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// Chapter 1 
// Story: Princess Luna's secret Lover 
// by Jewel_Eater_Dragon 
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The night comes and I awake. And upon Canterlot I watch, longingly waiting for my beloved to appear. Soon I see her fly from the horizon. Her graceful wings spread wide as she effortlessly glides back to the castle. Her mane and tail sparkle with the stars of the night sky. She radiates beauty, and my heart aches to be with her. I grip my chest and stifle a tear as it threatens to flow down my cheek. I look down for a moment, coming to terms with the pain I hold in my heart. And after a moment, I gaze back upon the castle. A place where I cannot be.

I see her land on a balcony. Her hooves touch the marble floor with such grace, such fluidity; she hardly seems to jolt from her landing. Her gorgeous wings, so soft, ruffle and fold back to its resting position. I see her speak to her sister; Princess Celestia and I wish I could hear her voice. Her sweet, beautiful voice. But alas, I am too far away. And the only thing I can do is to watch her giggle. What was your conversation about beautiful Luna, I wonder? What could have been said that would make you giggle in such a lovely manner? I will never know.

All I can do is sit here in this cave. So isolated, far away from Canterlot. Far away from you. And again, this saddens me. But how could I go to you? How could I be with you? How could I tell you how much I love you? How much I want to hold you close to me? I would give up all that I have, all that I could ever have just to be with you. To let you know how much I love you. Fate, you are so cruel. To have given me this body, powerful,to have give me this life, long and almost everlasting, and yet, to have made me love the one I could never have.

Princess Luna has taken over for the night. And as she watches her subjects throughout the night, I continue to watch her. As she gazes upon the lands below her, I continue to gaze at her. And I dream. I dream of what could happen. What might happen? And what I wish would happen. I dream of being there right beside you. Holding you and feeling your warmth against me. To hear your beautiful voice, your intoxicating laughter. To gaze into your deep cyan eyes and to tell you how much I love you. And to hear you reply, that you love me to.

I tear myself away from the dream, cursing myself for the pain the dream has caused me. My heart beats wildly, and so strongly that it hurts. I hold my chest, breathing slowly, calming myself down. Not wanting to cry. However, this time I lose, and tears escape my eyes. My vision blurs and I slowly see the wet patches on the cold stone floor below me. I allow myself to sob. To whimper. And soon, I allow the weakness to overcome me as I lay down, tears now flowing freely, pooling under my chin.

And still, she will never know. She does her duty, watching over all of Equestria. Never once realizing that not so far away, I lay here in cave, watching her, with love in my heart.

I tell myself. Go on. Fly to her. Talk to her. Tell her what your true feelings are. If she is what you know her to be, she will at least listen. She will not shun you at first glance. But then doubt enters the play and I wonder if I could ever get to her before her guard ponies would attempt to stop me. I doubt that her Pegasus bodyguards could actually stop me. But I know that they would try. And if I were to hurt them, she would less likely listen to what I want to say. 

I sigh at my defeat. Right now, there is no way to reach her. No way to tell her. And certainly no way to yet, make her understand how much she means to me.  How much I truly love her. Another sigh escapes me as I continue to lie here, staring longingly at Princess Luna.

And slowly, day creeps up on me. It’s time for the sun to rise. I know this as I see Princess Celestia appear on the balcony and stand next to her sister. Princess Luna turns to her sister and smiles. Princess Luna presses her cheek against her sister’s shoulder as Celestia lowers her head against the back of Luna’s neck. A loving embrace. Such a beautifully tender moment. One I wish I could share with Princess Luna. With that they lower the moon and slowly the sun rises. I hear a rooster crow at a distance. Then several more follows. I quickly turn my attention back to Canterlot tower. Just in time to see Princess Luna as she spreads opens her wings. With utmost grace, she soars away from the tower. And she turns to fly away towards the horizon. The last glimpse I get is of her is her long flowing, star filled night tail and her cutie mark upon her beautiful flank. And I wonder where she flies off to during the day. Maybe one morning, I will soar with her and ask.

But for now, I return to the back of my cave. Drowsiness hangs over me like a thick blanket and I do not attempt to fight it. I quietly climb to the top of my jewel hoard and lay myself down. I chew on a mouthful of jewels. And then I spot a large fire ruby. Beautiful. But even this rare jewel pales in comparison to you my dear Princess. Then I close my eyes. And as I slowly succumb to sleep, I wonder to myself, could Princess Luna ever love a Dragon.