It was still midnight and the guards walked, back and forward, keeping a close eye on any detail, in fact, Bastion was on patrol and coordinating the patrols.
He often recalled Azil to get some sleep, but the one who needed some rest was him. Once in a while, he would take some naps.
Twilight was still sleeping, however Azil was struggling against his nightmares, obviously he was losing.
After a few seconds, he was starting to move, almost trying to run away from something. Those movements woke up Twilight, slowly she openned her eyes. She glanced at Azil, the expression on his face made her worry. He told her about having nightmares, she wanted to help him, but how? She simply couldn't dream walk like Princess Luna, but she could wake him.
That's what she did, carefully she poked him in his chest, after some attempts, she finally managed to wake him.
"Having nightmares again?"- she asked slowly.
Azil opened his eyes, some tears of sweat running down his face.
"Yes, I'm sorry if I woke you." He ran his hand across his face. "It's been difficult to get a proper night sleep."
"Princess Luna could help you, if she was here. She can get into our dreams and help facing them."
"That sounds difficult. Does her sister help her?" Twilight shook her head.
"Only Princess Luna can do that."
Azil got out of his bed, he grabbed his armour.
"Going outside?"- Twilight asked, which Azil nodded.
"You can stay if you want." But Twilight also left his bed, quickly following him.
"You need help and it's still very early." The princess looked at the moon, calculating the time in her head.
The cool night breeze relaxed Azil's sudden awake. Twilight trotted next to him, glancing at the night sky. Apparently, both Equestria and the Void shared a lot in common.
After walking a couple of minutes in the courtyard, they entered what appeared to be a small garden. Several plants are spread all over the place. One thing was certain, none of them was good at planting, that's for sure.
In the middle of the garden, was a stone bench. Azil gestured for the purple mare to sit down first.
"He's very kind."- Twilight thought.
"Beautiful, isn't it?" She looked at him, then followed his gaze. The stars shone brightly. "Looking at the stars and moon brings me peace."
Twilight knew well that feeling, when she got frustrated because of something she would gaze at the stars, seeking an answer.
Azil took a quick glance at the alicorn. "We are almost the same. Almost." He powered his magic, in blink of an eye, he transformed back into a pony, this time he looked different.
She almost jumped from her seat when she noticed someone else next to her, but after a brief look she calmed down. There was a pony next to her, his coat was white while his mane was a deep purple. He also had a horn and his eyes are... "blue"
"Azil? Is that you?" The stallion in question nodded. "Why?"
"Just to make you feel better, that's all." He smiled at her. "I know it's lonely when you don't have someone you know for next to you."
Words of honesty. Azil, in her mind was a good gentlecolt, or in this case, a human. Even if this was exciting for her, she knew her friends and family were worried about her, especially a certain princess.
He noticed the expression on her face, for many times he also thought about that, but this time he was determined to help her. Azil nudged Twilight, which she looked at him.
"Don't worry, everything is going to be fine."- his smile never faded, giving her the confidence she needed.
The purple alicorn leaned on Azil. For a few seconds, his cheeks turned into a slight red blush. Calling upon his magic again, he laid a wing over Twilight's back. She looked to her right.
"I didn't noticed you had wings."
Azil smiled.
"Well, I don't." The alicorn gave him a puzzled look. "It's a simple transformation spell. It takes a while to learn the basics."
"Do you have a book about that?"- she asked with a very excited tone.
The white stallion scratch his chin.
"I think I still have it. Curious to learn more?" In reply, she nodded her head eagerly.
"Sir!" A voice called behind them. Both turned their heads around glancing the guard, in this case, Bastion.
"Ah, good eyes I see you!" Azil gave him a smile, he only nodded.
"Having troubles sleeping again your majesty?"
His shoulders fell slightly.
"I'm affraid so, but I have a friend to help me." He looked at Twilight, seeing a smile on her muzzle. "Maybe more than a friend."
Bastion nodded once more.
"I'm glad to hear that your majesty, have a good night." With that said, he resume to his patrolling.
The guardian chuckled, Twilight tilted her head to the left.
"What's so funny?"
"His formalities. I don't deserve that." Twilight was about to say something, instead she let out a yawn.
"Looks like some princess needs her sleep, don't you agree?" She only nodded as they rose from the stone bench and made their inside the fortress. Along the way, Azil saluted some of the patrolling guards.
When they arrived to his bedroom, Twilight was the first one to get on the bed, letting out another un-princess like yawn, which made Azil smile even more.
Still using his pony form he jumped into the bed, giving Twilight enought space for both of them.
"Aren't you changing back your human form?"
"I must admit, being a pony with wings and a horn it's actually funny." Azil folded his right wing around Twilight, in return her cheeks turned more red than before. "Also quite useful."
Slowly, they pushed themselves closer to each other.
The warmth of their bodies was making easier to fall asleep.
"He's so warm and smart." Twilight.
"She's so warm and beautiful." Azil.
Twilight had her eyes closed, while Azil was gazing at her, almost in a dream state.
Gently, he approached the tip of her horn, he swear he felt his cheeks very hot, wit a soft touch, he kissed her horn.
In response, Twilight fell deeper into his embrace.
"Good night Twilight."
"Good night Azil." Both, Guardian and Princess, fell asleep in each other's embrace.