Good evening my dear Niece. -Princess Luna said with a soft smile- I take it you have been readjusting yourself ever since my sister brought you back to Equestria? I am sorry for not being able to speak to you as often as I wish, but the duties of the Night Court can be rather… dull. Thankfully there isn’t much going on tonight in terms of court, which gives me some free time this evening.
“O-oh! Princess Luna!” Sunset said, shooting up slightly before dropping into a low bow. “I-I didn’t hear you come in…”
No need to bow before me, Sunset Shimmer. After all, as stated, we are essentially aunt and niece so you don’t have to be formal with me.
Luna chuckled as she leans down and gives Sunset a soft nuzzle.
And forgive me for startling you, but considering as I am a pony of the night… me being stealthy sort of comes with the territory. Hence why my Night Guard are excellent at stealth and recon and keep to the shadows.
Anyway, considering I have a free evening, I was about to go meet an old friend of my sister and I. Why not accompany if you are not busy, as I am sure we can spend a little time together and bond.~
Plus, I think you will find our friend to be… quite interesting, and a pretty big surprise to you.
Sunset giggled as she returned the nuzzle. “It’s good to finally meet you, Auntie Luna.” She leaned in closely and said, “Don’t tell Mom, but in the human world, I was a huge night owl. And as beautiful as it can be there, it doesn’t have anything on your night.”
“And sure!” Sunset said excitedly. “Who’s the friend?”
Luna laughed.
Huzzah! I am certain we will get along just fine, dearest Sunset.~ And it means a lot that you find my nights more elegant than what was seen in the other world, not that I would doubt the nights there would be as wonderful.~
When Sunset asked about the friend they are going to see, she just smirked.
That my dear pony is a surprise. But before we go to meet them, I must stop and grab my gear from my personal chambers.
With that, the two go to Luna’s private bedchamber. The two Night Guard ponies each salute their Princess and Sunset, as Luna opens the doors to her room. The door closes behind the two as Luna goes toward her closet.
Make yourself comfortable for the moment Sunset. It will be a few minutes before we depart.
She opens the doors up and within the dresses for several different occasions and events, she opened up another door within the closet, which was shown to be her personal armory.
I don’t suppose your mother has told you, but back then we were known to be exceptional fighters with the blade, myself moreso while Celestia favored the halberd.
She said as she grabs her piece of armor from its rack, black as night and with the symbol of the moon on the center. Resting next that, was her helm.
There isn’t many ponies that are able to keep up with my skills, even some of the best in the Royal Guard have trouble facing me in a sparring match, considering I combine my swordplay with magic.
However, there is only one that is able to best me in a sword fight, and that would be our friend we are going to see.
Since they are in town, I figured it would be nice to pay them a visit and see if they are still sharp with their blade skills, even after 1000 years.
“Whoa… I gotta get me some armor like that.” Sunset said in awe. “And swords? Really? I was a bit of a fencer myself in the human world. Liked knives too. And magic… I still need to get a good control back over mine.” Sunset said sheepishly.
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