Lightning came out from his room, energized after a good night sleep, he went out to the field, to stretch his wings. He flew around Canterlot and came back within 4 minutes, when he came back Luna and Celestia is already waiting for him in the dining room, he apologized and sat with them. "You look better Lightning." said Celestia.
"Yes, a good night sleep and an extra boost from the lightning strike, i'm better." said Lightning.
"Well the lightning strike might have scared our villagers in Ponyville, but we're glad to see thou active."
"Oh... about that... heh heh ..." Lightning's cheeks turned red.
They had breakfast silently, and the upcoming battle of Lightning and Dire might have put some pressure on the princesses, Lightning did an observation. The princesses carried on their daily activities. Luna however goes into her chamber and rested. Lightning asked Celestia " Why is she sleeping in the day?"
"Oh she guards the night, and rests during the day."
Disappointment come to Lightning, he was about to repay Luna for taking care of him yesterday, but it seems like he's gonna have to wait till night time. Lightning explored the castle and greeted the guards, he found a dusty chamber it's named in ancient equestrian text, "Armory of the Lunar Stallions", he had an interest in it and entered. Different type of weapons hung on the wall and Lightning found some he liked, he picked it up and tried it. Time past fast when he tried every blade and daggers he liked, then all of a sudden, Luna entered the armory. "Why is thou doing in here ?"
"Oh Princess Luna, I... urm.. I was curious about this room, so I entered and find it a armory. Some of these blades are beautifully designed and some to deal massive damage to a target, I am truly impressed of your crafts stallions." said Lightning honestly.
"I see thou like blades."
"Yes, blades hold knowledge to some users, I find it hard to believe when my master told me this. 'Never underestimate blades, they hold knowledge to hold them, skill, curse, even love. Same as swords they hold powerful knowledge, remember this Lightning' well that was his last words when he left me." said Lightning with a bit of sadness.
"Thy master really understands a lot about blades."
"Yes, he said a verse to me one 'Only the ones who understands the secrets of the blades, can unleash it's true ability.' well I still find it hard to understand the secrets of the blades. Maybe that's a verse I need to understand, and maybe that's why I failed my tests."
"Well we shouldn't bother thy interest and studies, let us leave thou"
"Wait! Urm... Luna, here, take this, it's a good luck charm. I made it myself in a crafting class." Lightning handed over the amulet to Luna.
"We don't believe in luck, but tis charm is beautiful, we appreciate it. And for what reason thou give us this charm?"
"Oh, I just want to thank you for taking care of me when I've fainted yesterday."
"And because of our action thou thanked me?" Luna feeling touched because this was the first time she ever received a gift from a stranger.
"Yeah, I could have died without your care. Urm.. you look like you don't usually get gifts."
"Tis is true, we've been sad because villagers only does their activities when the sun is up, and we've never had a chance to talk to them. They've been scared of us."
"Don't hold despair in yourself, I'm sure a princess like you can interact with anypony, you just need to change your way."
"We can't change the traditional approach..."
"Well, maybe you can try to, maybe they'll like your kindness to them."
"How can we not be kind?"
"Well... never mind..."
They talked all night and Lightning slept during the day. He got used to it and Luna became his 'little sister'. He also practiced his blades at night and thought Luna some tactics and skills of using a dagger. They had good time together, but will the peace last forever? Or will the dark come one day without warning? Are they prepared? Is Lightning able to keep the princesses and the country safe? Or will he leave them to destruction?
To be continued...