Luna and Cadenza sat watching the stars for some time; Cadenza laying in Luna’s hooves. The young filly began to yawn, exhaustion taking over her small body. “Are you tired? Well it is very late, shouldn’t you be getting home?” Luna asked. Cadenza looked to the floor nervously and wriggled uncomfortably in Luna’s hooves.
“What's the matter young one?” Cadenza looked up at Luna and sighed. “I don’t really have a place to go home to; I’m an orphan.” Cadenza whispered. Luna blushed, feeling sorry for the filly. “Oh... I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to intrude in your personal life.” Luna said with sympathy in her voice.
They sat in silence for a while; Luna pondering her thoughts. “Well I guess there’s only one thing to do,” Luna said while standing up. “You’re coming home with me.” Luna grinned at the small filly and seen her face light up. “Real- really? You want me to come home with you?” Cadenza stuttered her words, not really believing what she heard.
“Of course, I couldn’t just leave a young filly out in the cold all by herself,” Luna said “Now lets go before you catch a cold. Cadenza stood up and started walking beside her. “Hold on. There isn’t much point walking all the way back to the castle. Can you fly?” Luna asked the young filly staring at her wings.
Cadenza shifted nervously, feeling a little ashamed. “Oh... don’t worry about it, every pegasus learns to fly in their own time, and I’m sure you will be a great flyer one day.” Luna said with a smile on her face. “I can fly a little, but not for very long.” Cadenza said while flapping her little wings. Luna had to stifle a giggle, she thought the little pegasus looked so cute.
The pegasi flapped her wings, strain appearing on her face. She floated off the ground only to hit it again a few seconds later. He landed and looked to the floor, digging his hoof across the ground. “It’s alright Cadenza, I can just teleport us there,” Luna said. “Now please stand beside me."
The filly stood beside the Goddess; not really sure at what was about to happen. Luna’s horn lit up a light purple, and a blue aura surrounded the two of them. A bright flash went off, and the two of them were in the main hall of Canterlot Castle. They looked around them to see multiple ponies in armour looking at them.
The royal guard swooped in; pegasi from the sky, unicorns teleporting, and earth ponies running at top speed. Before Luna or Cadenza could react they had multiple swords pointed at Cadenza’s throat. “Don’t move or we will strike! Who are you, and why did you follow the princess?” Shouted one of the more muscular guards, his voice sounding emotionless.
Cadenza stood motionless, and shaking. “STAND DOWN!,” Luna shouted at the guards. “She is with me, and if any of you touch her you’ll be sorry.” Luna stood gritting her teeth, and her eyes turning white. The guards immediately backed down, apologized, and returned to their posts.
Luna’s eyes went back to normal, and she tried to calm herself down; she turned to look at Cadenza, and make sure she was alright. “I’m sorry friend... I will make sure to have a talk with the head captain so this never happens again.” Luna said in a soft voice.
“It’s not your fault Luna, it was just a misunderstanding.” Cadenza said, but she was still shaking.
They heard footsteps coming from the main stairs ahead of them, they turned to look at who was coming.
“Dear sister you return, I was wondering when you would get back, and who is this young one?” Celestia said while staring at Cadenza. Cadenza shifted behind Luna; not really sure how to react. “This is my new friend Cadenza, she will be spending the night with me, in my chambers.” Luna said firmly.
Celestia raised an eyebrow while staring at her sister. “A new friend already? And she is staying over? Well I must say Luna you do work fast.” Luna walked over to whisper in her sister’s ear. “I will explain all in the morning, but could you do me a favor? Tell the chief to have a banquet cook and delivered to my chamber.” Celestia walked away, and towards one of her royal guards. “Not a problem dear sister, I will get right on that.” Celestia shouted while walking away.
“Lets go Cadenza, we’re going to my room.” Luna said in a happy tone. Luna began walking up the stairs, and through the corridors with the filly walking behind her. Every royal guard bowing as they passed, but mainly just for Luna; as usual Luna ignored them. She couldn’t help, but throw a dirty looks at them for their earlier actions.
It didn’t take long for them to reach her chamber, the food was already sitting on a tray on her bed. They walked in, and Cadenza stopped to take in the beauty of her room; the walls were a light blue, ornaments in the shape of the moon, and stars were littered around the room. Star charts, and a four poster bed sitting in the middle of the room. A balcony with a telescope was just beyond the room.
Luna sat down on the bed, and motioned Cadenza to do the same. She jumped up on the bed, and sat opposite of the Princess. In between them was a tray full of food; it had toast, tea, and biscuits on it. “Help yourself,” Luna said pointing to the food. “You are my guest after all, I would be a terrible host if I didn’t offer you food."
Cadenza smiled at her, and felt her own stomach growl. She tucked into the biscuits, eating them faster than most ponies would. Luna waited patiently on her friend finishing, it didn’t take long considering the speed she was eating at. “You’re a pretty fast eater, you may wanna slow down next time.” Luna said while laughing.
The small filly blushed. “Sorry... it’s just been so long since I’ve had real food. The streets don’t really provide much.” Cadenza said in a whisper. Luna turned her expression into a friendly one, and turned to her new friend. “You... wouldn’t mind telling me about your life? Luna asked.
“Of course not, but I doubt its interesting compared to a Princess's life.” Cadenza said while moving to sit beside Luna. “Now where do I begin?”