//------------------------------// // In Luna's defense // Story: Celestial Bodies // by Davesknd //------------------------------// Set during the Changeling-invasion. "THIS IS WHERE WE HOLD THE LINE! THEY MAY NEVER TAKE THE ELEMENTS ON OUR WATCH!” the princess of the night proclaimed clearly. She had discarded her regalia in favour of dark armour, not entirely unlike that of Nightmare Moon. If there was a coup, the enemy should know that the former despot would be the new defender! She was Luna, princess of the night! “YEAH!” several dozen voices answered with dark determination and grim satisfaction. The OK calls had stopped a few moments ago and the worst was to expect. Now it was up to the night guard to do their part. “WHO ARE THE BEST?” Luna asked. “WE ARE!” the guards replied. “ARE YOU READY TO FIGHT FOR EQUESTRIA?” Luna demanded. “YES!” the guards answered with fire in their eyes. “ARE YOU READY TO FALL FOR EQUESTRIA?” she continued. “FOR EQUESTRIA! FOR LUNA!” the guards cheered. “GOOD! NOW, HOLD THE LINE!” ... “Excuse me, princess...” a nervous voice asked. “Yes? What is it, sub-commander?” Luna responded, eyes pointed at the door. “Wouldn’t it be more appropriate if we waited outside of the element-chamber?” “No, we are supposed to protect the elements and by me, we will do that!” Luna answered grimly. “I was just thinking... the chamber is not very big... and we are 40 ponies...” “Personal space is not a luxury we can afford!” Luna responded “STATUS ON THE ELEMENTS!” “Still poking me in the ribs, ma’am!” a corporal answered. “Keep them close!” Luna ordered, not letting her eyes strain from the door. Not by choice, though... her head was tightly squeezed between the sub-commander and doorframe, while about four guards were crammed on her back. Good that she had the armour. Now all she had to do was hope that the enemy would advance soon. Air was getting scarce... --- SORRY!