//------------------------------// // Dinner/breakfast // Story: Luna and the Guard // by blackdragonepic //------------------------------// Author note: whew finally out. now remeber to point out mistakes and errors. For some reason while I was write this I kept accidentally putting it in first person so if you see and "I" instead of he's or Starry just comment below. Remeber... I'm Still looking for an editor! And remeber to COMMENT!!!! I LOVE IT SO MUCH when I get comments :). so just head down and type your thoughts. Starry’s internal clock click and he was forced to leave the comfort of his soft sleep, It had already been a weeks since he had been assigned to Luna guard and it seemed his internal Clock had already begin to reset itself. Which was about 20 minutes later than normal because he didn’t have to check in with the guard, just show up to Luna’s quarters. this meant he didn’t have to make the unreasonably long trip from the top of the tower down to the bottom and back up. He checked the clock and just as he thought it was exactly the time he was supposed to get up. Looking outside he could see the sun almost ready to be lowered so starry began his morning rue teen and walked into the bathroom and ran a shower. He selected his normal conditioners and did his mane in the standard Canterlot guard “fashion”. He always liked showers, not in the way of comfort but the fact that he could get himself clean so fast. Stepping out of the shower he began to dry himself with the towel the hung on the rack beside him, and with that he stepped out of the washroom after quickly inspecting his teeth and went over to his nightstand to check for notes. One thing that always boggled Starry’s mind was has quiet the maid which was assigned to his room was. Her name “light foot” which fit her perfectly could get in and out without him noticing almost every single time. So it seem that the maid has once again demonstrated her skill as she was tasked with bringing him his orders each night, a small note was left on his nightstand. Levitating it up to himself he read out his instructions. Dear Starry You will report to the main dining room at the usual time for duty. Further instructions will be given upon arrival if needed. He looked at the sun again only to see it plunge over the horizon and the moon lift into the sky , Which was his cue to head out towards the dining room. Throwing on his armor he made his way out of the door completely forgetting the small plate of breakfast on his dining table. Starry arrived to see Luna and Celestia walk into the room just ahead of him and the door slam just behind them. Starry walked up to the door and was about to push it open before the guard stopped him, he flashed his posting card as Luna’s personal guard. He nodded and stepped aside allowing Starry forward as he proceeded into the room. It was a large room and meant for big gatherings, the big table which normally sat in the middle had been replaced with a smaller table which the two Princesses sat at on opposite sides munching on a plate of salad obviously meant as an appetizer. The two Princesses turned their heads at his arrival he nodded to them and walked to the side of the room and stood motionless Starry’s face completely emotionless. He and Luna both knew to keep their night time fun to themselves and act as they would if he was just another guard because if word had gotten out there was no knowing how people would react. Some might say that Luna was abusing her authority by forcing Starry to participate, there would be no telling how Celestia would also react because she might normally be very kind but she might become a little over protective. The two princesses returned to their meal and continued to eat and drink before out of nowhere servants rushed in bringing plates of food and began to arrange it on the tables. One side was slated for breakfast while was made up for dinner and with this the two princesses took a brief pause in their meal and began to talk. “So Luna how have things been later, anything interesting happen” Celestia asked “No sister things have been relatively normal” Luna replied taking a bite out of her salad “We have been doing small things to occupy ourselves but other than that we have been having a rather uneventful time”. Celestia smiled “yes I thought so I was wondering how were you liking your new book?” Celestia asked levitating up a copy of “romantic dinners for new relationships, for her.” Luna gasped “you went into my room?!?!? You have no business going in there without my permission”. Luna yelled. Starry took what was meant to be a quick glance over to see what the book was but after seeing the title he stared for a full 5 seconds before snapping himself out of his trance and looking forwards. Celestia looked at her sister with a smirk on her face “oh please Luna were sisters and I was going up to see how you were doing. I mean when you leave a book out in the open just waiting for prying eyes its like asking for someone to see it.” She finished. “Sorry sister we did not expect that our privacy would be invaded” she said glaring at Celestia. Princess Celestia waved a hoof in the air to dismiss the matter “well anyway, are you going to tell me or am I going to have to guess?” Celestia said. “what do you mean?!?” Luna said her mind reeling. “oh come now Luna, who is the special stallion hmmm?” she said her smile growing even bigger. “I assure you that you are mistaken in some way” Luna said growing ever more fearful of discovery. The two sat there, Luna suddenly finding the ceiling very interesting was now looking up while Celestia looked took another drink Starry was Silently think of what horror’s would befall him if they were found out and after what seemed like a eternity Celestia Finally broke the Silence with a large amount of laughing. “You should she the look on your face, oh course I know that you don’t have a colt friend” she exclaimed barely standing up as her laughter threatened to topple her. Me and Luna risked a relieved look at each other Finally regaining herself “To be honest I’m glad you’re taking time to read about the customs of today. Even if it is romance” Celestia said. Luna smiled and glanced down relieved at the salad before her head snapped back up “and what makes you so sure I don’t have a special someone” Luna said a flustered look on her face. At that moment Starry all most face hoofed, Celestia looked back at her “oh come now Luna I was just kidding. Trolling? I believe is what they call it now, you know I heard people made a nick name for me when I’m like that. Trollestia I believe?” she rambled. Ah yes… the dreaded trollestia Starry thought to himself. Trollestia was indeed the nick name people had given her when she was acting “like a troll” and to the people apart from a angry Celestia (which never happened) trollestia was the greatest fear for those around the palace. She could strike at anytime any place and anyone, but thank fully Starry had never been the victim of *growl*. The 2 princesses having just return to their meal looked up in a little bit of surprise around the room before their eyes fell on Starry. Starry gulped under their gaze as he remembered his breakfast that was probably sitting on his dining table back in his room, oh how he wished he remembered to eat it as his stomach threatened to verbally protest again. After minutes passing he found that he was able to keep it from anymore out bursts Thank fully it seem as if he was able to keep it at bay, however it seem that someone else had others plans. “you know Luna, one of the things that the palace guards are renowned for is their ability to stand completely still no matter what happens around them” Celestia said putting on the face that struck fear into all the hearts of ponies the trollestia face. She levitated up a bowl of salad and began to wave it under Starry’s nose “even if they had a salad like one of these under their noses. Even with the finest mandarin oranges and the dressing made from scratch by the finest chef in all of Equestria” she continue. Oh. Why does that have to smell so good Starry complained inside his head, biting on his lip and visibly sweating. All of which seemed to fuel the troll as she began to wave more fragrantly delicious foods under his nose. He opened his mouth a little and leaned forward hoping to get a taste oh the succulent foods the hung before him. “hey now moving when you standing guard, isn’t that the first thing that they teach you?” she said causing him to snap back to his previous pose. A small whimper came from Starry as he looked at the foods so close to him but yet still so far away. This continued for about another 30 seconds before Luna stepped in “that’s enough you are teasing a starved pony with food. Literally! I would have thought better of you” she said. Celestia rolled her eyes “oh come on Luna. You know I’m only kidding” she replied and levitated all the dishes back to their original places. Starry yelped as he was suddenly grabbed in a telekinesis hold by Princess Celestia “now as for you, I’m going to assume that you missed breakfast this morning. You must know however that it is very important to get ones serving of food and …”. Was plunked down at the side of the table as he was lectured by the princess about eating healthy and how you needed a balanced meal. Luna also interjected and spoke about how getting a good breakfast and food was very, very important. While thing was happening both princesses had added a large amount of food. “And we expected you to eat all of it” they both said, Starry looked down at his almost picture perfect plate of food. Starry looked back up glanced briefly at both of them staring at him before saying “of course mothers” earning a laugh from both princesses. The meal seemed to stretch on for a eternity, As Starry sat there at his seat. For the most part the to princesses took no notice of him , but boy… did they eat a lot. But then again being 2 extremely powerful moon and sun raiser ponies it made sense that all the energy they had did have to come from somewhere. “Well that was quiet enough to eating” said Princess Celestia Standing up from her seat. It is late and I must be heading to bed. With that Princess Ceslestia gave one last warming gaze at her sister before departing. Starry looked at Luna as she finish up her soft flowing mane glistening was blowing in the air through something that Starry was still had no idea how and what was keeping it up. A throat clear brought his attention back to reality, and he realized that he had been staring at Luna for over a minute now and she was now looking back at him with a what are you doing look. Starry quickly corrected himself turning away looking at the wall in front of him before Luna spoke “we have had enough food for now and it is time for us to go back to our quarters” she said getting up and gesturing for him to lead the way. Starry got up from his spot and thoroughly brushed himself off making sure that no crumbs or food of any sort had dirtied his armor in anyway. Starry had began to walk to the door eager to leave when he realized Luna wasn’t following. Without warning his tail was seized by a strong magical grip and began being dragged across the floor. The next few words said by Luna was the most horrifying thing he had heard to in a long time. “you didn’t eat your Brussels sprouts” Luna said angrily as Starry eye’s widened. Oh god, THE HORROR!