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“Princess Luna!”

“Luna! Over here, Luna!”

“Princess Luna!”

“Oh my god… the press can get shafted, I’m not in the mood for this,” Luna began saying in her thoughts, attempting to avoid the hailstorm of press trying to surround her. After her ‘adventure,’ the “New Luna” had become quite popular within all of Equestria, especially since she accepted an offer in returning to Military service as well.

“No questions right now, please!” Luna yelled out half-heartedly. She had just finished lowering the moon and was sapped of energy, magical and physical. Her increased popularity had her doing more traveling around Equestria. Consequently, she had less time to herself. She opened up a mindchat:

“Tia?! Tia where the hell are you?!”

“I’m right here! Stop yelling… fuck!”

“I’m going on a little hiatus, but the press are trying to bend me over right now,”

“I’m sure you’d enjoy that, Lulu” Celestia replied sarcastically.

“Hardy har har har, you are most humorous, dear sister. Can you help get the press off my ass?”

“And just what the hell am I going to do, Luna?” Celestia asked.

“How should I know?! Can’t you induce a fucking heart attack or something in one of the cameramen?” Luna responded, almost desperately.

“Really? Surely you jest… right?” Celestia asked sarcastically.

“…”

“Right Luna…?”

“…”

“LUNA!”

“Yes! I jest, of course!”

“Well, you’re in luck. I have a job for you… and it involves some more time in Ponyville with our friends if you’re interested,” Celestia began to say. Luna perked up as she attempted to shrug off the press without harming them.

“I’m listening…”

“As you know, they are the bearers of the Elements of Harmony. Like everything, once in a while the connections to each other and the elements themselves need to be exercised. I’m completely swamped with other duties involving diplomacy and legislation at the moment. I need someone to go and exercise the bonds that the Elements share amongst each other. Keeping the bonds charged and healthy will be invaluable in maintaining the overall peace and prosperity within the Kingdom. However, I can’t relieve you of your duties this time. You’ll still be dealing with your day-to-day work, without all the mindless traveling. I can arrange for your ‘study’ to be moved to Ponyville temporarily. How does that sound?” Celestia explained.

“So, you want me to promote unity among the Elements, our friends, by what is essentially hanging out with them on my free time, while being free to tend to my normal political duties in a non-stress filled environment…?” Luna confirmed.

“Pretty much!”

“Hehe… Equestrian Politics at its finest,” Luna chuckled.

“So, what do you say? Do we have a deal?”

“Done and done! Now please get the fucking press off of me!” Luna almost begged.

“Fiiiiiine. Hold on,” Celestia stated.

“Princess Luna! What is your comment on the—HNNNNNNG!” One of the reporters clutched his chest and doubled over on the ground. The other press people instantly turned their attention to their downed comrade. Luna’s eyes widened as she made the other way.

“Did you actually induce a heart attack??? I hope you knew I was joking!”

“Of course not! The idea was still funny though. I just induced an involuntary muscle spasm in the reporter’s chest. He’ll be up in about five minutes. Now go!” Celestia said and the connection was cut.

With that, Luna sprinted towards the chariot landing pad and jumped into the first one she saw.

“To Ponyville… my commissioned safe house please… with haste!” Luna ordered before the chariot lifted and sped off to their destination. Luna sighed and slumped into her seat in relief. She was happy with the circumstances given to her, and could not complain about the parameters at all. But, it was not all play this time.

There was work to be done.

Oh who was she kidding? Of course there would be plenty of 'play time.'