Library Nights
Library Nights
Written By: Luna Moondance Edited By: BeneathTheShade
I quickly finish my duties for the evening, my heart thumping at the prospect of a conversation with my new friend. 'Could she truly wish to spend another night talking? The solitude of my nightly vigil grows tiresome.'
As I traverse the castle's long hallways toward the library, the familiar click of my hooves on marble echoes through the silent, shadowed corridors. The peaceful emptiness of the castle, bathed in the cool hues of my night, soothes my restless heart. I find myself drawn to a window, lifting my nose to welcome the cool breeze. It carries the scent of the gardens below, a fragrance that stirs memories both sweet and sorrowful.
"I miss you, Wildflower," I whisper into the night, the memory of her bluish-green eyes reflecting my moon, her light blue mane billowing in the wind, as vivid as if she stands beside me now. The memory's sweetness quickly sours, reminding me of her fear, her misunderstanding. 'Why does the past cling so tightly?'
"Thinking of her again, dear sister?" Celestia's voice, unexpected and gentle, pulls me from my reverie. I hadn't noticed her approach. How strange...
"Yes, sister, I was..." I trail off, the memory of Wildflower's warmth fading into the cold reality of the present.
"It seemed like a good memory."
Our conversation meandered, touching upon memories, the passage of time, and the changes that had occurred. Celestia's demeanor had softened considerably since my return, a stark contrast to the distant figure she once was. Yet, beneath her calm exterior, I sensed a well of emotions, a turbulence that she kept carefully hidden.
"What is it you need?" I asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Nothing Lulu, just caught you zoning out again, but with a smile instead of the usual sad frown on your face. Lulu, it's not good to live in the past, especially for us immortals."
I scoff, laughing bitterly. "Yes, well, easier said than done, when all I have left are memories to keep me company."
I watch as my sister recoils from me as if being struck.
"Tia, are you okay?"
"You know, mortals seem to think the hardest part of being immortal is letting go of the ones we love, but it's the regret and mistakes that haunt us…” Celestia shakes her head and wipes the moisture from her eyes. "Sorry Lulu, I should be getting to bed, it's been a long day."
Concerned, I stare at my sister. "Tia, are you feeling okay?"
"I'll live, Lulu." She counters, climbing her way up the spiral staircase to her bed chambers.
My sister has been acting strange lately, or maybe I'm just starting to notice it. Besides, what does she know of regret anyway? She doesn't have the blood of ponies on her hooves or the memory of the one she loved staring at her in terror. I fight the memory back and take a deep breath, trying to concentrate on more positive thoughts. 'Like the unicorn waiting for me in the library.'
As I make my way to the library, thoughts of Twilight Sparkle begin to push aside the ghosts of the past. Her curiosity, her warmth, it's a calm to my wounded heart. Yet, even as I approach our meeting place, doubt gnaws at me. 'Can I truly let Wildflower go? Would moving forward betray her memory?'
The library greets me with the familiar scent of aged parchment, a comfort that momentarily eases my turmoil. Yet, the peace is fleeting. Memories of Wildflower, of our moments together in spaces just like this, haunt me.
"Should we really be doing this here, Luna?" Wildflower whispered, her voice tinged with nervous excitement. "What if somepony sees us?" she asked, frantically looking around the library. I put my hoof up to her lips, feeling the warmth of her breath against my fur. 'Shhh, my love. No one will see us, besides, ponies aren't in the library at this hour anyway.' The scent of ink and parchment mixed with the faint aroma of Wildflower's favorite perfume filled the air as I reassured her."
Each step feels like a betrayal, a step further away from her and toward... what?
Hope?
Or merely a new form of solitude?
But then, I see her, Twilight, lost in slumber amid the tomes of knowledge she so adores. The sight draws a chuckle from me, a sound of genuine amusement that feels foreign after so long. I nudge her awake, her confusion and sudden awareness a mirror to my own internal awakening. "Twilight, did you forget you invited me to chat this evening?"
She cracks an eye open, mumbling incoherently. "Wha..." she starts, smacking her lips together and yawning.
Stepping over to one of the chairs next to me, I sit down, smiling playfully at her. “Twilight, did you forget that you invited me to chat this evening?” I repeat.
“I tried to wait for you, I really did but I couldn't keep my eyes open. Princess Celestia has been keeping me busy with all this research on political mechanics,” she sighs loudly “It’s been cutting in on my own research!” She finishes, slamming her head in her book, pouting.
‘By the heavens she’s adorable!’
“Well, why don’t you take a small break? I have some things I wish to discuss with you.”
I see her face light up and then pout again. “It isn’t more research, is it? I don’t think I can handle any more at the moment.”
“No... it’s about the book from last night, you asked for me to give my thoughts on it.”
Her head rises from the book she is currently lying in, her eyes focused on me. I have her full attention. “W-what did you think?”
‘She wrote the book, I knew it.’ I thought, pleased by her reaction.
I crack a smile. “I thought it was pretty good if a bit unrealistic at times.”
“How was it unrealistic?” She asked, frowning slightly.
“It’s okay Twilight I didn't hate the story, I just thought the romance was a bit unrealistic. Especially the part where the two lovers confess their undying love for each other the day they meet!” I facehoof, sighing and shaking my head, then continuing. “But the adventure side of things was written very well, I especially liked the part where Nightshade saves Starlight from the lair of the Dragon King; that was very exciting.”
Twilight perks up a bit at my last statement. “What about the part where she fights the Lord of the Vamponies?!”
“Oh yes, that was one of my favorites, I liked how she defeated his vampony minions by poisoning The Fountain of Blood with garlic; very ingenious,” I said, giggling into my hoof.
She laughed with me, smiling widely. “I’m glad you liked it…” Her smile faded into a frown. “No one else did though; except for Spike and that’s only because he liked the Dragon King part.”
“Twilight, I’ve been meaning to ask you a question all night but did Lavender Night write any more books?”
“No she didn't… nothing published anyway.”
“Twilight, are you Lavender Night?”
“What?!” she shouts, getting up rapidly and sending the chair she was sitting in flying backward. She looks behind her noticing the extreme reaction she had and starts to chuckle sheepishly. “Sorry,” she said grabbing the chair with her magic and putting it back. “H-how did you find out?” She asks nervously.
“Twilight, your pseudonym, Lavender Night was practically a dead giveaway, and you were acting very strange last night when we talked about it.”
She grunts loudly, “I’m so stupid!” She exclaimed throwing her hooves in the air.
“Calm down Twilight, you’re not stupid,” I said trying desperately not to laugh at her antics. “You know I’m getting a little hungry, how about you?” I asked, getting up from my seat.
She answers with her stomach grumbling loudly, chuckling. “Yes, but isn’t the kitchen staff all asleep?”
“Twilight, I’m not an invalid. I can make my own sandwich and I would love to talk more about your unpublished work.”
“Okay, Princess, if you say so," Twilight replies with a hesitant smile, her eyes alight with a spark of mischief. "But just so you know, most of my unpublished work involves Nightshade and Daring Do teaming up to stop The Curse of the Mummy King.”
As we navigate the dimly lit corridors toward the kitchen, our conversation ebbs and flows, weaving through the realms of fanfiction and venturing into the more personal terrains of our lives.
“So, Luna,” Twilight ventures, her tone tinged with curiosity, “have you ever been in love before?”
The question catches me off guard, and I falter slightly in my steps. “Why do you ask, Twilight?”
There's a pause, and then, almost hesitantly, I offer a fragment of my past. "I once shared nights like this with someone very dear to me," the words tumble out, heavy with the ghosts of memories.
Her interest piqued, Twilight presses gently, “Who were they? What were they like?”
I stop, the weight of her inquiry anchoring me to the spot. My heart clenches at the thought of Wildflower, and I'm torn between the need to share and the fear of unveiling too much. “I would rather not delve into this conversation right now, Twilight…” My voice is a soft echo of pain, veiled in the shadows of the hallway.
“Oh..,” Twilight's voice trails off, and she halts, her expression mirroring the regret in her words. “I’m sorry, Luna. I didn’t mean to upset you.”
Regaining my composure with forced lightness, I wave a hoof dismissively. “It’s nothing, Twilight. Let’s just focus on something else, shall we?”
We resume our walk, the silence between us filled with unspoken thoughts. The topic shifts, meandering through the tales of the night sky and the lore within books, a safe harbor from the stormy seas of our conversation. Twilight's laughter, genuine and infectious, momentarily dispels the shadows in my mind.
Yet, amidst the levity, a memory of Wildflower intrudes, unbidden. Her laughter, once a melody in the symphony of my nights, now a haunting refrain. The boundaries between past and present blur, and for a moment, Twilight's laughter morphs into Wildflower's in my mind.
“I’ve missed you, Wildflower,” I blurt out, my voice laden with longing and sorrow.
“What?” Twilight's question, sharp with confusion, slices through my reverie, snapping me back to the present.
I blink, disoriented, and realize my mistake. Twilight’s concerned gaze locks onto mine, her eyes searching for an explanation. “Luna, who’s Wildflower?” she probes, her eyebrow arching in a mix of curiosity and concern.
I shake my head, trying to dispel the haunting image of Wildflower. "I'm sorry," I begin, my voice faltering. The weight of centuries of grief and regret thread through my words. “Someone very dear to me haunts me, Twilight. The night is full of stories,” I confess, my voice a whisper, like a breeze rustling through the leaves of time, “but not all tales end with the dawn. Some linger, casting long shadows that obscure the path forward.”
Twilight's eyes, pools of empathy and concern, meet mine, grounding me in the present. She steps closer, her presence a comforting warmth. “You don’t have to talk about it if you’re not ready, Luna,” she says softly, her voice soothes my aching heart.
I take a deep breath, steadying myself. “Thank you, Twilight. Your understanding means more to me than you know.”
She offers a gentle smile, her curiosity tempered by compassion. “Whenever you’re ready, I’m here to listen.”
With a nod, I let her words settle in my heart. We continue our walk toward the kitchen, the silence between us now filled with a new understanding. The night is long, but with Twilight by my side, it feels a little less lonely.
“You are very different from Celestia,” she observes thoughtfully as we approach the kitchen, her voice a gentle nudge in the quiet between us.
A chuckle escapes me, soft and tinged with a myriad of unspoken thoughts. “You have no idea,” I reply with a half-grin, a glimmer of mischief dancing in my eyes.
Her laughter joins mine, a melody that eases the weight of my shadows, if only for a moment. It's a sound that, despite everything, ignites a flicker of hope in the darkness of my heart, suggesting that perhaps, just maybe, the night can hold new stories yet to unfold.
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The first person nerative works(i normaly dont like it), Story is realy nice i just wish there was more of it
i like this. definitely happy to see the new chapter. the scene with tia and luna was really good and a great setup for some really good bacckground story. the slow build with luna and twily is also a nice change of pace compared to most. it is my favorite ship but all to ofter in it rushed.
i eagerly await more dear author.
Oh Luna, what a loaded question...
I am really enjoying this. It has a good balance of plot, humor, back story, serious moments and set up. I look forward to reading more soon. Please don't keep us waiting long.
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Well, it seems it went well
Note: Long comment, may be offensive to your proofreader.
Well, now to be a bit of a dick to your proofreader
"I thought leaning in and kissing her neck"
"I thought, leaning in and kissing her neck"
"greenish coat, with a pleased smirk I continue to her lips."
"greenish coat, and with a pleased smirk, I continue to lips."
"She counters trotting her way up the spiral staircase"
"She counters, trotting her way up the spiral staircase"
"ponies on her hooves or the memory"
"ponies on her hooves, or the memory"
"deep breath trying to concentrate"
"deep breath, trying to concentrate"
"Shhh, my love no one will see us"
"Shhh, my love. No one will see us"
"she says smacking her lips"
"she says, smacking her lips"
“Twilight did you forget that you invited me to chat this evening?”
“Twilight, did you forget that you invited me to chat this evening?”
“I tried to wait for you I really did"
“I tried to wait for you, I really did,"
‘By the heavens she’s adorable!’
‘By the heavens, she’s adorable!’
"I thought pleased by her reaction."
"I thought, pleased by her reaction."
"I said giggling in my hoof."
"I said, giggling in my hoof."
"She laughed with me smiling wide"
"She laughed with me, smiling wide"
"Spike and that’s only because he liked the Dragon King part."
"Spike, and that’s only because he liked the Dragon King part."
"question all night but did Lavender Night"
"question all night, but did Lavender Night"
"She exclaimed throwing her hooves in the air."
"She exclaimed, throwing her hooves in the air."
“Calm down Twilight you’re not stupid.”
“Calm down, Twilight, you’re not stupid.”
"I asked getting up from my seat."
"I asked, getting up from my seat."
"She answers with her stomach grumbling loudly chuckling."
"She answers with her stomach grumbling loudly, chuckling."
“Yes but isn’t the kitchen staff all asleep?”
"Yes, but aren't all the kitchen staff asleep?"
“Twilight I’m not an invalid I can make my own sandwich and I would love to talk more on your unpublished work.”
“Twilight, I’m not an invalid. I can make my own sandwich, and I would love to talk more on your unpublished work.”
“Okay Princess if you say so, but most of my unpublished work is Fanfic of Nightshade and Daring Doo teaming up to stop The Curse of the Mummy King”
“Okay Princess, if you say so, but most of my unpublished work is Fanfic of Nightshade and Daring Doo teaming up to stop The Curse of the Mummy King”
“Please call me Luna, and what is Fanfic?”
“Please, call me Luna, and what is Fanfic?”
To proofreader:
Please don't hate me
This makes me giggle like a filly
3539539 You can never have enough proofreaders, would you like to be my other proofreader?
There are perks, like you get to read it before any one else.
PM me if you're interested. Oh! and thanks for the corrections, much appreciated.
3536501 Yeah, sorry about the short chapter, but in the middle of writing it I got slammed with a cold, and didn't feel like continuing.
So instead of leaving you guys hanging for several more days I decided to release what I had so far.
Glad you liked it.
3536753 It's something I see all to often actually, in almost every ship, and it's annoying.
As soon as I get to feeling better I'll give you more. Glad you like my story.
3537927 Thank you very much, and as far as me getting another update soon. I won't leave you guys hanging for as long as I did last time, but it may be a bit.
As soon as I got my computer back and found time to actually write, I get sick.
Sometimes man, life just plain sucks.
3539539 Some of those lines I left without commas because I felt there didn't need to be a pause in there. I have to admit that many of them did need the punctuation though, so thanks for that. I've been known to overuse commas in my own writing so I am sometimes nervous about messing with them.
However, there is something strange about this. I know that I changed the word Fanfic in the last line to be lowercase when I edited the story. I've never used Google Docs before, so I might have messed up while editing it, and might not have actually made it into the story.
I'm going to have to look in on this. Thank you for the help.
I'm enjoying the story so far. YMMV, but I found the internal monologue hard to parse. Perhaps italics instead of the single inverted commas would help. I kept having trouble discerning Luna's thoughts from her speech.
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No problem buddy. I agree that I too am a bit over the top with commas, but sometimes you can twist the sentence to make more of them work well.
I'm usually careful not too Fav'ing fics that has so few chapters, but this is an exception because M-rated fic's that's not pure clop is hard to come by. I really like what I've read so far and I'm acing to read what comes next
. So please continue and don't abandon this.
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Oh I'm never going to abandon this, I'm having to much fun writing it. In fact, I'm fairly close to being done with the next chapter.
In the right hands, it is a great work of art that connects with several emotions; In the wrong hands, it is a curse that drives even the most noble people insane; and in everyone else's hands, it's something that just makes you stop and go "wat"
Oh I have no problem with romance stories in general. The good ones are few and far between though, and anyway, it is ship-fics that I don’t care for. The main reason I stay away from them is that they often pair characters that don’t actually have any interest in each other.
Well, glad I asked about the fillyfool.
I liked Celestia’s interaction. That has always been a potential source of good material. Glad to see it used here.