//------------------------------// // 3 - Luna // Story: Why Won't You Listen? // by Rain Fall //------------------------------// I woke up early. I typically don’t, but I needed to talk to Celestia. I got out of the warm bed I had been in, it was nice, not having an extravagant room. Just a simple blue sheeted bed, with a simple wooden bedpost. I walked out into the living room, Celestia was up. Of course she was, she enjoyed the daytime. “Good morning sister,” Celestia said, turning around. “Morning.” I said. She could tell something was up, your sibling always knew if something was wrong, that's what happens when you grow up with someone you spend all your time with. “What’s up Lu, you look sick.” she had gotten up to feel my forehead. “You’re not hot. So is something bothering you?” “I’m fine, but I do wanna talk to you.” I walked over to the pillows that were on the ground and sat on one. Celestia had done the same. “What’s on your mind Lu?” she looked at me. “It’s about Twilight. I feel like something is up between her and Sombra.” “What could be up with them? They just married, and Twilight says he is adjusting greatly, and that he might be able to be off of restriction.” “Tia, do you really believe that Sombra could change.” “Well, of course. You changed, and look at you now” she smiled. She didn’t get what I was trying to say. “Yeah, but I feel like Sombra is using her, that’s all.” I started fiddling with a loose string on the pillow. “I see. I think you’re overreacting, but thank you for telling me. Anything else on your mind?” I stopped to look back up at her. “How do you get rid of feelings?” I asked. “What do you mean?” she looked baffled. “Like, if I were to like someone in a ‘I want to be more than friends’ way, and I couldn’t be with them, what do I do?” “Hmm. Well, I would suggest talking to this somepony, and seeing how they feel about it.” “And if this somepony is married?” “Why are you- oh, I see, you like Twilight, that's why you're asking about Sombra, and feelings.” “You caught me.” I said sarcastically. “Well, dear, that is complicated. Again, you could always confront her about it. When Sombra isn't around, obviously. Maybe it’ll help.” “I will. Thank you sis,” I got up and hugged her. “Anything for you Lu.” she accepted the hug. I went back to my room, and put on my shoes. I did step back from ruling, but I still wore them because they were comfortable. Now, of course, metal isn’t very comfortable, but it reminded me of happy memories, that was why it was comfortable. I put on my crown, and walked into the kitchen. From there I grabbed a cupcake, made by Pinkie Pie and her kids, ate it, then trotted outside. I stretched my wings and breathed in the morning air, I could see the pegasi push the clouds away to reveal a bright sun. I took off for flight, looking down at the houses as the filly’s gallop off to school, excited for the new day. I smiled. I saw the stallions kiss their mares goodbye, and head off to wherever they worked. One day, I thought. I saw the castle, and I started my descent to the ground. I trotted up to the doors, it was the same guards as yesterday. “Hello boys,” I smiled. I was in a great mood, and I had a good feeling about today. “Hello princess Luna,” they both bowed. The lanky orange stallion opened the door. “Thank you,” I bowed, and walked in. I got to the throne room faster than I usually did, and opened the doors. I saw Twilight sitting in her chair, she looked exhausted. “Hey Twi,” I trotted up and bowed. “Hey Luna,” she didn’t move. “I was wondering if you wanna go into town with me today.” I looked at her. “No. How could you mess with me yesterday, and then pretend nothing happened, and want to hang out with me?” “Twilight, I have no idea what you're talking about, did you sleep at all last night?” She stood up. “Don’t play dumb with me Luna! I felt perfectly fine all day yesterday until you showed up. After you left I felt awful! I can’t believe you would do that.” she was upset. “Twilight, I’ve done nothing! Why would I do that to you?” the more she got mad, the more I was confused. “You got some nerve. Why should I believe you. Why should I believe that you didn’t use magic on me, hm?” “I care about you way too much to even think about using my magic against you. I think you should get some sleep, then come to terms that it was Sombra who did it.” She gasped. “You think Sombra, my husband, would use magic against me? You’re delusional Luna.” “I’m only saying this because I love you! I wouldn’t even have come if I didn’t love you! So I’m telling you this now, whether you're in the right headspace or not. I love you Twilight, and I’m sorry I didn’t act upon it sooner, because now you've turned against me, because of him.” “Sombra was right! You just wanted to take me away from him! Leave now, before I get the guards.” She glared. This wasn’t normal, but she gets her way, and I respect that. “Have a nice day Twilight,” I bowed and walked off. I had to hold in my tears. Why would she believe Sombra over me? Whatever, it was obvious she wasn’t in the right headspace, maybe I come back after she’s gotten some real sleep. I opened the doors to outside, almost crushing the two guards. I took off flying. I couldn’t hold back anymore, I started crying. I’ll find a way to get her out of his trance. I know I will, I”ll read every spellbook. I’d rather die than let her be with him for the rest of her life. I stopped midair, debating whether I should go to Celestia, or talk to somepony else first. I could go to Sweet Apple Acres, where Applejack and Rainbow Dash lived. It would be nice to see them, I haven’t talked to them in a while. I started heading towards the farm. Once I went into the property lines, I lowered myself. I typically love the smells here, but my crying had clogged up my nose. I landed just before the doorway. I walked over to the old barn door, and knocked. I heard hoofsteps inside coming towards the door. The orange mare had opened the door. “Well hello Luna. Are you ok?” said Applejack. I remembered how much I missed her accent. “I’m not ok, I came here to talk, is that alright?” I asked. “Of course ya can sugar. Dash! We got company!” she yelled down the hall. “Well, who is it?” Rainbow Dash walked in. “Oh, hi Luna,” she smiled. “Hey,” I tried to smile, but tears came up again and I started crying. “Sugarcube, don’t cry, come on in. Come talk.” Applejack nudged me towards their living room. It was small, and was decorated with green and orange tones. I laid on the ground and buried my head into my arms. “What’s wrong, I’ve never seen ya this upset,” Applejack sat beside me, brushing my hair down with her hoof. “Sombra is what's wrong,” my tears wouldn’t stop. “What about Sombra? I thought he was all fine with Twilight.” Rainbow Dash walked in questioning. “He-he..” I couldn’t seem to get the words out. “Shhh, it’s alright, you talk when you’ve calmed down sugar.” Applejack got up. “Goldie! Come down here please!” “Coming mother!” I heard a voice, a colt’s voice. It must’ve been one of Applejack and Rainbow Dash’s kids. “Here. What do you need, mother?” I picked my head up. He was a caramel colored colt, with a yellow mane like Applejack, but had a rainbow on the back, like Rainbow Dash. He had Applejack’s hat, which was a little too big. “Can you stay with her, I need to get ya siblings.” Applejack asked. “Of course mother,” he smiled and walked up to me. “My name is Golden Delicious.” “Well, hello there. I’m Luna.” I tried my best to put on a smile, but it didn’t work. “You don’t need to smile to try and seem like you’re fine. I can see that something is troubling you.” Golden said. I respected that, he had learned well from his parents. “Well, I have to go. I would’ve asked Dash to stay with ya, but she can’t stay still for 5 minutes before she wanna go do somethin’.” Applejack laughed. “Hey!” Dash exclaimed. “You’re comin’ with me Dash.” Applejack said. “Fine. Don’t get into any trouble while we’re gone.” Dash looked specifically at Goldie. “If anythin’ the twins’ll get into trouble, and that’s why we’re pickin’ em up.” Applejack rolled her eyes teasingly. “Yeah, yeah. Bye bud.” Dash ruffled Goldie’s hair. “Bye y’all. We’ll be back!” Applejack said and the two mares walked out the door. “You have a very good family,” I said. “Yeah, I couldn’t feel happier. Now, do you want anything?” Goldie asked. “I’m ok, thank you.” “Alright, well if you need to talk, I’m here. I’m very good at keeping secrets.” he smiled. “I bet you are,” I chuckled. Talking to younger ponies was easier, for the most part. The caramel colt started staring at my hair, in amazement. “Your hair is pretty. How did you get it?” “Well, most princesses, once they rule, they become more powerful, and in Equestria, your hair floats.” “Wow. That's so cool!” “Yeah, it's pretty cool..” I thought about Twilight. It stung, and I winced. “Are you ok? Are you injured?” he got up and walked around me, looking for wounds. “No, I’m all good, just memories,” I teared up again. “Don’t cry!” He went over to my side and laid next to me. He pressed his soft flank against mine, trying to comfort me, I guessed. I didn’t realize how tired I was, because I could feel sleep creeping up on me, but I wanted it to come, so I gave in.