“Princess Luna!”
Luna shot up. She was sweating profusely. Warm beads dripped down her face. Her pupils were dilated and her breathing was irratic. She let her head fall.Her eyes closed. Her body ached as if she had just run a full marathon. There was a subtle pop of her joints as she moved them slightly under the covers of her blankets. Luna tried to speak but her throat was so dry even the action of groaning was causing her discomfort. Eventually she raised her head.
“Uh, Princess Luna.”
What she was greeted by was quite the unusual sight. Floating in middle of the room was a yellow Pegasus adorning quite a cute little blush. Luna's anguish temporarily subsided to a strange amused bewilderment. Fluttershy seemed to share the sentiment. Luna clicked her jaw.
"Princess Luna I would like to come down now," she whispered. "Uh, if you don’t mind that is." Luna then looked up to her horn to find that it was glaringly bright. Along with Fluttershy, several items in the room were also suspended in the air. Luna shook her head. She cut the magical feed to her horn. The result was instantaneous. The glow died and the items drooped. Fluttershy clumsily landed, her hooves wobbling in the process. After she regained her footing, she pawed the ground nervously.
“I apologise Fluttershy. I-I,” Luna paused to think of an excuse that would not stress out the poor mare. “I had trouble sleeping.” She patted the couch. “You know how uncomfortable these couches can be. Certainly they are not befit for royalty.” Luna laughed in an attempt to lighten the mood. It did not work. The mare didn't respond automatically. The floor seemed to be a much more interesting item than talking to Luna for her. Luna though still vexed kept enough of her patience to let the mare get a grip of her bearings.
“Oh, if you feel that way about the beds. You should take mine. I mean you’re a princess and you deserve it and I’m just some poor mare-,” she mumbled before her words became incomprehensible. Her voice sounded mortified at Luna's words and her eyes were wide and wild.
"Hush Fluttershy, I jest," said Luna as she cleared herself of the blankets.She rolled off the couch. Her hooves touched the floor gracefully. Luna then bent forward and stretched herself out. Fluttershy blushed and looked away in embarrassment.
“Oh.” After a grunt Luna returned to her regular stance and turned her head to each side before regarding Fluttershy again.
“Now to what do I owe the pleasure?” Fluttershy jolted when she was addressed by Luna. Deep within Luna she felt a pang of anger at the mare's fears. It was bad enough with the civilians of Equestria, let alone with ponies she considered her friends. Luna manged to calm herself slightly before the mare spoke.
“Well, you see I-if came to check up o-on you. Well n-not like t-that." Fluttershy sputtered incessantly. "B-because Twilight was wondering where you were and I said I’d go check and I did and then I found you and looked really sad and I was worried and then that’s when you picked me up-”
“Wait, why are we stopped?” interrupted Luna. She looked out the window to find the green plains of Equestria gone. In its stead was the sandy dunes of Saddle Arabia and roaring sun hanging high in the sky. It must of been at least midday. Luna had overslept. It was unusual of her to do so. Then again she rarely did have nightmares. It hit her like a ton of bricks. The encounter from last night came back to her and the Nightmare’s warnings. Luna felt her chest sink. She needed to make sure things were okay. She had find Twilight. “Where is Twilight?” she asked.
“That’s what’ve been trying to tell you. I wanted-”
“Cease your inane noise and tell me where she is?!” demanded Luna as her eyes flashed something unfamiliar. It was good that Fluttershy didn’t look directly at her least she have seen the sudden change in iris shape. Instead Fluttershy whimpered. Luna’s face fell. Her anger dissipated like a cold wind. She shouldn’t have struck out like that. Especially to a friend as sensitive as Fluttershy. It must have been her horrendous headache or perhaps the preeminent signs of doom. She sighed. She approached the trembling mare. She pulled her surprisingly into a tight hug. “I am sorry. I should not have said that.” After Fluttershy was sure that the apology was sincere she reciprocated the hug. Luna held it until she was sure that Fluttershy had calmed down. Once the trembling had stopped Luna let her go. Fluttershy gave her a small smile that was partially hidden by her mane.
“It’s okay. I forgive you.”
“Now Fluttershy I need you to tell me where Twilight is? Please, it’s important to me.”
“Twilight’s outside with Captain Daring.”
“Why?” Luna asked, surprised to hear that Twilight had exited the train. Fluttershy gave a sheepish smile in reply.
“Uh, we’ve hit a delay.”
Luna took a step outside and thing she noticed almost immediately was the sweltering heat. Luna even found the air difficult to breathe. How could any creature stand such conditions? Luna was sure to complain to her sister about the sun when they were on better terms. Descending the stairs from the suite she set foot on a sand covered platform. Fluttershy also appeared to struggle with the conditions as she followed Luna down the steps. Luna looked towards her with squinted eyes, Fluttershy pointed further down the path. Throwing up a hoof to provide some shade so she could see better, she found for the second time that day she was surprised by what she saw. It was certainly proving to be an interesting day.
All across the length of the dais were ponies. They were all crowded together in unorganised lines. The sight was quite unusual to say the least. A large pillar of smoke floated above them as the groupings moved forward. There was shouting as the queue shuffled back and forth, angry protests at their treatment and the delay to the train’s schedule. Luna thought briefly that the platform may have been a bit too small to accommodate the hundreds gathered out in the desert sun. The lines lead towards several large horses who were seated at desks near the back of the main platform. A various assortment of stamps, pens and papers lined each table. The grim faced inspectors barked out to the ponies. Behind this pandemonium was a large building. Square in shape the building resembled a military compound despite its rather oriental architecture. There were guards in heavy plated armour patrolling the top of the building. It didn’t help much for appearances.It was all quite imposing.
Luna walked up ahead to see Twilight and the group standing in front of a line of several soldiers with spears blocking them from connecting with the mass of ponies ahead. She was flanked by several of Luna’s own guards who looked upon the scene with stoic expressions. Her friends and Captain Daring were on her left. A large horse wearing a fancy helmet conversed with the group. Luna could only presume that he was in charge. With purposeful strides she approached the group.
“Twilight!” Luna called. Twilight turned and smiled. Luna stopped short of hugging the mare realising that her friends and strangers were present.
“Hello Luna. Well rested are we?” asked Twilight slyly. Luna gave her lopsided grin and shrugged.
“Not really.” Luna then glanced at the guards and the horse. Twilight looked surprised. “ It's a long story." Luna quickly moved on from the subject. "What is the meaning of all this?”
“Nothing to worry about, Princess Luna,” replied Captain Daring. His mane had become matted in the heat and he looked utterly miserable out in these conditions. Twilight’s friends gave him sceptical glances to which he did a marvellous job of ignoring. The company probably also didn't enhance the experience.
“Hey Princess,” said Applejack as she tipped her hat. The others gave her similar greeting except Rainbow Dash who was hovering above them around with her front legs crossed. She then glided towards the large horse and pointed an accusing hoof at him.
“Princess can you please talk to this guy!” she shouted. The stallion snorted in reply. “He’s delaying the whole train.” Luna now got a good look at the large horse who seemed to regard the whole scene with quiet amusement.
“Quite you,” declared Daring shooting a sheepish smile at the horse. He then pulled Rainbow down to the ground shoving his face in hers. Rainbow shoved him back to which he stumbled. He scowled. “What did I say?”
“No making a scene at the border crossing,” chipped in Pinkie with a smile. The Captain gave her skewered look, surprised that Pinkie was the one who spoke up for him.
“Exactly.” He pointed at Rainbow Dash with a shaking hoof. Rainbow returned to the air out of the Captain’s range. “Let the adults handle this.” Rainbow taunted him by making a face while silently mimicking his words. The group laughed at the captain’s expense.
“Yes, Captain Darling,” sneered Rainbow Dash. Daring’s eyebrow twitched violently again as his face flushed bright red. He opened his mouth as if to roar at her but stopped short of carrying the act out when Luna shot him a look.
“ Why are we stopped at the border?” queried Luna. Before Daring could give her the answer a figure moved ahead of him. The armoured horse moved closer to Luna. Immediately two night guards matched his steps threatening spears lowered slightly to shoulder level. The horse stopped before he got too close.
“A border inspection, Princess,” boomed a deep voice, though the deepness of it fooled a listener into to thinking that it was a shout. He lifted off his helmet he placed it in the crook of one of his legs. It revealed a large stallion with a deep brown coat and extremely neatly shaven dark mane. He had rugged facial hair covering most of his muzzle. While rough, his appearance was certainly not unpleasant as Rarity swooned a little behind Applejack. On his armour several badges were neatly adorned on the completely spotless metallic plates. Clearly showing a stallion obsessed with military precision and correctness. He bowed before Luna before returning to his perfectly straight posture. There was a very minor nervousness in his step. Despite his appearance radiating experience he was clearly new to this position. The formality suggested he did not have a lot of exposure in social circles. Only the strictest military formality. Luna had certainly encountered his type before.
“I was not aware that the border was being manned again,” said Luna. “Are we not allies, Mister…?
“Javert, Princess. Commissioner Javert.” He bowed again. “Security measures have been tightened following one of our border cities being compromised. Orders directly from the King himself and as an officer of the crown I will follow the letter of the law. For all foreigners. Even our allies.” He shot a dirty glare to Daring. He huffed inflating his chest out to make himself look more intimidating.
“Compromised?” The guards head fell. A solemn look passed over him.
“Changelings.” No more needed to be said. The group held knowing looks with each other. Luna closed her eyes, saddened by the thought. Memories of her failure to make an appearance during the invasion was one of the fresher wounds for her. While her sister had said everything had eventual sorted itself out. Luna was still angry at herself for her oversight.
“I am sorry for this unfortunate bit of news,” said Luna earnestly. The commissioner shrugged before he adjusted his armour noisily. The rattling hurt Luna’s ears. She still had an almost perpetual headache at this point. He shifted his helmet back onto his head once again adopting the intimidating facelessness of a fully armoured guard.
“Don’t be, the perpetrators will be brought to justice. Hopefully there will be no further delays in your journey. If you will excuse me, Princess.” He bowed again. Luna felt a slight discomfort at the almost reverend like formality. Though she could expect nothing less from a military official. There was a sudden shout and the commissioner turned. He moved towards his own company of soldiers who parted ways simultaneously to let him pass before accompanying him. Flanking him on both of his sides.
“I wonder what’s going on?” asked Applejack. The rest of the group nodded. Twilight, with almost unwittingly, decided to follow the commissioner into the crowd. Her natural curiosity overwhelming concerns for her safety.. Luna felt rather cautious and followed just in case. She wouldn't let Twilight out of her sight. Not after last night. Twilight was stopped when the Captain blocked her path. Twilight cut her walk short of his lanky form. His face was twisted into something bordering a frown and a scowl. Twilight did not back away and remained unmoved by the Captain's interference. Luna moved to Twilight's left side.
“Something that we should not get involved,” he huffed.
“There is something wrong here,” somepony cried. Twilight pushed past Daring who squeaked in protest as he toppled over his own hooves. Getting a face full of sand for his troubles. The rest of the Elements quickly followed. But found themselves stopped as Luna’s guards were quick to intercept them. Luna gave them a subtle head movement indicating for them to stand down. The guards moved to the back of the group after sharing a look of concern. The nonetheless followed their mistress's orders.
“Mam your paperwork is inadequate,” said another voice, more masculine in tone. Twilight pushed through a few, now gasping ponies who recognised her. There were a few bows amongst the crowd. Twilight dutifully ignored them. Something about the first voice was luring Twilight to the commotion. She came to the front of the queue near where one of the desks was placed. The commissioner and two other guards were to the right of it overlooking the scene. In the centre of the scene was the desk with a scowling horse behind it and a purple coated mare in the middle of it all. Twilight squinted through two ponies as she thought she saw a familiar face yet all she could see was a purple coat.
“This can’t be.” The mare with the purple coat attempted to move back but couldn’t because of the crowd. Twilight shifted her head to the side but still couldn't get a clear picture of what was going on. The queue had fallen into chaos temporarily.
“Mam, wait here please,” he said with a thick accent. The horse, Twilight could see, squinted as the sun hit his eyes. Dropping his pen, he tapped the desk twice. The commissioner stepped in from of the mare. The pony in front of Twilight eventually shifted so she could see the mare better. Twilight pushed to the gap and managed to put her head over a shorter mare.
“Cherilee?” gasped Twilight.
Twilight was shocked. There was the teacher from Ponyville. So far away from the rural little village. Twilight wasn't even aware that she was on the train. She had said nothing about trip when talking to Twilight a week earlier. But this was undeniably her. The curled light pink mane slightly frazzled in the heat. The dark purple coat. The daisy cutiemark. It all matched up. She also had a saddle bag draped across her back. Twilight got a glimpse of her face. She was frowning and there was a lot of confusion in her eyes. The horse looked unsympathetic as Cherilee looked down at a paper on the desk. Presumably her travel documentation, She scanned the page as if the answer would just suddenly pop out at her. Twilight was still too stupefied to say anything. It just seemed so out of place for the mare to be here and in this position.
“But I just filed the paperwork on Friday,” the teacher yelled. “I am on a cultural exchange for the Equestrian educational board. I think there has been a mistake.” She shot her gaze to the commissioner who stepped forward and put a reassuring but firm grip on her shoulder.
“Don’t worry,” he said in a gruff voice “The word of the law will be done.” Cherilee tried to pull back only to bump into one of the guards. His metal plates rustled.
“Come with us,” he said.
“No,” she protested moving into the small space between the desk and the guards. Several ponies had stopped processing their paperwork to look on the whole scene. An eerie silence swept the platform. “I haven’t done anything wrong,” she pleaded. “Please this has to be an honest mistake.”
“Don’t make a scene, mare," growled the third guard. You are being detained under the foreigners act for inadequate paperwork and possible fraud. Come with us or else." A large metal baton was fixed via a mechanical device to the side of his leg. He flicked his arm and the stick extended by a foot. A horrid 'clink' sound was made as it tapped the wooden floor. Occasionally he twitched his hoof, almost creating the illusion that the baton had a life of its own. The poor mare gulped.
“I am not a changeling.”
“The law will be the judge of that,” sighed the commissioner as he gripped her shoulder more tightly this time. He began to pull her forward towards the inside of the compound. The horse moved the desk. Before Twilight could come forward a hopping mare bounced over her. A frown of concern on her face.
“Miss Cherilee?” asked Pinkie Pie. Rainbow joined Pinkie by hovering above the mare. Rarity and Applejack struggled behind Twilight to understand what was going on. There was a genral unease in the air as Pinkie made her approach. The three guard's eyes darted between each other. Confused at what their next course of action should be. Eventually the third moved between Pinkie and Cherilee. He continued to flick the baton. Twilight attempted to join Pinkie but was stuck between two ponies who refused to move.
“What?” wheezed Cherilee trying to see who it was over the guard's shoulder. The second guard shoved her back.
“You back off or I will arrest you too!” shouted the third guard as he stepped forward. The commissioner looked ready to protest as he tried to regain control of the situation. Unfortunately Pinkie answered before he could take charge.
“Hey big meanie leave her alone,” retorted Pinkie. Rainbow Dash protest in conjuncture with Pinkie. There was a murmur in the crowd as silent whispers seemed to agree with the strange pink mare. The guard looked around nervously. He licked his lips as his bottom lip trembled a bit with nervousness. He was not used to civil disobedience. That much was clear to Luna. Who watched the scene with what on the surface looked like an expressionless face but in truth it hid how tense she was feeling. She leaned forward. She would be ready if the situation got out of hand. The guard's steel returned though and with a scowl he trotted towards Pinkie menacingly. The baton flashed in the sunlight.
“Why you!” The guard lifted his hoof as if he was about to strike her. Luna quickly strode in front of the pink mare. The lunar guard attempted to blitz past the crowd in an attempt to aid their princes. Their services wouldn't be needed. The stick crashed around Luna’s shield. There was thunderous crack as the broken rod was sent flying into the crowd. There were gasps and shrieks all around as confusion gripped everyone.The guard buckled as he fell back.
The commissioner began barking something indistinguishable under the loud noise. Luna then loudly cleared her throat. Instantly the ponies went quiet and they returned to stunned onlooking of what was going on. Many recognized Princess Luna and were sitting in awe of her sudden appearance and display of power. Twilight manged to shove into the centre as well joining Pinkie, Rainbow and Luna in glaring the guards.
“Excuse me gentlecolts? Why is this mare under arrest?” The crowd looked towards Cherilee. Luna pointed in her direction, completely ignoring the fact that she had probably had just broken that guard’s leg. He whined under his breath holding damaged leg. The commissioner subtly dragged him back behind the crowd so they could see him no more. Javert would have to deal with him later.
“Princess Luna. Twilight. Oh thank goodness you’re here,” coughed Cherilee as she could finally see who her saviors were.
“Princess this is an internal issue you should not concern yourself,” bellowed the commissioner.He knew that he shouldn't have shouted at her but his authority was at stake. Surprisingly it was not Luna that engaged with him next. Instead Twilight stepped forward. Her wings flared for effect. Luna watched as her mate came within inches of the commissioner's armour.
“She’s with us,” deadpanned Twilight. There was serious edge to her voice. Much more serious then Luna would have expected from the mare. All of her friends nodded in agreement. The comissioner backed away his right leg now shaking. An uneasiness now plagued his movements.
“But-”
“She is with us,” she repeated this time with a more dangerous tone. “Let her go.” Almost immediately the guards backed off. The commissioner gave a nod and stepped away. He couldn't even look Twilight in the eye. The other guards followed suit. Twilight motioned with her hoof for Cherilee to come with her. With a sigh of relief, Cherilee took a few tentative steps forward before eventually following Twilight.There was small round of applause from the crowd. With Cherilee following the gap through which Twilight's group made they reached the more secluded side of the platform where the group were originally at.
While some eyes followed the Princesses most ponies eventually the ponies around returned to queuing. Things were delayed as they already were and there was bit more of the journey to go. The commissioner became lost in the throng of ponies who converged on the empty space.Most likely chewing out his personal's rash behavior.
Before Cherilee could say anything she was pulled into a hug by Pinkie. The elements all surrounded Cherilee and began bombarding her with welcomes and hello's. Cherilee could only smile and return the greetings. Twilight and Luna brought up the rear as Twilight went towards the dark purple mare.Cherilee smiled as her friend came forward.
“Thank you Twilight. I don’t know what would have happened if you hadn’t arrived.” Pinkie ended the overtly long hug and returned to hopping up and down. Cherillee didn't seem to mind. She just looked relieved to see some familiar faces.
“It’s okay Miss Cherilee. We wouldn’t let them take you away,” smiled Twilight.
“Well I’m glad you did,” laughed Cherilee.Twilight shared breifly in the laugh as Luna looked over the scene with a satisfied grin. She quickly ordered her guards to make sure that none of the comissioners lackey's came wandering over again. Luna watched as Daring slicked away back onto the train
“You said you were on a cultural exchange,” said Rarity.
“A holiday really,” answered Cherilee. “They prefer if you put down cultural exchange. More formal and such. It’s so hard travelling these days with all this changeling paranoia.” The mare gave an annoyed look as she adjusted one of her saddle bags which had shifted uncomfortably during all the commotion.
“Well it’s great to see you again,” said Twilight who put a hoof on her shoulder. Luna quirked an eyebrow at this.
“And you too Twilight,” laughed Cherilee who pulled her into another hug. Luna definitely quirked another eyebrow at this display as her mouth twitched. Luna bit onto the side of her cheek for no reason. She was far too clingy of Twilight sometimes. It was just a platonic hug nothing more. Yet why couldn't Luna stop biting her cheek painfully for fear that she do something. The little green monster of envy was ever present when it came to her lover. Luna wondered if it would get her into trouble one day. Heck it all ready had with all this Nightmare business. Luna shook her. There was a time and a place. This was not it.
“Oh, maybe you can tag along with us for the rest of the ride,” suggested Pinkie who was continuing to hop up and down, excited at the prospect of another friend tagging along with them. Cherilee pulled back from the hug.
“Well I wouldn’t want to impose,” said Cherilee bashfully.
“Nonsense darling of course you can accompany us.”
“Yeah, you don’t have a lot of options anyway, unless you want to walk there,” snorted Rainbow Dash. Everypony glared at Rainbow. Rainbow looked over the group. “What?”
“This is really too generous,” said Cherilee changing the subject.Without saying anymore Cherille felt a hoof wrap around her as Applejack pulled her in the direction of the royal frieght. Cherilee gaped at the the elegance of the exterior and the size of each freight. This was far better than economy class. And that was just the outside. She could only imagine what was inside such items. Cherilee let a sideways smile enter her face.
"Well if you insist." Everypony giggled.
"Come on Miss Cherilee I’ll show you the cabin," said Applejack as she pulled her aside. Twilight smiled at Luna. Luna could hardly believe what was going on. This was all very strange. All very...convenient. Who would have thought that of all the ponies who nearly got arrested, it was one of Twilight's friends? Luna was interpreted by a poke of a hoof before she could read any further into her thoughts.
“Hey,” said Twilight but her voice was cut off by the loud whistle of the train. The ponies on the other side of the dais had begun to shift back towards the train rather quickly. The desks had been folded up and the horses had begun to return to the compound.
“Looks like the train is ready to depart,” exhaled Luna. Twilight looked drained by the whole thing. Luna gave her a brief hug once she was sure there was no one looking. Twilight graciously fell into it. As they parted Twilight gave her a thankful smile.
“This isn’t what I exactly had in mind when we said we were getting away from it all.”
“I know. If you allow an old mare to part some advice.”
“Of course.” Twilight gave her a playful nudge. “Not all of your hair is grey yet.” Luna gasped but Twilight could only giggle. Luna eventually joined in with her. After some time they settled down.
"Seriously though, Twilight you must learn that in many ways we can never get away from it all. The crown is a heavy burden and the weight of responsibility that comers with it applies even when we leave our own country. As you have seen today." They both stood in silence. Twilight frowned.
"Great now I feel much better," said Twilight sarcastically.
"Cheer up," said Luna s she lifted Twilight's chin. "It is not all that bad. While I said there are some downsides I never said there wasn't perks as well. We'll soon be in Saddle Arabia and you'll see." Luna gave one of her trademark smiles. Twilight's mood seemed to lighten significantly "Oh, we'll have so much to do. Did you know that they just installed an amusement park there Twilight?" Twilight bulked at this news and the twinkle in Luna's eyes. Twilight knew what was coming next. "With over a hundred new games! New games Twilight!"
This is an important diplomatic mission Luna groaned Twilight. It was always the same with Luna when it came to 'fun' places. She was like a foal in candy store. Twilight was aware that this was all an act to distract her from her anxiety and to calm her down. It was surprisingly effective. Twilight was grateful for the gesture even if she didn't need to say anything to prove it. All she had to do was play along.
"But the amusement park!" protested Luna with a smile noting Twilight's own dopey grin
"Luna," she said in mock seriousness.
"Oh phewy, you sound just like Captain Darling now." They both laughed. It felt good for Luna to ease both of their tensions. She didn't want Twilight to ponder too much on what happened today. This was the sort of thing you really wanted to avoid on diplomatic missions. Thankfully for Luna no one was too badly hurt.The last thing she needed was an international incident to cap off her day. Yet for some reason this only caused her to worry more about Nightmare. That was for another time though.It was time to leave this place. "The train is leaving soon."
"Yeah, let’s go." Twilight quickly gave Luna a peck on the cheek before she went about her way returning to the train through the steps. Probably to go talk to Cherilee again. Luna’s guard also began to shuffle as the train let out another whistle indicating it was departing. Luna was about to join Twilight until she saw Fluttershy standing alone looking beyond the platform to the side of the compound. Luna decided to get her. She'd miss the train otherwise.
“Fluttershy come along. We must go.” Fluttershy seemed unperturbed as she continued to gaze outwards. Luna followed her eyes. They eventually rested on a metallic structure on wheels parked outside the compound. Inside the cages we several pacing individuals. It was difficult to make them out in the haze and because of the distance but Luna had pretty good idea of what they were. The black contrasted against the white planes was illustrating enough. She sighed. It was not exactly what Fluttershy should have been seeing. She was a sensitive mare, she couldn’t understand the harshness of this place.
“What are those cages for Luna?” she spoke. Her voice was quiet. Hurt almost. Like she had just had a nightmare and hadn’t quite woken up from it yet. Luna could only expect as much from the Element of Kindness. “Are those-”
“Come Fluttershy the train will be leaving soon,” interrupted Luna. She grimaced and looked away from the mare as if she was embarrassed. She rested a wing over Fluttershy’s back and gentle guided her away from the sight and back towards the train. The mare seemed to take reassurance in Luna’s touch but the lunar mare could do little as Fluttershy threw one last gaze to those prisons. She saw a guard exit the building and began banging on the metal bars before it all disappeared behind the metallic doors of the train.
Luna had not looked back for as she had ascended the steps all she could look at was her reflection in the train window of Nightmare grinning back at her and the subtle echo of her words as the train door slammed shut and it began to pull away from the station.
‘Beware Luna. Beware.’