//------------------------------// // Chapter 8: Sharing Memories // Story: The Butler // by Immortan Joe //------------------------------// My/Luna’s lip began to tremble, the fear of being outside my own body began to build. Even the sight of my own naked form through the reflection in the mirror frightened me, my new shrunken irises and pupils terrified me to no end! How the fuck was I doing that?! Is shrinking your irises and pupils even physically possible?! Just these small random things scared the living shit out of me. I wanted back in my own body, back to where I knew how things worked and moved. But I don’t know how, the only person I knew whom could probably fix these things were Luna, or maybe even Celestia! My body rose up, groaning; my new body tensed with fear, ‘Oh shit...’ I thought. ‘My body’s been possessed!’ “Eh...” I whined like a dog, even the sound that escaped my lips sent shivers down my spine. “Oh my...” I–well the thing in my body said in my own voice... ‘is that really what I sound like?’ My thoughts distracted me for a moment. ‘A tired out thirty year old?’ I shook my head nearly losing balance, “Eep!” I squeaked as I stuck out one of my four legs to keep myself from falling over. “Huh?! What in the stars is wrong with my voice?!” I–whoever was in my body–said. “What’s wrong wit–” I began but quickly silenced myself. ‘Jesus man, I sound like a girl... what the fuck am I talking about, I am girl for Christ sake!’ I looked in the mirror so I could see myself, whoever was in my body sat up gazing at his hands. “Lee?” I–goddammit, the person said. “Can you hear me?” “Eh... yeah,” I chirped in that girlish voice. ‘So this is what Luna sounds like when she’s not being all royal and shit.’ “Then I guess my assumptions are correct,” He said still gazing at the pair of hands with a look of wonder on his face. ‘I really need to shave...’ I thought for some odd reason. “L-luna... is that you?” I said my one leg I stuck out early now beginning to slide out from under me. “Of course it’s me, who else would it be?” He/she said. “Oh thank God... I thought you were some type of ghost or some–Gahwaaah!” I screamed as my weight gave out from under me when my hoof slid too far out. Landing on my side I let out a loud “oof”, groaning and now sore, I rolled onto my stomach. Luna chuckled, “Are you alright?” She asked my own voice sounding elegant and royal. ‘Man I sound like a pretentious prick.’ “Yeah...” I wanted to rub my side but my legs wouldn’t bend the way I wanted them to. ‘I already miss my arms...’ I whimpered. “You don’t sound like it.” Luna leant forward onto her arms and got on all fours. “Oh whoa, this is... uh... quite nice really.” She smiled and began to look herself over. “Luna... wh-what happened?” I gazed down at myself, my voice trembling with fear. “Why am I in your body and why are you in mine?” “I don’t know,” She gazed at her short hairy legs, her eyes then drifted back up and over to her arms. “Okay lets see if I can stand like you do,” Luna pushed off with her new arms and flung herself onto her feet, releasing a triumphant: “Ahha!” her body tipped back and she yelped in pain when her rear end hit the floor. “Horse apples!” She cursed out loud, her hand rubbing her back side. “Ohh...” A smile spread across her lips when she found a nice spot to scratch. “These fingers are really nice... I can touch and feel so many–” “Princess please answer me!” I snapped. Luna stopped scratching her back and sighed. “I told you, I don’t know, originally I was attempting to use the teleportation spell, but when Flask startled us the spell must have been corrupted or something.” She shrugged and turned around. “Corrupted?!” I nearly shrieked, “What do you mean the spell was fucking corrupted?!” I cringed at the sound of my female voice dropping the F-bomb. “Please don’t use vulgar language when you’re in my body, Lee.” Luna continued to reposition on herself, her hairy back side was now facing me. ‘Oh good god,’ I cringed at the sight. ‘Now I see why Alice always tell me to get myself waxed! Wait...’ My mouth dropped open and my eyes grew wide. ‘Why do I care about myself being all hairy now all of a sudden?! I never cared before when I was a man!’ “We don’t want anypony–” ‘God that doesn’t sound right in my voice.’ “–hearing myself say that.” Luna finished. “Sorry,” I shook my head and lowered my voice. “But what do you mean, the spell was corrupted?” “Eh... nothing major,” She said. “Just a minor mistake in my thought process, it’s an easy fix really.” Luna leaned forward and planted her hands firmly into the carpet, using her strength she slowly raised her ass high in the air. I wanted to cry at the sight of my own body in these awkwards positions, I felt as if I was watching a very embarrassing home movie, not to mention I’m seeing myself naked! Which in reality I would’ve been okay with... if I was alone or with Alice but with Luna, a person/pony I hardly even know and what makes it worse is that she’s in my body! I can’t believe I actually felt like crying because of it, which was pretty odd because I never cry over these types of things... ‘Damn female hormones...’ “Alright, Lee,” She spoke up. “When I try standing I need you to help me.” Luna said her ass now beginning to sway side to side, her arms were now wobbling due to the pressure. It was only a matter of time before gravity steps in and pulls her over. “I can hardly even stand myself.” I sniffed. “Are you sure everything’s okay?” She asked in her strained voice while gazing at me from in between her legs. “I don’t know...” I lowered my head to wipe the few excess tears which have been forming on the brim of my large eyes. “I’m just scared, and confused that’s all.” I took a deep breath. ‘Well I guess this means Luna has really sensitive feelings.’ I thought. “I can barely walk, and I have all these emotions running through me right now and...” “It’s just my body getting use to your conscience that is all, give it a few minutes and everything should settle and you’ll be use to it in no time.” Luna explained her teeth clenched as once again she pushed off. I watched as the princess tried to keep her balance, arms out stretched her body teetered back and forth like Grace when she was first learning how to walk. Falling back over after a few seconds of achieving full height, Luna groaned and pounded the floor with her fist. “How does your race walk with only two legs?” She said trying to clamber back onto her feet. “Easy,” I said quietly as I rested my chin on the floor curled up like a dog on a rug, my emotions beginning to settle. “We stand.” Luna shot me a disapproving glare which caused me to freeze, she gave me the same glare I usually give when I’m looking at Grace after she had done something wrong. ‘Okay that is just creepy.’ I sighed. “Try holding onto something,” I suggested. “Take hold of that dresser.” I motioned my head towards the dresser along the wall. “Once you grab onto it, pull yourself up and use it as support.” Taking my advice Luna got onto her knees and crawled towards the dresser, grabbing hold of it she pulled herself up. Her legs looked as if they were made of jelly, her body quivered and shook all over, she released a shaky breath. “Oh my...” She shook her head. “Damn.” I snickered. “You look as if you’ve just ran cross country.” “I feel like... I have...” She took a deep breath. I frowned, “It can’t be that hard.” “Well excuse me if I’m not use to being in a body with little to no magical energy...” She heaved. I raised an eyebrow. “I thought I was surging with magical energy earlier,” I said sarcastically. “What did it all just vanish or something?” “No... it’s still here,” She said adjusting her legs so that she could stand easier. “It’s just that your body isn’t built, nor capable of using it. Might as well render it useless, okay... how do I start walking?” She looked to me for an answer. Feeling the last of my-the emotions in my body settle I smirked. "Easy," I said recalling an old song back from when I was only a child. “Just put one foot in front of the other, and soon you’ll be walking cross the floor.” I sang jokingly knowing that she wouldn’t get the joke but it help set me at ease. “Put one foot in front of the other, and soon you’ll be walking out the dooor.” My voice came out almost angelic as I gestured towards the door. ‘Damn...’ I was impressed. ‘Luna has a pretty good fucking voice... I wonder what other songs I could sing later on– NOPE there won’t be a later, we’re fixing this right as soon she can walk!’ Luna smiled. “I didn’t know you could sing.” She said. “I can’t,” I replied. “This is your body remember? Your vocal cords, I can’t sing worth shit.” I chuckled. “Sure you can,” She said clinging to the dresser for dear life. “Don’t believe me open my mouth– er...” Luna busted a gut. “Could you please rephrase that?” “Well that isn’t lady like.” I said blushing at what I said. “I’m not a lady anymore am I?” She said. ‘She got you there, Lee.’ “I don’t need to act proper at the moment, matter of fact... I quite like this.” A large smile pierced her lips. I grew nervous. ‘She better not be, so help me God if she’s going to–!’ “What are you saying?” I asked calmest voice. “It’s been a while since I’ve ever been outside my own body, even then back when I was sharing my old body, the dominate being wouldn’t allow me to do anything. And seeing now that we’ve traded places, I feel like having a little–” “NO! NO! NO! Please God NO!” I roared. Luna nearly released her grip from the dresser her eyes wide. “What’s with the sudden hostility, Lee?” “Once you start walking, we’re settling this issue, I am not staying in this body any longer then I need to be.” I explained. “Ah come on, do you know how long it’s been since I had a decent break from being a princess?” She asked giving me puppy eyes and coming from a man, I’ll tell you it wasn’t cute. “And being a female might I add.” “First of all, that’s creepy hearing that you’ve been a man before–” “I’ve never been a man before,” She sliced through my words. I shook my head. “Okay then, but just letting you know, Lulu, I don’t care if you’ve never had a break or not. That’s your problem not mine, I never asked for this.” I pointed a hoof at myself. “Neither did I, so tough luck.” She retorted. “You know when you’re not being a princess, you’re a jerk.” I rested my head back on the floor. “Ah come on, Lee. You know I’m only messing with you, like I said it’s been a while.” She chuckled. “Can you just hurry up and fix this...?” I mumbled. Luna let go of the dresser and smiled at herself seeing that she was able to keep her balance. “Well no...” My head instantly shot back up, seeing my expression she smiled sheepishly. “Don’t get your mane in a bunch, dear.” She practiced taking her first step towards me, which was a success, lifting her opposite leg she held her arms out in opposing directions. “I can’t fix this right away,” Her smile grew bigger as each step was becoming easier. “Oh my... I never realized how soft this floor was!” She giggled as she curled and uncurled her toes in the soft carpet. “Wait what?” I looked her dumbfounded. “S-sorry,” She blushed. “It’s just that we ponies can’t feel with our hooves–” her hands fell back to her sides and the tips of her fingers brushed against her sides, which instantly sent a pleasurable tremor throughout her body. “–Oh my... your body is truly remarkable! Every little part I touch, I can feel–” “Princess,” I said using her title. “This topic is starting to get a little creepy, can you please tell me why you can’t fix all of this just yet?” Luna coughed into her fist. “My apologies, I can’t fix it just yet because... I don’t have magic anymore, thus I can’t perform the reversal spell, and seeing that you have zero experience with the arts. Completely destroys the option of you even trying, unless you want to accidentally kill us both.” Again, my fear began to grow. “Wait... so we’re stu–” She held out her hand, “Let me finish, Lee. But there is one more option,” “We tell Celest–” “NO! Oh please NO!” She mimicked my shouting. “Please don’t tell Celestia, she’ll freak when she realizes what happened! Trust me I know, we’re sisters, and you think I’m bad when I’m angry oh boy... she is like Tartarus on Equestria when she goes nuts!” “Sorry.” I said, hearing my own shout nearly made me go deaf. “Okay... as I was going to say, I’ll go down to the library and grab a ritual book. With rituals we’ll be able to conjure out artificial magic, with that I’ll be able to run the reversal spell.” “So... we’re going to do some creepy voodoo shit, like making spooky chalk circles with satanic symbols?” I asked. “Yes... is that a bad thing?” She gave me a concerned look. “Well where I’m from, some people frown upon that stuff.” I chuckled thinking about my church back home when Father O’reilly and his brother found out our next door neighbor worshiped the devil... damn those were some interesting times. “Oh... well, I’m afraid that’s all we really have at our disposal.” She went back to examining her hands. “These are going to be fun.” She giggled almost creepily. “I’m okay with it, but how long is it going to take?” I asked her, Luna’s head snapped back towards me. “Eh... well seeing that I’m going to have to find the book and set up the ritual... I would say about the rest of the day.” She said. I nearly choked. ‘A day?! You can’t be serious.’ I groaned: “You can’t be serious...” Luna nodded her head. “I’m afraid I am, Lee. And that brings up a few issues,” She gazed towards the open door, if the guard did as he said Celestia should be showing up soon. “And what would that be?” I asked fearing that I already knew the answer. ‘I’m going to have to–’ “Pretend to be Luna,” She said. ‘Pretend to be Luna...’ I thought. ‘Yep, that’s exactly what I thought.’ “Goddammit...” I cursed under my breath. “How good are you at acting?” She asked me. “Eh...” I drifted off. “Seeing that I tricked half of your army into thinking I had a deadly chemical weapon–” “What?!” Luna shot daggers at me with that fatherly glare and I winced. “I’d say I’m a rather amateur actor...” I said trying to stomp out my fear. ‘Okay, Lee this can’t be that bad... all you have to do is...’ “What do I have to do?” I asked Luna. “Well besides pretending to be me, you’re going to have to attend a court session in about thirty minutes.” Luna said taking a quick look over at the clock above the mirror. “Court... did someone murder another pony?” Luna’s face became filled with shock and disgust. “What! Oh no! No, no, no, not that type of court, nopony would ever kill each other... at least I think so.” I looked away. ‘Says the pony who nearly murdered me earlier.’ “This isn’t that type of court.” She explained. “Then what type of court is this?” I looked at her still frustrated of having to spend the rest of the day as not only a girl, a female horse... this will be an interesting story back home. “You’ll be there to settle disputes with the citizens, collect taxes, pass or repeal laws, and at the end you get to have a ceremony with drinks and snacks.” She told me. I nodded my head and tapped the bottom of my chin with my hoof. “Sounds rather boring up until the end,” Luna nodded her head in agreement. “Most of the time the ceremony is fun, but after having to attend one for nearly every week for thousands of years... they tend to get boring.” She shrugged. “Say, will there be drinks during the court?” My throat was still feeling rather dry, as if I haven’t drank anything all day. “Well of course they serve water and wine,” She raised an eyebrow. “why do you ask?” “Well seeing that you ponies driven me to start drinking, I might as well get a little alcohol in me so that I can just blank out the court.” I smiled, the thought of the surprisingly good grape wine placed me into a good mood. “Oh no, please don’t do that!” She held her hands out. I frowned and looked up to her. “Why not? I’m not going to sit there the whole time and listen to a bunch of politics debate with each other!” “It’s just that... I’m not good with drinks...” She grew quiet. “Neither am I! There’s another thing we have in common, and it only makes things easier for me. How many drinks of wines does it take for you to get drunk?” I straightened myself out. “About two... maybe three...” She blushed clearly I was making her uncomfortable. “Damn... It takes me about four to five... either way this makes things even easier.” I smiled a sense of pride beaming in my chest. “Please, Lee, don’t drink too much. I already have seen how you act, and I have a reputation I want to maintain.” She pleaded. I rolled my eyes and sighed. “As long as you find that book and continue on with our plan, I’ll consider not ruining your name.” She sighed with relief. “And that means, no talking to girls, especially not men, and keep your hands at your sides at all times!” I told her. She looked at me. “What do you mean keep my hands at my sides, how am I going to carry things?” “What I mean is, don’t go feeling yourself or anyone else up!” I snarled. “What are you... oh...” Luna’s eyes drifted down towards her legs, a dark blush forming on her cheeks. “I hadn’t noticed that down... you know.” “If you do anything to my body... or have someone else do anything to it- So help me God! I’ll fuck up your reputation sooo hard! That everyone will know you to be the worst princess ever, I’ll fuck it sooo hard your sister will disown you!!” I snarled through my teeth. Luna giggled. “Don’t worry, Lee... you can count on me to keep my word.” She said with this small distinct smile, but before I could examine her even further she approached me. “Now come on, we need to get you on your hooves.” She bent down and before I could react I released a girlish squeal once her hands touched my sides. “Oh my I am soft,” She laughed while pulling upwards. “Aaand heavy!” She gritted her teeth and pulled. I grinned at the sight of her attempting to lift her/my body up off the ground, seeing that I myself could hardly even get myself up off the floor. I decided to do my best and pull myself up; with the lack of hands or just being able to grab onto anything in general. It took us nearly half a minute just to get my new body onto its hooves, but once we accomplished our goal, right away new difficulties were introduced. The first being: I had not a fucking clue on how to walk, second: I didn’t have enough time to learn. Luna told me that the time of our switch Celestia was in her quarters talking to her old student and friends and with the amount of time it took Luna to learn how to walk. That’d give us about another two, maybe three minutes for me to learn how to walk. ‘Maybe if you just didn’t sit around on your ass the whole time, maybe you’d already know!’ I scolded myself for being so lazy. “Okay it’s not that hard,” Luna told me stepping back. “Like you told me, just put one foot in front of the other, difference is.” She quickly added the end bit. “You’re going to be moving your back left leg the same time you move your front right. Once you accomplish that you’ll see that it’s just as easy as walking in your own body.” She explained me. So I took her advice, and like she said it wasn’t that hard to pick up on matter of fact it was rather easy. Yes I was a bit wobbly due to this newly added on weight, teetering from side to side but after about a minute I began to keep my balance. For the rest of the time I practiced walking laps around the room while Luna stood in the center stroking the stubble that was growing on her chin. “Alright, I’d give us another minute or so,” She mumbled, looking up from her position she glanced over at me. “Do you remember what I told you?” I nodded my head remembering the short conversation we had during my short period of training. “Yeah, yeah, remain quiet, only speak if spoken to, and–” “Let Celestia do all the talking, remember, Lee, court is a very important part in our society. If you mess this up not only will it be bad for me, but troubling for everypony in the end.” I rolled my eyes. “As I said, Luna,” Stopping I gave her a stern expression, standing right across from her. “I won’t mess with you, as long as you don’t mess with me.” Luna returned my glare. “I see, I accept your challenge.” I frowned. “Challenge?” “I won’t disturb your body, as long as you don’t disturb mine. Easy and simple, just don’t drink too much, or disturb any of my subjects, and I won’t speak to anyone.” She smiled and crossed her arms. I snorted. “That’s not fair!” “Why isn’t it?” She raised an eyebrow. “I don’t know how you treat your subjects, or how much you drink on a daily basis... it’s like you’re setting me up to fail so that you can go be a player for a day!” I complained. “I’m not setting anyone up to fail, all you have to do is not drink or speak.” She said. “What’s next, I can’t eat either?” I spat. Luna facepalmed. “Alright... in my quarters I have a wine cabinet, under my bed there is a key to it. If you can make it through the court session without getting drunk off the drinks they serve, oh by the way they’re a bit stronger than the ones the servants serve,” I gulped, ‘Way to tempt me even more... dick.’ “You can have a single, a single glass before dinner.” “Wait... dinner?” I asked. Luna eyes widened. “Oh did I forget to mention that?!” I nodded quickly. “You never said anything about dinner!” Luna began to pace her face full of panic. “Oh dear me, I completely forgot about the dinner preparation for all of us!” I took a deep breath. “Hold up for a minute, why are you panicking?” I looked at her. “If what you’re saying is true, all we have to do is sit through dinner saying noth–” “Well that’d be the case if it wasn’t going to be all of us. Lee, Celestia wants to use this chance to get to know you better, along with introducing you to Twilight and her friends.” She explained. “Oh fuck we’re so screwed!” I slammed a hoof into the carpet. “Excuse me?” A voice drifted inward from down the hallway. My eyes widened, ‘Shit it’s Celestia!’ Luna shot me a fear filled look, I returned her gaze by putting a hoof to my mouth while mouthing, 'follow my lead,' “Oh nothing, dearest sister,” I said gazing towards the door. “Lee, is just sharing some of his wonderfully funny stories with me–” “Us!” Luna hissed. “What?” I whispered, my head snapping towards her I frowned. “That’s stupid, who the hell says–” “Well that’s nice,” Celestia entered the room looking at me with a soft smile. “It also sounds like your speech has improved slightly.” I locked gazes with Celestia, I could see in her face that single black eye was already close to being fully healed. “Why... yes, Tia... thank you for noticing.” I pulled on a fake smile and nodded. Celestia tilted her head. “Is everything alright, Luna? You seem a bit tense,” She said. ‘Am I tense? I could be but...’ I giggled. “Yes, Tia, I am alright thank you for wondering.” ‘Just keep giving her plain replies man, that’s all it takes.’ None of this felt right, everything I was saying or doing just didn’t feel right at all. Not saying that I am ashamed of lying straight to Celestia’s face and pretending to be her sister, matter of fact it was quite entertaining and thrilling knowing the fact that I could fuck up any second. But it didn’t feel right that I was in another body, it felt as if something deep down was trying to reject me, force me out per say... I couldn’t put my tongue on it but deep down in my/Luna’s gut, something just didn’t quite fit. I relaxed and Celestia’s smile returned. “Good, and I see that, Mr. Harris– Lee? Where are your clothes?” Her face fell flat at the sight of the bare skinned Luna. Luna laughed. “Yeah... They were...” Luna continuously kept trying to change her tone of voice from that one elegant touch she was so used to using, and tried to match it up with how I usually spoke. “Ruined.” She deadpanned. Celestia sighed and shook her head in disappointment. “I’ll tell a few guards down in the barracks to take you down to the tailors in a little bit.” She said before turning to me.“And Luna,” She spoke softly. “What did I tell you about your anger issues lately...” “Eh...” I bit the bottom of my lip. ‘Well shit this didn’t last as long as I was expecting.’ “I’m afraid, dearest sister... I loss... uh...” Celestia shook her head a released another disappointed sigh. “We’ll discuss this later, in the meantime we have court to intend to.” She said while walking out of the room. Once Celestia was out of earshot, “...Oh we’re so fucking boned.” I said defeated. “Agreed.” Luna released a drawn out breath. “All I can say for now is... have fun!” She smiled and gave me a large slap on my flank. “Gah!” I shot a glare at her, and all she did is laugh before grabbing the necklace from off the dresser and walking out the door, heading in the opposite direction of Celestia. :[-]: Oh Sweet Jesus have mercy on my soul, if I died in the crash and this was hell... please make it end! It’s like those moments in life when you’re doing something so boring and un-fun that it feels like it’s been going on for hours, only to look over at the clock and see that not even two minutes have passed. That’s what this feels like! So here I was sitting on a nice plush throne besides my... well seeing that I’m in Luna’s body, technically I have the right to call her my sister. So here I was sitting beside my sister, Celestia, before a vast crowd of rich ponies on one side of the large throne room, while the opposing side was occupied by the lesser lower class. Both sides were firing ideas and objections back an forth and all that other nonsensical bullshit I didn’t care about, the only real thing on my mind right now was those drinks Luna said they’d be serving. As I said I know I wasn’t really much of a drinker before all of this... but confound these ponies they drive me to drink my sorrows away. Not to mention their drinks taste really freaking good, better than Jane’s Bar and Grill back on main street. But the more I seemed to wait, the longer it seemed to take; around me came the sounds of ponies and Celestia slamming her hoof on the floor yelling “Order in the court–” or whatever I wasn’t listening. Instead I rested one hoof on the armrest, which I couldn’t even begin to comprehend on why they even have armrests to begin with, while leaning back in my throne. Now I bet compared to the rest of ponies, the style in which I was sitting probably didn’t really seem “Princess Like.” But to be honest I didn’t care, I can see why Luna wanted to have so much fun in my body. I couldn’t even begin to imagine how boring it would have to be sitting here almost once a week for over a thousand odd some years. Fuck, I would kill myself. “Luna, are you sure you’re alright, you’re acting a bit strange today?” Celestia whispered to me. Gazing up at my “Sister”, I could see the look of concern on her face. “I’m just tired that is all...” I said quietly trying to cover up my boredom. “With all the ruckus, Lee, has been causing this morning, I hardly got any sleep.” “He’s that big of pain isn’t he?” She replied. I wanted to smack her, but remaining in the act I responded calmly: “Well he did manage to trick half of the entire guard.” “How’d he–” “If we don’t lower the taxes and raise the wages for private schooling, teachers are going to quitting by the dozens!” Shouted one of the lower class ponies, and if on cue ponies one by one began shouting back and forth. I gritted my teeth, ‘I better get my drink soon, if not I’m going to snap if I have to hear one more debate…!’ As if God himself was listening in on my thoughts, a stallion appeared before me to my right. “Excuse me, Your Majesty, but do you care for a lovely glass of Berry Grape Wine?” The brown stallion with a short cut man in tux asked me. ‘Berry Grape Wine...? Is that even a thing?’ “Uh... yeah sure, thank you very much.” I thanked the stallion as I reached out with my arm–er–hoof, and that’s where I stopped. Troubled. How was I going to grab the glass? I have no hands, nor did I have the ability to use magic. Well. I did have the ability, I just didn’t know how to control it which was the problem. The stallion raised an eyebrow. “Is there a problem, Your Majesty?” He asked me as he re-adjusted his foreleg to a more comfortable position. “Oh no, there isn’t a problem,” I said leaning forward I carefully took hold of the glass with my teeth. Lifting the glass up off the platter which the stallion held with magic, the glass slid downwards, the back of my teeth clung against the arching ridge on the rim of the glass. Instantly a shiver ran down my back as goosebumps formed all over me, I placed the glass on a specifically convenient cup holder on the throne. “Thank you,” I whispered to the butler, he nodded his head and turned away from me. “Luna, what are you doing getting a drink this earlier during court?” Celestia questioned me. Forgetting that my “Sister” was even in the room, I looked to her and gave her a playful smile. “I just been feeling a little thirsty that is all.” I said giving her a small wink, I turned back and bent over to take a sip. Celestia rolled her eyes. “Just don’t over do it now will you. Last thing we need is PMZ getting all riled up.” She said before turning her attention back towards the bickering ponies. I nearly choked on my drink. ‘Did she just say what I think she said?!’ Gulping down a large portion of the wine I spat the cup back into its holder. I couldn’t help myself but silently giggle on the inside, ‘Even TMZ can’t keep its dirty hands off other fucking worlds... great.’ I sighed and leaned in for another sip, but before I could even get close to my delicious drink. I noticed myself–Luna–in the back... still naked unfortunately, by the double doors that led out into the central hallway. But what caught me off guard was the fact that Luna was speaking to, two mare guards. Now I’m not talking like normal pleasantries, I mean full on flirtation! The hand gestures the guards continuously giggling and blushing... I frowned. ‘Really...’ I thought. ‘After I politely... er... well okay it wasn’t as polite, but anyways I asked her to not speak to any of these ponies, but she goes and does it anyways...’ I looked at my glass and took a swig. ‘Well... then again.’ My thoughts continued as I eyed my drink. ‘I am drinking even though she told me not to... but... then again she just told me not to drink too much... and I’m not even feeling the slightest bit tipsy–’ :[-]: “Aaand you seeee.... I chold herr not to goaannn do dit... Bugsh you vant to know wut shee sad to me?” I stumbled blindly passed a large crowd of ponies alongside two armored stallions, I was attempting to tell the guards the story of when Luna and I body swapped, but my words kept clumping together forming other words and phrases I never even knew existed. “Please, Princess Luna,” The young familiar orange stallion looked up at me. “Now is not the time for tal–” “Biitch...” I cut him off; my eyes striking fear into his soul. “I can saay... whatever the haaail I want.... wanna... wanna know why?” I pushed the guard away from me stumbling to the side nearly falling over. “Becau–” I burped “–Because I’m a goddamn princess!” I spat and continued to shamble to the side; my eyes trained on the two wide eyed guards. “More importan–” I choked “–Impor–Gah! Damn... More importaantllly... I’m yourrr princesss... heh...” “Please, Luna...” The young guard’s eyes shot left to right. “You’re attracting too much attention to yourself, please let us guide you back to your room so you can get some proper rest.” “No...” I backed away. “I’m going toooo.... I’m goin’ to find that littllleee... That little whore, and show her... I’m, I’m not...” I drifted off. My vision blurred and I continued to stumble back not even seeing where I was going, it’s as if I lost all control of my body and thought process. I was completely shit faced to no end, whatever wine that was, it sure as hell didn’t taste as strong as it really was. For whatever reason it only took that one glass, that one glass, and about fifteen minutes for me to lose complete control of my actions. For the first few minutes after I saw Luna chatting with that pretty mare, I found myself feeling drowsy and light headed. Celestia took notice of this right away and ordered two of her guards to escort me back to my–Luna’s–room. When the guards approached me and I went to get up, the inevitable happened. When I stood, I lost all hope of keeping my balance, my legs became jelly and I slumped forward. Gravity taking control of the situation at hand, my face cracked into the marble floor in front of every single pony in the courtroom with my ass still hanging high in the air. Odd thing was though, I felt no pain, nor shame. Instead I released this wave of hysterical laughter, “Whoopsy!” I repeatedly shouted through my continuos wave of laughter. “I fell.” It was almost too embarrassing to watch. I knew what was going on wasn’t right but I was too drunk to even feel any ounce of embarrassment. I couldn’t help myself! All my conscience could do is sit back and watch the movie unfold before me, at least that’s what it felt like... a movie. “Luna!” Celestia, caught off guard nearly shrieked. “What in mother’s name are you doing?!” “Whaa... wha does it luuk like?” I cackled as I rolled onto my side. Vision swimming and the occasionally flicker from an unknown light distracted me. “I’mma a haaavin’ fun!” My forelegs shot out into the air and I released another wave of hysterical laughter. Ponies all around me began to lean into each others ears, whispering, talking about me. Cameras flashed and I could see the look of embarrassment cross Celestia’s face as her cheeks flushed a deep dark crimson. She rose up and dismissed everyone, “I’m afraid fillies and gentlecolts we’re going to have to continue this next week.” She said with a hint of shame. “Please if you could, tend to yourselves in the dining hall, our servants there will address you all.” With that the room became full of the sound of chattering ponies as they filed out of the room. As for I on the other hand, I rolled back and forth on the ground giggling like a young schoolgirl who had a crush on the most popular kid in school. Scary thing was though... I sounded exactly like a young girl. But I didn’t care, at least at the time I didn’t. Two guards approached me and tried to gently force me to my feet, for some odd reason this made me laugh harder. Possibly because of their snouts tickling my sides as the attempted to push me back onto my limbs. For three minutes we continued in this struggle, Celestia stepped down from her throne disapprovement plastered onto her face. The guards stepped back and I felt an odd warm sensation wrap around me, I was lifted up off the ground and turned right side up. Landing on my hooves with a ‘clip’ and a ‘clop’, I gave Celestia my classic drunken look... at least as a human it was classic. “Eh, sis!” I smiled at Celestia. “Luna...” She said quietly but over the loudness coming from the mass of ponies that were filing out of the room, I was still able to hear her along with the anger that came with each word. “Go to your room...” I frowned. “Aww.... I don’t wan–” “Don’t talk back, just do it!” She hissed. “But.... warres the fun in dat?” I complained like a six year old, I stomped my hooves on the ground my lips quivering as if I was going to cry. “Luna, you’re acting foalish today, now go to your room and I’ll talk to you in a bit. Right now I have Twilight and her friends I must attend to.” With that she turned away. “Flash Sentry, Sparky!” She barked. “Take her to her room and watch over her...” The two stallions nodded and saluted her. “Yes, your majesty!” The said simultaneously and then turned to face me while Celestia, still frustrated, turned and stormed out of the room followed by six other guards. “If you could please follow us, Princess Luna,” Said the orange pony. “I can assure you we can lead you safely back to your room...” ... “Princess Luna...” So here I was now... Laying on the the castle floor. A headache with blood curdling screams that would not end, my vision impaired. I was blinded. Voices that were coming from the guards faded in and out. ‘Welp... I fell unconscious... again. How many times in one day... four... maybe five times?’ I felt something nudge my side and I was lifted off the ground. “We’re nearly there....” That voice from the orange pony slowly drifted it’s way through my mind. ‘What was his name again? Flash... I think, yeah that’s it. Flash Sentry.’ “Muh..muhahffmm...” Gibberish dribbled out my sore mouth. ‘I must of whacked it when I fell.’ I could feel my legs moving stiffly as I was carefully guided through the many corridors. My mind, even though it was screaming in agony. Began to clear, ‘I think I’m beginning to sober up.’ I thought. Not knowing where I was going I felt one of my four legs get tangled with the others and I nearly fell once again. Only to be caught by the guard that was escorting me on my right. “Careful, M’lady...” his voice went passed me like a car on the freeway. “These stairs may prove to be trouble...” ‘Great’, I thought. ‘I hate stairs.’ Just as the guard said I felt my front left leg bump into the first set of stairs. Slowly but surely I lifted each of my legs and began to ascend up the many steps that led straight to Luna’s room. For nearly ten minutes we spent away our lives slowly climbing our obstacle, and once we reached the top. I collapsed on to the smooth stone floor, I was exhausted the only thing I could think about was a bed. A sweet warm bed that I could tuck myself into a sleep in forever... at least that’s what I wanted to do. Instead I was again, forced to my hooves and led towards a door I could barely make out with my large eyes. Thankfully these hallways we were in were on the darker side of the color wheel, unlike the bright luxurious castle corridors in the floors below. My drunken eyes were quickly able to adapt to the scenery around me, the floor was a dark, nearly black, grey that was outlined by the purple walls that stretched all the way up towards the night time colored ceiling that was decorated with painted stars. The walls were fitted with torches that were lit by blue flames, along with portraits of Princess Luna herself ranging from what looked like her childhood, teen years, and now. Admiring the images of the Princess, I must admit she looked rather adorable in her childhood years. “Sparky, get the door will ya?” I felt the weight that was holding my left side vanish as the other pony darted ahead of us, so that he could open the door. Shambling our way into the large dark colored room, Flash Sentry gently eased me on to Luna’s bed. “There you go, Princess Luna. Just lay here and get some rest, We’ll wake you when it’s time to raise the moon...” ‘Raise the what?’ I thought as I sank into the plushness of the bed. The warmth and the blankets the guard pulled over me nearly coming close to knocking me into sleep. I yawned and gazed upwards at the guard. The alcohol and the lack of sleep blurred out most of his details, but through my disrupted vision I could see him smiling at me. Before I knew it I was out cold. :[-]: The night time mare passed around her sister’s chamber, with an irritated look on her face. “By my mother’s name she said she was going to be here nearly half an hour ago!” Luna grumbled under her breath as once again she gazed upwards at the clock that slowly ticked away as time went by. Forty minutes has passed and still Celestia was nowhere to be found. “What the Hell?” I said to myself bewildered by where I was, I appeared to be in the same room as Luna. Strange thing was though; I was in my body and Luna was in her own! The world around me though was also different, everything was tinted with this grey hue as if I was watching some type of old timely film. “Luna where am I?” I asked the mare but she acted as if she couldn’t hear me. “Luna answer me!” I took a step towards her; she was still pacing around room. She went around not once but twice before coming to a stop and glaring once more at the clock mounted above the door. She began to pace once more, this time though I stepped in front of her. “Stop ignoring me will y–!” There was a white flash followed by a cloud of ash as her body walked right through me like a ghost. Startled by this sudden happening, I spun around only to see that explosion of ash reform into the shape of Luna as she continued to pace around the room. “I’m dreaming.” I spoke to myself. “This is a dream, I’m in a dream right now.” I clarified to myself. “Ugh... where is she?!” Luna snarled. A click was heard, followed by a loud creak of un-oiled hinges as the door to the room swung open. “I am so sorry for keeping you waiting, Luna.” Celestia said as she walked into the room. “I do hope I haven’t kept you waiting long.” “It’s been nearly an hour, dearest sister.” Luna said with a sigh of relief. “I know, I have just had so much work to do in the study, it’s unbelievable.” Celestia said as she came in and sat on her bed. She used her magic and took off her tiara, along with golden chest plate, and shoes. She then ran a tired hoof through her mane and yawned. “It’s been nearly a day since I’ve slept.” “Tia,” Luna said a look of concern sprouting. “You’ve been working in your study for nearly two weeks straight now.” She said. “Now is probably the time for some relaxation. Set aside your work and let us think of something fun we can do together.” Celestia laid back on her bed and Luna came up right beside her. “That is exactly why I called you up her, little sister.” She smiled and gazed up at her ceiling. “How about you and I spend a day at the Canterlot Spa together?” Luna’s face exploded with excitement like a child on Christmas Day. “The spa! Oh, Dearest Sister, you know I’ve always wanted to go there again!” Celestia chuckled. “I know, that’s why I set aside all my work. I finally took notice that you and I... we don’t get to see each other too often, at least not outside work that is.” Luna hopped onto the bed and hugged her sister. “Oh thank you, Tia.” She pulled back. “When are we going?” Celestia laughed out loud at the sight of her sibling’s actions. “I was planning on maybe this afternoon.” Luna squealed like a teenage girl. “That’d be perfect!” And with that... the dream faded. I stood there, stunned by what I just witnessed. Could I even consider that to be a dream? All what I’ve just seen there seemed all too real to be considered one. It more or less felt like I just experienced one of Luna’s memories from some time ago, if that was the case. If I have some of Luna’s memories still trapped deep with in my mind, or hers, in this instance... could that mean she has some of mine as well? I guess this means Luna and I are going to get to know each other far deeper than I originally thought we would.