//------------------------------// // New comer // Story: My little Chrysalis: the Loss of a Curse // by Fire Angel //------------------------------// (Jonathon's POV) As Luna and I walked through the castle, I looked over at her. "Luna?", I asked. "Yes?", she replied. "Tonight's the night of that meteor shower I was telling you about. So you still want to go?" Luna smiled, leaning her head closer to mine, our lips locking, if only for a moment. "Of course." We made our way home, arriving later in the day. I got myself ready with a change of clothes, and as Luna stepped out of the shower, I pulled out the gift I had bought for her. I put it in my pocket and waited for her to come downstairs. As soon as she was ready, we began making our way to the perfect spot. We walked through the forest until the clearing came into view. We finished the little journey, and laid ourselves down on the grass. A few minutes later, the first comet streaked across the sky. "Beautiful", Luna said, eyes wide as the second and third comet flew across the dark night. "It may be", I began, leaning close and giving ber a quick kiss. "But nowhere near as beautiful as you." She smiled, then rested her head on my shoulder. "Hey, Luna?" "Yes?" "I've been thinking about us. We've been dating for a few years now, you know." "Yeah, I guess we have", Luna said, nodding her head as she spoke. "And, since we've been dating for this long, I think it's time I asked you something." Luna looked over at me, an comet flying overhead casting an orange glow across her face . I stood up, pulled out the little black box, and got down on one knee. My heart felt as if it was about to burst out of my chest as I began to ask Luna the question that could make or break the rest of our relationship. She raised her hooves to cover her face, a blush breaking out all over her face. "Princess Luna of Equestria, Godess of the Night, Sister to Celestia, would you do me the great honor of accepting my hand in marriage?" Tears formed in her eyes as I finished, stray tears streaking their way down her face. "Yes!", she screamed, tackling me into a hug. "Yes! Of course I will!" The two of us sat in relative silence for minutes, watching as the last few comments flew across the sky, stuck in each other's embrace, uncontrollable giggles escaping Luna as we sat. "I love you, Luna", I said, breaking the silence. "I love you too, Jon." Four Months Later Today was the big day. As I straightened my tie, Celestia walked up behind me. "You look nice." "Thanks, and you're not so bad either." She had hair down up in what reminded me of "The Beehive" back on Earth, but I wasn't gonna say that to her face. Her dress sparkled, being adorned with many jewels, the garment obviously being designed by someone with a great sense of fashion. She said nothing else, and I went back to preparing myself for my wedding. "Jon, I...wanted to thank you." This statement caught me off-guard. "For what? I mean, there are worse things you could be doing, like trying to stop me." She gave a small chuckle. "Trust me, I want to do that, but you make her happy, and if you can promise me you'll continue to do that, then I'll allow this." "Thank you, Celestia. I won't let either of you down." "You're welcome. Finish quickly though; the ceremony starts in an hour." She walked away, closing the door behind herself, and I went back to preparing myself. I finished minutes later, and made my way to the podium, striking a conversation with Celestia, who acted as our officiator. A few minutes later, the room fell silent, save for the organ beginning the traditional music. Only moments later, she entered. She was beautiful. She walked up to the podium, and stood facing me. We both turned towards Celestia. "Fillies and gentlecolts", Celestia began. "We are all gathered here today to celebrate the joining of hoof and hand." She stopped, everypony chuckling at her little joke, then looked at me. "Have you prepared any vows?" I nodded, and she turned to Luna. "Have you?" She smiled, and Celestia turned back to me. "Would you please recite your vows?" I pulled a piece of paper out of my pocket, cleared my throat, and began reading. "My dearest Luna..." *** Luna finished her vows later on, and the two of us gazed deeply into each other's eyes. I saw Celestia in my perhipheral vision, and she looked between the two of us before continuing with the ceremony. "Now, if anypony has any reason for these two not be wed, then please, speak now, or forever hold your peace." Celestia opened her mouth, preparing for the final few words before the magical moment when I could kiss Luna with her as my wife. Suddenly, the door's at the end of the room flew open, and in stepped a man. "I have one." There was a blur, and I looked over to see him reaching for Luna. "NO!", I yelled with all my might, kicking him back and checking on Luna. She had fallen unconscious. "You can't beat me, boy." "Watch me!" I charged forward, swinging both of my scythes. They were almost instantly blocked, and I stumbled back. By now, everypony in the room was standing far away, but continuing to watch. "Fuck", I muttered under my breath. "You poor, young fool", he said. He charged forward and swung a sword. I blocked it, our weapons locking together inches from my face. We stood there, pushing against each other, the only sound being the scraping of metal on metal, and our grunts and snarls towads each other. "I have gained power. Victory is impossible for you to achieve this time." "Glad to hear it. I've grown stronger, too." He smiled, his breath coming through his teeth and hitting my face. "It still won't be enough." He kicked his foot to the side, and I fell onto my back, the air knocked out of me. "Now, you die." He swung his sword down upon my neck, but there was a bright flash, and a pony wearing a cloak tackled the Devil. "RUN, JON!!!", he yelled. The pony turned into a dragon, beginning to attack the Devil. I got up and watched in awe at the battle occuring right infront of myself. I pulled myself out of my trance and ran up, swinging my scythes, leaving a gash on the Devils chest. "ARGH! Next time!", he bellowed, then vanishing into thin air. The pony-turned-dragon changed back and tried to fly off, but I jumped up and pulled him to the ground, putting my scythes back together, which created one large scythe, and placed the blade at his throat. "You aren't going anywhere! Who are you?! Better yet, what are you?!" The pony backed away from me and removed his cloak. Everypony in the room gasped, including myself. On his back, instead of pegasus wings, were two dragon wings. "I am a Dregasis. My name is Draco Flare." Celestia walked up next to the strange creature. "You're a Dregasis? But I thought they were extinct?" "Both yes and no. I am a Dregasis, but I'm the last." I walked forward, pushing the blade against his throat again, but using it to also lift him off the ground. "Why did you save me?" "Because", he choked out, desperately trying to breathe. "You are the only one who can kill him." I pulled the blade back, switching it out for my hand and grabbed him by the neck. "Why are you telling me things I already know?" I looked over and saw Luna still unconcious on the ground. "Celestia, go check on Luna." I turned my attention back to Draco. "Now", I said, tightening my grip. "Answer the question." "I was assigned to protect you." "HA! I don't need protection!" "I...know...." He breaths became ragged, so I dropped him. He coughed as he regained his breath. After a moment, he spoke. "I know, but I wish to help." "Why should I let you?" "Because, I can protect your friends and family." Luna began to stir, and I ran over to where she lay on the ground. Her eyes were just beginning to open, and I hugged her. "Are you alright?", I asked. "I'm fine, honey," she replied I released her, getting back up and walking to Draco. "Very well. If you promise to protect them, I will allow you to help." "Thank you, and I won't let you down." I walked back over to Luna, helping her stand back up. I walked her out and down the hall to her room. "Are you sure you're alright?", I asked, helping her get in to bed. "Jon, please, I'm fine. Just go check on Chrysalis and Sky." I nodded and walked out. I walked throughout the castle until I finally saw them talking in the Dining Hall. I walked over to them. "Hey, girls." "Hey, Dad." "Hey, Jon," Sky said. "Are you both alright?", I asked. "Yeah, we're fine. What about Luna?" "She's fine, just got knocked out is all." "I guess that's good," Chrysalis said. "So, does this mean Luna's my mother now?" "Yes," I said. "But if you don't want to call her mom, I'm perfectly fine with that." Chrysalis nodded, and I turned to Sky. "Can I speak to you for a moment?" She stood up, following me as we walked back outside the dining area. "Sky, what was with you earlier when you thanked me at my house? What was that about?" Her eyes widened, and a blush reddened her face. "Well, you had done so much for me that day. I mean, you saved my life, reunited me with an old friend, and gave me a place to stay. I guess I thought you deserved something special. I'm sorry." She lowered her head, staring at her front hooves. I placed my hand under her chin and lifted it up so she was looking me right in the eyes. "It's alright. I can understand why you did it, just give me a warning next time, okay?" She tried her best to not look anywhere near me. "Ok." I picked her up under her front legs and gave her a hug. "Hey, it's fine. Don't worry, I don't hate you." She smiled and returned my hug. "Thanks", she whispered. We separated moments later and walked back over Chrysalis. "Hey, honey. Lets go get Luna and head home." "Alright." We got Luna minutes later, and began the trek back home.