everything that came to mind… Luna had never been so talkative, as she was the one talking most of the time. Seafire didn’t mind one bit, he just loved to listen to her, no matter what she was saying; and listen he did, with genuine interest. However, someone interrupted them and at that time they figured out that this place offered live performances of music.

“Alright everyone! Great to have you here this evening and we’ve got a special treat for all you couples out there, can I hear it for the couples?” the announcer stated. There was applause and ‘woots’ from the couples in the crowd, including Luna and Seafire. The two didn’t expect this, and this would be a lovely addition.

“Now that’s what I’m talkin’ about. Well, as I said before, this is for you couples out there; let’s take it nice and easy, shall we?” The announcer said before he motioned for the band, earning applause from the audience. Luna and Seafire just looked at each other once before looking back towards the stage, still holding each other’s hand.

I...

I stand on my own

And wonder if you've ever been alone

With all the world around you

Luna smiled softly to herself but continued to watch and listen avidly.

Say the word, I'd be there

And like a fool I'd go anywhere

Just like the day I found you

She then glanced over to Seafire, who apparently got the same idea. They gripped each other’s hands more firmly.

Tell me what you see

Tell me you believe in my love

Tell me what you need

Tell me you believe in my love

I don't understand what to say

You take my breath and then you

walk away

Your life goes on without me

Those words seemed to have struck a chord with Seafire, most likely from his past and Luna was able to catch this from his change in facial expression momentarily. She gripped his hand with her other, causing him to look upon her with a grin and affection that he always made sure to save for her.

And you can look right at me

But in your eyes it's a mystery

What do you feel about me?

The two couldn't help but grin a knowing smirk at each other.

Tell me what you see

Tell me you believe in my love

Tell me what you need

Tell me you believe in my love

(Tell me you believe)x10

Tell me you believe in my love

It was too good of an opportunity not to. Like many of the other couples, the two decided to slow dance to the song, their gaze once gain refusing to part from each other. Their faces were pretty close together at this point.

I don't really know what to say

I don't know how but I could learn to pray

If praying makes you hear me

I could stay on my own

And wonder if I'd would have ever known

I just want you near me

They slowly but surely closed the gap and their lips pressed together softly. Luna gripped him tighter around his neck and he in turn her waist.

Tell me if it's real

Tell me what you feel in my love

Tell me what you need

Tell me you believe in my love

Tell what to give

Tell me how to live for your love

Tell me what you see

Tell me to believe in your love

In your love....

The song ended and on cue they separated, reveling in what just transpired for the both of them and forgetting to take part in the applause of the other audience. With that, the two were able to leave the restaurant in an internally giddy but externally calm stupor. Seafire, as always, would walk her to the door of the library, but this time they were holding hands. By the time they arrived it was well into the night but not terribly late, and the two faced each other.

“Seafire, this has been easily one of the greatest nights of my life and I have you to thank for all of it. I really want to do this again soon,” Luna said with gentleness in her voice that even she was surprised of.

“I could say the same to you, and of course! I’d more than love to and don’t think you’re getting off that easy,” Seafire said with a wink, making Luna giggle. They looked at each other once more, Luna placing her hand on his chest before they closed their gap again, pressing their lips together in a slightly more intense kiss which lasted for about two minutes. When they pulled back, both looked visibly flustered and red.

“Good night, Seafire,” Luna said with a full smile, reluctantly letting go of his hand as she entered through the door.

“Good night, Luna,” Seafire responded in turn with his own smile before she closed the door for the night. He turned around, gazing upward for a few moments before sighing in ‘victory.’ With that and a great grin on his face, he started off towards home, nothing being able to bring him down at this moment.

Behind the door, Luna was giggling very loudly at the events that transpired. She finally kissed someone truly! It was one of the best feelings in the world for her. With that, she went to her room, stripped down, and flung herself into bed, easily succumbing to the depths of slumber.

There was going to be some major girl talk tomorrow.