//------------------------------// // Luna's Journal. // Story: The Genius Named Starswirl // by WinterTwister //------------------------------// October 10th, Year 1542 Does nopony appreciate me? Most commoners ignore me regardless of the beauty of the night I give them each evening. My sister is organizing an event that she thinks will fix my problem among the commoners. I couldn't be grateful. I am but a shadow to my big sister and I grow slight hatred at all of the ungrateful welches in Canterlot. Perhaps one of these days I may take the liberty of denying the sun passage to the sky..No, I shouldn't think of that, it is not right, I shall give this event a chance. This journal is the only thing I can ever communicate with....it's a good thing my sister suggested it to keep track of the days and record my thoughts on those days, being immortal makes the days pass so quickly. October 11th, Year 1542 Oh glorious stars, the party my sister held had the desired effect, but I could care less about the ponies inside the castle. I found the acquaintance of a new researcher that has been making a name of himself in Canterlot, Starswirl the bearded they call him. He is a very charming and handsome stallion. Countless stallions try to charm me, but they never succeed. Starswirl didn't even have to speak any romantic words to captivate me, its been so many years since I found somepony I had such feelings for. I hope to meet him again soon. December 23rd, Year 1542 An attack was attempted on the castle in the center courtyard. I tried to reason with my sister to convince her it was indeed an attack, but she is far too forgiving and passed it off as an accident. She rules too softly, she only wishes to lead by example and that is not enough. There is rarely crime in Equestria, but there could possibly be none if only she had more sense in ruling by a stronger 'example'. December 31st, Year 1542 I had enjoyed the party and conversed with alot of ponies today next to my sister. The bright lights that made it feel as if it were daytime annoyed me, so I went to go for a short walk. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Celestia and Luna were standing at the top of the staircase, greeting newcomers to the New Year's eve party. Luna looked up at the windows, trying to view the stars ; but the lights in the castle were too bright and it was difficult. "Big sister?" "Yes, Luna?" "I'm going to go for a walk, I'll return soon." Celestia smiled. "Okay, don't forget to try and make new friends." Luna just stared down. "Yeah, right." Luna walked off down the stairs and exited the castle, now outside. The winter night air cooled down her coat and she stretched her wings outward in the pleasure of the air. She folded her wings and began to walk under the breeze way while staring at the stars through the gentle snowfall. Luna had walked halfway around the castle when she saw another pony ahead. She could see clearly through the dark and saw that it was Starswirl. The sight of Starswirl brought a smile to her face and she quickly checked her mane. 'Should I talk to him normally as I do to my sister? Or would that make him feel uncomfortable..' Luna then continued to walk towards Starswirl and stopped a few feet in front of him. "Hello, Starswirl." Luna tried to put on the most pleasant smile possible. Luna saw Starswirl look behind him. "Hello?" Luna's smile dropped. "Um...We are in front of you." Luna saw that Starswirl removed his pipe and rubbed his eyes and then saw his surprised expression and he bowed. "I'm sorry princess, I did not see you." Starswirl said sincerely Luna's smile returned as Starswirl brought his head back up. "We wish that you call us, Luna." Luna resisted a laugh when she saw Starswirl's face light up. "We were on a walk through the night. Would thou care to join me?" Luna almost couldn't resist giggling when she saw Starswirl's face light up more than before at the question. "Of course, Luna." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I met Starswirl again, and I asked about his work. He was very modest but complimented on my stars very sweetly. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Luna was curious about Starswirl. "So Starswirl, there is alot of talk about your work recently. We have read up on your studies and we are curious about how you thought up of that aminomorphic spell." as she said this she tried to move slightly closer to Starswirl. Starswirl laughed. "Only minor work.... what is truly wondrous is how you manage to always position the moon and stars so perfectly. The night is always beautiful and it mimics the weaver." Luna started to blush at his statement. "We thank thee for your comment." Luna tried to face Starswirl beside her, but she saw that he wasn't there. She looked behind and saw him frozen in place with his mouth gaping. "Is something the matter?" "I am sorry to say something so bluntly, Luna.." "There is nothing to be sorry for, in fact it is quite...welcome." Luna's blush intensified and looked down at her hooves in embarrassment. She looked back up after her blush faded away in the cold wind. "Shall we continue our stroll?" Luna and Starswirl continued to walk through the late winter night. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I would have loved to talk with Starswirl the rest of the night, but my duties as the night keeper separated us. My sister encourages me to find affection but I fear that Starswirl only said such a sweet thing because I'm a princess... perhaps I could attempt a 'leap of faith'. I also wonder when my sister is going to stop treating the attacks as accidents, it has been twice now and I worry.