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// Chapter 6 
// Story: Moonflower 
// by Lux 
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Chapter 6 

After breakfast and catching up with friends, you made your way for the first class of your semester. You knew this week was the easiest week of the semester as in most cases professors were just introducing students like you to the class and setting expectations. There were no tests or big projects to worry about, allowing you to get used to the routine of the school week, and maybe getting to know Moonflower more. You didn’t know why she occupied so much of your thoughts, especially after you spent only a brief few hours with her. But in those moments it felt like you knew much about her, as if you spoke with her for months. Of course her sexy bombshell appearance help solidify her spot in your mind. Still, the way you thought about her was the way that others talked about the way they felt about their special somepony. You weren’t the type of pony to believe in love at first sight, especially due to not doing well on the long-term side of relationships. But there was no denying how you felt about Moonflower. Taking things one step at a time was your only choice. 

Your first class of Classical Literature went well. It was a seemingly easy course for the morning. Then it was time for your second class: Medieval History of Equestria. While you liked History, most of the things you studied in you free time was current events as well as the pre-Classical era before Princess Luna became Nightmare Moon and was banished. It was an exciting class to attend to fill in the gap of information, but something happened that would change your experience forever. As the class prepared for the professor to arrive, you happened to notice that right next to you was an empty desk. Maybe somepony was late or there was no pony to occupy it for this class. Just then the professor entered, a light brown stallion approaching retirement in a few years or so with a wild unkempt mane and tail once blonde but now greyed. 

“Good morning class,” the stallion said, “I’m Professor Traveler, and welcome to The History of Medieval Equestria. For those of you who came here thinking this was some other class, I’m afraid that I can’t help you with that.”

With that the class erupted in a wave of chuckles as a hapless Freshman left the class in embarrassment. There was always one that got lost, and you remember the first time you came to the wrong class. The professor continued saying, “but for those who signed up for this class, we will be talking about the time period from after Equestria became a monarchy following Nightmare Moon’s banishment and continuing up to the last century.”

Professor Traveler barely got finished when a familiar face came running into class: Moonflower. She looked like she ran a great distance to get to class. She didn’t even seem to notice you in her haste, her attention focused on the professor, and trying to cover up her embarrassment.

“I’m so sorry for being here late. I got lost from my dorm to here. I hope I didn’t miss anything.”

“No, It’s alright,” the professor said, “this is the first day after all. You are supposed to be in The History of Medieval Equestria, right?’
Moonflower nodded as several ponies snickered and whispered about the new classmate. 

“Then you’ve found the right place. Why don’t you take a seat right over there? Oh, and try to arrive on time in the future, ok?”
Moonflower nodded as she turned and noticed the empty desk and more importantly you. Her reddened face quickly returned to its bluish hue as she saw a familiar face in the crowd. She took a seat and flashed her cute smile at you before the class resumed and the professor began to go over the syllabus. No sooner had the class started it was over and the two of you found yourselves exiting the room together.
“Nice entrance,” you said to Moonflower.

“Hey, you know where things are,” Moon said playfully sticking her tongue out at you. “Besides, I kind of…slept in.”
“Slept in huh?” you said, “Let me guess, you were out clubbing with you sister.”

“Clubbing?” she said looking at you as if you were talking in another language.

“You know, going out to a nightclub to drink and dance?” you said hoping she understood now.

“I’ve never been out to a club,” she said honestly, “Guess I sound kind of not fun, huh?’

Not fun wasn’t one of the many words or phrases to describe her. Maybe the best new way to describe her was “careful” or even “unexperienced.” You wondered if she never been to a nightclub before what else she never did. Was she that sheltered and protected that she didn’t have much fun or let her mane down. Well, it was time that you changed things.

“Well, I’ll take you to a club one night,” you said. 

“Really?” Moonflower said.

“Yeah, you’d like to go to one, right?”

“Sure, it sounds like a great time, and I’m always up for new things.”

With that she gave one of her playful winks at you, sending a jolt through your body. You knew that she was flirting with you and she was good at it! Maybe she wasn’t as safe as you thought.

“Well, keep that in mind, maybe this weekend,” you said with a grin, “Anyway its lunchtime, and I’m starving. Maybe my friends will be there. They’ve been wanting to meet you.”

“Oh they have now, have they?” Moonflower said, “Well if your friends are fun like you, I’d be happy to meet you. Alright let’s go!”

The two of you made your way to the now familiar student center, making a trip up to the dining hall. It was an eye-opening experience watching Moonflower stack on her tray as many plates of different food as she could try. She looked like she never ate much beyond maybe a salad, or maybe whatever fat she did eat went straight to the parts that counted. At least, that was your idea. It was like she never ate in her life before seeing how much she accrued, but thankfully the dining hall was all you can eat. When she finally selected all that she could carry you looked for your friends which sure enough were at their same table as you saw them just a few hours again. It was as if they never left and you never separated from their company. They were in the midst of talking about some movie coming up, but the moment they saw Moonflower the two went silent. 

“Um…hi there?” Moonflower said waving and looking over to you as if for some cue. 

“Snowbeak, Spearmint, I’d like you to meet Moonflower. Moon, these are my friends.”

The two finally got over the beauty that was before them and welcomed her with open arms. 

“So, is it true that this is your first time in Canterlot?” Spearmint asked.

“Uh…yeah, well, I’ve been here a few times before but not as long as I’ll be here now.”

“Well, I have to show around, especially shopping,” Spearmint said.

“I’ll look forward to that,” Moon said.

“So, I’m sure I’m asking for Spearmint as well, but how did you end up with this crazy pony here?” Snowbeak chimed in pointing at you.
“Well, to be honest he was looking at me as I was looking at him. So we sort of connected at the right time. I was totally lost on campus, but her helped show me around and made me feel a little more relaxed. I have to ask though, how did you know about me? Did you tell them?”
She looked over at you for that question as you munched on a slice of pizza, to which you said, “No, I was about to, but this Griffon here decided to spy on us last night.”

“Oh really?” Moon said with a grin, “and why’s that?”

“Because…you know, I was watching out for my friend here,” Snow said as he shuffled nervously in his chair, something the unicorn mare easily picked up on.

“Were you really doing that, or were you checking me out?”

“i…uh…” Snow began.

“Do you find me attractive?” Moon said leaning closer to the hapless Griffon.

“Uh…uh…”

“Let me give you a little advice,” Moon said, “If you want to meet a mare, it’s best  to talk with them, not stare at them, ok?”
Snowbeak said nothing, as if Moon broke him. Then the mare started laughing.

“W…what’s so funny?”

“I’m just kidding with you silly!”

With that the whole table erupted in laughter, even Snow who realize that she used her charms to prank him. 

“You know, I think she’ll fit right into our group of friends,” Spearmint said between laughing.

“Yeah,” you replied, “I think she will.”