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[Luna] My Star pt 1

(Author's Note...) Okay, so I know I haven't been very active. I get maybe a little too distracted by other things, but now that I'm in a state where I'm like "gee whiz, I have no idea what to write rn", I have decided to write here! People surprisingly still read this, so might as well keep updating this when I can. I hope the lovely Prince Artemis is what you guys want.

Setting: Some time before Luna/Artemis was sent to the moon. You'll be an alicorn here just in case you guys want a part 2 to this cuz I do have a few ideas for that 👀
Content Warnings: nothing but lots of angst with no resolved ending tbh :')
Word Count: 3,000+

"Shhh," I giggled as we galloped through the halls of the castle. This wing of the castle where the princes resided was practically empty except for Prince Solaris who was fast asleep so deep into the night. The only things filling the halls were our hoofsteps and the glimmering moonlight that had streamed through the windows.

Artemis opened the doors to his room that were definitely much too big for a simple bedroom. If you weren't used to the extravagance of the Canterlot Castle, you'd think you were taking a grand entrance into a dazzling ballroom. Not to take away from the elegance of Artemis' room, though. His room was anything but small, and was adorned in some of the most expensive materials. It fit his lunar aesthetic, and was rather cozy. I assumed most of the blankets and pillows that adorned his bed and chairs were purchased by him. I was actually able to recognize a few from when I was there while he had bought it on a whim. Usually his reasonings were that it would match his room nicely or it looked just too cozy to pass up.

As we stepped into his bedroom, our pace had slowed to walk. We walked onto the balcony of his room that had a perfect view of the moon in all of it's glory. Artemis sent me a daring glance then spread his wings. In a single flap, he was in the air. "You coming?" He called out.

I nodded then flew up with him. This new angle combined with the unfiltered moonlight made Artemis look like a god. I suppose some looked up to him like that, but I knew him as a shy, kindhearted soul.

Artemis let out a laugh of utter joy. "The breeze feels amazing!"

He was right. The breeze blowing through my mane and gliding along the feathers of my wings felt so nice. Everything below us was dark except a few lampposts. It felt like it was just us in the world for the time being. Even if I knew I'd have to go back to my royal duties by the morning, it was nice to pretend.

"I wish we could just escape together. We wouldn't have to worry about royalty. We could spend time doing whatever we wanted." Artemis paused for a moment, wearing a sad smile for what he was about to say. "We could be together..."

Hearing him say that broke my heart. I acknowledged the situation multiple times, but every time I heard it from his voice, it reminded me of what was ahead once more. The only reason I was here visiting the Canterlot castle was because I was engaged to Prince Solaris. I didn't choose this fate. It was an arranged marriage that's been set in stone for years. I know Solaris is an amazing stallion, and I've truly tried to fall in love with him. Instead, I found myself entranced by Artemis.

I frowned slightly, "I know, but we have all of Equestria to serve and rule. Even if we did escape, where would we go? We'd have such a high bounty on our heads that nowhere could be safe."

"I know." Artemis sighed. I felt sorry to see him in this state. Knowing he was in pain hurt me just as much. I didn't want the only time we had together to go to waste, so I nuzzled my cheek up to his. We flew up onto a big, fluffy cloud which looked comfortable enough to cuddle in.

This moment was only temporary, but that didn't matter. Feeling his warmth radiating onto me while the cool breeze pushed past us was all I needed.