Lunastice

[no_vampires_plz]

As Twilight leads the little foal down the path, the character of the woods around them changes. The trees are bigger, the brambles thicker, and the few plants that are still growing look considerably more... exotic than what one generally sees around Milliways. The most noticeable change, though, is in the weather. The thin layer of snow and frost on the ground is replaced by thick snowdrifts that crunch under their hooves, and the leaden sky of a Scottish winter gives way to a clear dark blue. The setting sun makes the snow gleam gold and pink as the trees thin out and give way to rolling hills.

"Alright. If anyone asks, your name is Sharp Tack and you're a friend of the family visiting from Canterlot."

Comments

[always_the_moon]

"Thy flanks are still blank," says the Princess quietly. "There is yet time."

[basic_powers]

"If you asked my mom and dad...it's been too long already." He sighes. "...I like visiting other worlds. I really do, and if I'm in a shape or a look...no one's expecting me to be...well.."

[always_the_moon]

"...thou wishest to be someone else."

Princess Luna can... sort of relate to that. A bit.

[basic_powers]

"..yeah, kinda."

More to have a chance to be himself. No pressure, nothing trying to kill him.

"...I'm sorry."

[always_the_moon]

"Thou art forgiven, Tyler Marlocke," says the Princess quietly. "It is not always easy, to live up to the world's expectations."

[basic_powers]

"...is it okay with you if I stay for the rest of Lunastice?"

[always_the_moon]

"It is not Our decision to make," says the Princes. "If thou wantest to, thou mayest."

[basic_powers]

"I will...it's a great holiday."

Secret identity slips aside...and the fact that he didn't tell them EVERYTHING about his world or parents.

So ofcourse..he's looking a little happier already.

[no_vampires_plz]

"Speaking of which," Twilight pipes up, "we'd better get back down to earth before the parade is completely over..."

"Oh! Of course." Another nod to the charioteers, and they descend and touch down half a block ahead of the parade.

[basic_powers]

Just before they disembark Tyler perks up with a thought and walks over to the princess.

"Princess Luna, I just had another idea.." With that he's standing carefully on his hind legs to whisper it into Luna's ear with a smile.

"...try it out."

[always_the_moon]

The Princess blinks in surprise, but doesn't comment.

At least, not until the two other ponies have disembarked and the chariot takes to the sky, trailing the aurora's light behind it once more. As the Princess's chariot disappears into the night sky, her voice echoes across the land:

"Merry Lunastice to all, and to all a good night!"