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// The Idea 
// Story: Celestial Love Book 2: Homesick 
// by LunaLover1990 
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	"Tell me, Mister Smiddy," Celestia began, a bit empathetic. "Why do you ask this favor?" I looked first at Celestia, then at Luna, then back at Celestia, tears welling up in my eyes once more. Finally, I brought my head up and stared straight into the eyes of the Princess of the Sun as I emotionally stated, "Because, Your Majesty, I... l-l..." I stumbled on the "L-word", knowing it might be a bit innapropriate, but I finally choked it out, saying, "love your sister, Luna. I don't want to leave her, but, Good Princess, I want to be able to see my family back in my... dimension, I suppose is the term." Even though back on Earth I had always believed in parallel dimensions and universes, I still thought this shit was as crazy as... well, as crazy as bucking a technicolor pony in what you THINK is nothing more than a cartoon! 

Celestia looked at my sincere expression of extreme sadness. She wanted to make me feel better, but she couldn't think of anything. Suddenly, she seemed to have a metaphorical light bulb over her head. "Perhaps," She started, smiling. "We could begin in the Everfree Forest. What we need requires many things. But, this may take a while. First, you will need to get a Manticore's Fang from the forest. I won't tell you how that will help, but it will be used to make a weapon that is not a weapon." She winked at me, thinking I would understand the riddle, but, I was confused. Even so, she continued, uneffected by my cluelessness. "You can gather 6 allies to aid you in this journey. I know you will choose the right Manes." I knew what she meant that time; she hinted off a bit too much. I winked at her and nodded, the tears still flowing, but tears of joy now. I thanked her and nodded good-bye to everybody there as I left.

As I walked away, Luna came up and asked me, "Who are you going to take with you?" She asked me, curious. "Oh, don't worry, love." I continued. "You'll find out soon enough." Then I stopped, and looked at Luna. We were in the middle of a hall, and nobody was around. I took her in my legs and kissed her deeply.