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// An Unexpected Conversation 
// Story: Why Am I here Again? 
// by Z-A-C 
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It is now night time. My watch said that it was ten-thirty when I checked it a little bit ago. Still kinda amazed that it works. I don't think I've ever mentioned it, but my room has a balcony. Which I'm standing on right now, propped up against the railing and over looking Ponyville. There were still a few lights on, but most ponies go to bed early. I could faintly hear music somewhere in the distance,but I can't tell what genre it is though. As you can see, it's pretty peaceful, and not a lot is happening. The only reason I'm still awake is because of my job back on my world. Working nights will do that to you, I guess.

A small flash over towards Canterlot caught my attention. I think it was a teleportation spell, not sure though. Nothing bad seemed to happen, so I put it out of my mind and looked towards the sky. It was a half moon tonight. I saw something out of the corner of my eye, and looked over without moving my head. It kind of looks like Luna, but its a bit too dark to be sure. A minute later, the pony landed, and it was indeed the lunar goddess. "To what do I owe the pleasure of this visit?" I asked with a smile. "Should I bow?"

She shook her head with a smile. "No, that is not needed. I am not here on official business." She sat next to me.  "How have you been?"

"Eh, not too bad. It's nice being out of the hospital." Her eyes furrowed. "What?"

"You seem to be adapting pretty well, despite the circumstances of you being here." She said with a hint of concern.

I shrugged my shoulders. "Well, I could lose my mind thinking about everything back on my world, or I could not think about it, and be somewhat fine." I looked at her. "At least that's how I see it." She nodded her head in understanding, and I looked out towards Ponyville. A few moments of silence passed. "So, why are you here, Luna?" I asked without looking at her. "Wait, I don't have any bills from the hospital, do I?" I looked at her with furrowed brows.

She shook her head, and I nodded. "I merely came to see how were doing. And, well, my sister mentioned that Twilight is giving you magic lessons?" I nodded my head again. "And how are those going?"

"Pretty well I think. I've got telekinesis down, but teleporting makes me nauseous." I shook my head. "But Twi said she would start me on elemental magic tomorrow."

She raised an eyebrow. "You can already teleport?" She asked with a hint of surprise.

"Yeah," I scratched the back of my head. "Found out by accident, and nearly got sick. Then again, it was after diner so...yeah. Besides, teleporting objects is easier anyway." I looked toward the moon.

"Not my best work, but half moons never are." She chuckled. "Elemental magic isn't easy, but I know that Twilight will do her best."

"That's what concerns me." I said in a sarcastic tone. "But, really though. She talks fast. But I probably wouldn't be able to pick up that book on my nightstand." I said, as the book slowly made it way over to me.

"Without looking? Some ponies Twilight's age can't even do that." She said in surprise.

I grabbed the book when it was close enough. "Well, I may not have been looking at it, but I did have a finger pointed at it. Still working on it, but it would have been quicker if it had my full concentration."

"You seem to be advancing pretty well, for never having used magic before."

I nodded my head. "Blame Twilight." Luna raised an eyebrow. "I asked if there was dessert, and there was. In the form of extra magic lessons." I said in an exasperated tone.

Luna tilted her head. "You make that sound like a bad thing. Surely it wasn't too much?"

I shook my head. "It really wasn't, and like I said, I wouldn't be able to do this." I teleported the book back to the nightstand, and looked back over the town. "So, you know." I shrugged. "One thing I would like to learn is necromancy, but I don't think Twilight would teach me."

Luna shook her head. "It is doubtful that she even knows necromancy herself. It is ancient and dark magic, that has been banned from use for centuries. Why, pray tell, do you want to know how to use it?" She looked at me with great concern.

"Sometimes, things die before their time." I said. "Maybe, sometimes, they deserve a second chance. Nothing nefarious or anything. Just, you know, to help I guess?"

"That's a noble reason, and a relief, but I'm afraid that's not how it works."

I looked at her out of the corner of my eye. "Oh, I know. But believe me, Death is not always sure." She had weird look on her face. Maybe I could have said it in a different way?





It has been silent for several minutes, now. All of the lights in Ponyville are off. Humming in thought I looked at the time, and an hour has passed since Luna landed. She seemed to be in deep thought about something, and I was wondering what was on her mind. She also seems a bit nervous, but I'm probably wrong about that. What would a goddess have to be nervous about? Not much I'd imagine. Especially right now, all you can hear are crickets.

I heard a sigh from beside me. "I did come here to talk to you about something."

I turned my head towards her. "Must be important from the sound of it." I said. "What's going on?"

There was a pause before she looked at me. "Since you have been back here for a while now," I nodded my head with a raised eyebrow. "I have been wondering if you would entertain the idea of a relationship?" She looked me in the eye. "With me?" I gave a slight frown, and broke eye contact. Was not expecting that.

You going to give her an answer? I spaced out for awhile, and looked back at her when I noticed the crickets get louder. "Why me?" I asked. It was the only thing that came to mind. You're an idiot...

Luna tilted her head. "I'm sorry?"

"Why me?" I said. "You're a princess. Surely there is someone more important out there. Like a, I don't know, some other royal, or something?Me?" I shook my head. "I'm just a nobody. I don't even belong here." I said, gesturing toward everything.

"I've never seen your guard up like this around me before. Did something happen on your world?"

"Life." I looked at her. " Life happened. A lot of it, in a short amount of time. Though, I don't know what that would mean from a god's perspective..." I trailed off.

"Zane?" Luna said with concern.

I sighed. "I don't think you'll be happy with me." I finally said and looked away. "We'll get in some stupid fight or argument over some petty stupid bullshit, and end up with me or both of us devastated. That's just how it seems to work out." I shrugged.

She gave a look of disappointment. "If you do not wish to, then just say no." A small bit of hope flashed across her face. "But if you will hear my suggestion?" 

I glanced at her. "Give it a chance?" She nodded her head. I sighed. "Relationships leave me open to sadness and heartbreak. I do not like being vulnerable." There was a long pause as I thought. After a few minute, I spoke. "I don't see a future together," She bowed her head and started to take off. "But," She stopped and looked at me. "Maybe one will manifest itself? I'm no seer, so who am I to say?"

She gave a faint smile, and nuzzled my cheek. "Thank you." She turned around. "Now, I must return to Canterlot." I nodded, we exchanged a few awkward stares, and she left. Zeke stands in his room with his arms crossed and shaking his head