Chapter Four
“Tonight?” Solaris said in surprise, instantly aware of how horrible that sounded. Oh by his own name, he could have just ruined everything he had worked for so far.
“Yes, tonight,” Artemis pulled back, speaking sharply at him. Buck him, he would rather deal with a pack of dragons rather than deal with his brother angry like this. “Do you object?” he spat out, daring him to disagree.
Normally, he was considered to be the father of Equestria. Calm, collective, understanding, patient, the pony with the number one beard. Ponies trusted him with nearly everything in their life, trusting his judgment and guidance with almost no second opinion. He had a nearly flawless record and he did his best to make his ponies see him as an average pony by sometimes playing the fool.
Being around Artemis, however, brought out more of his impulsive, silly, foolish side than normally. Artemis made him real, something that he had sorely missed in the thousand years alone.
Something which he did not need right now.
“I just think that you should use some caution,” Solaris said firmly, worried that his brother was being taken advantage by somepony, like Queen-
Sombra did, so long ago. She knew that the stallion had tried to implant some notions into her sister’s head with dark magic and left its impact for some time. Celestia would not let her be taken advantage of again, but how could she make Luna see that was a possibility. “I mean, why would you now be able to talk this Attonm-”
“ARTEMIS!” Luna snapped out, slamming her coffee mug into the table. If it had been any lesser mug, it would have shattered. Then again, since Luna was the one who drank only Magma Grade Coffee, it had to be beyond the normal strength and as such dented the table instead. “His name is Artemis, you beached whale!”
“Luna!” Celestia reared back, surprised her sister would insult her like that. “I’m just saying-”
“That since you don’t know him, I should sit in the bucking corner while you take your damn time, send your precious student that you care far more about to deal with the problem and then, if it crosses your cake filled mind, to tell me!” she shouted, lifting some plates with her magic and throwing them at the moving white mass with some making contact with the pony.
“Your majesty!” Ironhide shouted, the massive earth pony getting between the two and taking several dents to his armour from the plates.
“WHAT‽” Luna yelled, several heavier objects being held in her magic.
“I think what Celestia meant was that she was concerned about any possible dangers, and that she wanted to make sure that this stallion is not out to hurt you.”
“Ye-yes,” Solaris shuffled the broken dishes off his body, standing upright. “In fact, I’m wondering if I could accompany you.” He shifted a bit on his seat. “I mean, if you wouldn’t mind? I’d like to see the mare you have come to adore so quickly.”
The dark blue alicorn huffed a bit, staring hard at his older brother.”I su-suppose that could be arranged,” Artemis looked to the side, clearly embarrassed that he’d reacted like this. “I will need to get some stu-”
“Oh don’t worry about that,” Solaris laughed a bit, trying to make sure it didn’t sound forced. This was something he had been hoping for; a chance like this had to be exploited. “Write me down a list and I’ll go get it.” If Arty would act like he expected him to...
“But what about thine day court?” he asked with a mixture of timidness and confusion.
Perfect.
“Well, you are a prince,” Solaris said nonchalantly, “I’m sure you can handle the Day Court.”
“Thou art correct!” Artemis puffed out his chest, smirking as he lifted his coffee mug to his mouth, enjoying the brew. It was not mead, but it certainly kept him awake when he had to be up at this time. “Br-brother, I do have one request though.” He looked up at him with timidation. “Please, promise me that you will behave yourself tonight,” he all but begged, worried that his older brother would do something.
“Artemis, I prom-”
“-ise you that I will do nothing to embarrass you tonight,” Celestia did her best to reassure her sister. “If you don’t mind, I’ll go and inform the steward that you’ll be in charge for today while you finish up in here.” She rose to her long, beautiful legs and started to walk out of the room.
“Wait, sister, the list!” Luna stood up, summoning a parchment and starting to write out the ingredients needed. She came up short to her sister’s side, a fact that still bothered her at times.
“Oh thank you Luna,” Celestia smiled, picking up the list in her magic grasp, looking it over. “I almost forgot the most important thing.” She gave a small laugh at her own silliness. “I will see you later then sister.”
“Indeed sister,” Luna watched her walk out of their little corner of privacy, feeling tiny and gangly at the same time. She looked around the empty room, with the broken dishes and cutlery. She brought her mug, which proudly and correctly proclaimed number one princess, to her lips. “I wonder if Artemis likes tall mares…”
“Indeed brother,” Artemis watched him strut out of the dining room, feeling small yet very uncoordinated at the same time. He looked around the empty room, with the broken dishes and cutlery. He brought his mug, which proudly and correctly proclaimed number one prince, to his lips. “I wonder if Luna likes stallions with beards...”
4572275 Okay. Glad I made my point.
4572349 Or points!
0 That was quick..
4572365 Yeah, it felt right to end it there. Chapter five will be the regular size and length, all things hopefully. Sorry about not responding to this right away.
4572365 Did you like it?
4572565 Yeah, it was short, but it did give another something to look forward to
4572577 *Nods* How did you like the beached whale comment?
4572587 I was more confused at that, but it was kinda funny
4572694 Confused? Well, think of what Lula and Arty called Tia and Celly in chapter two
4572726 ok, that part was adorable
4572831 Now you get it and thanks!
4573205 Well, the only person that knows you well enough is yourself.
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This can only end in one way.....me on the ground with broken ribs from laughing to hard
4573269 Not many to be honest. I wrote it as I went, and went over it to correct the spelling and grammar mistakes. I will be doing more for future chapters that will require more planing, but for now it is quite simple.
Thank you for the praises and once I wrote down the test, I knew I had to make it an event. I'm also pleased to have made Tia the kinkier of the two; and oh?
4573282 Hahaha!
What tickled your funny bone?
4573298
The fact that the two sun butts are going to meet...let the fun be doubled now
I sense a case
Of Déjà Vu
4573415 Well, fun for someone
4573424 That pun was bad, and I respect it.
hmmm things are looking interesting...continue!
4573473
take your time. don't rush.
4573531 I am, that's why I am going to bed instead of trying to get out more. I will writethat scene with Arty and 63 Blueblood in the morning
4573543
good luck!
Hehe can't wait to see what happens when the sunbutts meet. Keep it up good sir.
4572356
"sir we have a problem"
"what is it"
"a shit storm is coming"
"my god"
"it gets worse it's heading straight towards the fan what should we do"
"we pray"
Wrong form of "arranged" here. "Arraigned" means to accuse before a court of law. Unless Artemis is planing on having Solaris stand trial, you might want to change the two.
4574442 Will fix that
4574291 Will fix that too, but thank you none the less for the kind words
4574065 You have no idea
4574016 I hope you'll like it and thanks
4573958 Thank you and I'll go fix the mistakes. Good eye, as that's exactly what I meant, and I was wondering if someone would catch it.
4573931 thank you again for the correction and the kind words. I liked writing that too
4573554 Thank you
More is a want.
4574749 More is a coming
Again with using 'thou'. It should be 'thine'.
Why does it sound like CelArt and SolLu are being shipped? It just sounds like that.
4574909 I'll go fix that and think of it.
Who is the pony that has been set as the example of grace and beauty by nearly everyone, and do you think Luna and Artemis are that confident in themselves, as they have only their older sibling to compare themselves to?
Keep up the stellar work.
Great story. I can't wait for the next chapter. I can see that be funny is Celestia and Solaris try to inspect their brothers/sisters date and the other gets on their case. Good job with this story.
4575280 You will see in chap five
4575209 I shall
4566060
that lucky tuba! I bet it got blown all night!- and such beautiful music they made together!
4576438 Ask the younger sibling who's room is right next door, and despite all the sound spells available, there is not enough to stop the tooting.
This is SUCH a great story! I need MOAR.
4576676 I'm putting the finishing touches on chapter five as we speak
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It's the cross and arrow-verse.
okay, even for Luna/artemis, SCREAMING PROFANITIES AND THROWING THINGS is WAY over the top. Rein it IN a little.
And then the two older siblings see each other. (pic somewhat related)
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or
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This should be fun...
"If you don’t mind, I’ll go and inform the steward know that you’ll be in charge for today while you finish up in here.” Might want to take another look at this sentence. :) Mad love, more reading.
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This is incorrect. If it was, Celestia/Solaris would know about each other.
Artemis has a beard?