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// Chapter 8: Rolling and A Relative 
// Story: Once In A Blue Moon 
// by Bayonate 
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Princess Celestia’s POV
Where is he? I have scoured the entire area around the Trees, and I haven’t had the slightest clue of where he may be. I think I will fly up to get a better view to see if I can catch a glimpse of where Blue Moon is. I stretched my wings and took flight into the lovely night sky. I flew higher and higher, until I could see the entire city.
I saw the mass of ponies beneath me moving like a stream without a destination. I look up and see an Alicorn flying in the distance. The Alicorn flew down to the ground and landed in the forest that surrounded the city. I flew above the forest and saw a clearing with the Alicorn sitting in it. I landed at the edge of the clearing to get a better view of the Alicorn. The Alicorn had those mesmerizing green eyes that only Blue Moon himself would have.
I decided to play a trick on him for making search for him so long. I slowly entered the meadow and stalked him like a cat. He didn’t notice a thing until I yelled “Boo!”
He sky rocketed into the air, startled out of his wits. He turned around expecting a Manticore but realized that it was just me. I was laughing and rolling on the soft, green grass. I caught a glimpse of him smiling through my tears of laughter.
“How dare you!” he said in a mock serious voice.
I couldn’t reply through my laughter. He landed on the meadow and playfully pounced on me. I screamed like it was Ursa attacking me. I rolled out of the way and got onto my hooves.
“Now that isn’t’ a nice way to treat a princess.” I said through a playful smirk.
“Princesses don’t sneak up on ponies and attack them.” replied Blue Moon as he leaped at me. I was caught by surprise, and we tumbled onto the ground. We rolled down a hill into a bigger meadow. A huge cloud of dirt enveloped us as we crashed onto the ground. As the cloud of dirt cleared, Blue Moon was awkwardly on top of me. He cleared his eyes and stared wide-eyed into mine. We stayed in that position for a moment staring into each other’s eyes with a blush on our faces.
At that instant, the Trees of the Night did their majestic magic. A beam of light shot up into the sky instantly lighting it with every color imaginable. Blue Moon quickly got off of me pretending something happened. I awkwardly got up with a blush still evident on my face.
“Ummmmmmm, its beautiful isn’t it?” asked Blue Moon as he stumbled over his words.
“Huh? I mean, uh, yeah!” I replied trying to smile.
Blue Moon sat down onto the grass looking at the city, the ponies, and the lights. I think I also see him still blushing like me. I walked over to him and sat down next to him. He turned his head slightly looking away from me, but I would see him trying to catch glimpses of me. It made me blush even more. Whenever I turned to look at him, he would look away with an even bigger blush than before. We sat in silence. We listened to the cries of joy coming from the city and the chirp of crickets. We both were waiting for somepony to break the ice.  

Blue Moon POV
Ok. Now it is very awkward. This silence is just killing me. I decided to break the ice of silence.
“Um, ni-nice n-night is-isn’t it?” I said while stumbling over my words.
Celestia looks at me like I just said the dumbest thing. Of course it was a beautiful night! The stars were shining and the sky was full of magical lights. I look up into the sky and see a chariot pulled by two pegasuses heading towards the city.
“What is that!?” I exclaimed as I pointed out the flying carriage to Celestia.
She just smiled and said “I invited a relative to come over, since she has been away from Canterlot for awhile. Is that fine with you?”
“Um, sure, just who is she?” I asked.
“You will find out.” she said while smiling larger.

Princess Luna POV
I received an invitation from Tia (Princess Celestia’s nickname) to come see the Kingdom of Monoceros. I always wanted to visit Monoceros! I cannot wait to see my dear sister. I am not able to see father, mother, or her because I have to finish my studies before I can return to Canterlot. Once I learn everything necessary for governing Equestria, I may return to my beloved family.
I look down from my chariot and see a massive herd of ponies pointing at me and cheering. I look over the city and admire its beauty.
“Your highness, we are coming in for a landing.” said one of my guards.
“Good.” I replied.
We land on one of the platforms jutting from the royal palace of Monoceros.
I see my sister, my parents, three other alicorns, and some guards. I jump off the chariot as it lands, and I smile.
“Sister!” Celestia says.
I am hugged by my parents and Tia.
“How are your studies going, my daughter?” my father asked.
“Great!” I replied. “I should be finished by the end of the year.”
I go up to the three alicorns behind my family and say “Greetings. My name is Princess Luna.”
The largest of the three said “I Have heard much about you, Princess Luna. Your father has told me a lot about you.”
“You know my father?”
“Why yes. He and I have been friends for a long time.”
“Oh, where are my manners?” said King Solar.
“Luna, this is King Black Night of Monoceros.” Said my father as he pointed to the pony I was just talking to. King Black Night nods in recognition
“This is Queen Andromeda Star.”
“I have heard so much about you from your mother.” said the queen as she shook my hoof. “I can’t wait to sit down and talk with you!”
“Me too.” I replied with a brilliant smile.
“And this is their son, Prince Blue Moon.”
“Enchanted.” the prince said in a dull voice.
SOMEpony woke up on the wrong said of the bed!
“Well, the festival is in full swing! Blue Moon why don’t you take Luna and give her a tour?” asked King Black Night with a smile.
“Ok.” He said in a monotone voice.
“Can I come?” asked Celestia.
“I don’t see why not, my dear?” said Queen Andromeda.
“Great!” Celestia said excitedly.
Prince Blue Moon, Tia, and I left the platform and entered into the festive city below.