“I just wanted to say I’m sorry again, Anon.”

Twilight has been apologising almost at every possible chance she gets.

“Twilight, I said it was alright for the thousandth time already.” I say sincerely.

“How can it be alright? I hurt you really badly!” Her ears press firmly against her skull.

“That you did, but I’m better now. The thing about getting hurt is that you get better in time.” I say with a smile.

“Still there has to be something I can do for you?” She looks to me with pleading eyes.

“Just knowing you're concerned means a lot to me Twilight.”

We both continue towards the dining hall. I know it will take some time because Twilight and I are still enjoying the scenery as we go by it. She is even nice enough to tell me if something has meaning to it or not.

“I just feel bad about it is all.” Twilight adds.

“These things sometimes happen, it's something we both have to accept.” I say with a shrug.

“It’s ju-”

“Twilight” I cut her off as I stand in front of her now. “What do I need to do to show you that it's alright?”

A blush spread over her muzzle. “Maybe a small kiss.” She looks up to me and immediately away. “Y-You know, for confidence.”

I smile at her, I bet she was playing this thing up the whole time. I take a knee in front of her. We briefly lock eyes as I lean in and give her a light kiss on the lips, lingering for only a couple seconds before I pull away.

“Better?” I say with a smile. She gives a nod. “Good. We better hurry, I think Celestia will be expecting us.”

She chuckled a little. “Don't worry Anon, I can just teleport us there.” She says with a wink.

I slap myself on the face. How could I have forgotten she can do that!? I look down to see her chuckling to herself. Alright, I will admit, she got me there. I watch her as she charges her horn up and the world goes completely white for a split second. I hit the ground in a heap, my head is spinning like crazy.

“Oh Anon, are you alright?!” Twilight says as she takes to my side.

“Y-Yeah, just a little dizzy.” I say trying to stabilize my vision.

I slowly get to my feet again and make sure I am no worse for wear. My back wasn't 100% but it wasn’t feeling that bad, that's counting the latest fall. I reach out to push the door in front of me open. Only to find that Twilight is in front of me.

“Oh, let me do that.” Twilight says as she uses her magic to open the door for us. I thank her briefly as we both enter inside.

Now this next part is a little much to take it. There is a giant table filled to the brim with many different types of foods. Ranging from fruits, vegetables and even meat! I make a mad dash to the closest chair and take my seat. I pick up as much meat as I could and start shoveling it away. After that teleporting I feel like all of my energy has been sapped from me.

“It’s good to see you have made it for dinner Anon.” I hear a voice say. I look up to see Celestia looking right at me while I have half an animal in my mouth. She’s still wearing that motherly smile, it makes me feel better everytime I see it.

I swallow the food in my mouth and rub the back of my head. “Yeah, Twilight teleported us here and I just felt kinda hungry all of a sudden.” I look around to see the other girls are looking at me, some of them still look nervous while I have some meat in my hands. “Twilight is coming back as well.”

Celestia looked a little concerned for a second but soon returned to that motherly nature. “That is excellent news.” She then looked to Twilight. “I hope you have learned from this experience?”

Twilight gives a nod. “I did princess.”

“Good, now let’s not keep Anon waiting.”

Almost on cue my stomach growled out loud. I chuckle nervously again. “Yeah, sorry.” Everyone took their seats and now enjoyed a higher class meal. I look around the table and notice that someone wasn't here. More specifically, I noticed that a moon princess was absent from the room. “Where’s Luna?” I ask curiously.

Celestia looked concerned. “She has informed the guards that she is sick. I do hope she is alright.”

“Do you want me to talk to her?” I hope she isn't too under the weather.

“I can't ask you to do that Anon.” Celestia tries to brush it off.

“It's alright, I mean I’m already in Canterlot right?”

“What about your food big guy?” Rainbow asks.

“It will still be here. I just want to check on her, make sure she is doing well.”

“Thank you Anon. I will have a guard show you the way.” Celestia says, she sounds relieved as well.

“I can show him!” Twilight jumps in,

“I think you have some friends you need to speak with still.” Celestia adds.

Twilight looked to the others. “Oh, right.”

“Don't worry I’ll be back.” I say to Twilight.

She looks to me with a smile. A guard walks through the door and stands by my side. I get up from my seat and follow this guard out the door.We only got to about halfway thru the hallway until I noticed something.

“So it’s just you and me.” Oh man it’s that female guard again.

“So it seems.” I say trying to play it cool.

“Where you headed?” She asks.

“Luna’s room.” I say passively.

“Think about the offer I gave ya?” She says.

I smile a little. “I don't have a problem with having a drink. Anything more though, well, I’m not sure.”

“You seem like the kind of stallion that needs a strong mare in your life.” She stop and turns around, looking me up and down. “I can be that kinda mare.” She says with a wink and continues walking down the hall.

“I bet you are.” I say under my breath.

“So, heading up to Princess of the night's room, that pretty gutsy.”

“How so?”

“She hasn't been sick, the night guards told me that she has been in a sour mood. They think it’s a stallion problem. Keep saying they hear her crying.”

This situation just turned from friendly meet and greet into a total shitstorm in less than 5 seconds.

“I hope I can make her feel better. Though I am not sure how to approach this situation, I already got enough problems involving mares.” I look down to her as she is looking right at me. “No offense.”

“None taken.” Before I knew it we stood before a very dark colored door with two moon crescents on them. This was definitely the place. “I will take you up on those drinks later slick.” The guard hip checks me before she takes her leave.

Well she seems really friendly. Oddly enough, I get the weird feeling that her flirting is more of a game than an actual advance. I shake my head around, I need to focus.I take a couple deep breaths as I close my eyes and think over what I am going to do. ‘Ok let's take a second to think this thru. She is possibly very angry for some reason or another. I need to tr-’

“Daydreaming is still dreaming Anon!” I hear Luna yell through the doors. ‘Wait she could hear that?’ “Yes I can, you are still dreaming!”

I shake my head to break the trance I was in. Ok so these are thoughts now. Ah what the hell, it's too late to think now. I push open the door and make sure to close it behind me.

“What is it you want Anon?”

I look over to see Luna under her sheets as she has her back turned to me.

“Your sister told me you were feeling a little sick. I just came to check up on you, make sure you’re alright.”

“We are fine, just leave us alone.” She sounded terribly sad. This was definitely not the flu.

“Do you want to talk about it?” I ask.

“No, just leave.” I can hear a slight catch in her voice.

“Alright Luna. If you want to talk, I will still be here for a couple hours.”

I turn to walk away. “Wait!” I look back to see Luna is now facing me. “W-I don't want you to go.” I could see some tears glistening from her eyes in the darkness of the room.

I slowly walk over to her and sit down on the edge of the bed. “So what’s the matter?”

“It’s, it’s just. I don't get out much. I am mostly awake during the night and asleep during the day, ponies are few and far inbetween. I’m just lonely.” She then looks to me with a smile. “I found a pony that loved my night, he was enthralled with the stars I work so hard on. Enchanted by the very sky others take for granted.” She then turns away. “He got himself a mare. This mare can do things I cannot, she can see him during the day and sleep with him through the night.” Tears are falling from her eyes. “It seems that I must remain alone for another lifetime.”

I knew as clear as day that she is talking about me. Yet another pony I can add to a list of hearts put through pain because of me. Alright I need to really think about this one. Don't really want to piss off a princess and the sister of a sun goddess that has been known to send ponies to the moon.

I let out a sigh. “That pony is me right?” I look at her as she turns away. “I’m sorry you have to feel this way Luna.”

She quickly looks to me. “No! I am not sorry for the way I feel! It has been many a moons since I last felt like this for another.” She then turned away. “I just, I wish I could be with you like others can Anon.” She look out to the night sky from a balcony door. “But I would miss my night too much to bare it.”

I follow her gaze and see the moon slowly rising from the horizon. “I know that if I couldn't see the night sky, I too would be sad.” I look back to see a smile on her face. “Luna, I will always love your nights.” I then smile at her. “I know we can't spend the day together but we can share our nights together.” I chuckle a little. “If you like, I could try daydreaming more?”

She shakes her head. “There is no need for that Anon. I know all too well of the day thoughts you hold, no reason to add me to that list of all your worries.” How long has she known about this?

I then rest my hand on her hoof. “I worry because I care.”

I could see some tears forming at the corner of her eyes. “Maybe we can spend more nights together, not just in dreams. Even if it’s but a few minutes to look at the stars.”

“I have no problems with that.” I say with a smile.

“Thank you Anon.”

“No problem.” I then have a thought. “Would you like to join everyone for breakfast?”

“Breakfast?”

“Well, you eat breakfast when you wake up right?”

She chuckled a little. “It has been sometimes since I last heard someone make that assumption.” She calmed herself. “I do not do this Anon. I eat dinner when I wake up, then I eat breakfast before I go to sleep. Dinner is usually heavier and holds me thru the night, while breakfast is light and helps me sleep.” That actually made a lot of sense. “And yes I will join everyone for dinner.”

I stand to my feet and look back to Luna as she too gets out of bed. For a brief moment as she rises from the bed, the sheets that clinged to her body slowly fall from her admittedly curvy form, it was getting my heart racing. Add the backdrop of her night sky that shone through her balcony door only made the sight before me impossible to forget. This is definitely not helping me with all my feelings.

“Anon”

“Yes Luna?” I say gulping slightly unable to clear my mind of the sight that was before me.

“Stop dreaming about me.” Says with a playful tone

My mind went completely blank as I froze up, then my forethoughts filled my mind to show that I was indeed dreaming about Luna. I gulp a little at that.

“Uh, sorry.”

I see a blush on her face. “No worries Anon.”

I then look out to see that the night sky was finally in the sky.

“Would you like to take a quick walk through the garden?” I suggest.

She smiles at me. “I would love that.”

Luna and I have just started walking thru the garden. I just look to the sky while Luna is shaping it before us. I am still left in awe of how much time she takes to make this beauty. I look over to see Luna looking right at me with a smile on her muzzle.

“I know of no other pony on this lands that looks to my night sky as you do.” She then looks to it as well. “It feels good to be appreciated.”

“Yeah, it still amazes me to no end.” A wind rolls in and sends a chill up my spin as I shiver a little.

“Are you alright?”

“Yes, just a little cold is all.” I say trying to control my shivering.

Luna then sidled up close to me and draped her wing over my back. It was surprisingly warm and kept the wind off me really well.

“How is it now?” Luna ask.

“Better now, thanks.” I say. We return to looking at the sky while Luna kept the wind off me. The night sky was great but I have been concerned about why so many mares like me, perhaps it was cultural? “Luna can I ask about something?” She gives a nod. “Since I got here, it seems like every mare is out to get me. Why is that?”

I could see a very large blush spread over Luna’s face. “Well anon, mares outnumber stallions four to one.” I give a nod, I remember Lyra saying something like that. “This means that a mare will actively try to engage a stallion to gain his attention and hopefully affection.” So it's like the polar opposites on my world. It's the females that do the wooing? “This is more strong in stallions that have no partners.

Many mares will try to be the first to mark him, also making them the lead mare if they make a herd. If they are marked, other mares must go through the lead mare first before trying to establish a relationship with the stallion in question. This does not mean that a mare will go after just any stallion.” She then looked to me. “They need to be special, kind and more often than not, good friends.”

“Really, mares date their friends?”

“It is very common. Think about it, they have known these stallions and mares all there life. It is only natural to possibly try and pursue something more from it.” Luna adds.

“But how can that make sense? Most of the ponies that like me have only known me for less than a week!”

“You just have a way about you Anon. Something that makes others feel at ease.” Luna then looked to the sky. “When we first met I was a little wary, I will admit, but there was something about you that made me feel like you understood how I felt.” She then looked back to me. “It is just a mystery Anon, we cannot explain it all.”

I guess she is right, not everything can be explain. Sometimes things just happen with no rhyme or reason. I knew Luna liked me, this was now very obvious. Should I ask her? I guess it can't hurt.

“Luna.”

“Yes?”

“You know I am currently dating Rainbow.” She seems to stiffen up at that. “I have agreed to go out on a date with Twilight.” She was slightly shivering now. “I want to know what you think about that?”

“I-I’m happy for you.”

I look into her eyes, I could see it clear as day that she didn't feel that way. “Please Luna.”

She looked away from me. “I don't like it.”

“Why?”

“Because, I want you to be mine.” She says with some tears.

“I am not property Luna.”

“I know that!” She gets upset a little. “You know what I meant!”

I let out a sigh. “I know.”

“Does knowing any of this change anything?” She says with sorrow.

I give a nod. “It shows me how much I can lose here.”

“What have you got to lose Anon?” Luna says a little angrily.

“A very kind and great friend.” I feel her pull her wing away from me, allowing the cold to come back. “Can I ask you one more thing.” She doesn't respond so I decide to speak anyways. “Those mares that try to become intimate with a friend, how many of those work out?”

I can see her face lower to the ground. “Not many are successful.”

I shake my head. “Seems luck is not on my side huh.” I say with a sad chuckle. I rub my face a little, it's now or never. “Luna, tell me how this could ever work?” I point between us both. “You and I.”

She seems to freeze in place.

“I’m not sure Anon, but figuring that out will be part of the journey.”

“What about..” I didn't like to think about it, but it's going to happen eventually. “What about when I die?”

That seems to hit its mark. She looks to the sky.

“I will bare the pain.”

“Why, Why go through something like that for me?” I have no idea why she would do something like that.

“I would rather choose but a brief moment of happiness over a lifetime of loneliness.” The way she is looking at me was almost as bone chilling as the wind that was sweeping through the garden. Her eyes were not naive in what she was speaking of, she knows of true loneliness and she will grasp at whatever happiness she can get. Well if Lyra says is right, then dating them is alright. I mean humans date a lot and don't go steady. So why can't I at least give some of these mares a try?

She is still looking into my eyes, she hasn't turned her gaze from me while I think what she is saying over in my mind.

“So” I look to the sky. “I guess there is no harm in having a date right?”

I am immediately tackled onto the very cold ground. I really need to find a way to avoid all of these ponies plowing me into the ground.

“Oh thank you Anon, we are joyous of this occasion!” Luna literally screamed at the top of her lungs. Now understand perfectly clear when I say that I have gone completely deaf.

“What?!” I scream no longer able to hear a single thing.

“Oh my apologies Anon!” All I could hear was muffling

“What!?”

“Just hold on!” I still wasn't getting any of what she was saying. All I could see was her horn light up and a popping noise in my ears. I rub my ears a little as I start to hear sound again. “Better?” Luna asks, I could hear her better than before.

“Yeah.” I think back to before I went deaf. “What was that before?”

She chuckled nervously. “W- My apologies, Anon. When I get excited I sometimes speak in my Royal Canterlot Voice. Many ponies have said it is loud.” I give a nod. She leans in and plants a quick kiss on my cheek. “Thank you Anon for giving me a chance.”

“No problem Luna.” I scratch the back of my head. “If you don't mind, can you get off now. It’s kinda cold down here.”

“Oh!” She quickly moves off me as I stand up and brush some dirt off. “I apologize.”

“It's alright Luna, no need for the apologies. I get enough of those already.”

Luna and I take our seat next to each other again as she drapes her wing over me. A sudden thought popped into mind. ‘Well I am already on a roll, might as well keep going.’

“Luna” I gain her attention. “What is Marking?” I heard that guard and even Luna say it, but I still have no idea what it means.

Luna was now completely red. I could even feel heat radiating off of her body.

“W-when a mare and stallion decide to go steady. They will engage in physical activities.” Oh man, I can't believe a pony princess is giving me a sex talk. I facepalm. “While in the act if the two love each other they allow their auras to mix with each other. When all is done, each partner will have a piece of the others aura.” Luna cleared her throat. “That is what marking is. Unicorns and non-unicorns alike can feel this aura.” She then looked to me. “We can feel that no mare or stallion has taken you yet.”

I remove my hands from my face. “Well that was a lot to take in.”

“Yes, well usually it's told to young foals when they are growing up. This is the first time I have had to explain it to a stallion before.” She say with a nervous chuckle. Luna’s stomach lets out a low growl. “Oh, it seems I have gone without for too long. Let us enjoy a meal!” With that said her horn charged up and the world turned white again.

This time I was a little better but still dizzy. Luna and I walk threw the doors and I took my seat as I had before. This time though I noticed that Rainbow was to my right and Twilight was to my left. Luna took her seat next to her sister.

“Where have you been big guy?” Rainbow asked.

“Luna and I just looked at the night sky a little.” I say.

“That is so boring!” Rainbow blurts out.

“How could you say that Rainbow?” Twilight comes in. “The constellations and the planets. It’s all so exciting!”

“That’s egghead stuff.” Rainbow says.

“So that makes me an egghead?” I say matter of factly.

“What? No!” Rainbow quickly tries to say.

“Well you did kinda call him an egghead.” Twilight says.

“I never said that!” Rainbow was getting a little worked up.

“Don't worry Rainbow. I think if you just gave it a try you would like the night sky too.” I say. “Maybe when we get some time we can do it together.”

Rainbow lets out a sigh. “Sure, I can do that big guy.”

With that said everyone returned to their meals. I look over to see a concerned expression on Celestia's face as she talks to her sister. Only briefly does she look to me and gives a forced smile. I have a feeling I might have done something wrong. Anyways I return to my delicious meat. It was really too good to ignore. It seems it was all too good for most of the ponies in the room to ignore as well. I look around to see that Applejack, Rarity and Pinkie are looking directly at me. Though Pinkie was just smiling at me so I guess she doesn't count.

“Girls you knows it's rude to stare.” Celestia states.

Rarity shifts a little uncomfortably. “You are correct princess. It’s just, you know, the meat and all.”

Celestia nods her head. “It’s a primal thing to be a little worried, but you as well as I know that Anon wouldn't cause us harm.”

They all gave a single nod. I think the only pony that wasn't even paying attention was Fluttershy. I guess she is use to it all, seeing as she takes care of so many animals.

Celestia looks to a window. “I think it is far too late for you to go home. How would you all like to stay here for the night?”

I raise my hand absent mindedly, Celestia nods to me. “What about my job?”

Rainbow leans close to me. “It’s going to be the weekend remember? Lotus and Aloe wanted you to get some much needed rest after the incident.”

Is it really Friday?

I look to Celestia. “Scratch that last part.”

She smiles at me. “Then it is all settled. You will all stay here for the time being. Maybe even show Anon around Canterlot tomorrow?”

“Oh what a fabulous idea! So many sites and stores to see!” Rarity says excitedly.

“We can show him my favorite donut shop!” Comes a voice next to me.

I jump out of my seat slightly. I look down and notice Spike was between Twilight and I.

“Holy sh-” I hold my tongue, I mean Spike is still a kid right? I take a couple breaths. “I really did not see you there.”

He chuckles nervously. “Sorry.”

“No problem.”

I then look Spike up and down. He is a dragon right?

I turn to Twilight. “Doesn't Spike eat meat?” All of the girls gasp slightly. “Is something wrong?”

“Anon, Spike can't eat meat.” Twilight states.

“Why not? We didn't have any real dragons but from what stories I remember they all basically went like this. They ate meat, love gold, jewels, basic treasure type stuff. They also had the bad habit of stealing female humans whenever they got the chance. Something to do with greed.”

They look at each other nervously.

“That is in your people's history?” Celestia asks.

“Pretty much.” I state.

“I find it interesting that your people have never interacted with these creatures, yet your portrayal of them is rather accurate.” Luna comes in.

“Well, I always found it odd that we had so many details on them as well. We even knew how to kill them.” I felt my heart stop once that left my mouth. It was as if my entire body went numb. I look around to see that most of the ponies in the room have shocked expressions. Though I can see that Celestia and Luna look rather calm. I look down to Spike as he looks very afraid. “I mean, it’s all just stories. I never knew they existed.”

Spike seemed a little at ease but the other girls still looked afraid. I let out a sigh. “There is one thing about humans that you should know. I’m not too sure on how you ponies became top of the food chain here, but where I come from it took millions of years and an assortment of tools to protect ourselves. Given as time went on we stopped fighting the elements and, well.” I kinda let my words trail off a little.

“Well?” Twilight urged

I gulp a little. “Well, we started to fight each other.”

Their faces turned from shock to disgust. This was really not making me feel better. On the bright side Luna and Celestia seems to have an understanding way about them.

“You fought each other?” Fluttershy asked.

I might as well get this out of the way. “Well, we fought, sometimes kill even.” Just explaining these concepts to these ponies feels wrong on so many levels.

“Would -you- take the life of another?” Luna asks.

“Me? No! Well, it depends.” They all look at me with much more fear than before. “Let me explain. Humans lack any sort of magic, if someone was to harm us we would need to show equal force or become harmed in the process. So depending on the situation, If I had to choose between myself living or another looking to harm me, I would obviously try my hardest to preserve my life by any means necessary. I wouldn't just go out and harm people simply on a whim if that's what you’re thinking.”

They all seem to understand a little of what I was getting at..

“So how did you do it?” Rainbow asks.

I can't believe I am going to do this. “I noticed that your guards have spears, that is one way, to cut or maim the person. A more common way in my time was something called a gun.”

“Gun?” Celestia looked interested.

I nod “Basically a gun is used to throw a small piece of lead faster than the speed of sound.”

“Faster than sound!” Rainbow says.

“Yes.”

“How big is this gun?” Pinkie asks.

I raise my hands and separate them by about nine inches. “About that big.”

“Such speed in a little device?” Luna.was just as curious as the others.

“Yes.”

“And it throws metal?” Twilight adds

“Basically.”

“How can that hurt anypony?” Rainbow cuts in.

I look at her. “It's science. Move something fast enough and it can do damage.”

“Its sounds like your people have thought about this thoroughly?” Celestia states.

I shake my head trying to drown out those thoughts. “You know, can we talk about something else?”

All of the girls and princesses nod their heads in agreement. I really didn't want to keep talking about such a subject, that is part of my past and nothing more. Though I can't help the feelings that everyone is looking to me with cautious eyes now. With the exception of Luna and Celestia of course, those two seem rather calm. As if they experienced something like that first han-er hoof.

I look down to Spike. “So a donut shop. I think I would like that.”

He looks excited again, almost as if he forgot everything I just said. Though I find it odd that he has such sharp teeth and still can't eat meat.

“Just so you know Anon.” Celestia speak up. “Dragons have been known to eat meat, only when they have matured though.”

Well we never really had stories about baby dragons, so it seems legit. I give a nod as I return to my food. I only look down briefly to see Spike consuming a 30k diamond. I shake my head. ‘That still doesn't sit right with me.’

Dinner went off relatively well. Little else was talked about other than how everyone's day was and how they felt. Seems that while I was with Luna, Twilight apologized to her friends for leaving them on such short notice and not telling them why. As expected they forgave her and everything was great on their end. While we were having dinner All of the girls kept looking at me on and off. This wasn't sitting well with Rainbow much.

“I think it is time to call it a good night.” Celestia says as she rises from her seat. “Guards will escort you to your rooms.” With that said Celestia took off to her own direction.

In a heartbeat a single guard stood next to each pony and myself.

“Have a good night Luna.” I say as I rise from my seat.

“Sweet dreams to you Anon.” Luna says, getting the attention of all the girls. “Uh- and to you all as well..Elements, Anon.” Luna quickly trotted out of the room with a blush on her face.

I couldn't help but chuckle inwardly a little at that. I guess Luna is off to do princess stuff.

“Well good night girls.” I say standing by to let them pass.

Rainbow tugs on my pant leg quickly. “We need to talk, I’ll come by later.”

I give her a nod as she walks off with her guard.

“Good night Anon.” Twilight says with a blush as she follows her guard as well.

“Night Nonster.” Pinkie says as she hops by.

‘Nonster?’ I shake my head. Does Pinkie even realise that sounds like monster?

“Evening darling.” Rarity says as she walks by.

Applejack just brushes past me without a single word.

“Don't let the bedbugs bite.” Fluttershy Whispers while she goes on her way.

I guess there is nothing left to do now but-

“We need to stop meeting like this.”

I look to the only remaining guard. You can probably guess who it is.

“So what you up to?” I ask nonchalantly.

“Just about to escort some stallion to his room.” She say with a wink.

“Lucky guy. Do I know him by any chance?” I say playing her game.

“Nah, just some random stallion that walks on two legs.”

“Well that’s weird.”

“I know right?” We both look at each other for a second until busting out into laughter. After we have our moment she punches me lightly in the thigh. “You know what? I like you, you know when to hang loose.”

“You aren't too bad yourself. All the other guards don't even talk to me.”

She rolls her eyes. “Don't get me started on those jerks. Everyday its “eyes forward and no talking” I mean what's the harm in a little chatting here and there?” I just shrug. “Well let me show you to your room then, I held you up long enough.” I give a nod as we go on our way.

“So I had this guy on the ground right?” I nod my head vigorously. “He is crying his eyes out on how he didn't do it.” I nod some more totally invested. “So he is shaking, crying his eyes out, pretty much about to piss himself.” I can't take it anymore, this story is too good! “I start to hear something off in the distance, a jingle of some sort.” She then points to an open window. “Out on a flagpole was a cat, damn thing had the bag of coins in its mouth!”

We both bust up laughing. “So what did you do about that guy?” I ask through my tears of joy.

She looked at me. “I got the bag of money and got there hell outta there!”

I started rolling once she said that. This mare was unbelievable!

“Didn't he report you?” I ask threw my laughs.

With a devilish smirk she taps a hoof to her armor. “Magic armor. It changes the appearance of every pony that wears it. It helps against ponies that want to go looking for revenge.”

Well that is interesting to know. “So what do you really look like?”

That grin comes back. “Trying to get me out of my armor already?”

I roll my eyes. “You wish.”

“That I do, but at least I’m mare enough to admit it.” She says with a smile. “But anyways, if we ever get those drinks then I won't be in my armor. The silence stuff isn't a rule, but keeping our armor on during work hours is.”

I give a nod. “I understand, don't want to get you in trouble.”

We stop before a double door.

“Here it is. Enjoy your stay.” She says as she walks off.

“Wait!” I call to her as she turns around. “Can I get your name at least?”

She flashes that smirk at me. “Just call me Blades Grace.” She then turns to walk away.

“I’m...Anon” She was already gone by the time I finished my sentence. Well I guess she already knows.

I shake my head with a smile, she is probably the coolest mare I have ever met... Better not say that to Rainbow Dash. I push open my door and briefly look around. The room itself was nothing much but the bed almost made me fall to my knees weeping. It was a human sized bed! I mean it was like double a king size bed for humans, so it was giant! I have to thank whoever set me up in this room!

I run towards the bed and jump onto it. It reminds me of when I was sleeping on that cloud bed with Rainbow. ‘I wonder she want to talk about?’ I guess no use in thinking about it, she will be here eventually. I hear a knock on the door. ‘Well that was fast.’ I get up and walk over to the door. I open it to reveal that it wasn't Rainbow, but Celestia.

“May I come in?” She asks. I quickly open the door. “Thank you.”

I close the door and make my way over to the bed. She is shifting uncomfortably in place. “Is everything alright?” I ask.

“Anon, I am going to be very blunt here.” Alright this sounds important. “My sister informed me during dinner that you have agreed to date her.”

“That I did, she seems like the kind of pony that deserves at the very least a chance.”

Celestia then walked up close to me. “Know this Anon. My sister means a lot to me, she was excited that you have agreed, but if this doesn't work out... Pray that you let her down easily.” The way she was talking send a shiver up my spine, I have never seen this side of Celestia. I am pretty sure this was the ‘send you to the moon’ side.

“I understand.” I say as she shows herself out. Almost as soon as she closes the door I collapse onto the bed. It feels like she sucked the life out of me. So I am really going to have to start playing my cards right. Another knock on the door came. “Come in!” I call out.

I sit up to see Rainbow walk in.

“You alright big guy? You seem kinda sweaty.”

I nod my head. “Yeah, I’m fine.” She gives a nod and takes her seat next to me on the bed. “You wanted to talk about something?”

“So what happened between you and Twilight? She seems awfully happy.” Rainbow says with some irritation.

I raise my hands up. “Alright Rainbow. Now don't get mad, but I kinda agreed to go out on a date with Twilight.”

“What?! After what she did to you!”

“Rainbow she didn't mean to hurt me, it was just an accident.”

“I don't care! How can you even think of dating her?!”

“Well I like her.”

That seems to catch her attention.

“When?!”

“Well, we started to talk and I kinda just realised that she is a wonderful pony.”

“You have to give me a better reason than that Anon!”

“Rainbow just calm down. Twilight is just a lonely pony.” A thought then came to mind. “And she doesn't need you calling her an egghead anymore.”

“Well she is!”

I shake my head in disappointment, I guess telling her will shine some light on this situation. “You know what she told me Rainbow?”

She let out a huff. “What?”

“She said that she wouldn't be surprised if I didn't like her. Because she thinks she is an ugly egghead.”

I see Rainbows features soften. “She really said that?”

“Yes she did and she believed every word of it.”

Rainbow let out a sigh.“I guess I always thought she just didn't care.”

I pull Rainbow to my side. “She cares a lot. Just think about it, you two aren't so different. She is lonely and not many ponies care to talk to her. Either because she is too smart or they think she isn't pretty enough.”

“Those jerks.” Rainbow says as she wipes a few tears away.

“You also don't have to worry. I told her that after you and I get some proper dating time then she can be next.”

“Well, that's good.” Rainbow says.

“Also.” I pause a little as I gain her attention. “After Twilight.. I am kinda, suppose to go out with Luna as well.”

“LUNA!” I quickly cup my hand over her mouth.

“It’s still night time, don't want to wake anyone up.” I whisper to her as I release her.

“When did Luna come into the picture!” Rainbow asks.

“Well, we been talking in my dreams.”

Rainbow cuts me off. “The sweet dreams line, I knew there was something odd about that!”

“Anyways” I say getting her attention again. “I’m going to give her a chance as well, really get to know her.”

Rainbow lets out a sigh. “But that’s more time away from you big guy.”

“Don’t worry, I just want to give them a chance so they don't feel too bad.”

“So what, you going to give every mare with a sob story a date?” Rainbow retorts.

That was kinda a low blow but I stick with it. “If they deserve it then, yes.” Rainbow lets out an exhausted sigh. “Think of it like this. If I date them, get to know them and still choose to not be with them. Then at least they will have been given a chance and hopefully we can come to an understanding and be friends again.”

“I guess.” Rainbow says with a pouty face.

“Come on Dashie.” I see her blush. “It’s just a couple dates, you got nothing to worry about.”

“I know, it’s just. What if you like them more?”

I pull her close to me. “I don't think that will be a problem.” I say as I bring her into a kiss. Rainbow can be a handful at times but I know she does it with my best interests in mind.

We break apart as she blushes a little. “That makes me feel a little better.”

I scoot away from Rainbow and get into the center of the bed. I pull the sheets over me and leave the other side open. “Care to join me?” I say with a smile.

Her eyes tell me that she definitely likes this idea. She quickly gets under the covers and snuggles up to me with her back pressed against my chest. I throw the sheet over us and work my hand over her body and to her chest. She lets out a sigh of content.

“I’m sorry if I get out of hoof sometimes big guy.”

I passively stroke her chest. “I know you mean well by it.”

She turns around so she is facing me. “It's just, I worry, you know.”

I laugh a little. “You, worry?” She turns away embarrassed, but I work my hand to her chin and bring her vision to me. “You are too cool for me to leave.”

I can see her blush a little. “Thanks Anon.”

“No problem.”

At this moment Rainbow looks really afraid. She looks to me, her eyes look almost on edge of tears.

“I-I l-love you.” She says then clamps her eyes shut.

My heart skipped a beat as those word left her mouth. Did she really mean that?

“I love you too.” I feel my body reply while my mind was stuck.

Rainbow then opened her eyes showing some tears falling. Only now do I realise that they are tears of joy. She gives me a quick peck on the lips and then nuzzles her head onto my chest. I just sit there holding her in my arms as she falls asleep with a smile on her face. I said I loved her and it didn't feel like a lie. Honestly, I think it was as close to the truth then I could have realized.

This does not only make things harder for me but will probably make things harder for Rainbow. I agreed to at least go out with Twilight and Luna. I also had to talk to the rest of her friends and try to patch up some loose ends with Applejack. I guess if anything this time in canterlot will be my best shot at getting some alone time with each of them and try to straighten it all out.

Tomorrow is going to be a long day.