Valiant never felt so better, as he wakened. He finally was able to rest well, thanks to Luna. He remembered what his parents had said to him, he'll always cherish the memories he made with them. Those images of them suffering are, now no longer tormenting him. He woke up just before sunrise. So he figured, he might as well enjoy the sunrise out on the balcony.
He walked to the balcony and was met with an early morning twilight. Some of the stars in the sky were still visible. Then, something had came to his mind. His star was once part of the beautiful night sky Luna makes. He was still in surprise that it was her, that moved his world from one place to another.
As Valiant was in thought, he noticed a tall mare stepping out on her balcony of the tallest tower. It was Celestia, he can recognize her flowing mane from anywhere. Not only that, she also has elegance in each step she takes. Celestia lit her horn and sun was now rising. Valiant wasn't even watching the sunrise, he was watching Celestia. The way she worked her magic to raise the sun, had him enchanted. He couldn't help but keep watching as Celestia finished raising the sun. She then turned to his direction and gave him a smile and a wave. Valiant had to quickly look away as he blushed in embarrassed. Did she know he was watching her? It was a possibility nonetheless. So he did what was best, he waved back at her.
Back in his room, it's been a few minutes after that little silly moment he was in. He was enjoying the morning by himself, until he heard a knock on his door.
Knock knock
The door opened and was greeted by a guard.
"Princess Celestia would like to see you in the dinning hall, Mr. Valiant," the guard said.
"Sure, I don't have anything planned today. You may lead the way sir," Valiant said as he followed the guard out.
Once they've both arrived at the to dinning hall, the guard opened the door for him. Celestia was there waiting for him to come in. He gave the guard thanks and went inside.
"You seem to have rested well," Celestia said.
"I have Luna to be thankful for," Valiant said as he takes his seat.
Celestia couldn't help but smile. Luna is helping him. He now looks more relaxed, than when he first arrived here.
"Would you like some pancakes," Celestia asked.
"I would be delighted," Valiant said with a smile on his face.
Giggle "Just try to slow it down, Valiant," Celestia said
Celestia had already made a bunch of pancakes, especially for Valiant. He had never eaten pancakes like these before. Ever since he tried one of her pancakes, since when he first arrived here, he just couldn't get enough. Celestia couldn't help but adore him. When he's not having problems, he's just a normal pony, much like herself when she has free time. She too tends to pig out when cake was involved, but she'll keep that a secret for now. She sets his plate in front of him.
"Well, they're just so good, I just couldn't help myself," Valiant said.
"Especially, because you made them," he added.
"Oh, you flatter me. I've simply had centuries of experience with making pancakes," Celestia said.
Valiant noticed that small hint of blush on her face. That reminded him of what she had said, almost a week ago.
"Well, maybe we could have a private discussion sometime, if you'd like"
She did say she wanted to know him some more. He pretty much did nothing for about a week, so he'll choose to spend the day with Celestia.
"Celestia," Valiant asked.
"Yes, Valiant," Celestia replied.
"Do you think we can spend some time together," he asked again.
"Of course we can, but until I make your presence known, we'll have to keep it in my study room," Celestia said.
"That's fine for me, keeping my presence a secret in order to keep the public calm, quite logical," Valiant said, now knowing how everything works here.
"I assume day court is quite a tiring task," he said starting a new topic.
"It is, but town hall is where it really gets tedious," Celestia said with a deadpan look on her face.
"Centuries of borism, if I had said so," Valiant said.
"You might be right on that one, Valiant," Celestia replied.
Giggle "I do tend to pull some pranks when I'm bored. I tap on a guard's shoulder when he's not looking, or I just prank Luna to finish off the day," Celestia said.
Valiant can actually see she is planning a prank on Luna right now. And speaking of Luna, the doors swing open, revealing a very tired princess of the night. She may look tired, but her ears didn't fail her.
"If you were planning on a prank, you should probably keep it to yourself, sister," Luna said as she stumbled towards the dinning table.
Celestia gave her a puffy-cheek face. Then she noticed that Valiant is here and fully awake. She smiled at him sweetly, knowing her methods have worked. However, there is still more do to, in order for him live his life peacefully.
"Well, if I were to be dreaming now. I'd be surprised if I was," Luna said as she takes her seat.
"I would be too, I've seen him awake even before I raised the sun," Celestia said.
"That's wonderful to hear, but we do have some more to do later," Luna replied.
"She's right, there are times when I can still hear those screams," Valiant said.
They all fell silent, but still enjoying their pancakes. Valiant then couldn't handle the silence, so he tells Luna what he's going to for the day.
"I plan on spending some time with Celestia today, I sure hope you wouldn't mind," Valiant said.
"Oh, that's quite alright," Luna said.
"I mean, somepony has to keep her from getting bored," she added, but with a devious look on her face.
Now that's what made Celestia blush even more.
"Luna," she yelled.
Valiant was sure how to respond to that, especially when he knew what she meant. Now, he does see both of them as lovely mares. Celestia has this elegance to her that makes her motherly in a way, but also inside he can see that she is adventurous, a pony who just wants to have fun. While on other end of the spectrum, Luna has this mysterious beauty to her, something that he can't put into words, while inside she reminds him of a gamer who likes to stay up late. He can also sense something else in her. The regret of what she did, all those years ago. So anyways, back on topic.
"W-well uhh, I do believe I will keep her company," Valiant said.
"If you can keep her from pranking anypony, then I would recommend you spending time with her everyday," Luna said with a victorious smile.
Celestia rolled her eye at her sister. At least she'll have company. She has been meaning to ask him, but both Luna and Valiant had beat her to it.
"Well, I resting some more. That last dreamwalk had tuckered me out," Luna said as she was taking her leave.
"Sure, Luna, hope you rest easy as well," Valiant said.
Luna remembered what she said to him before she left his dream. She blushed as she looked back at him with a sweet smile.
"I will, thank you Valiant," Luna said as she gave him a cheeky wink.
Luna left the dinning hall, she now felt giddy. Valiant really is wonderful to be around with. She now wonders if Valiant is interested in dreamwalking with her. She'll have to wait and see if he wants to.
Back in the dinning hall, Celestia shook her head at Luna's antics but she means well. She had been wanting to know Valiant, more personally infact.
"Well, Valiant, I shall get started by doing some paperwork in my study room," Celestia said as she gets up from her Seay.
"Sure, I can be of assistance to you, if you need it that is," Valiant replied.
"I'd be grateful, thank you," Celestia said as she smiled at him sweetly.
Valiant couldn't help but wonder to himself. Has Celestia been lonely? He'll find out for sure soon. It's all part of spending time with her afterall.