//------------------------------// // Return of Luna! // Story: The Legend of Lightning Ace 2 : Rise of Storms // by LightningAce7 //------------------------------// The group appeared in the middle of town square as the crowds erupted in cheer in the return of their leaders. They also cheered the return of their triumphant heros who had braved the worst of the Everfree to save them. Somehow, Pinkie had already decorated the whole town and organized the whole celebration in what was a matter of seconds, much to even Celestia's surprise. Flash Firestorm, on the other hoof, could not seem to take his eyes off of the returning regent, Luna. He felt a certain calm while looking at her, like when one gazes at the night sky. "Flash..." Lightning said. He stared more... "Flash!" Lightning yelled, startling Flash. "Oh, uhh...what?" Flash was nervous. "What's up with you? You've done nothing but stare at Princess Luna since we got back. You alright?" Lighting asked. It didn't take much for him to figure it out. "You like her...don't you?" That was the death blow to Flash's emotional fortitude. "W...what gave that away?" He asked. "Because I was the same when I first saw Applejack," Lighting said. "I...I'm gonna go talk to her!" Flash decreed. "Good luck..."Lightning said as Flash nervously approached Luna, who was shying by Celestia's side. "Your gonna need it..." He turned to find himself no more than an inch from Applejack's face, startling him. "I'm so proud of you sugarcube!" Aj said as she embraced him in a hug. "I knew I fell in love with the right stallion when I found you back in Manehattan." She drew Lightning closer. "But y'all better keep on yer guard...me being the element of honesty and all." She planted a quick kiss on Lightning's cheek then rejoined the others, followed closely by Lightning. Celestia approached Twilight, who had a worried look on her face. "Why so sad my most faithful student?" She asked. "Aren't you glad that now that you've finished your quest, you can return to Canterlot and get back ot your studies?" "That's just it..." Twilight started, "Now that I have good friends I have to leave them?" There was a glint in Celestia's eye. "Spike, take a note!" Celestia commanded. Out walked a small baby dragon with purple scales and green spines on his back and head. "Let it be that Twilight Sparkle shall remain in Ponyville, and take on a new study...Friendship!" There was much cheering from this news, as nopony wanted to see Twilight have to leave, especially Moonlight, who now had a slight blush in his face. "Come, sister, there is much to do," Celestia said to Luna. "Wait...umm," Flash interrupted. "Yes Flash?" Celestia asked. "C...can I speak to L...Luna for a moment?" Flash nervously asked, hoofing at the ground. "Sure, I see no reason why not..." Celestia said with a slight smirk on her face. She had already caught on as well...and had a plan to help Luna adjust to the now... Flash then cautiously approached Luna, who was now staring at Flash like he was weird. "Um...hi Luna...was it?" He asked. smooth move there he thought, sweat starting to build in his forelock. "You're one of the ponies who saved us...right?" Luna asked, nervously hoofing the ground. "Yeah, I was there uh..." "It's Flash Firestorm right?" Luna asked. "Well...yeah I..." "Celestia spoke highly of you...and we need a...friend to help us get used to things again. Will thou help us young stallion?" Luna asked. "I...I'd be honored to...your Majesty," Flash said. "Then thou must take thy place next to us, as we will be departing shortly," Luna said. Flash was then levitated over to Luna's side by a field of golden magic. "Wait...you're leaving?" Lightning asked. "Luna would like me to show her around and help her adjust to this new world. A lot has changed since she was banished after all." Flash said. "Come and visit me in Canterlot eh?" "Of course! And don't be a stranger either!" Lightning said. "Good by my little ponies, and have a happy Summer Sun!" Celestia said as she, Luna, and Flash disappeared in a bright flash. Meanwhile Moonlight was helping Twilight completely move in. "It's a nice home and all but it needs..." Twilight started. "NO! No redecorating!" Moonlight said, chasing Twilight around the house as she tore down random things. "Be careful! Some of these 'things' your throwing out are sensitive experiments!" "Wait...what's this?" Twilight asked as she held up a pot with a strange blue plant in it. "No...wait! That's my poison..." The plant plastered his face. "Joke." /////////////////////// The rest of the group had also gone back home after the rather exausting party Pinkie had thrown. Rainbow Dash had returned to her cloud home, which sadly now felt empty without any roommates. Rarity and Pinkie left with Fluttershy to calm her down after all the horrors they encountered. Applejack and Lightning returned home to Sweet Apple Acres to find the entire Apple Family waiting for them. And were nearly deafened by the roaring applause. "We'd love to stay and celebrate...but we just want to go relax after all the things we went through," Lightning said to the others. "We can party more tomorrow." Applejack led Lightning upstairs and into her room, where they found no difficulty falling asleep in each other's hooves. //////////////////////// Meanwhile, in Ghastly Gorge... Enjoy your victory...Lightning Ace and friends...soon I will unleash a torrent of destruction that not you, or anypony can even hope to stop! I will have my revenge!