Lavender Night
Lavender Night
Written By: Luna Moondance Edited By: BeneathTheShade
The cool, crisp air of the night caresses my coat as I stand alone, gazing up at the vast expanse of my night sky. The stars twinkle like a sea of diamonds, each one a story, a secret, a dream. Despite my efforts to focus on the present, my mind inevitably wanders to memories best left untouched.
A mare shaking in fear, praying I won’t hurt her. I do everything to reassure her, but all it does is make it worse… and she runs away. This scene, repeated time and again, weighs heavily on my heart. Why must they fear me so? I, who guard their dreams, who fend off the night's predators, who craft a sky of wonder and beauty?
I wander through the castle halls, the silence of the night echoing around me. The stone faces of my night guards are stoic, yet I can't help but wonder if their loyalty is born of genuine respect or merely a lack of options. The flicker of fear in their eyes, so carefully hidden, does not escape my notice. It's a lonely existence, being the princess of the night, misunderstood and feared by those I vow to protect.
I seek solace in the library's quiet embrace, I'm surrounded by the comforting presence of books, each one a gateway to another world, another time. The musty scent of old pages fills my nostrils, a familiar and welcome aroma that speaks of knowledge and adventure. The library has always been my sanctuary, a place where loneliness fades into the background, replaced by the companionship of stories and legends. I search for a good book to keep my mind off painful memories.
I look down upon a mare with tears in her eyes, shaking in fear and begging me to let her husband go, her foal behind her, terrified and looking to her mother for protection. Her husband held in the air having the life choked out of him. “You wish to fear me… I’ll give you a reason to fear me!” I smile manically as I hear a pleasing snap.
The memory brought back a horrible sting of regret, my hooves buckle under me, and I collapse on the floor crying. My sister may have erased my crimes from history and replaced it with a bedtime story for fillies and colts, but I still remember, and sometimes I curse my perfect memory. I shake the memory from my mind and wipe the tears from my eyes. I go back to my search concentrating intently on my task, scanning the rows of books and their titles.
As I search for a distraction from the ache of past regrets. I'm drawn to a particular book, its title "Nightshade By: Lavender Night" catching my eye. A smile tugs at my lips as I realize it's a Fillyfooler romance, a genre that was once forbidden. Settling onto a plush couch near a window, I light a candle with a flick of my horn, its warm glow casting a cozy light on the pages.
As I lose myself in the tale of forbidden love and many chapters later, a pang of longing strikes me. Will I ever find someone who sees beyond the princess of the night, who loves me for who I am again? Before my thoughts can lead to something unpleasant, my ears perk up by faint whispers in the distance. My Curiosity piqued, I place a bookmark in my book and rise, following the sound.
As I get closer, I notice a lavender mare staring excitedly into a large telescope, whispering to herself. I watch her as she moves back and forth between the telescope and an academic journal, swiftly jotting notes down.
It was then that I recognized the lavender mare, Twilight Sparkle, my sister’s devoted student, the one that saved me from my living nightmare. I approach, making sure she would hear my hoof steps as I moved closer.
Shocked, she turns to face me, her eyes widening in surprise. "P-princess Luna," she gasps, her voice tinged with awe and a hint of nervousness. "I didn't hear you coming. You… startled me!" she exclaims, placing a hoof over her heart struggling to catch her breath.
"I apologize, Twilight. I did not intend to startle you," I say, my voice softening as I move closer to her. As I look at her, she doesn't shy away. Her hooves weren't shaking, and looking into her eyes I couldn’t see a trace of fear… 'She’s cute,' I thought to myself.
“What are you doing in the library this late?” Twilight asks with a hint of curiosity in her voice.
“I could ask you the same question,” I counter.
She beams me with a smile and answers back with giddy excitement. “Well, I’m catching up on my astronomy research, and I've found some really interesting things. It seems that Nightgazer, the father of modern astronomy, was wrong about some of his theories about the stars and how they work. I plan on releasing my thesis on the subject and proving him wrong on a few things. Like, did you know that the stages of evolution a star goes through are determined by the size of the star?” she finishes while holding her notes up for me to review.
I can't help but smile at her passion. "The night sky holds many wonders, Twilight. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. After all, who better to learn from than the one who created it?"
“OH!! Could you? I have so many questions, and you are the princess of the night, the sole reason astronomy even exists,” she said with pure excitement.
It was then I took the book I was reading out from under my wing and laid it down on a nearby table. I watched as she eyed the book, interested in what I was reading, and froze up when she saw the title. I mentally facehoof as I realize that the book, I was reading is a fillyfooler romance, and she might not feel comfortable talking to an old fillyfooler like me, but then I realized something. How would she know that without reading the book?
“Have you read this book?” I ask with an awkward smile.
“You could say that,” she said, rubbing the back of her head as her cheeks lit up.
I wanted to inquire further, but I thought I should just let it go for now and continue where we left off. I loved hearing her talk about my night sky, such enthusiasm!
"Twilight, have you ever heard the legend of the constellation Orionis?" I ask, pointing to a group of stars that form a distinctive pattern in the sky.
Twilight's eyes follow my hoof, and she nods. "Yes, but I've only read the basic version. I bet there's more to the story when it comes from you."
I chuckle, pleased by her interest. "Indeed, there is. Orionis was said to be a great hunter, fearless, and unmatched in his skill. But it was his humility and respect for all creatures that earned him a place among the stars."
Twilight listens intently, her eyes sparkling with fascination. "That's beautiful. It's like the stars themselves are telling stories."
"Exactly," I agree, a connection forming between us. "Each constellation has its own tale, a piece of history written in the night sky. And what about you, Twilight? Do you have a favorite constellation?"
She hesitates for a moment, then points to a small cluster of stars. "I've always been fond of Lyra. It's not the most prominent, but there's something about its simplicity and the stories it holds that captivate me."
I smile, impressed by her choice. "Lyra is a symbol of harmony and balance. It's a fitting choice for someone like you, who seeks to understand the world and bring people together."
Our gazes meet, and for a moment, there's a spark, a connection that goes beyond mere academic interest. Twilight quickly looks away, a hint of a blush on her cheeks.
"I, um, I also find the stories behind the constellations fascinating," she stammers, trying to regain her composure. "It's like the night sky is a book, waiting to be read."
I nod, feeling a warmth in my heart. "And together, we can uncover its secrets. The night is full of wonders, Twilight, and I'm glad to have someone who appreciates its beauty by my side."
Twilight smiles, and there's a softness in her eyes that wasn't there before. "Thank you, Princess Luna. I feel the same way. The night is truly magical, especially when shared with someone who understands its charm."
As we continue our discussion, the conversation between us grows, a gentle bond forming under the watchful gaze of the stars. It's a connection born of shared interests and a mutual appreciation for the mysteries of the night.
As the night deepens, a chill settles in the air, prompting me to conjure a warm blanket with a flick of my horn. I drape it gently over Twilight's shoulders, and she looks up at me, her eyes shining with gratitude.
"Thank you, Princess Luna," she says softly, pulling the blanket tighter around herself. "I hadn't noticed the cold, I was lost in the stars."
I smile, pleased by her appreciation of the night's beauty. "The stars do have a way of making us forget the world around us," I agree. "But even the most dedicated astronomer needs rest."
Twilight nods, a hint of reluctance in her movements as she begins to gather her notes. "You're right, of course. I just wish the night could last forever."
Her words resonate with me, echoing a sentiment I've held for centuries. "The night may end, but its wonders are eternal," I assure her. "There will always be more to discover, more to share."
She looks up at me, a smile playing on her lips. "I look forward to our next night of exploration, Princess Luna. Your guidance has been invaluable."
The sincerity in her voice warms my heart, and I find myself looking forward to our future meetings. "As do I, Twilight. Your curiosity and passion for learning are a rare gift."
We walk together toward the library entrance, the first light of dawn beginning to creep across the horizon. The night is ending, but the bond we've formed under the stars feels like the beginning of something new, something beautiful.
"Goodnight, Princess Luna," Twilight says as she reaches the door, a hint of anticipation in her voice.
"Goodnight, Twilight Sparkle," I reply, watching her disappear into the castle. "May your dreams be filled with starlight."
As I turn back to the night sky, a sense of peace settles over me. For so long, I've been the guardian of the night, watching over a world that sleeps, unaware of the beauty above them. But tonight, I shared that beauty with someone who understands, who appreciates the magic of the stars same as, her...
I extinguish the remaining candles, letting the moonlight guide me back to my quarters. As I lie down, the memories of the evening's conversation linger in my mind, bringing a smile to my lips. For the first time in a long while, I feel a connection, a sense of belonging.
The night may be my domain, but it no longer feels like a solitary kingdom. In Twilight Sparkle, I've found a friend, a fellow seeker of the stars. And as I drift off to sleep, I realize that the night holds more than just wonders…
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seems great so far
I kinda imagine Twilight using a pseudonym when writing. But aside from that I liked it..
I'm curious to know where do the fact that Luna created the stars come from...
Wow just wow
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It's funny, I actually toyed with that idea. I have a plan for the next chapter that will explain things.
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Glad you like it my friend.
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Where in the show dose it say that she doesn't. It's just part of my head cannon.
3251162 seems like a good story so far
just one tip; I found it had a slightly jarring flow, especially when luna voiced something. when writing thoughts, try: the fun has been doubled! I thought to... OR 'the fun has been doubled!' I thought to... 
3251162 because stars where already present when Luna and Celestia "appeared". It was the unicorns who raised the sun and the moon before. We're not even sure Luna actually raise the stars in the show since her cutie mark is only a moon, and it's never precised in the show that she raise them in plus of
the moon. And the stars appear at twilight, not in the same time as the moon. Recently, thanks to the coronation episode and the cristal book, we have the knowledge that Twilight and Cadance became Alicorns, so it is supposed that a transformation in an alicorn is something your earned, not born with, and that Luna and Celestia earned it too, so they were mortal and couldn't be the creators of the stars/moon and the sun. But if it is your headcanon, I encourage you to develop it through this story!
3251155 Okie Dokie
It should probably be stars not stares
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Thanks for pointing that out.
Damn typos!!
you got my curiosity, don't let it fall
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i like the buildup you've got going here and since twiluna is best ship when done well ( and it apears thus far that this will indeed be ) you've got me.
upvoted faved and looking forward to more.
This seems very promising I am a huge fan of Twiluna but it is quite hard to come by to be honest.. really wondering where you are going with to book and all though.. apart from the obvious that is
More Please
I can't wait to read more.
I love.. More pweez?
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The next chapter should be out in a week, or maybe sooner
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I actually planed to release the next chapter this month, but life kinda got in the way of that.
I never thought this would be that big of a hit. I hope I don't disappoint any of you, and thank you for reading my story.
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The next chapter should be out in a week, or maybe sooner.
>1 week 6 days ago
Seems legit...
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Nice one smart ass.
I've been dealing with a lot of drama in life right now, and haven't been able to get to a computer and stay glued to it for more than thirty minutes.
And trying to write on a mobile is quite frankly a pain in the ass.
Then theirs the fact that I'm abit of a perfectionist, and it takes me forever to write.
But rest assured I'm working on it now, and it will be done when it is done.
Thank you for giving a shit though, it means a lot.
I like the premise (and the idea of Twilight being a fillyfooler romance author) but I have a few gripes with the story as it is now.
While the characterization so far is enjoyable, the chapter's pacing was a bit choppy at points and may be going too fast. Since it's still chapter one, it isn't a big deal right now, but I've seen a number of stories that didn't get this under control quickly and ended up accelerating well beyond what the author wanted to do. I also would have liked to see Luna spend more time figuring out who wrote the Nightshade book though I can see her finding out this quickly.
Spelling is looking pretty good but you have a serious grammar problem. The majority of the dialogue is missing periods, and commas are misused throughout the chapter. There are many places in and out of dialogue that need commas and a couple of places in the text where they are used unnecessarily. Fixing the grammar would make the story flow much smoother.
This story could use some polish, but it also shows a bit of promise. Looking forward to the next update.
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Finally, some actual feedback thanks. I'm currently working on the next chapter, and I think I've gotten a lot better, but then again I don't know, because I'm literally teaching myself how to write. Every thing that I've learned so far has been from this sites guide. Hope to hear from you when the next chapter comes out.
3526970 Glad to help, and if I see anything in future chapters I'll let you know. Grammar might be a bit hard to grasp with just writing guides. Despite being a basic part of writing it tends to be one of the things people struggle with the most, and it usually takes a fair amount of studying and practice to get it right. The first section of the story (before the line break) is written well and has no issues that I can see. As for the rest of the story, here are some examples of what could use improvement:
First, there should be a comma after "Shocked" to denote a brief pause. Secondly, a period is needed after "as she tried to speak" or it becomes a run-on sentence with the next line of the chapter. A run-on sentence is usually when a sentence is too long (as a general rule of thumb, a sentence should cover no more than three lines on a page), but the point is to not overload the reader with information. Every time a story switches between descriptive, narrated, or otherwise non-spoken text and spoken dialogue, the reader makes a sort of mental transition. If you put spoken lines in the middle of a sentence that is mainly non-spoken the readers will likely make this transition repeatedly in a short amount of time as they try to keep the entire sentence in their heads and get frustrated with the changes in the midst of the sentence. Proper punctuation breaks this up and allows for smoother reading.
Like many spoken sentences in this chapter both of these lines are missing punctuation. All dialogue should have some kind of punctuation mark at the end of each sentence. While this is mainly periods (being the most used mark) "You startled me" is an exclamation and should read "You startled me!". Additionally, all of the line above is actually a single sentence. While "P-princess Luna" would normally end with a period or exclamation mark, here both it and "You startled me" are part of the same spoken sentence, which means that the first quote should end in a comma to address the need for punctuation while showing that the line isn't finished and "You" should be lowercase. As I stated earlier, this is all one line, so while the interjected text "she gasped." is right to start with a lowercase letter, it should also end in a comma.
The correct version of this sentence should read something like '"P-princess Luna," she gasped, "you startled me!" she said while holding a hoof to her chest.'
Needs a period after "stars". There could also be a comma after "Twilight", but if you intended Luna to say that sentence all at once then it's fine.
The words "such enthusiasm." feel emphatic here. If you meant for the line to be read calmly, then the period is in the right place. However, if you wanted to express excitement, it should end with an exclamation point, not a period.
The first sentence is a question, so "with me again." should end with a question mark. In the last line there should not be a pause between "also" and "hasn't" so the comma there is unnecessary.
Sorry about the long post. When people ask for advice I tend to go overboard...
At the very least I hope this helps you with your writing.
3527752 It's no problem, thanks for taking the time to go over my story. I made the corrections to this chapter, and during my editing I thought I would ask you a question.
Would you like to be my proofreader for the next chapter? PM me if your interested. I could use the help.
If not, no harm done, just thought I would ask.
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From writing myself, and having OCD, I do know what you mean by it being annoying. Still impatient though, but you can't really do anything about it.
3534303 Well, your patience is about to be rewarded because the next chapter is almost finished. Just have to add a little more, and let my new proofreader take a look at it.
So if every thing goes well it should be out by tomorrow.
Start ain't bad after all these years. I do hope you manage to continue it soon.
Kinda cute bits in there which appeal to me.
I had a feeling I knew what I was starting from the description, and your author’s note confirmed it. I’m really not into ship-fics of any kind. I’m not knocking them, they’re just not my cup of tea.
That aside… a first person present tense narrator is an interesting choice. I’m not sure I like it, but then, I tend to not like first person narration in general.
What’s a fillyfooler? Or… is it what I think it is? foalcon
All that negativity aside… good introduction. We have a solid setup and one humorous surprise that is bound to come back again later. Solid prose. I didn’t notice any grammar errors at all, which I can’t even claim of my own work.
I plan to continue reading, and I’ll comment as I go.
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No fillyfooler is a name the pony fandom came up with. It just means Lesbian bro.
I'm not a fan of foalcon.
Thanks for reading! I didn't expect it to be honest.
Romance stories are great bro you should give them a try. I mean there are some stinkers out there to be sure but every once in a while one of them will melt your heart.
She can probably not ask for a batter place to talk to Twilight, then what she got here.
While I can’t remember what the original chapter was like from 4 years ago, this read quite well and is smooth so far. If your going to update old chapters and continue the story from there, I’m down for seeing where this adventure goes.
This story is actually different from most TwiLuna stories I have read on this site, I can't place why.
Perhaps the dialogue? The way the story is written? Not sure, but what I do know is I'm already enjoying this.