I couldn’t help but be in a really good mood as I trotted along the hallway of Canterlot castle. It was so good to be back.
Even the outside was nice. Cold maybe, but the sun was shining, and the sky was blue all over.
Giving the guards a cheerful smile as I reached the door, “Is she busy?”
They glanced at each other, “No meeting at the moment, sir.”
Nodding, I moved to push the door open and entered into Celestia’s office, “Hey Sunshine.”
Celestia glanced up from her spread out papers, “Page. Welcome back.”
“Thank you, your royal highness,” I said and bowed deeply, going as far as to spread my wings as I presented the scroll I had been carrying in my magic, “A missive from King Darkfeathers, to your own glorious self.”
That got a snort from her, “Good news I take it?”
“Eyep,” I agreed and got up again, tossing the scroll onto her desk as I folded my wings, “Want a summary?” I asked as I trotted up to her.
“Please, if you would?”
“In short, he thinks it’s a interesting idea and is willing to hammer down the details. But he want twice the ships so that if a ship is lost, the loss is relatively lowered.”
She looked thoughtful and nodded, “It’s something to think about,” she agreed before she smiled, “More importantly, I heard some news from my sister.”
“Did you now?” I asked with a grin, “Yes, I’m getting together with Sunset.”
Celestia smiled and leaned in to give me a nuzzle, “I’m so happy for you. You two fit so well together.”
“Maybe, we’re leaving for Ponyville tomorrow,” I said, “We’re going to talk to Twilight in person.”
She nodded, “Good.”
Something suddenly struck me, and I blinked up at the taller alicorn, “…Did you sent me on this entire thing to matchmake me with Sunset!?”
Celestia shifted back a bit, putting her hoof to her chest as she frowned down at me, “Page! Do you really think I would mobilize dozens of ponies and spend tens of thousands of Bits to set my sisters Fiancée up my former student and his best friend?”
I blinked up at her, “…You did, didn’t you?”
“Of course not, that’s silly.”
I shifted my ears a bit before I facehoofed, “…No. No it wasn’t. It was to win the bet with your sister, wasn’t it?”
Celestia laughed, “Since when does anything like that have just one reason? It was a legitimate diplomatic mission that you were uniquely suited for. That I could also win a bet and make you and Sunset happy at the same time were just a bonus.”
Sighing, I shook my head, “Seriously, you and Chrysalis…” I said and hugged her quickly, “…Still, thank you.”
“You’re more than welcome, Page,” Celestia answered and hugged back, putting her wings around me, “Now, go wake up my sister. Or if you’re up there when she does wake up, her moon will be late.”
“Come on, that happened one time!”
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Carefully I slipped into the bedroom. Luna were deep asleep, sprawled out on the bed in the bubble of silence around the bed.
Smiling I carefully moved through it and crawled onto the bed, carefully making my way beneath her closest wing as I moved up next to her, nosing along her neck.
She slowly stirred and smiled lazily, pulling me tighter, “Mmm… welcome back…”
“Sleep well?”
Luna mmed and cuddled closer, shifting to rest her head against mine, “Trip went well?”
“Very.”
That got a small giggle from her and she nuzzled at my ear, “I figured it would.”
I poked her, “Not like that, My Sky.”
“Hmmh?” Luna asked and smirked, finally opening her eyes, “Why not?”
I don’t blush, damn it.
“…We’re talking to Twilight first. Going with Sunset to visit tomorrow,” I said and nuzzled at her neck.
Luna nodded and curled up a bit more, smiling as she put her nose against mine, “Good,” before she blinked and frowned, “…What time is it?”
I smirked, “Around six.”
She groaned softly and closed her eyes again, “Too early.”
“Too early?” I asked and stole a small kiss, “Missed you, My Sky.”
“Missed you too, My Page,” she mumbled and nuzzled, wing sliding along my back, “And maybe not too early…”
I feel warm. This is cozy.
.... Yes
.... Yes
Now it happen twice.
I think I'm gonna leave guys.
Was enjoying the thoughtful dynamics of relationships being avoided through reasons other than character incompetence, and instead out of sheer loyalty, and despite multiple interests being directed at our main character, him essentially hooking them up with others instead was fun and unique, and introduced more characters with more intricate relations.
It was already old before with the Mary Sue aspects our main dude had so this one unique dynamic was the only thing saving it for me.
No offense to the author or the readers, but I'm good. If it rewrites Sunset away from Page, or they realize they don't really like each other like that, and just confused their emotions in later chapters, give me a PM and i'll be back.
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Multiple Partners have been done a lot in this fandom, and this is one of the best so far.
The friendship page and sunny have is usually something that evoles, and ends in problems for an existing relationship.
The fact that Luna has thousands of years experience and knows that they have the rest of time together makes it easier. And if page and Luna keep there dynamic I’m all for him and sunny.
And we all know how this will end in a few hundred years “Big pile of cuddling alicorns”.
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Same here, i will keep in touch just hoping it gets solved.
Another thing that bugs me is the fact that all the characters are so reasonable, emmotions have no logic. All this characters take changes so well that is creepy, like it does not really important to them.
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They developed through 4-5 fucking stories, what did you expect?
A bunch of emotional angst filled teenagers?
They are either OLD and have seen a lot and been with many lovers, or are properly functioning adults.
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Oh Celestia, I hate characters like that.
"I'm a thousand years old but have the emotional maturity of a 14 year old!"
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I think it is partially because those writers don't know/not having any idea what those character would be like, partially because of the special snowflake effect in wanting to be that special guy/special species that is more mature and worldly than those arrogant old fools. Especially those arrogant elves!
I really would like to see that. Sipioc?
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Well, I think when you factor in an immortal demi-goddess like Luna, her perspective on things can add a bit of a wrinkle. Now that Page is imortal too, it makes sense why Luna would like him and Sunset getting together. As of now, Sunset isn't immortal, so as long as Page doesn't downright ignore her, I imagine she'll take solace in the fact that this is only temporary.
However, it'll be interesting if Sunset ever ascends. If THAT happens, maybe Luna will start to have doubts about the relationship? I feel like that'd be an interesting plot thread.
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Weeeeeelll, if one does live to be that old, I'd imagine things could get kind of boring. That's why I love comedic stories that involve the princesses being trolls, because it makes them more than just the "calm and benevolent leaders." The immaturity allows them to appear more human, for lack of a better word.
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I'd say more alive. Immortal being perfect in everything is no better than an automation without a personality. Basically, dead. And what is the point of being immortal dead?
Right, so there is a little problem with this charming fic.
Starting late during Responsibilities, grammar issues like this, where it should be was, not were or vice versa, have been appearing more and more frequently. Once or twice here and there is alright, but lately, like this chapter, it has them scattered about and sometimes back to back. I currently don't have access to my desktop, or I'd happily do it myself, but I highly suggest another pass by a proofreader or editor on at least the past four chapters.
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No, these kinds of mistakes are scattered all throughout the series. It's a fun story, so I'm doing my best to fix them in my head as I go.
Luna: "Mmm, Twilight, I thought you went home this morning."
BP: "What?"
Soooo I'm guessing that the moon was late in rising again?
Bed acrobatic is better than any Coffee
I think I could guess why
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Like he said it was just one time.
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Pushed myself till the end of this story. The romance is still mostly Luna focused, but the Sunset romance won’t be dissolved. Nevertheless it’s only the next 2 chapter you have to push trough, and after that it’s mostly background with the exception of the last chapter.
If you can ignore it, I suggest you continue reading, the story is still pretty enjoyable all things considered, especially since Discord gets involved…
(Just my thoughts trough.)
Now Chrysalis just has to add Skitter into the roster and the Hive is secured ♡👍