//------------------------------// // Ch. 2 Pitter Patter Goes My Heart // Story: Wandering Star // by Closer-To-The-Sun //------------------------------// Chapter 2: Pitter Patter Goes My Heart "Ma'am?" the red stallion spoke to the dark blue alicorn. "H-Huh?" the princess asked aloud, her face with a red tint to it. Big Mac brought her back into reality with his voice and startled her. Big Mac repeated what he said earlier, "Ah was askin' if ah could help ya in some way." "O-Oh! Well, I was waiting here for Twilight Sparkle. She stated that she would be back momentarily as she went to find her associate that works on this farm," Luna quickly regained her proper and regal demeanor, "I do not remember the name of her friend, however." "Ah assume that Miss Twilight is lookin' fer Applejack," the stallion spoke. "That is the name she said, yes," Luna added. Big Mac smiled warmly, "Well, while Miss Twilight is lookin' fer mah sister, ah'll be more than happy ta help ya." Luna slightly blushed again, but quickly spoke to cover that she was nervous, "Oh, thank you kindly. You are quite the gentlecolt, sir…." "Big Macintosh, but most folks 'round here call me Big Mac. Pleasure to meet ya, ma'am," Big Mac bowed slightly towards the princess. "Pleased to meet you as well, Big Mac. I am Princess Luna," the alicorn spoke, lifting her hoof in the air. Big Mac took her hoof in one of his and lightly pecked it with his lips. While he was performing a customary tradition of royalty in Canterlot, it was still shocking to Luna that he would do such. She tried her hardest to keep her composure, and it seemed she was doing a good job of such. "Ah am aware of who you are, Miss Princess." Luna felt a little silly, "Oh, of course. I need to remember that everypony does know of me. I apologize. Also, you really don't have to call me that, Luna is fine." "If you insist, Miss Luna," Big Mac gently smiled to the princess. This caused her to blush more. The two began to chat for quite a bit in front of the barn on Sweet Apple Acres. After about thirty minutes from her original departure, Twilight Sparkle returned to the front and to Princess Luna. Along with her was her friend Applejack. "Well, it seems ya found mah big brother there, princess," the orange earth pony said as she trotted towards them. "That she did," Big Mac commented. Applejack laughed slightly before continuing to Luna, "Well, it seems ya want me ta help ya adjust to Ponyville, right?" Princess Luna nodded and replied, "Indeed. H-However, I would like to retire for the day. If we can change the plan for a later date, would that be acceptable?" "Ah got no problem with it, what do ya think, Twi?" Applejack turned to the purple unicorn. "Seems good to me. I'll let you know when you we figure out the day. Ready, princess?" Twilight asked Luna after speaking to her friend. Luna nodded and the two began their trek back to the Ponyville library. "So," Twilight began, "how long were you talking to Big Mac?" Luna's face turned a dark red, "Well, for quite some time, to tell the truth." Twilight noticed the change in color of the princess's face, "Um, why did your face seem all red, your highness?" Princess Luna tried to say something, however, her words were completely failing her. She couldn't form an understandable sentence. It wasn't until Twilight spoke that she stopped. "Princess Luna, do you have a crush on Big Macintosh?" the purple mare gave a sly smile to the alicorn who couldn't help but blush more. Luna let out a sigh and agreed, "I must concur with that statement, Twilight Sparkle, I am quite taken by him." Twilight could not help but laugh. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to laugh at you or anything, it's just seems really unusual." "Why can I not like him? He is very handsome, quite the gentlecolt, and very charming," Luna defended her opinion. "Nothing is wrong with it, honest," Twilight finished her laughing After a pause, Princess Luna spoke again, "Twilight Sparkle, I know this sounds unusual and quite unorthodox, but could you help and teach me be more down to earth? More like Big Mac?" Twilight smiled and joked as the continued to walk, "Of course, your highness. Just be careful and try not to scare him off, okay?"