Jax stood at the edge of his little… area, looking at the Everfree. His pet Bear was in there somewhere, getting ready for winter and hibernation. When he got back, would he be able to stay with Jax or would he have to go live with Fluttershy for a while?
Before he could think more about it, something finally happened. He heard the flapping of wings, and looked over to see Luna fly full speed towards him.
“Jax!” She shouted when she was close enough, and stopped flapping her wing, angling them to slow her decent.
She still hit Jax with quite a lot of speed though. He forgave her the second she drew him close, nuzzling him all over the face.
“Luna.” He couldn’t help but smile happily, embracing her in turn. “It’s always good to see you.”
She pulled her wings around him for a super hug, and he simply enjoyed the feeling of having her there. Her warm body against his, her soft fur brushing against him, her loving cyan eyes meeting his, and finally her soft lips greeting his own… in that moment he wanted nothing else, and if all the pain he had to go through was for this… well, then it was all worth it.
He enjoyed the warmth of her presence for several long minutes where their mouths became very acquainted, before he pulled her in for another hug. “I missed you.” He whispered, enjoying the honey scent she gave off. How could she still smell of honey after that flight?
“I missed you too, my love. I always do.” The warmth in her voice made him shiver ever so slightly. He loved it. He loved her. Despite everything, he still had this.
‘You keep reminding yourself of the good you have’ Sombra observed.
‘Otherwise I’ll drown in the bad. I have to stay positive or I’ll go crazy.’ Jax explained. It wasn’t easy to be told he could only stay in this little area which was pretty much his house and a little of the land outside of it. He could leave… for some minutes, and a guard always came over in case he reverted back….
It was infuriating, and he was so tired of it. If Luna and his friends didn’t stop by regularly, he would have thrown a tantrum long ago and just stormed into the Everfree.
He allowed himself a couple of more minutes in her embrace before he chased her out of his side of the pri… area. Ponies can’t stay on his side for too long, for their own safety. The last thing he wanted was for Luna to become depressed.
***
There were limited things you could do together when you had to stay on your separate side of a barrier. You could play chess, you could drink tea and small talk, looking at each other awkwardly when the small talk ran out, and you could… play battleship. At least they could after Jax explained what it was about. Then a few more small games followed like 'TickTacToe' and such.
But finally, she raised the moon, and with it came the amazing well of stars they had in Equestria… or at least Jax assumed so, since he couldn’t see shit beside god damn gray and boring clouds.
“I guess there will be no stargazing to-“ was all he got out before Luna took off like an arrow and cleared a hole in the clouds above them, enough for them to see at least 30 percent of the sky.
“I must apologize,” Luna said when she landed with a cocky smile. “But I do not believe I caught the words thee, my dear love, was about to utter. Care to repeat them?”
Jax smiled hugely. Sometimes he forgot where he was, and what ponies were really capable of. Back… in the human world, bad weather meant ruined plans. Here, with the right company, it meant ruined weather, and that was beautiful.
“I must have misspoken, oh mighty one.” He bowed dramatically, “what I meant to say was: Hail the night princess, blessed be her name, for she is the bane of obtrusive clouds everywhere.”
As they stood there smiling at each other like love drunk teenagers, Jax decided to throw caution at the wind and spoil himself with a hug from this beautiful being.
Apparently Luna was thinking the same, ‘cause they flew at each other like magnets. While Jax simply wished for some snuggles, Luna was quick to find his lips with her own. They were entwined for a while, each taking turns having most of them on one side of the barrier or the other, until a crystal snuck up on them and bonked them hard on the head, before flying on like a cheeky little bastard.
They both rubbed their heads, looked at each other, laughed it off, and then Luna set about animating the stars that they had access to.
It was a little story about, if Jax wasn’t mistaken, the flower pony named Rose finding inspiration to make her Midnight Rose. It was short and sweet.
Afterwards, they laid head to head and just looked up at the night sky, and the surviving clouds. Once in a while a crystal hovered over them. It was nice and peaceful.
‘Jax?’ Sombra suddenly asked.
‘Yeah?’
‘Do you think I would have made a good king? In time?’
‘… Honestly? No. I don’t think so, especially not with the negative magical high thing going on. Why do you ask?’
‘Yeah… I do not believe so either. Just trying to remember why I wanted to be king in the first place. I mean, really remember the feeling of wanting it. I cannot quite seem to grasp it.’
‘Don’t you think you just wanted to… I dunno… prove your parents wrong? Show them that you were worth something… that despite them treating you like they did, you became more than they could dream of.’
‘I… no, they should not have that kind of power over me….‘ He trailed off, perhaps in thought.
“I’ve decided to go to Slow Healing by the way.” Luna suddenly informed him. “I have an appointment for tomorrow.”
“Slow Healing? The psychologist? Why?” He asked with concern.
“Because you deserve… we both deserve that I become a bit more mentally stable… these thoughts I get sometimes, while not as bad… they remind me of when I…” she clopped her hooves together nervously. “You know. I just want to… be normal.”
Jax heaved himself up on his elbows and positioned himself above her. Luna avoided his eye, so he gently put a hand on her cheek and watched as she nuzzled against it. “No matter what, I still love you. I just want you to know that.”
She blushed cutely, finally looking at him. “I know. And I love you as well.”
First! ;P
8048283 ... indeed ^^
aww! The entire description I was thinking of jax from mortal kombat, I'm kinda disappointed this isn't a story about a cyborg ripping pony faces off.
Also this oc's catchphrase better not be something like "get jax'd" that would be inconceivably horrendous.
8048332 You're not the first, that's why I have that line ^^ I don't think he has a catchphrase ;)
I must thank you for writing this story. It has kept me entertained while I was in a remote northern location for a week. I look forward to read more, keep up the good work.
8072456 Heh then I'll thank you for writing that comment :) it's comments like those that keep me going.
Unfortunately I'm very busy at the moment, but I'll try to find the time to write the next chapter soon
Finally after 73 chapters I'm all caught up, but now I have to wait. No biggie, I understand
8090243 hehe I'm writing the next chapter, but it's slow process because I'm so busy :) glad you understand ^^
8090840 Take all the time you need! Fantastic story btw
Alright, this has been in my read later shelf now;
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Let's see what you're made of.
8127257 You're quite welcome. I'm going to halt my spree for a bit because I've spent the last couple of days binge reading. But, so far; really enjoying it. I like the fact that everyone is taking things one step at a time, not jumping the gun. The explanation on his existence in the world and his development is done realistically and that's a plus. I'm also glad to see the romance isn't rushed either and, again, it's going through the motions.
I also like the fact that, as the scene in Chapter 21 shows, not everyone is on the bandwagon and is all 'Oh the main six and the princesses like him, that means he's ok, the end' it feels normal in that sense and I'm happy to see it.
As for Jax himself; interesting, entertaining, flawed and likeable. He has his reasons for being a shut in and takes everything in stride and doesn't whine about everything that throws him through a loop. I like people like that.
Keep going onward compadre and have another cookie for your efforts.
8127284 Well I hope it lives up to all of that in the about 50 chapters you haven't read yet ^^ A lot of stuff happens, that's for sure, and I learned so much while writing this, so no matter what I'm happy XD having all this wonderful support and kind comments just makes it better :)
8157438 true
8165305 yeep
8182535 kek
I am very Excited for the next chapter.
i love it
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Glad to hear it :)
Hey when is the next chapter, cause this stuff is almost as good as Bon Bon's sweets
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It's in the editing process, but might still be a while ^^ next chapter isn't cute though :)
How often are the updates
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Used to be every week, then every other. Now aday I'm too busy with exams. The next chapter is being edited though, shouldn't be too long, but not promising anything
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Ty for telling me this it's good to know so I'm not waiting for a year again for a chapter to be published to then fined that the author had given up
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Oh also on the matter could you suggest something to read while I wait
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You're welcome ^^ Don't worry, i'm not giving up on this... it's almost done :)
well I have a ton of recommendations spread out in the author's notes, but here are some of my favorites: https://www.fimfiction.net/story/144701/gladiator
https://www.fimfiction.net/story/235359/the-human-condition
https://www.fimfiction.net/story/339309/gilded-sister
https://www.fimfiction.net/story/234937/fractured-sunlight
https://www.fimfiction.net/story/247031/the-mare-who-once-lived-on-the-moon
https://www.fimfiction.net/story/224216/my-life-as-a-bipedal-quadruped
https://www.fimfiction.net/story/163706/bad-mondays
https://www.fimfiction.net/story/255419/the-substitute-demon
https://www.fimfiction.net/story/13477/vinyl-and-octavia-university-days
https://www.fimfiction.net/story/247622/twilight-good-night
https://www.fimfiction.net/story/58441/written-in-dust
https://www.fimfiction.net/story/120686/misunderstandings
If you've read those/aren't interested, then I don't know ^^ haven't added a new story to my collection in a while
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Ty for the suggestions. If I take a while to reply to anything it's because I'm reading about 17-20 fanfics. Although yours is one of the ones I keep my eye on the most
8227123 Wha!? It`s almost over!?
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Why are you suprised? XD I've been telling you guys forever that we are reaching the end :b
8231869 Whoops, didn`t notice anything
8232020
You're probably not the only one XD
8232026 I wouldn`t doubt it
I could have sworn that this story was mature last time I read it.
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It was ^^ I changed it because I don't really feel it requires a mature rating XD
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Good point. I was just confused because it was in my NSFW favourites. Usually, I accidentally add stories in there that aren't NSFW on my own, but this time I was pretty sure this story had an M rating at one point.
Thanks for clearing it up.
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heh, well you were right all along XD I haven't even posted a chapter since I changed it, so dunno how you noticed ^^
Anyway, Good day to you, and you are welcome :3
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I was reading another story that has similar tags and this was in the suggested box, and since I haven't been tracking this story for a while I decided to see how many chapters have passed since I last read it. Thus, seeing the rating change.
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mm, understanding ^^