//------------------------------// // Chapter 15 - A Familiar Feeling // Story: My Feelings Have Shifted // by rarityxspike //------------------------------// Spike, Luna and Celestia walked into the castle. "I'm going to head to my bedroom to finish that book, thank you again, Spike, for taking us out", Celestia said just before heading to her bedroom. "Yes, thank you for taking us out for a delightful meal", Luna said looking at Spike. Spike smiled at both princesses. "You're welcome, after everything you've both done for me, it was the least I could do", Celestia smiled and then headed to her room. Spike looked at Luna. "What were your plans for the rest of the day Luna?", Luna thought for a moment. "I don't really have any, I was just going to go to my room and maybe have another one of those lovely treats you got me", Luna smiled which Spike returned. "May I join you?", Spike said sheepishly not knowing if Luna wanted to be alone. "Of course, I would love the company", Luna said just before heading to her bedroom, as Spike followed. Spike and Luna walked into the bedroom and sat on the bed, Luna picked up the box and ate another one of her treats, little to Spike's knowledge, even though she wanted to, Luna was not eating the charms and putting them back in the box. As Luna put the box back, Spike led down on hos back, Luna smiled and led on her front, facing Spike. "Another food coma, Spike?", Luna asked smiling. Spike slightly chuckled. "Sort of" "Feel free to rest, if you'd like", Luna said just before a yawn. Spike laughed. "Are you sure you don't need to rest yourself?", Luna laughed. "Maybe a little, I do need to guard the night later", Luna moved slightly closer to Spike. Spike hesitated before holding Luna, he then, without thinking, started stroking her mane, Luna then snuggled in more. This feeling... it's... like how Rarity made me feel, but better, Spike looked at Luna's mane while he was stroking it and he was just so mesmerised by the way her mane flowed and how it perfectly represented the night, from the beautiful dark colour like the sky to the sparkles like the stars. After they both relaxed, it wasn't long before Luna fell asleep in Spike's arms, while he fell asleep with her snuggled into him. A couple of hours later, both Luna and Spike woke up. They were both thinking the same thing. I have never felt so comfortable in my life "Evening", Spike said smiling. "Evening, Spike", Luna said returning the smile. Spike reluctantly let go of Luna, and they both stretched and sat up on the bed. Spike looked at Luna. She is so beautiful, just wow Spike then felt his heart palpitating in a familiar way, and that's when he thought, I think I might be falling for Luna. Just then they realised Celestia was lowering the sun. "Oh! I better make my way up to raise the moon", Luna got up and started to make her way to the top of the castle. "I'm right behind you", Spike said also getting up and following her. When they got to the top they both saw Celestia still lowering the sun. Luna started to raise the moon Celestia looked behind her when she saw the moon being raised. "Oh, Luna, I was just about to come and see if you were awake", Celestia smiled. Luna finished raising the moon before speaking. "I haven't long woken up, sister", Luna said with a chuckle. Celestia also chuckled. "Well, I'm going to get some rest, have a nice night you two", Celestia said making her way down to her bedroom. "Thank you", Luna and Spike said in unison. It didn't take long for Spike to get lost in his thoughts. How come I've never felt this way before? Was I that obsessed with Rarity?. Luna noticed that Spike was lost in his thoughts. "Everything okay, Spike?", Luna asked curiously. "Huh? Oh, yeah, sorry just thinking", Luna gave Spike a warm smile. "Anything you want to talk about?", Luna said letting Spike know he can tell her anything. Spike didn't what to do, he knew Luna liked his company but was she just being nice? Is it too soon after getting over Rarity? Am I really falling for her? Would it ruin our friendship? "I just feel a little confused about a few things at the moment", Spike said with his head down. Luna didn't like seeing Spike like this, but she knew he would speak when he was ready. "Is there anything you're not confused about?", Luna asked trying to help Spike. Spike thought for a moment. "Well, I know I have enjoyed catching up and spending time with you, these past couple of days", Spike smiled thinking about the past two days. "That's just made me think, Spike, I got so excited that you were here, I forgot to ask how long are you staying?", Luna asked. Spike's expression changed when he realised. "I'm supposed to be heading back to Ponyville... tomorrow", Luna turned away as she felt her heart sink, she inconspicuously composed herself. "Oh, okay, well, I have enjoyed your company", Spike knew Luna too well he could see through her facade. "I don't want to go, I was going to ask Celestia, you and Twilight if I could stay longer", Spike said trying to look at Luna who kept looking away to hide her sadness, but then she looked at Spike. "Really?", she said with a slight smile. "Yes, so what do you say?", Luna pulled Spike into a big hug, which Spike returned. "I say, yes, you can stay, and I know my sister will be okay with you staying longer", Luna said knowing Celestia would be more than happy to have Spike stay. Spike smiled knowing that Luna wanted him to stay as much as he wanted to stay. Both Spike and Luna just hugged for a while before letting go as Luna still had to guard the night. "Okay, well, that just leaves one pony, Twilight, I just hope she doesn't need my help with anything", Spike said worrying Twilight would refuse as she would need help. "I'll just grab some paper and pen and send her a letter now", Spike left Luna for a minute and returned with paper and pen and began to write the letter, he then rolled it up and sent it off with his magical green flame. Luna looked confused when he sent it. "I thought letters sent that way would only go to my sister" "Normally yes, but over the past year, I have learned how to send messages to other ponies as well", Spike explained. Luna smiled. After a minute or so Spike received a reply from Twilight. "What did Twilight say?", Luna said hoping Twilight said he could stay. Spike read the letter aloud. "Dear Spike, it's so nice to hear you've had a lovely time, to be honest, there's nothing I need help with, so I am more than happy for you to stay, but I will need your help next week as I have a little more research to do on my next topic, and I'm sorry if that causes any inconvenience. P.S. Yes, I will tell Rarity that you're staying another week in Canterlot" "I'm so glad you can stay", Luna said excitedly, but then her expression changed to confused. "Why would she also be telling Rarity that you're staying?", Spike understood why Luna would be confused. "Well, I was supposed to be meeting up with her this Saturday, so in the letter, I asked Twilight to let Rarity know that I can't make it", Spike explained. "You cancelled your plans with Rarity to stay here?", Luna said in disbelief. "Well, if I'm completely honest, I cancelled my plan with Rarity to stay here... with you", Luna trying to hold back some tears. "Spike... that's so sweet", Luna said while composing herself. Spike smiled. "Luna, I have had the best two days with you and I just don't want it to end yet", Luna gave Spike a warm smile. "I feel the same way, Spike", they both hugged, and then Luna guarded the night Spike was by her side and managed to stay awake all night.