Renaissance of The Moon

by Habanc

Epilogue

Luna stopped short of Sugarcube Corner, Fluttershy at her side, “Well, what if they don't like the me?” She asked. A worrisome tinge was in her voice, anxiety chewing at her insides.

Fluttershy nuzzled her gently, “Don't worry... Just stay out here until I call you, okay?” She looked up, still seeing her partner casting fretful glances at the door in front of them. “Hey, they won't mind... I promise.” She added, reassuringly.

Luna sighed, “I guess you're right. I trust you, and that's good enough for me.”

The pegasus pecked her on the cheek, before walking up towards Ponyville's bakery. Inside, she could hear quick, bass pounding music playing. The party's host, Pinkie Pie, was still ecstatic after the DJ P0n-3 concert, and was now playing some of her music.

Pinkie Pie was holding one of her signature parties, the day after she went to see DJ P0n-3. There, the energetic pony had got to talk with the famous musical artist, and even managed to get her hooves on some DJ equipment, after leaving such an impression on the celebrity. Apparently, her love for the party scene and tireless enthusiasm struck a chord with the DJ.

Fluttershy gulped. It was over a week since she embarked on her romance with Luna, and so far, no ponies in Ponyville really knew about their intimate relationship. She'd gotten an invite to the party this morning, and decided it was the best time to tell her friends the news. However, it seemed easier said than done, as nervousness tingled at her hooves.

Without bothering to knock, she opened the door. The floor was a mess of confetti, balloons everywhere. A few pink strobe lights revolved around, their rays filling the room. Refreshments lined a table along a wall, while an enormous, vinyl record-shaped cake was placed on the other side of the room. In the middle, a dance floor was positioned, lights illuminating it's borders. Behind that, a Pink mare was standing at a table, large headphones over her ears. She was concentrating on one of her turntables, adjusting the record with one hoof, while playing with mixer with her other hoof.

Two ponies, her friends Rarity and Applejack, appeared in her view. “Hold up y'all! Fluttershy's here!” Called the orange earth pony. The music quieted down, Pinkie Pie placing down her headphones and bounced over to them.

“Oh hi, Fluttershy!” She said enthusiastically to her, “Glad you could make it!” Two other ponies, Twilight Sparkle and Rainbow Dash, joined the others.

“Yeah, I haven't seen you around lately, Fluttershy,” Rainbow Dash said, eying her suspiciously, “Not in the air, or even transporting your animals. You look... Different.” She stared at her, “You didn't go into the Everfree Forest, did you?”

“What?! No, of course not... I couldn't, I wouldn't!” Fluttershy recoiled in surprise. Her fellow pegasus' scrutinizing looks made her feel uncomfortable.

“Now hold on,” Twilight butted in, “I'm sure Fluttershy didn't do that. However, I too have noticed your absence... Did something happen?”

No other pony spoke, her five friends' eyes looking on questioningly. The nervousness in her hooves now shot up through her legs, causing them to wobble a little. Fluttershy took a deep breath.

“Well, Yes. I mean, sort of... Ooh I don't know.” Her voice growing quieter, “I met somepony special to me.”

Her friend's faces contorted with bewilderment, with the exception of Rainbow Dash, who asked, “Wait... What? Special? I don't even...” She trailed off, lost in thought. Then she gasped, “Oh! Y-You mean like... Dating?” Her voice sounded lost, unaccustomed to the thoughts of love.

“Umm....” Fluttershy replied, lowering her head, “Yes?”

Rainbow Dash's expression joined the ranks of the others, all of them staring in astonishment. They sat like that for a few seconds, before the timid pegasus broke the silence, “Oh dear...” Fluttershy said to herself, blushing hotly. “I-I guess I better go ask her to come in now.”

As she turned around, Applejack and Rarity looked at each other. Rarity mouthed a single word, unable to speak, “Her?”

The quiet mare opened the door, calling out, “Okay, you can come in now! They're just a little... Umm, surprised.” She held it open as Luna sheepishly entered the room, her shy expression deepening as she saw the other ponies' faces. She smiled awkwardly to them, as Fluttershy closed the door, coming up next to her.

By now, the amazed equines had their mouths open, not knowing what to make of the spectacle in front of their eyes. The quietest pony of them all, first off, was in a serious relationship. That alone was something they never even considered. Second, and completely mind-blowing, was the fact that she was dating a princess, an immortal alicorn that seemed as distant as the stars she created.

Fluttershy put her arm around Luna, trying to ease the awkward standstill, to no avail. “Hello,” Luna said, trying to help, “Fluttershy has told me so much about you girls, and I've always wanted to meet yo-”

“Aww, ah'm so happy for ya, sugarcube.” Applejack randomly blurted out. Being the element of honesty, she was the first to tell that this indeed was real. “You two look perfect for each other, better than caramel an' apples, if ah do say so mahself.” Her gaze softened, her freckles rising in her cheeks as she smiled.

Her words broke the spell, and an outburst of praise barraged the couple as the other ponies came back to life.

“You two are soooo adorable together!” Pinkie Pie squealed, her hair bouncing up and down as she jumped with delight.

“Yeah, I think you'll make a wonderful couple. I'm so happy for you!” Twilight said, before giving both her and Luna a quick hug. The latter mare was not expecting it, and tensed in surprise as the lavender pony hugged her.

“Umm... Yeah, ditto.” Rainbow Dash said, scratching her mane, embarrassed. Emotions, especially the more caring ones, were not her strong suit.

Rarity, the last pony to talk, stepped up to her, an expression of faux insult on her face. “Now, Fluttershy... We both know that I was the one whose always wanted to marry a noble pony... And now, you upstage me by falling in love with the top of Equestrian society!” Then her expression lightened, as she chuckled, her voice replaced with joy. “I'm so glad you found somepony special in your life. You both must join me at the spa sometime to tell me how you two met.”

“Ok, Rarity.” Fluttershy replied, giggling. Rarity's sarcastic humor really helped her feel better.

Pinkie Pie dashed in the middle of the group, “Hey, weren't we here to party?!” She cried. Not waiting for a response, she jumped over her DJ Setup, placing the headphones over her ears. Pushing up a slider, the volume of the music returned, it's hard, yet catchy beat reverberating throughout the room.

The ponies, dispersed, except for the couple. Luna looked over to Fluttershy, unconsciously tapping her hoof to the beat, “Is this DJ P0n-3?” She asked.

“Oh yes,” Fluttershy responded, “It's probably her most successful release. It's called 'Manticores n Stuff'.” She nuzzled her, quietly whispering in her ear, “Don't tell them, but I really like this song.”

Luna experimentally moved her body to the beat, enjoying it. “I do too,” she announced, before padding over the illuminated floor tiles. “Wanna dance?” She asked, looking back at the pegasus.

“Umm, yeah.” Fluttershy responded. She walked up to her side, slowly moving her shoulders and head to the song.

“There you go...” Luna told her, steadily dancing with greater enthusiasm until her whole body flowed with the booming bass. “Come on!” She continued delightfully, “It's really fun once you get into it.”

“Okay,” The yellow mare said, trying to match her partner's rhythm. After a few minutes, Fluttershy got the hang of it, dancing with joy. She giggled as she and Luna synced their movements, their coats continually brushing together.

Until the early hours of morning, the two mares enjoyed themselves, dancing, talking, eating and drinking to their heart's content... Which of course, was each other.

-~-

The sun was cresting along the horizon as the pair left Sugarcube Corner. “Thanks for the party!” Luna called out behind her, towards Pinkie Pie, who was waving good bye at the door.

The alicorn was leaning on Fluttershy's shoulder, her legs weak. “You know, I've never had that much fun, ever.”

Fluttershy looked over at her as they kept walking, “I can tell, since you overdid yourself. You danced for so long, it looks like your hooves are going to fall off!”

Luna giggled, “No they won't. Even if they did, It wouldn't stop me from dancing with you again.” She paused, smiling at her memories, “You know, you're quite the dancer once you get going.”

“Really?” Fluttershy's voice squeaked, blushing. They kept walking towards the outskirts of town, the majority of it's inhabitants just beginning their day.

“Oh yes.” Luna told her, “There's a lot more to you than meets the eye.” The two were rounding the corner of the path they were on, which soon changed from stone to dirt as they got closer to the cottage. “For instance.” She continued a moment later, “You seem very quiet and timid, but you've been the most inspiring, caring pony I've ever met.”

“Aww, Luna, that was really sweet. But, I'm sure there are other ponies like me.” Fluttershy said modestly, as the sight of her cottage came into view.

“No, I doubt it.” Luna dismissed, “That's what I was going to say next; You're always so focused on other ponies and animals, that rarely do you get a chance to see how wonderful you are.” She took a deep breath, reaching over to nuzzle her “And that's where I think I fit in. I'm here to remind you of how compassionate, funny, and undeniably beautiful you are, even if you don't always see it.”

Fluttershy returned the nuzzle, “And I will always be there for you, whatever troubles you face. Your joys are my joys, your problems are mine aswell.” She stopped, now on top of the small brick bridge, “And I think... Since your problem is to remind the most beautiful pony in Equestria of how amazing she is, it's also my problem to remind you as well.”

She leaned in closer to her, whispering a single sentence, “I know only one way to do it.” Then she embraced Luna, kissing her passionately.

As their tongues met, Luna could once again feel electricity forming between them, symbolizing a bond that could last eons, if forever. With that, the alicorn could feel an older, darker part of her wither and vanish. It was like erasing all the shadows from a sunny day, or taking out the trash. Getting rid of the bad, keeping the good.

She felt anew. Falling in love with Fluttershy was her most cherished accomplishment of her life, forcing her to look at the world differently, a rebirth of Luna herself. Old knowledge was flowing into her brain, ones she never learned a thousand years ago. It was like a Renaissance of the Moon.

Fin.

[For now...]

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Dear Dead Frontier's Brony Brigade

I would like to thank you all for your unwavering support and constructive criticism throughout my first fanfic. The amount of time and effort you put into proofreading those 115 pages of drafts (Yes, I counted them) was undoubtedly stellar. You may not be the largest MLP-community. not by a long shot, but you're definitely the best.

~Smiggel Aka Habanc

P.s. Note: Have the Orbital Friendship Cannon ready for when the trolls come back from their bans. Kthxbai :D

Comments

[MLP-Lover]

AMAZING!!! :D Love it love it love it! Fluttershy x Luna is WIN :D

[Habanc]

Thanks alot mate, I've always loved that pairing too. It's a pity there isn't many Lunashy fics.

Great story! I don't know whether to be mad at Luna for taking Fluttershy, or Fluttershy for taking Luna!

[JV ElEven]

*theatrical bow and clapping*

Very, very well done! AMazing story. Fantastic writing. Had it all.

And could I get a link to the page you're addressing in the bottom?

[Habanc]

I'm assuming you're talking about the "Dear Dead Frontier's Brony Brigade" comment?

If so, sure. I'll give you a heads up that the page is on Dead Frontier, a Zombie MMORPG. I don't play it much anymore, I'm mostly there for the brony community. You'd need to register in order to see it.

http://fairview.deadfrontier.com/onlinezombiemmo/index.php?topic=568939.0

[Medivh]

Such a cute story, and I'm sad that its now over. Hope we can get a fresh story from you as well written as this one soon!

So much fucking Dawwww :D :D :D :D

[JV ElEven]

*still clapping*

[Habanc]

New picture... Thought it'd help with the D'aww output.

441 I was thinking the same thing.

[Shrinky Frod]

I like it - not a pairing that I'd ever thought of before, but it makes a lot of sense, and they're a very sweet couple.

*applauds*

Well done, well written.

[Habanc]

Thanks.

I'm currently revising it, so as to get it published on Equestria Daily. The, pre-readers, had, a, problem, with, my, commas, or, something.

[in10secondsflat]

I'm blown away by this...

*applause*

I've been meaning to read another really good fanfic lately. I found it.

[Habanc]

I'm glad you liked it.

I'm starting a new, darker story. I thought I'd try my hand at it, and the first chapter was submitted this morning.

[Habanc]

Oh... Celestia-damn my poor editing skills.

I'll fix up the defacement of ponydom. Thanks for letting me know!

Alright. This story is... Dangerous levels of Cute. I mean, just, wow. Already three chapters in I thought that if it got much cuter, kittens would spontaneously come into existence around my computer.

It was an enjoyable story, I can't say I've ever been a fan of the whole "instant love" thing that's so common in fanfics, but it makes for sweet short stories to read so I can't complain!

Great story

Also, IT'S A BEAM!

>thewisefish

[Habanc]

1721

Fishy, I don't care, because one of us keeps getting banished to the moon by the forum moderators... And it isn't me. >.>

1730
ouwannaplaythatwayhuh

Come at me bro

Good job still

[ShivalWolf]

This I think has to be one of the most beautiful deep and meaningful fanfics I have ever read.
Fluttershy and Luna make the perfect pair and you pulled it off beautifully.

Soo very deep and meaningful Helpfully oneday we will all have a relationship as wonderful as this one is.

Honestly, this is the most romantic piece of literature I have ever read. My sisters are watching me as I continue to cry during this comment... You must have someone make this into a video. This is the best pony romance story I have ever read.

[RazorRaptor9]

You couldn't make anything more adorable if you tried!

~yay

[Zero]

I saw the story and thought ooo a lunashy fix, I haven't read one of those in a while :)
Starts reading- this is familiar, oh I've read this :S
Reads it again.
It's just as good the second time :D

[Jolttix]

This was so good, Could you help me with my first fic? I'm trying to do a LunaMac.

[Balancer]

This has got to be one of the most well put together stories I have read in regards to shipping bravo well done am looking to reading your stuff in the future

[Karma]

One of my favorites by far!

[mlpishorrible]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=DybCjKqyjLE&feature=endscreen

Lovin' it.

[Laknock]

Manticores 'n' Stuff

Wait, which one? There's one featuring Rob Swire, the original, and the one remixed by Nero.

[One Big Macintosh]

This could be a really stupid question, but by Dead Frontier do you mean the zombies MMO?

[Habanc]

5250721

Yeppers Peppers! I played it a lot, back in the day (2011). But now the endgame has gotten so P2W-y and convoluted that I stopped.