> TwiLuna > by Marie Rivers > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Chapter 1 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I silently made my way towards the school with my head down. My dark midnight skin seemed to blend into my black jeans, oversized black hoodie, and black sketchers sneakers. I sigh softly as I make my way into the school. I walked passed what most of the school called the main 7. They consisted of 7 of the strangest kids on campus but for some reason they were always the main ones at events. They were always getting trophies of some sort and they even won this big concert or something. I then went into my mind giving my imaginary friends a lowdown on who the main 7 were. Rainbow Dash, the jock, she was captain of most if not all of the active sports teams like soccer. She hates studying and anything not 'cool' except her friends. She seems to be loyal to a fault. Fluttershy, the animal lover, I have seen her sneaking mice out of the school so they will not get killed. Strange if you ask me just let the little vermin die. It makes it so we are not diseased for sure. Then there is Sunset Shimmer, the bad girl, she is hot in that bad girl sort of way. She and Rainbow are sort of an item I think. It is hard to tell. I mean they are always breaking up. I think the record was 8 times in 5 days. Of course you can't forget Rarity. She makes the outfits for the group and like half the school during big events. She is a huge fashionista or at least I think that is the word i am looking for. I can see her owning her own clothing boutique. If she doesn't find a way to land a prince. Applejack is the country girl. I have never seen her without her cowboy hat. I swear one of these days Rarity is going to have a heart attack because of AJ wearing that hat with something that doesn't go with hats or something. I don't think that anyone notices the way that Applejack always takes her hat off when Rarity is around. If you asked me I think that apple has a crush. Wouldn't that be something! A country girl and a city girl! Ha that is a huge laugh. Wait what was that tornado of pink that just went by me? Oh it was just Pinkie Pie. You know the school party girl. If you had a birthday or some sort of special occasion that deserves a party to even if there is a new student be prepared for a fuzzy pink tornado of Pinkie Pie. I swear that girl is going to give someone a heart attack one of these days! Lets see i have mentioned the jock, the bad girl, the animal lover, the party girl, the fashionista, and the country girl. Who am I missing? Just then i stooped my inner monologue and just stared. There in front of me dressed in a skirt that matched her hair and a shirt that was the same shade of light purple as her skin was the girl of my dreams. She was perfect from her beautiful dark purple hair with that one strip of pink always up in a pony tail during school to those cute little glasses set cutely on her face. I shake my head to clear my thoughts. I couldn't be thinking like that. Me and a beautiful goddess like that could never work. I clear my head before I walk into my Science class. I quickly made my way to the back and sat down. I kept my head down as I worked. The next thing iI heard was my older sister, Celestia, giving out pairs of students who would be working together. "And finally Luna Everfree and Twilight Sparkle will be a group." Tia finished with a small smiled directed at me. I went pale and tried to hide in my seat. Oh god Tia anyone but her! I would be willing to work with anyone but her! I can't form words when I am near her and you expect me to figure out a Science project with her? As soon as I hear the bell ringing I grab my stuff and try to get out of there without drawing too much attention to myself but no such luck. "Hey Luna wait!" Oh god no please no... > Chapter 2 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I gulp and freeze in place. I then take a deep breath and turn to look up at my older sister. Tia motioned me into the classroom. I gulp and walk into the classroom closing the door and looked up at her. Tia walked over to me and sat on a desk saying gently "LuLu it is ok. I know that you feel uncomfortable around her. It is understandable but you need to do a project with someone who will actually do some of the work. This is for the best sis." Tia gave me a hug then looked down at me adding "You will be ok. I promise you it will be ok." I hug her back then say "Tia it is not just the fact i have a crush on her. His words will never leave my mind. Every time I think about her I immediately start thinking about what he would do if he found out." I shudder slightly before I pull away saying "I need to go sis. I will see you at lunch." As I leave I hear Tia say "Luna you have to eat in the cafeteria today." I gulp before I quickly make my way to my next class. Sadly though I end up bumping into Twilight. As we both fell to the ground I put on the mask all the students at school see. I stand up and politely offer her my hand "Please forgive my lack of consideration. I completely forgot that I must look where I am going. I hope that you are well." I keep my voice steady pretending I am talking to anyone but her. "Oh it is quite alright I wasn't looking where I was going. I had my nose in a book. I am Twilight Sparkle. You are Luna right?" I almost died right then and there. Her voice was absolutely heavenly. I try to calm myself as I suddenly realize that I am still holding her hand. I quickly let go of her hand. "Yes my name is Luna. We have a Science project together when would you like to start on that? I was thinking we could do something on the night sky. Like the stars or maybe even the moon." I start to calm down as I start talking about my favorite subject, the night. It is so calm and peaceful I would rather spend all my waking time at night instead of the day. "That sounds wonderful! The night has always been a great interest and mystery to me. I have read many books about the night and such. Yet is still such a mystery to me and many scientists." Twilight gave a giant grin and the mention of doing something with the night. I am so going to lose it if I don't get out of here soon. I give a simple nod. "That sounds acceptable Twilight Sparkle. Shall we meet at the library after school?" I looked at her with my usual blank expression. After Twilight gave me a nod with a big smile I pushed passed her heading towards my class. After I sat in the back I let my mask drop and I grinned broadly. I couldn't believe it! Not only was she begin nice to me but she liked the night too! I mean the only person I have met who likes the night is my friend whose name IS Night. I quickly looked down at my notebook and started to take notes but I ended up drawing a constellation on the top corner of my notebook. I jumped as someone dropped a heavy book and I immediately froze up. No no no please not here! The door slammed shut as the man who was supposedly my father walked into the house drunk out of his mind. He stumbled towards the fridge and grabbed a beer. He then turned and snarled at me "Get you're useless ass out of my chair bitch!" I quickly scrambled to get up. As i tried to get out of the room I accidentally caused him to spill some of his beer. Oh no! Not again. "I am s-so s-sorry. I d-didn't mean t-to m-make you s-spill you're b-beer." I quickly back away and whimper pressing hard against the wall. "You fucking useless bitch you! You did this on purpose! You made me spill my beer on purpose and don't you dare say other wise!" He yelled. The next thing I felt was a hard slap followed by a swift punch in the stomach. I doubled over in pain. He started to undo his belt "Luna! Hey Luna it is ok I am here calm down! He can't touch you." I heard Tia saying loudly before it could get to the worst part. As soon as I realized where I was I clung to Tia tightly shaking. After a while I slowly calmed down and pulled back breathing heavily. "H-He had c-come h-home d-drunk and I w-was i-in his ch-chair. I m-made h-him spill h-his beer..." I took a deep breath trying to tell Tia what I had remembered in my flashback like my therapist told me to do. She said it would help but god damn it was so hard. Tia put a hand on my back and said softly "Luna you don't have to. Don't worry class was over when it happened so none of the students saw. I promise it will be ok." I nod slowly and hug my notebook to my chest saying softly with a whimper "How can he still be doing this to me after two years?" I look up at Tia and take a deep breath finally calming down. Tia shook her head and sighed "I don't know Luna. What you went threw was traumatic and difficult to go through. You will get through it but it might take a while. You don't have to go to your next class if you..." I quickly interrupted Tia "No I have to go to class. I can't let this ruin my entire day. Thanks Tia. Love you sis." I hug her tightly before i grab my stuff and stand up. Tia gave me a piece of paper. "Your'e note. You are gonna be a little late." Tia smiled sadly before she got up and went back to her Science class. I gulped and then headed quickly to my next class. It was the last one before lunch. I quickly gave the note to my teacher and then took the only available seat. It was apparently my lucky day. The only open seat was next to none other then Twilight Sparkle. Oh why universe! Haven't i been through enough today? Now i have to act as if i totally do not have a crush on Twilight Sparkle while doing my hardest subject Math? I take a deep breath before sitting down and then stared at the paper. Oh no! I wasn't here the day they went over this! I am totally doomed. Just as i was starting to worry I felt someone gently nudge my hand. "I can help you with this if you need it. I love Math." Twilight whispered to me. I gulped and then made sure my mask was on and nodded neutrally. We spent the rest of class figuring out the Math problems. Even if Twilight said things in technical terms she managed to find a way that made sense to me. Well after she noticed the completely confused look on my face. It was actually really nice. As soon as the bell rang I started to gather my stuff up. I looked up when I saw Twilight's hand giving me a calculator. Twilight gave me a friendly smile. "Luna wanna eat with me and my friends? I promise not to let Pinkie Pie throw a big "Yay-Luna-Is-Eating-With-Us" party or shoot the confetti cannon at you." Twilight offered with a grin. I hesitate then slowly and nervously nod "Sure. I see no reason why I should not take part in lunch with you and your friends." I keep my usual look on my face as i politely accept the offer. Oh boy what have I just gotten myself into. I wish Night had a schedule that let her eat lunch with me. > Chapter 3 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I slowly and shyly make my way into the cafeteria. I gulped and then followed Twilight. I could do this just a few minutes of eating with... I jump and let out a squeak immediately hiding behind Twilight as Pinkie Pie shot of a confetti canon. I am shaking trying to calm my nerves. Rainbow was laughing and slapped Pinkie Pie on the back laughing "Good one Pinks the look on her face was priceless!" Rainbow was still laughing when they all sat at their table. Sunset rolled her eyes at her girlfriend but she was chuckling as well. "I am sorry about that. I have tried to tell Pinkie that not everyone likes parties. Hey are you ok?" Twilight looked at me seemingly concerned. I nodded quickly before I stood up and then went to where her friends are. Twilight sat down and smiled "Come on Luna you can sit by me." I gulp and nervously move over and sit by Twilight. I pull out my notebook and start to write silently. I jump with a started squeak when Twilight leaned over and said "What are you writing?" I quickly close my notebook and look at her saying "Nothing much. Just some thoughts really." I look down at my notebook. Twilight smiled "Can I see?" She seemed yo really be interested to see what I had written. I look at her then I shake my head no. "So what brings you to out table instead of your dark lonely corner?" Sunset asked me looking up at my from her food. She crossed her arms looking me over. I jump slightly in surprise then say "She invited me." I motion to Twilight trying to hide my blush "HEY! I have invited you many times but you always say no!" Pinkie Pie said loudly as super fast causing me to jump again. I take a few deep breaths then I said "I have a project with her and I thought we were gonna talk bout it." I then look down as I saw Pinkie's smile fade and her hair start to droop "So you don't want to be our friend?" Pinkie Pie looked even sadder. I can't believe I forgot how much she loved making friends. I shake my head "No no. I am just not good with large groups of people. I also have trouble with loud things." I look down worried that I might have made her sadder. Pinkie Pie immediately brightened and said in a softer tone "l can stay quieter." She was grinning happily . "So you are sitting with us because Two asked you to? You seem to have put aside your problems with a large group of people." Sunset looked at me suspiciously. Before I could answer Twilight stepped in "We have a science project together and we were gonna talk about it a bit. I all but jumped out of my seat when the bell range as Twilight finished talking. I quickly walked to my next class. Thankfully I is not share this one with Twilight. I had it with Raibow Dash and Pinkie Pie instead. I sat in the back and watched the others silently. Pinkie Pie sat next to me and then said "Hiya!" I jumped with a startled squeak and looked at her wide eyed. "Oh sorry." Shr then started to talk softer. What she said I have no idea. She talks faster then a sonic jet! I take a few deep breaths then said "Can you slow down? I can't understand a thing. Class is about to start anyways." I look down and start to write. I blocked out Pinkie Pie for a while so I could focus on the class. I jumped when I hear the teacher call on me. I gulp but then get up and go up to the front and work on answering the questions. As soon as the class was over I left as fast ad I could. When I reached the gym I gulped. I waited until the rest of the girls had changed then I got changed into some gym pants. I went out and froze. Twilight was jogging over to me. She was wearing tight shorts like the rest of the class and an athletic t-shirt. I was frozen in place unable to cone up with something to say as I was distracted by her beauty. "Hey Luna!" Twilight said with a smile. "Ready for some P.E.?" I groaned loudly "Kill me now." I sigh and shake my head. If there was one thing I hated it was P.E. I couldn't run at all. Twilight laughed lightly and said "It won't be that bad. I will be with you the whole time." She chuckled and then grabbed my wrist and pulled me towards the others. I couldn't help but chuckle. She was being more hyper then I have ever seen her. I was really happy to see her like this. I stayed quiet as the coach Discord had us wrestle. I froze looking at him wide eyed hoping he would remembrt ebst Tia had told him. He smirked and said "Twilight and Luna you will be wrestling with each other." I glared at him and sighed. I looked at Twilight and tjen get ready. By the time class had ended I had defeated her 4 times out of 5. I am panting and smiled at her. She chuckled and said wiping the sweat from her forehead "Wow Luna! I didn't realize you were that good!" I blushed as I looked away. Discord came over and ruffled my hair as I glared st him "Good job kido!" I grumbled and pushed his arm away "Stop it! You are as bad as Tia." I slip away and then head to the lockers before calling back "You better ask her soon. If you don't she might ask you and that will ruin your reputation." I chuckle as I duck into the locker room.