//------------------------------// // Chapter 2 – An offering of peace // Story: The boy who found the moon // by Tuseday Fraulein //------------------------------// The boy who found the moon By Tuseday Fraulein Chapter 2 – An offering of peace Like every other day, Steve woke against the rising sun. Rubbing the light from his eyes, he removed his crushed blue sheets and looked around the hall he found himself in. For a while his mind failed to click, then he saw his half empty boxes labeled “Steve's gear”. Slowly he remembered what had passed during the previous evening. As was the custom with all her “special” employes, Princess Celestia granted them sanctuary within the castle walls. What made him so nervous was how humans were looked upon in this regard. Living in the castle, no human has ever lived inside the castle for more than a few moons. He thought while he wandered out of bed. And those were diplomats! But no matter how many arguments he came up with, she insisted it was for the best. Just as he approached the blinds opposite him, he noticed something interesting. The ceiling had been engraved with a tapestry depicting the moment changeling's had been accepted into Canterlot. Every wall was painted in a decorative pattern of brown stripes, with the occasional wall light breaking the never ending pattern. Seeing as how early he'd woken up, he decided that now would be a good time to finish unpacking. Slowly, he waddled down the carpet and opened the largest box that he'd placed near a pair of dressers. As methodically as he packed them, he sorted the items into their separate draws. Some thought he was silly for ordering his clothes. But he thought the same of them. One by one he continued his process till he had filled the dresser completely. Suddenly a knock called from the door behind him. “Come in.” Through the door entered Princess Luna. Head to hoof shimmered the darkest blue coat that seemed to imitate satin. Her mane flowed as if only the air was holding it in place. As he finished being awestruck, Steve approached her and she introduced herself. When he did the same, the moon goddess spoke her piece. “We are told that you are the one to help us with..this.” Carefully she levitated a laptop from her bag. Unlike most laptops, this one seemed to have been through a war-zone, then thrown through a shredder. “Oh, it’s busted.” Using his own magic, he levitated it from her grasp. For the most part, the bottom seemed to be intact. Carefully placing it on the floor, he moved for the smallest of the boxes to retrieve a smaller oak box. Carefully opening the lid, he reached inside to pick up a small blue sprite. Out of curiosity, Luna has walked to his side. “This is my little helper.” He told her as he gently prodded her small frame with his finger. “Navi, its time to get up.” The small blue wonder rubbed her eyelids, then revealed to be blue pearls. Like lightning she in Steve's hair. “Awww, you are so cute when you're scared.” As carefully as he could, he wrestled the little bundle of nerves from his head. Holding her as gently as he could, her wings allowed her to hover behind his ear. Being careful not to speak so loud, he continued their conversation. “Navi, this is Princess Luna, She is my new job.” “She seems scary...” “Luna.” signaling to the moon princess, he got her to lift one hoof forward. Holding a single finger to his mouth was enough to make her stop silent as she watched the little one edge closer. When Navi arm was only inches from her hoof, she looked back to her master for reassurance. But a smile and a nod was all it took for her to land on the bottom of Lunas hoof.” “Hey there little one.” Slowly Luna rose her to eye level. The sprite walked up her hoof to place a dainty hand on her snout. Standing as still as she could manage, Luna waited while she moved up the side of her face to find a comfy spot on the top of her mane to return to sleep. A single bead of sweat ran down Luna’s face as she fought her urge to squeal like a school filly. “Master, I like this one.” Navi said while wrapping herself in part of Luna's mane. “That's nice, and to reward you for being so brave.” Using his left hand, he opened a small draw under her box and gave her one of the small glowing crystals. Within seconds she had it near her mouth...but remembered to offer her collection to the two, who declined her offer. “Now, Luna. I can fix your laptop. But I think it would be better to buy a new one.” Grabbing a phone from his pocket, he dialed a number and let it ring. Eventually a gentile on the other end picked up. “Garry, how are things? Yes, I payed the bills. No- Garry listen for a minute. Do you still have those parts I saw last week? What do you mean what for!? I want to buy them. Did we, Hey Navi, you paid those bills right?” “Of course Master.” After she freed herself, she removed a small slip of paper from her box's draw. “Docket No.22343265-42” “Did you get that...great.” looking to Princess Luna, his face went red. “No Garry, its not like that. No, far from it....” after some nods, Steve finally hung up the phone. He had to smile at the fact that Garry had never been the type to pass up on a joke. If only they weren't so out of place. “So, you think I'm pretty?” The moon princess asked as she glided towards him. “I..Um. Ha........maybe.” as he found a spot on the ground, the softest pair of lips met a sop on his cheek. The sensation was enough for him to all but fall over. Before he could think, he swore she said something in his ear. But just what was it that she said? <3 It was around noon when the trio arrived in Canterlot station. Ponies from all corners seemed to be getting in and out of the grand, old station like a stream of water. Postmen came through with their parcels, Businessmen with their portfolios, Parents with their kids. But not one gave even the slightest acknowledgment that a Princess of Equestria was among them. Steve thought it was a bit strange. Then again so were Humans in a land full of pastel-colored ponies. Somehow the three managed to weave their way out to the main street where they found it a little easier to breath, though Navi didn’t seem to care either way. In fact, she seemed to be fine no matter what the situation, as long as she had her crystals she was invincible like that. “So, this is how the common-Ponies live.” Luna commented as her head swiveled around in complete and utter awe. In the distance she saw a Pony eating a greasy slop of fries. Just to the side a little foal cried over some spilled ice-cream as she was dragged off by her mother. Above her some ponies were fitting a pane of glass to a window, with only their balance to save them. She just could not stop feeling like she had never seen this part of her city so busy. Feeling rather hungry, Steve gave Navi some bits and asked her to buy them all a banana. When Navi gave Luna hers, she looked at her as if this was some kind of cruel joke. But ate it anyway.“So this friend of yours.” She asked in-between bites. “Is he eccentric, or were you putting on a show?” “Ehhhhhhhhhhhhh.” Thinking on the matter left him in a half trance. True Garry was 'off'. But not all the time. “Lets just say he has his moments.” Some time passed as they listed lazily to a left facing street. Slowly he glanced at her. And could not help but think about what she could have said “Hey, we're here!” Navi said as she conveniently exploded in between them, causing Luna's heart to skip a beat. Like a rocket she zipped into the store. Cautiously the two of them walked inside. The shop was old, but retrofitted to hold quite a large amount of gear. For a while Luna wandered through the aisles looking over all manner of parts only to recognize a few of them. Does he really know how all of this works. “So that’s the wee lass~” From behind the counter appeared the most Scottish looking person you'll ever see. Ever. Hair as gold as orange as fruit was only off-set by the fact that he was wearing a kilt that looked like it had yet to be washed in the last century. “Ah new yah had a good pair 'oh eyes in yah' lady, but great Oden shes a wee beute'.” “You flatter me old ma-” “OLD MAN!?” Feeling rather offended, he turned around in a humf. “Ah ain’t too pleased about serving you any more, calling a gentleman old and what have you. Get out me store.” Felling beet but not defeated, she slammed the desk, “Sir, I am in dire need of your help. Name your retribution and ill shall have it done.” Tapping his chin, the Scotsman turned to the rather confused Steve. Quickly he scurried over too him and whispered inside his ear. The two fought and bickered till the both calmed down. Steve soon approached Luna more nervous than he'd ever been. She more more confused than worried, then she heard the scot-man's proposal. “Mah lady is gonna make a proposal to yah, and your gonna like it, your gonna agree to it, and your gonna have a great time about it.” “But I don't know what Steven-” But then she felt her helpers heart race. From the corner vavi appeared. She looked to her for solace, but she simply nodded, mouthing 'Do it filly' “Very well.”Taking a deep breath, she stared straight at him.” What is your proposal?” Fumbling around his hind, he managed to stumble something of a sentence from his mouth “Will you..if its alright....with...” 'What are you doing Steve' thinking on it he didn't really know. He was only doing what the Scotsman asked of him. Thinking back he didn't not want to do it, but her pale blue eyes gave him hope, hope for him, for them. Hope that she'd say yes, hope.. all at once, with as much strength as he could muster, he yelled a sentence that would change his life forever “WILL YOU BE MY SPECIAL SOMEPONY!” Luna was the only one left standing as the room's inhabitants began to rise from the ashes of his success. Before Steve had the chance to open his eyes, she had already let her lips lay claim to his face. The soft tingle left him all but numb. Before he passed out, she whispered ever so softly “We shall let time decide.” End of chapter two Continued in chapter three – Pootispencerhere Credit to : Runbow Dash - Editation Gloria Wihelm - Editation Nimble wing - Editation