//------------------------------// // "Chapter Five: The Realm of Dreams" // Story: Upon A Shooting Star // by Arcane Light //------------------------------// Chapter 5 Twilight and I eventually make it back to Golden Oaks with little to no trouble, discussing about the each other past and sharing some funny moments together. I never really realize how many amazing adventures she's been and how brutal it can really be. Discord; the spirit of chaos, Chrysalis: the queen of all changeling, Sombra: The tyrant king of the Cyrstal Empire and so much more. I was sucked into her story, drawn to her words that it made my heart race with excitement. I always dreamed of adventures like that in the past, taken right out of some fantasy novel. I on the other had didn't really have anything exciting to say, telling her about my childhood and my friends back home. Despite about my boring life, Twilight was highly interested still, she already knew about my parent's death from Celestia. We made our way into the tree house, Twilight lighting a candle with her magic as I took one good look again around the library. Spike was already passed out on the couch and Twilight couldn't help but smile at the little dragon. The way she cares for Spike was that of a mother taking care of their child, I could see it in her eyes. Twilight lifted spike off from the couch and onto her back, the little guy slightly moving around to get to a more comfortable position. Twilight would then turn to me, pointing me with a hoof to the spare room I was once in. "That is where you'll be sleeping for the time being. make sure you get a good rest for tomorrow,it'll going be a long day. I'll teach you some simple magic and on how to utilize that power in the mourning. Good night Isaac." and with that, she, with Spike, made there way upstairs and into her room leaving me alone within the empty space. The candle she had was left behind on the table in the middle, guessing that it was mostly for me as i took a a hold of it with my mouth. The taste was rather... bad but since I don't have hands anymore I'll have to get use to it. I took slow and easy steps up the stairs, being extremely careful not to trip and plummet towards the bottom. With a sigh of relief I made my way towards the door to my new room as the next challenge came to mind. It took a moment, figure out how to turn the stupid nob, why was it so similar to a human's doorknob in the first place? I tired turning it with just my hooves but the more I fiddle at it the harder it got, I saw ponies hold mugs of cider with just their hooves at the party, why is it so damn hard!? I set the candle down for a moment as I bit down on the nob, turning it to the left as the door creaked open, ugh the taste was horrible. I then precede to pick up the candle and made my way within the lightly dim room thanks to said lit candle. My temporarily room was mostly the same as before, books everywhere, the bed was neatly made and just as empty as ever as I set the candle on the night stand near the bed. Moonlight was peering from the circular window that was hovering over the bed, my gaze set on the moon that loomed over the town. I couldn't take my eyes off of it as i was simply mesmerized by it's sheer beauty, as if it was calling out for me. Yawning took my concentration on the moon away as the thought of bed was the next best thing, climbing in from the bunk as my body plop on the soft sheets and blew out the the light. My head rested on the feathered pillow as a smile crept on my face, feeling too relax to do anything else. Quickly, I drifted off into sleep and wondered what dreams would succumb from within. ===== The environment that I could best described was that of utter surprise, I was trapped in a never ending room of cosmic silver, white and gray energy, stars looming just beyond my reach, the sky filled with a transparent void of darkness and only lighten it's way when it was closer tot he surface. A low tranquil hum was herd from within the distance, as if it was following wherever I went but not getting too close. I eyed the strange environment, turning my head while pacing myself wherever the exit is. After a while I just stood there, fed up as this was going nowhere. "Alright, where in the hell am I now? Last thing I can I remember was that I just got into bed and-" "Fell asleep?" I quickly turn to the direction of where the voice came from and to my surprise I found someone else within this endless room, an alicorn mare with a midnight coat and the same cosmic mane as Celestia. Her cutie mark was that of a creasent moon with a dark patch, almost similar to mine. The alicorn smiled, intrigued as she slowly approached me, getting a good look at my face. She would then circle around me, eye at almost every detail on my body which gave me a rather unconformable feel. "Hmmm.... Small built, light red transparent color from the hooves to a palish blue further up the body. Unicorn with no magic whatsoever. Small frame as well, are you sure you're not a mare by any chance?" She said with a smile on her face. "Hey! I'm a ma- I mean a stallion alright!" Smoke trailed out of my nostrils as to show how annoyed I was about being called a mare every time I met someone new. The alicorn though giggled from my reaction as she now sat on her rump with a satisfied expression on her face. "Right, sorry about that. Let me introduce myself then. I am Princess Luna, the ruler of the night sky and dreams." Another princess huh? I wasn't as surprised about this as I should of, this is the third time I met someone from royalty and her appearance gave it away quite easily as well. "Lunar Eclipse your highness. So does that mean we're in my dreams?" "Yes, I have the ability to enter anypony's dreams and watch over the events that take place. Say that somepony was having a horrible nightmare, I can lure them away from the said nightmare to a more tranquil dream" I was amazed of how powerful her abilities were, I wouldn't have believed it if I wasn't within the dreamscape already. The question is, why go so far to meet me of all people? Sure, news may have spread that I'm a human from another world but I highly doubt that is the case. "Since I'm not having any type of nightmare, I'm guessing you're here on another reason besides meeting me? Luna gave out a small smile, pleased to know that I caught on so quickly. "You are correct Eclipse. My sister has sent me to train you in using offensive, defensive and some fundamental magic. We thought that the dreamworld would be the perfect place to train and built any type of training simulation with the power of your mind. or mine if you let me. Plus, Time moves at a slower pace here than in the real world so you'll have all the time you need to improve on your skill." Princess of the Night is an understatement, more like the Mistress of Dreams and Timely Training. But I couldn't complain or anything, I'll be learning some pretty cool spells and maybe on down the road i can find a spell that can send me back in my own world, the thought of it gave me enough motivation to strive for. But wait, what was Twilight's role in becoming her pupil then? "Wait, you're going to teach me magic as well? What would Twilight teach me then?" "Fear not young one as she'll still teach you about the basic use of magic such as simple telekinesis and teleportation, basic arcane knowledge. She is more profound in the art of arcane magic" I couldn't help but feel a overwhelming sensation of excitement welding up within me. I tired not to show it and to keep a straight face but a smile would break out from time to time, Luna taking it as a hint as she broke out with a smirk herself. Her smirk though quickly shifted to a more serious look as she got up onto all fours again, taking a few steps back, eyes locked on me. It was now or never as I prepared myself for the lessons to come. ===== Many hours have passed and I'm passed out on the ground, panting hard while Luna was observing everything I've done so far. I've learn about three spells from her and none of them where as easy as I thought. One was called Spectral Blades to where I summon forth ethereal like dark swords to my aid and control them how I want. So far I can only summon three at a time without exhausting myself. The other two was defensive spell and a beam like spell of where I conjure a barrier around myself and shoot a beam of pure concentrated moonlight at anyone I feel is a target. Luna stood there with watchful eyes, stomping one of her hoof as a way to signal my attention. "That should be enough for now Eclipse. You did very well for your first time handling magic and learning my techniques so quickly." She said with a smile on her face as she stood up, stretching. "Now Eclipse, I want you to be very careful when using magic as well, too much can overload the supply you have and go wild." She then approached closer to me as I quickly got onto all fours again and the next that came surprised me greatly. Luna, without any hesitation threw her forearms around me, hugging me tightly as I blushed from the sudden embrace. Many thing ran through my head at that moment but none formed into the right words. "Um-I uh... Princess are you alright?" I stuttered as Luna didn't seem to care at the moment. "Please be safe on your trip, i don't want to loose you again" and as those words left her mouth, it echoed within me, it felt so familiar yet so far from my reach. Cloudy memories was all I could remember and I couldn't make any sense out of it. Finally Luna let go of me and took a few steps back, a smile signifying how happy she was, but for me? "Mourning seems to be approaching soon and I have my duties as Princess of the Night. I shall come back again to teach you new spells for you to learn. Farewell Eclipse and take care." She said and left within a void of darkness that she open, closing behind her as quickly as it appeared. "Take.... care...." I said as was left by myself within my own dreamscape, still in a stupor of what just happen. More question surface and the same ones still haven't answered yet. I only shook my head as the more I think about it the more I feel like laying down and.... oh yeah I am, in the real world. With a sigh I used the remaining time to practice more of what I learn already and maybe later I could figure out how to GET OUT OF THIS PLACE!!! ===== Perspective: Luna I suddenly woke up from within my chambers as I couldn't help but feel so refreshed and happy, everything that I hopped for is coming true. With deep breath I quickly got out of my oval shaped bed to my night stand, my levitation spell taking hold of the brush as I comb my mane. Even with cosmic hair it's still a pain to get rid of bed hair. Suddenly I herd a knock at my door as I yelled out "Come in!" To whoever it was and to my surprised it was Tia as she greeted me. "Hello Sister, did you have a good night's rest" I ask while still combing my mane. Tia, with her usual warm smile stopped beside me while nodding her head. "Yes, it was quite lovely so to speak. How was Isaac and his training? Did anything excited happen" "It went very well, he's a quick learner and has mastered three of my personal spells. Though he likes to beat himself up at times and likes strives to better himself. All in all, it was a good time" Tia chuckled at that as I gave her a weird look. "Sounds like someone I know, you where like that as well when we were younger." She said as I only rolled my eyes. But I have to agree, I was pretty much the one that strive for improvement while Tia was already born with the talent. Finally I set the brush down on the stand and turn towards my sister, worried if should tell her or not. Either way, she caught on with my expression and extended a her wing into a hug. "What wrong Luna? Did something happen while you where int he dream world?" "Well, I might of got carried away and without any warning I hugged him and told him I didn't want to loose him again." I said with slight hesitation as Tia only sighed at my expression. "I know how you feel Luna but Isaac must find out who he really is. it'll take some time but be patient my dear sister." Tia said with another smile in which I return back with my own. She then let go of her embrace and approached the door the lead out of my room "Please be careful Lulu, something has been bugging me for quite some time and I want to be ready when that time comes." With that she left my chambers to where I stood in complete silence now. "So do I as well Tia." I finished as I too made my way out of my room, closing the double doors shut with my magical grasp.