//------------------------------// // Complications between a soldier and his Princess // Story: LunaSqueak: adventures of a Lunar Guard // by Kaliann25 //------------------------------// Complications between a soldier and his Princess Pipsqueak and Princess Luna slowly walked out of Canterlot Great Theater, both so ashamed that they couldn’t see each other. Everything started off well, with the two friends going to see the new play that Blue Blood’s students presented. And everything went fine with the two of them having almost the entire theater for themselves, except for two couples on opposite sides. Luna and Pip preferred to sit at the center. The play was decent. It got them a couple of chuckles here and there, the action thrilled them, and the romance was interesting enough to keep them invested. But then, halfway through the play, they started to feel somehow out of place. They turned to the couples, but they have left. At least, it was what Pip thought. Luna, on the other hoof, had night-vision. And she found them right away, in the middle of an act of passion and love. The Princess froze because of the shock. And seeing how she reacted, Pip located the couples too, and gasped. “Luna, I swear I didn’t know! I’ve never had come to this theater at this time!” apologized the young stallion. Luna nodded. “I know, Pip, now, let’s get out of here!” They both exited the theater. It may be rude for the actors, but circumstances didn’t give them any choice. Pip just wished for the earth to swallow him. He invited Pip for having a good time as friends, but instead, they ended up in an awkward situation. They walked in silence for a few blocks until Pip looked back at the whole incident, and chuckled. Luna soon joined him, and before they realized they were rolling on the street, laughing. “It… was different.” said Pip, when they finished. “I’m sorry Luna. I just wanted to compensate you for ditching you last night.” Luna shook her head slowly. “Oh Pip, you don’t have to compensate me for anything. In fact, I owe you an apology for that.” “What?” asked Pip, as Luna gently stroked his mane with her hoof. “Yes Pip, I got jealous and with no reason at all. Is just that I must understand that you are an adult with your own life now, and that you have more friends other than me. I am sorry Pip.” The young stallion nodded. “I just… don’t know what to say.” “Is not necessary, Pipsy. Now, what about we get something to eat?” Pip checked on his wallet. “I think I have enough for two hayburgers with fries. You don’t have an issue with fast food, right?” Luna giggled. “Oh Pip! Don’t worry, the dinner is on me. Is the least thing I can do after you invited me to theater.” “And that didn’t go as we planned.” sighed Pipsqueak. “But don’t worry about that Luna. After all, you always invite me.” “But I do it gladly Pip. You are my very best friend, remember?” “You can’t do this forever, I’m not a kid anymore, alright?” smiled Pip. “But if you want, we can leave it here. Good night, and see you tomorrow at the training, my Princess!” He gave her a quick kiss on the cheek, and waved a hoof. “Despite all the troubles, I had a great time. See you, Luna!” “Aren’t you going back to the castle, Pip?” “No, I do want a hayburger. Have a nice night!” And he walked away, humming the play’s main theme. The Princess watched him going, feeling upset out of sudden. Not because Pip refused her to buy him dinner, of course not. Luna considered that something good, her little friend was growing up. No, she felt uncomfortable for something she hadn’t identify yet. She was on a very bad mood all the way back to the castle, still trying to figure out what angered her. Then she got into the Dream Realm, hoping that doing her job would help her to forget what happened, or at least to figure out the reason behind her anger. It was a slow night. There were just a few dreams that required Luna’s intervention. In most cases she just had to create an element to help the pony to subconsciously regain control over his/her emotions. A subtle help. And, since she finished early, she decided to enter a dream where she wasn’t needed. Pipsqueak’s. It wasn’t a good or a bad dream, but the kind of dream that recapitulated the day’s events, slightly altering the details. Luna closed her eyes, allowing for Pip’s emotions to flow through her, allowing her to look inside him from a new perspective. She was looking for a specific episode. “Where are you?” Using her powers, Luna persuaded Pip’s subconscious to repeat the events of the theater. She had the feeling that the reason behind her anger was there. She revived the scene, having complete access to Pip’s emotions. She could feel his shame for bringing his friend to that theater specifically. She could feel the disappointment for not being able to compensate his best friend for ditching her. She could feel the guilt for disappointing her. She could feel everything, except for the feeling Luna found herself hoping for. Desire. Despite what happened, despite that they were really close, Pip did not wanted her. For him, she was just his best friend. Pip did not see her as a mare, only as his friend, and his boss. And that was what made her upset on the first place. When she realized of her own feelings, Luna rushed out of the Dream Realm, materializing back into her room. Agitated, she took a cold shower, and joined her sister for breakfast. But before that she checked on her assigned bodyguards. Pip wasn’t there, fortunately. She could not face him. Not now that she just realized her feelings. “Luna, good morning!” greeted Celestia. Luna looked at her sister and made a small nod. “Morning Tia. What do we have for breakfast?” Celestia offered her a plate with a mushrooms and cheese omelet. Luna thanked and began to eat as quickly as she could. But also trying to apparent normality. “Luna, are you alright?” asked Celestia, seeing her sister so agitated. “Did something happened to you at the Dream Realm?” The Princess of the Night gasped, almost chocking with a piece of mushroom halfway her throat. Celestia hurried to pat Luna’s back with her wing, and when the dark blue alicorn recovered, she just sighed. “Sorry Tia, I always had trouble hiding my emotions.” “Easy Luna, easy.” comforted her Celestia. “Now, can you tell me what happened?” Luna sighed. “Sorry Tia. Is just that… I abused of my powers.” “What?” Luna lowered her head. “Yes, I entered to a dream where I was not needed, and all because I wanted to know what he thought about me.” Celestia shook her head in surprise, until she smirked. “You did? Luna, don’t tell me you are in…” The Princess of the Night finished the rest of her omelet and left the dining room. “Forget it, Tia. Have a good day.” Celestia giggled. “Aw, isn’t that sweet? My sister’s first love!” “SHUT THE BUCK UP!” shouted Luna from behind the door. When Celestia was sure that Luna was gone, she smirked. “Let’s see, shall I help my sister, or let things happen…” she laughed. “Help Luna, of course!” And the first thing to do was doing some research. She went to the barracks of her own Guard, and called her captain. “Master Sword!” The Bearer of the Legendary Weapon that Sealed Evil appeared, saluting his Princess. “Your Highness! What can I do for you?” “Master Sword, I need you to call who was in charge of guarding the main door last night.” The captain nodded, and turned to his troops. “Boss Key! Biggoron Sword!” Two unicorns appeared, bowing to Celestia. “Did you called us, Princess?” Celestia nodded. “Warriors, I understand that you’ve guarded the castle’s entrance last night. Have you seen my sister doing something unusual?” The Solar Guards exchanged a worried look. “Is she conspiring against you again, Your Highness?” asked Master Sword. “You do not pretend us to fight the monsters she have for Royal Guard, right?” asked Biggoron Sword nervously. Celestia calmed them both. “Of course not! I just want to help her. She is too stubborn for her own good, and she may need a push from time to time. That’s why I need to know if she did anything especial last night.” “Okay, I can’t think of anything.” Said Biggoron. “Well, she did went out with one of her Guards but that’s not especial at all.” “Yeah, she hangs out with that rookie all the time.” Celestia smiled triumphal. “Is that so? Who was he?” “I do not know his name, I just know he is an earth pony…” Master Sword intervened. “You know him, Princess. Is that kid who used to visit the Castle all the time to hang out with Princess Luna. He is a whole stallion now, but they still hang out together a lot.” “And since he joined the Guard, they hang out at least once a week.” added Boss Key. “Almost every Saturday.” Celestia raised an eyebrow, and smirked again. “Good to now. You are dismissed.” The three guards bowed to their Princess, and went back to their duties, as Celestia walked through the hallways thoughtful. “Pipsqueak, huh? You like them young, sist.” Now, first thing she needed to do was to locate Pipsqueak. It wouldn’t be easy though. To locate a specific soldier was like looking for a needle in a haystack full of needles. And she couldn’t ask the Lunar Captains, since they won’t cooperate. The only thing she could do was to go to the common areas that were patrolled by both guards and hope to find Pip there since she wasn’t allowed at Luna’s castle wing. He wasn’t there, of course. And she was late for her Royal Duties. Well, being her sister’s cupid had to wait. Once Celestia finished, she decided to walk to her favorite café in Canterlot to have a cup of tea before resuming her duties. As usual, she spotted a few patrols both from Lunar and Solar Guards. It was easy to identify the Lunars because of their black armors, and because they used to ignore Celestia, or tell a joke about her loud enough for the Princess to hear it. “Hey guys, do you know that Celestia…” When it happened, Celestia used to walk faster, as she frowned. Damn Lunars, they were such an annoyance. But one of them stopped to say hi to her. Not as formal as she was used to, but he was still nice. “Hey Princess!” Celestia froze. “Pipsqueak.” Pip smiled kindly to her. “Princess, as I tell your sister, while I’m wearing this uniform I am cadet Piper Squeak.” His unit commander, Dark Side (of the Moon), scolded him. “Hey Squeak! What do you think you’re doing greeting that dumbass? Come on, we have to patrol!” Celestia grinded her teeth. “Do you actually train for combat, or just to be hateful? And what’s wrong with being nice to me, huh?” Dark Side snarled. “Ha! You are no one to talk Princess. If it was for you, I would be in jail right now. Thank Boss Princess Luna offered me a place in her Royal Guard.” Celestia sighed, yes, she got it. Luna decided to give a second chance to former bounty hunters, mafia executioners and thugs, and that’s why she was respected by her Guard. Because she believed in them. “I am not in the mood to discuss with you, Lunar Soldier. I just want to ask Cadet Squeak a personal question. Do you mind? You are the one delaying your patrol.” Dark Side (of the Moon) frowned, and shrugged. “Whatever. Be quick. Squeak, you know the patrolling area, right?” “Sir yes sir!” When Dark Side and the rest of the soldiers walked away, Pip turned to Celestia, confused. “So, you want to ask me something?” “Yes Pip, I understand that you spent some personal time with my sister last night.” Pip giggled. “Yes, I owed her for ditching her last time. She seemed really upset, so I invited her to theater. I didn’t go as we planned, but in the end we had a good time. Why? Did she said something?” Celestia sighed. “Is not what she said but what didn’t what worries me. Did something happened between the two of you? Because she was really upset this morning.” Pip’s expression changed as his face turned red. “Oh no! She’s furious, right? Yeah, and I was dumb enough to believe everything was fine between us. Of all places, I had to take her to the theater. The theater! Dang it… she may got the wrong idea about my intentions, right?” Celestia tried to calm him down. “Is not what you think my friend. Is just that…” Pip shook his head, joining his companions. “You don’t need to say more, I get it. She was just being nice when we laughed. Thank you for telling me, Princess.” And he walked away. “No, Pip, wait!” called the white alicorn. “I may help you…” “Thanks but no thanks. I don’t want to piss her more than she already is. Good day Princess.” Celestia watched Pip walking away. “Okay, now I really want to know what the hay happened between those two.” Back with Pip, his companions looked at him worriedly. “Hey dude, what’s up? You seemed so happy a few minutes ago.” Pip sighed. “I made a huge mistake, and now the Princess is angry with me.” Dark Side rolled his eyes. “Listen to me kiddo, you are a Lunar now. We don’t bucking care what the white dumbass thinks. Okay? Don’t let her trouble you…” “No, dude, you don’t understand. The one I pissed was Princess Luna. Princess Celestia only came to ask me what happened.” The others exchanged a look. “So, what did you do?” “Something really stupid. I don’t really want to talk about it…” mumbled Pip. They looked at his expression, and nodded in silence. Whatever that happened between the two of them seemed serious. By her way, Luna had some trouble sleeping, so she started to do some paperwork. It helped her to clear her mind. She understood that she had to talk to Pip as soon as she see him, and apologizing for invading his dreams without his permission. And maybe the conversation would lead her to confess her feelings… but she had to apologize first. “I owe him that much.” But when she arrived to the Training Field, and approached to talk to her friend, he looked away, and hurried to challenge the nearest soldier. She tried two more times, with the same result. Pip immediately challenged another pony to a fight. He was avoiding her. Luna looked down, hurt. He didn’t want to talk to her. He knew, he knew what she did and now he was avoiding her. At the next day, when she joined Celestia for breakfast, the white alicorn noticed something was wrong. “Luna, what happened to you?” “He know what I did. I don’t know how he figured it. I tried to apologize, to confess what I did to him… but then he started avoiding me. Do you realize, Tia? He know what I did to him, and now he can’t see me to the eye. Sorry, I’m not hugry.” With that Luna hurried back to her room. Celestia face-hoofed. “Okay, this is my fault.” There was no time to lose, this time she would call the expert. With her magic, Celestia wrote an urgent letter to the Crystal Empire. If somepony could help Luna it was her. Their niece.