I just sit looking to Grace as the rain falls upon us. She is exactly as I remember her last time we spoken, notably she was not in her usual armor but that's besides the point. I can't believe she is right here standing in front of me! It feels like it's been months since I last saw her, even though I knew it was probably only a day or so ago.

“Feels like it's been ages doesn't it?” She says with a smile.

I nod my head still in shock. “You have no idea.” I say as a sigh leaves me.

She smiles at me. “Are we going to make out in the rain in a immense display of passion or are you going to show me this new place of yours?” She says while swaying her hips a little to add more to the sultry tone she gave off on the last bit of her sentence.

A smile spreads over my lips as I then start to scratch my chin, looking to the sky in fake thought. “Both sound equally good to me. Which would you recommend?” I say in a playful tone as I turn my gaze from the sky back to her.

“Well one is just a kiss, the other is getting me into your home.” She walks past me and makes sure to run her tail in between my thigh. “I think we know which of the two would be more enjoyable?” She says with that mischievous grin of hers.

I throw my hands up in the air in defeat. “Well no one can resist that kind of charm.” I say with a smirk.

She giggles a little. “Let's go slick, don't want to catch a cold.”

She stands by and waits for me to lead. I walk in front of her as to show her the way.

“So what are you doing here?!” I ask with some excitement, she is the mare I am always happy to see.

“Like I told you back in Canterlot slick, we were going to meet again soon.” She says with a snarky tone.

“Come on Grace just tell me!” I know she is holding something from me.

She stiffens up as she steps in front of me. “You telling me what to do?” She says in the deadly tone.

I puff out my chest and make myself to look as tough as possible. “Maybe.” I respond in a confident tone.

We sit in our stances for awhile until we both suddenly burst into laughter.

“Anon if you’re going to act tough at least say something other than “maybe”.” She says past her giggling.

She has a really cute giggle I notice. I lean down and pull her up into my arms in an embrace. Now I was expecting due to her size that she would be heavy, but holy shit she is heavy! I pull thru the pain as I just hold her. She struggles a little in my hold but soon settles in.

I let out a sigh of relief. “I really needed this. I know it hasn't been long but I missed you alot.” I say honestly.

She pats my back. “I missed you too slick.” I let her down as she just looks up to me. She shifts a little uncomfortably. “When you got hurt I was really worried, I am glad you are doing better.” She gives me a genuine smile.

I thank her but decide to get to my original question. “So what are you doing here?” I ask as we set back onto the path.

“What, I can't visit my favorite human?” She asks in a hurt tone as she holds a hoof to her chest in a dramatic pose.

“There’s another human here?” I say with mock surprise.

She punches me in the leg. “Very funny smart ass.”

I rub my leg. “Well, I know you are keeping something from me. Don't know what it is but it's something.”

She lets out a angered sigh. “Are you really not going to drop this?” She asks.

“Not a chance.” I state.

“Alright I will tell you.” She waves me to lower my ear. As soon as I do she whispers. “I am going to be an undercover guard right here in ponyville.”

“Really, is that why you aren't in your armor?” I ask.

She nods her head. “Exactly. I am here to protect from the dark, if anypony needs me then I will act.”

I was getting a little concerned. “Doesn't that mean you won't be protected by the armor? Also, wouldn't they know who you are without the spell?”

She nods as if it is nothing. “It comes with the job.” I just sat in thought. I wasn't sure if I should be happy or worried? She can see the look on my face as she elbows me. “I’ll be fine slick.”

“Yeah, I’m sure you will be alright.” I say trying to convince myself.

I look up and find that we were almost there. It didn't take two more minutes till we stood before my door.

“Nice place!” Grace says as she does a quick once over from where we stood.

“Wait till you see the inside.” I say as we enter my castle. “Dashie I’m home!” I call out.

“You’re finally home! What took you so long?!” Rainbow yells from the kitchen.

“I found a special pony walking in the rain. She wanted to see my home so I brought here!” I call back from where we stood.

“What?!” She calls as the sound of hooves scramble over. As soon as she comes into view I see her expression lighten up. “Oh, its just Grace.” She say with a smile.

“Can you believe I found her out in ponyville?” I say still beyond belief.

“Really?” Rainbow looks to Grace.

She waves her off. “Yeah, yeah. Long story, I will tell you later.”

Rainbow then looks back to the kitchen. “Oh! Dinner should be ready in an hour or so.” Rainbow announces. “You two just relax in the living room.”

Rainbow then trots up to me, leaning up slightly as to steal a kiss from me. I smile as I lean down to grant her request as I quickly deliver a peck on her lips. She pulls away as we both smile at each other. I turn my attention back to Grace

“Alright Grace let's relax.” I was just about to walk into the living room when something came to mind. I look down to Grace and my own dripping form. I guess this is where the expression “soak to the bone” came from. “Uh, let's get dry first.” I say with a chuckle.

Rainbow goes on her way as I move over to a cabinet of sorts. I look through it to find a good amount of towels at the ready. I take one out for me and toss one to Grace. We both start to dry ourselves off as quickly as we could. I was finished in a few minutes time but I noticed that Grace wasn't even near done. It looks like her masculine body is making it hard for her to reach certain places. Then again hooves aren't as dexterous as hands are.

She was getting nowhere fast. “Let me help.” I say as I take the towel from her hoof and drop it on her back.

“It's fine, I got it!” She say a little heated.

“Come on, I can get it done faster.” I say waiting for her response.

“Fine! But hands off the flank buddy!” She says in a serious tone but the smirk on her lips told me something else.

“No promises.” I say as I get to work.

Again, as I sit here and dry her I can't help but admire her curves as I slowly move my hands through her coat. I want to make sure that she is entirely dry so I make sure to move slowly and get between her shoulders and around her neck. I move the towel down her neck and to her chest as she lets out a heavy sigh. I then get to her stomach where I stop.

“Is it alright if I dry here?” I ask hesitantly. “I mean if you ca-”

“No!” She cuts in quickly. “uh, I mean. Sure, you can, just uh.. Watch the flank, as I said.”

I give a slow nod as I continue to drag the towel gently over her stomach. Now what is rather interesting is that I can feel that she is rather soft here. I mean most of her body is tough from the muscle she has, but it seems that her stomach is anything but muscle. I ignore this for now as I reach her inner thigh. I bring the towel to her hind legs and make sure to keep a respectable distance from her cutie mark and her marehood.

Once I am done I do a test run with my hand starting from the base of her tail to the back of her neck. She was dry enough.

“You’re good.” I say finally standing to my full length.

She lets out a short pant. “Thanks slick.” She then fans herself off with her hoof. “I hate to admit it, but I have never had a stallion touch me like that.” She says with a nervous chuckle.

I rub the back of my neck. “No problem Grace. Let's head into the living room now.” I say taking the lead.

I fall onto my couch as Grace follows suit. She takes her seat next to me as we just fall into an awkward silence and I mean a very awkward silence. ‘Dammit, I knew I should have dried her!’ I curse myself for thinking that was a good idea.

“I-I think I will try to help Rainbow cook.” Grace finally breaks the silence. “You know I never learned how to cook and today might be a good time.” She hops up nervously and quickly trots into the kitchen.

I just shake my head as I slap my hands to my face. ‘How could I have ever thought that was a good idea?! I mean we are just friends, she's not interested in being something more!’ I caught myself in thought. ‘What the hell did I mean by that?’ I just fall back into my couch and try to clear my mind of all these thoughts. Not really much else I can do. Sure I can maybe go out for a walk but it's pouring rain out there. I just got dry so it wouldn't be too productive.

“Dinners ready!” Rainbow calls out to me.

I don't even reply as I start to feel my stomach growl. I get up and make my way to the kitchen where I see Grace setting up the table and Rainbow is setting down the plates of food. We all take our seats as everyone falls into that familiar uncomfortable silence. I guess that business earlier was still pretty fresh with Grace and I. Rainbow wasn't faring much better because she was feeling my emotions.

“So how was your day?” Rainbow asks looking between Grace and I.

“It was fine.” Grace and I reply at the same time.

We both look at each other for a split second, then turn away from each others views. I can't help but feel that everything has just gone very wrong between us after that little drying session we had. I was beyond happy when I pick up the sound of a soft knock at the front door.

“I’ll get it!” I say a little too enthusiastic.

I quickly get up and make a dash for the door. Any time away from that situation is very much welcomed in my book. Once I make sure to compose myself enough a little, I open the door wide as to see who it is. When I look around I don't see anyone. ‘Maybe it was just some debris?’. I think to myself, but I was fairly sure it was a knock. I just shrug it off as I gently close the door. I was about to return to the kitchen when I hear the same noise from before arise.

I quickly throw the door open and look around. Still nothing?

“C-can I come in?” I hear a small voice ask.

I look down and immediately spot Scootaloo sitting on the porch soaking wet. She is looking up to me with a sad smile.

“Scootaloo?” I asked confused. I see her shaking a little. “What are you doing out here?!” I yell, not in anger but of concern.

She seems to shrink, if only a little. “I-I am sorry, I just wanted to see you again.”

I see her shivering some more, this snaps me out of my questioning mind. “Hurry and get in here before you catch a cold.” I usher her inside quickly as to warm her up.

I quickly go to the cabinet and grab a couple of towels. I thrown them on top of her as I take a knee and start to dry her off.

“I am not a baby!” She says a little hesitantly.

I stop for a brief moment. “Scootaloo, you are in my house. I am going to dry you because you are freezing and I am the fastest.” I say calmly but with a firm tone right before I start to rub her down some more..

“Even faster than Rainbow?” She asks.

I smirk a little at that. “When it comes to drying off a pony, yes.” I then lean a little closer to her. “But don't tell her that.”

It was very easy to dry off Scootaloo, seeing as she is so small. It was kinda weird to dry around her wings, but eventually all parts of her were far greater than when she first arrived. She shouldn't be cold anymore and safe from possibly getting sick. She was still shivering a little, so I grab a dry towel and gently wrap it around her to keep her warm.

“Thanks.” She says with a smile.

“No problem.” I then get serious. “What are you doing here? You could have gotten sick out there!”

“I-I don't want..” She stops looking to the floor.

She looks troubled by something. “What is it?” I calm myself so she could feel more comfortable.

She has her eyes glued to the floor as she speaks. “I-I don't want to be there anymore.”

“Where?” I ask.

“T-T-Th..” She couldn't help but shed a few tears.

“Hey, it's alright.” I quickly pick her up into my arms as I held her close. It felt like the right thing to do. “If you don't want to talk about it, it's fine.” I try to convince. I still feel some tears fall onto me. I pull her away so we are face to face. She tries to look away but I quickly place the palm of my hand onto her cheek. “Hey, don't cry now. How about we have dinner with Rainbow Dash, Would you like that?” She nods her head slowly. “Alright then.”

I set her down onto the ground gently, before we walk into the kitchen I quickly dry her eyes a little for her.

“Anon who was that?” Rainbow asks. As soon as we walk into the room she immediately hops out of her seat. “Scootaloo!?”

“It's alright Rainbow. She is having dinner with us tonight.” I say in a calm and collective voice.

Rainbow gives a small nod taking her seat once again but can obviously feel the concern I was having, but she knew it was something we could discuss later.. I look down to Scootaloo and notice she is looking at something with wide eyes. I follow her gaze and see she is staring right at Grace.

“Scootaloo.” She breaks out of her trance when my voice comes through her mind. “This is a great friend of mine, Blades Grace. She is a royal guard.” I say with a smile.

“Wow.” She says in awe.

“How you doing kid?” Grace says smiling at Scootaloo.

“F-fine.” She replied hesitantly.

“Well I am not sure about you, but I am starving. So grab a seat!” Grace says with some cheer.

Scootaloo has a smile cross her face as she quickly takes a seat next to Rainbow Dash. I can't help but smile at how well Grace was around her. She is definitely wise, she knows when and who to act adult like around. I can't help but respect that. I take my seat as Rainbow comes back to the table with a plate for Scoots on her wing. She places it on the table for her as we all return to our positions.

“So you work for the royal guard?” Scootaloo looks at Grace with fascination.

“Yes I do.” Grace says with some pride.

“W-Was it hard. you know, the training?”

“It's definitely not for everypony mind you, but if you’re looking for a challenge and to do good for your fellow ponies, then the guard is a breeze.” She says in a cool manner.

“Wow.” Scoots was still stuck in awe.

“Got any stories for the kid?” I ask with a smirk.

She looks to me and smiles back. “Oh do I got a story she will love.”

“You’re totally lying!” Rainbow yells out.

Grace is cracking up and so is Scootaloo, even I can't help but laugh at how absurd the story sounded..

“I swear to Celestia it's true!” Grace says between her giggling.

You are happy to see that the awkwardness between you and Grace was forgotten as you all share a good laugh.

“There was no gumball rain in Canterlot!” Rainbow tries to debunk the story. “You can't mix sugar in the clouds, then cool it down to make candy rain!”

“Are you sure about that?” Grace says with a smirk.

“Yes!”

Grace smiles at her. “I have proof that it did happen.” She then leans forwards a little and wavee us closer as to hear her. “You didn't hear this from me but it was said that Celestia was the one that made it happen, she was on one of her pranking moods, but it ended up getting out of hoof.” She then shifts a little close as we all huddle closer. “You see, the gumballs had a trace of her magic on it.” Grace then suddenly pulls out a piece of bubblegum.

Rainbow leans in to get a closer look, but before she could Grace shoved it into her mouth. The shocked look on Rainbows face was priceless as she tried to process what happened.

“So how does it taste?” Grace asks unable to contain the snickering fits.

“It tastes like.. nothing.” Rainbow looks confused.

Grace nods. “That right, she was going to swap out her sisters candy stash with this stuff.” Grace then leaned back with a satisfied smile on her face. “That's the day Canterlot rained candy.”

Rainbow was speechless as we all suddenly burst into laughter. Eventually though she couldn't help but crack under the pressure as well.

“Alright, I will admit that was a good story.” Rainbow relents.

“It was awesome! I wish I was there.” Scootaloo says probably thinking of what candy rain would look like.

“Don't worry kid. I swear that one day you will see it rain candy.” Grace says with a smile.

“Really?”

“You bet.”

We all fall into a comfortable silence. Grace then looks over to a clock.

“Well it seems it's time for me to head out.”

She was right, it was getting close to midnight.

“Wow time sure flies when you’re having fun.” I say looking at the clock.

“Yes it does. Thank you two for the invite and a meal.” Grace says giving a bow.

“Anytime.” I say with a smile, happy to see she was acting normal now..

“I will take you up on that.” She says showing herself out.

Now it was just Scootaloo, Rainbow and I left at the table. I look over to Scootaloo.

“Why don't you head on up. You have school tomorrow anyways.” I say with a smile. I can see she is happy but a look of concern flashes over her face. I understand why this is. “Our bed is fine.” I say remembering she is afraid of the dark.

“Thanks.” Is all she says as she takes off towards our room.

After we both know that she is upstairs and out of earshot. I get ready to have a talk with Rainbow.

“What was she doing outside our house at this time of night, in this type of weather!?” Rainbow asks with the same concern.

“I don't know Rainbow. She just told me that she doesn't “want to be there” anymore. Do you have any idea what she meant?” I ask with concern.

I feel Rainbows heart fill with a little sorrow. I guess she knew exactly what she meant.

“I can only guess but I am pretty sure she meant.. She just doesn't want to be in the orphanarium anymore.”

I too can't help but feel myself drop a little at that. In some ways I can't help but relate to her plight, I guess the fact I can't remember my parents, or most of my life for that matter, makes me feel for the kid. I am not sure about orphanages in Equestria, but from what I remember, they weren't great places in ours. I can only hope that it's better here, but obviously it's still a place that gives children little comfort to the word “home”.

“So what do we do?” Rainbow asks.

I shake my head. “I don't know. I mean, is it so bad if she just stays with us?” I ask.

Rainbows eyes widen in shock. “Are you, asking to adopt her?” She looks at me in disbelief.

I look around nervously. “Well, I mean..” I take a second to gather my thoughts. “I like the kid and she is great, but, do we have to call it adoption? I mean, I don't think I can be a father but I do want her to have better. Like, can't we just give her a place to stay? Someplace that's not there but also not as formal as being parents?” I say unsure as to how I feel about this.

“I don't think it works like that big guy.” Rainbow looks to me with concern.

I gulp a little. “Well, what do you think about the idea Rainbow?”

She quickly look away as to think to herself. It doesn't take too long until she looks back to me but I can clearly feel her emotions are panicking, as were mine..

“I-I don't know either. I agree that I like the little squirt but.. A mom? Do you think I could be something like that?” Now she looks up to me as her self doubts start to take over her. “I mean, I don't think even my friends would ever consider me to be motherly.”

I quickly kneel down and take her into an embrace. “You would be a great mom, Dashie. I don't have a doubt about that.” I say holding her tight.

She buries her muzzle into my neck as she rubs her cheek against mine. “You would be a great dad too, big guy.”

I still feel myself filling with doubt as I try to take in what is being said. “I mean, this would be huge Rainbow. We can't just decide that it's not working and give her up. That would crush her.” I lean away so we are face to face. “We both need to understand that this is a child's life, a hope for something better.”

“I know.” She says taking my words to heart..

“Are you, open to the idea of starting a family so soon?” I ask. “I mean, it already feels like Scoots is family right?” I say feeling like Scootaloo was there with us from the start.

Rainbow smiles at me just before leaning into a kiss, tears rolling over her cheeks. She pulls back as she chuckles a little. “She gave me the chance to meet such a wonderful guy. Without her saving you, I wouldn't be as happy as I am right now.” She kisses me again before pulling back. “She is already family in my book.”

I couldn't help but feel some tears escape my eyes as well. I start to chuckle a little as I pulled Rainbow into a strong hug. This was a big decision and yet it felt so right at the same time. I won't lie, the idea of being a father, even if she wasn't mine or even human, was still something that sent butterflies into my stomach. I guess it's the whole failing part that has me worried. I really do want her to have the best.

I give a quick nod as I square away my thoughts. “Alright, I will look into adoption tomorrow.” I say as I release her from my hold, a few more tears leaving me but I quickly wipe them away.

We both meet again in a passionate kiss. It was one of acceptance and motive, something that truly felt powerful. I will have to admit that I was not expecting tonight to end in such a way, but as is life, things always seem to happen in mysterious ways. Rainbow and I decided not to tell Scootaloo until we get all the legal stuff cleared, wouldn't want some complication to take her hope away.

We soon returned to our bedroom and find Scootaloo already snuggled up in the blankets. We gently took out places next to her as we let the work of the day melt away from us. As soon as we were in place Scootaloo snuggled up against Rainbow. I couldn't help but look into Rainbows eyes as she looked down to Scootaloo. They were filling with enough love that it warmed my heart.

“Goodnight squirt.” She says with a silent chuckles as she strokes her mane some. She then looks up to me with a motherly smile. “Goodnight big guy.”

I can't help but smile as I lock eyes with her as well. “Goodnight Rainbow.” I then look down to Scootaloo. “Sweet dreams scoots.”

With those last words Rainbow and I lie our heads down to sleep. I have never felt so content in my life. In this moment, Rainbow and I didn't feel panicked or scared, we just felt at peace.

I awoke in a cold sweat as I look around in a panicked state. I drew in heavy breaths as I try to calm myself down. I take in my surroundings to find I was still in the same room but Rainbow and Scootaloo were nowhere to be found.

“Rainbow?!” I call out.

I got no response. Something didn't feel right about this. I got up and quickly search the entire house. She wasn't in the kitchen, she wasn't in the bathroom, she wasn't anywhere! I didn't catch the scent of breakfast, in fact the air itself had a staleness to it. Maybe they both were late? I look over to the clock and see that it was a few minutes passed their work/school times.

I was running a little late as well, so I made sure to get ready quickly as I make my way to the front door. I open in wide as I look out to the sky. It was still pouring rain and the sun was nowhere in sight. I guess I will just have to get dry at the spa. ‘I really need to get Rarity to make me some winter clothes.’ I briefly think to myself. I make sure to close my door as I walk towards town. Once I stepped foot into town square I noticed that it was lacking any activity or life for that matter.

I mean sure it is raining but I still expected some vendors selling their wares or smell the sweet scent of baked good from sugarcube corner. Yet no matter how much I looked around, I couldn't shake this feeling that something was wrong. I decide to pick up the pace as I jog over to the spa. I try to pull on the front doors handle but find that it was locked. I look inside to find all the lights are turned off.

“Hello?” I call as I place a few knocks.

I didn't get a single answer. I know for a fact that these two always keep their spa open or at the very least leave a sign to inform any customers of their absence. It just looks like there hasn't been a pony in there for ages.

“Is anyone here!” I yell out to the town.

No response again. ‘Maybe Twilight will know what is happening around here?’ I think to myself as I now run to her home.

“Twilight!” I throw open her door to see that she wasn't here either. I quickly searched everywhere and yet she wasn't anywhere! Not even spike was around from the short search I did. ‘What the hell is going on around here?’

I run back into town square. “Hello!!” I scream at the top of my lungs.

Not a single sound came other than the heavy rain that fell around me. Each splash seemed to echo endlessly in this ghost town. It's odd how the silence seems so much louder than a city full of people.

I fall onto the mud below me as I clench my head. “Where is everyone?” I try desperately to figure out any possible explanation for this.

“What are you doing here?” I hear someone call to me.

I feel my worries melt away as that voice comes through the clouds forming within my mind. I was so happy when I notice the familiar princess before me..

“Celestia!” Her expression killed the excitement that I had. She was filled with so much sadness and anger, it was as if I could feel it permeating off of her very soul. “Do you know what's happening here?” I ask hesitantly.

“What happened?” She chuckles a little, I had a feeling that it was the laugh of a madman. Her laugh suddenly stopped as she looked to me with that hateful expression. “You, that's what happened.” She says in disgust.

“W-what do you mean by that?” I am shocked by how she is acting, I have never seen her like this before.

“You took my ponies from me!” She looks to me with fire blazing within them. “I should have stopped it when I had the chance! Now all of them are gone!” She took a few steps towards me, each step that hit the small puddles of water evaporated into mist as a slow flame started to cover her hooves and lower legs. “You humans are worse than discord! I wouldn't be surprised if you were the ones that created him!”

Her mane how turned into an inferno that could only be compared to solar flares from the sun itself. The rain that now dropped onto her coat sizzled out of existence. “You are the problem, like all problems, they can be fixed!” She raised onto her back hooves preparing to bring her forehooves down upon me.

I covered myself waiting for the attack, but it never came. I look up and see Luna standing in front of me with a sad smile. As a glittery cloud of dust drifts to the mud between the both of us.

“Are you alright Anon?” She asks in the sweetest tone I have ever heard.

“Where is Celestia?” I look around and find no trace of her.

“It's alright. She cannot hurt you now.” Luna says closing the gap as she takes me into an embrace.

I was so confused as I held onto her. What was going on here?

“Wh-what's happening?” I ask filling with fear.

“Shhh, it's alright.” She soothes me with her voice. “This nightmare will end, you just need to wake up.”

“Wake up? But Luna, I am a-”

I sit up quickly covered in a cold sweat. I look around in a panic but my heart calms as I see Rainbow and Scootaloo resting next to me. I look over to the clock and see its 3am. I was still a little shaken up, so I think that maybe some fresh air will do me good. I gently get up and out of bed, as to not disturb the two sleeping with me. I go downstairs and out the back door. There I spot a small picnic table.

I take my spot as I let out a long sigh. The cool air of the night was calming but I can't help but think about that nightmare. That was the first dream I ever had where I wasn't conscious about it. I shiver a little at the dream in particular. Usually it's said that dreams have a deeper meaning, but I am pretty sure that was just a random nightmare.

“How are you doing?” I hear a voice from behind me.

I jump slightly not expecting to meet someone at this time of night. I look over my shoulder to see Luna there with a concerned look. Once I calm my heart down some I turn around to properly face her.

“I am doing much better.” Some of my earlier dream plays threw my mind. “Thanks again for the help.” I say a little relieved that Luna was there to wake me.

“It is no problem Anon. When I saw that you were having a nightmare, I wanted to make sure you were alright.” She says with a sigh of relief.

I shake a little still thinking of what happened. “That is the first real dream I ever had, in what feels like forever. It felt so real.” I try to remove the images from my mind.

“Dreams do tend to be that way. Though what I wonder is to what it all meant?” She says pondering the question.

“I don't know. I doubt Celestia could even be that mean or would go so far as to..” I gulp a little. “kill me.”

Luna gives a nod. “I would agree as well but I perhaps have an idea as to what the dream may have been representing.”

“What do you think?” I ask wanting to know.

“Well, from what I could tell, all the ponies were gone. My sister was blaming you. Perhaps this has to do with your, less than normal relationships?” She offers. “The thought of being alone and also being the cause of this action.”

“Maybe, but why Celestia?” I ask.

“You two seem to be very close, in a platonic way. I have never seen her care for another like she does you, with the exception of Twilight perhaps.” She says with a small smile.

“Really?” I know she was nice but I kinda thought that's how she always is.

“Yes, I must admit that I have never seen my sister like this first hoof before, it's very mother like. I have heard stories but never have experienced it myself.”

“So, I was afraid of making her disappointed?” I question aloud.

“That is one way to look at it. Though dreams are seldom in truth. Take what you wish from them but never guarantee what they bring you.”

“I can understand that.” I say with a nod. “Anyways, thanks again for waking me up.” I say with a smile.

“It is my job Anon, no need to thank me.” She says. I give her another nod. “But” she continues, this grabs my attention. “Since you are up, perhaps we could spend some time together?” She asks.

I look up to the clouds covering the sky. “Well, that's a little depressing.”

Luna then comes over and takes a seat next to me. “We do not need to admire the sky.” She then looks to me. “Let us talk about each other.” She says with a small blush.

“Alright, what else should we talk about?”

“Tell me about religion.” She asks with excitement.

“um, alright.” I say not really liking the idea of that. I take a deep breath. “I don't know every exact detail, but I do know about how many lives were lost over it. Lets first start with the bible and then move on to how it has affected my world at different times.”

Luna gives a nod as she awaits you to start.

“It all started with “Let there be light.”.”

“So, your people believed in this? Have actually died over something they cannot even see?” She asked dumbfounded.

“Well, yes, many of them have died believing that god was out there somewhere.” I let out a sigh. “Its why they call it faith, the ability to believe even if you can't see it or explain it completely.” You lean back onto the bench a little more. “All religions in general have points to make about being good to your fellow man, yet it also teaches you to hate them if they choose to not believe or are different in someway. That just being good will not save your soul from damnation.”

You can't help but notice Luna shaking her head.

“Why would such a god be willing to harm his people, knowing that they are not as knowledgeable as him?” She asks.

“That's the million bit question Luna. No one can answer that.” I then look at her. “You know if we had gods like you in our world, then maybe religion wouldn't be that bad. I can imagine books filled with how to be friends with everyone.” You say with a soft chuckle.

“So where do you stand on the whole issue?” Luna asks.

“I just like the idea of people being nice to others..” I say honestly.

“I must admit that our ponies do show signs of worship to my sister.” Luna says.

I give a small nod. “I see that too but it's just a way to show appreciation to her.” I then think about something briefly but let it fade. “I wouldn't be too worried. Hell, in this place, pretty much everything exists. I don't think they would become violent over something so trivial when there are much greater threats around.”

Luna gives a nod. She then looks over the clouds as they just sit there in a static fashion. Can't really watch them go by when ponies aren't moving them.. “I will let you rest now Anon, you have been far too long without sleep.”

I nod my head feeling a little sleepy after our talk. “Thanks Luna, the talk really helped calm me.” I give her a small hug to show my appreciation.

“Remember that as long as I am around I will never let a nightmare harm you.” She says to me.

We both break from our hug. “Goodnight Luna.”

“Goodnight Anon.” She says before taking off into the sky.

I let out a sigh of relief knowing I have her to help me with my dreams. I walk into my home as the cool night air leaves me for the warmness of my bed. I gently get in as I rest my head once more for the rest of the night. I was totally exhausted and had work in the morning. I needed to get as much sleep as I could manage.