Maremont Street Overnights! (Open)

[IceStorm]

~~~Primrose~~~

 

 

 

Maremont Street. It was one of the many places in Las Pegasus that never stopped. Between The 4 Queens, The Golden Horseshoe, The Maremont, and The Golden Nugget, the casinos always had the place going for tourists and locals alike. There was plenty of reason to browse the street during the day, but the time that Maremont truly shined was at night. That fact alone was what made Primrose fall in love with the place, and why she was now standing just under the glorious archway that was spanning the course of the entire street, and ran along the roofs from the Maremont and The 4 Queens, all the way down across Wing Street past the end of The Golden Horseshoe, and the Golden Nugget... seriously, why they decided to put those two casinos right next to each other confused the heck out of Prim, but she wasn't the city designer. She just figured it would lead to confusion and them taking business from each other because of it. Both appeared highly successful though, so that apparently wasn't a problem.

 

Celestia's sun had set well below the horizon by now to the point where twilight had given way to full night, and this was a bright early morning for Prim. Over head, the archway that was white during the day was now plastered with an array of dancing lights along artificial black-light that lined it. As she looked down the street, she watched it come alive, as street performers came out with all of their neon glowy lights for whatever act that they were planning on using for their acts that night. Not to mention all of the food stalls, street market stands, and storefronts that lined the street. Every single one of them were open for the long night ahead, which wasn't a problem because almost every pony here at this point were ponies that were like her. Maybe not thestrals, but they were nocturnal ponies. She took in a long sniff from the vendor carts smelling all of the spices at work and she couldn't wait to sink her teeth into a chilidog. A smile spread across the deep red bat's face as she started making her way towards the line.

[Skycoaster]

Midnight still hadn't gotten use to these random trips to Las Pegasus. If he where to honest with himself, he much preferred Canterlot, however where Luna went, so did he. Getting off the train, he'd throw his saddlebag over his cloak as he followed another cloaked figure, this one much taller. He knew that everypony knew it was Princess Luna, however he didn't dare to tell her that. Sometimes he thought this was all just because she liked that bat trick of hers.

 

Luna and Midnight had gotten there just in time for the moon to enter the sky. She'd grin as she motioned for Midnight to follower her. It always amazed her at just how many things in this city could change in just a few weeks, even if it was just a new billboard for Wind Dancer and Sky Sailing's newest show. It was the neon however that always brought the alicorn the most joy. Before long her stomach would rumble. Ice's hotel always had enough food anytime she wanted, however she'd occasionaly be in the mood for the street fair food the city was famous for. Catching a gimps of a haydog cart, she'd motion for Midnight to follow. "It's on me," she'd say to him. He would smile and nod.

 

The would enter the line just behind another bat pony. "Hmm. Chili hay fries sound good...and two chili hay dogs with extra cheese." she would say aloud to herself as the line would move. "I think I'll just get the footlong," Midnight would say. "Sauerkraut, chili and cheese." Luna would shake her head in amusement. "You and your sauerkraut...."

[IceStorm]

~~~Primrose~~~

 

 

 

As Prim made her way over to the line, she could already smell the messy deliciousness in front of her. The savory chili sauce, hopefully with a bit of a kick, the beans, the cheese... All of the cheese, and then whatever it was hot dogs were actually made out of. There were rumors that they were meat based, but Prim didn't buy them. Meat didn't come in a paste that you could shape into a tube! Besides, most of the packages of them she got from the market said plant based, and nothing ever said otherwise. None of that mattered right now though. The only thing that did, was her grumbling stomach and the fact that there were more only two ponies in front of her in line. 

 

All of her thoughts though stopped, when she heard a voice behind her. No, not a voice... the voice. There were only a couple of ponies that Prim knew she could recognize on sound alone. The commander, ponies of the commander's herd, the was usually always at least one with her all the time, and the pony that was now behind her. She turned around instantly to see The Nightmother herself behind her and immediately kneeled in respect. "All hail The Nightmother, praise be onto thee," she spoke solemnly.

[Skycoaster]

The alicorn would take a step back as Prim addressed her as Night Mother, and she would blush slightly before offering her own greeting, trying to alleviate the awkwardness. “Oh, greeting. Please just call me Luna.” She would flip down the hood on her cloak seeing as everypony around her knew she was there now. She’d point a hoof at Midnight as she introduced him to Prim as well. “And this is Midnight Oil, one of my few remaining Lunar Guards since my retirement.” Midnight would give a slight bow. “And what shall we refer to thee as?”

 

The line would move once more. “Order what you like, I will cover the cost for you.”

[IceStorm]

~~~Primrose~~~

 

 

 

Primrose stood up proper once she was instructed to do so. The Nightmother... Requested that Prim simply refer to her as Luna. This startled her a bit. She was also shocked that she... Appeared as laid back as she was. Sure. She'd never gotten assigned to her during her time in the guard, so their paths rarely crossed. Usually only in passing and never close enough to see the Princess doing anything other than her job. She introduced the other pony with her. Another Thestral, Luna said his mama was Midnight Oil. One of the few remaining Lunar Guards since her retirement. This caught Prim's attention. When Luna asked her name, bringing her back to now. "Oh, right. My name is Primrose Valkyria, of the Valkyria Clan. Stalwart Protectors of the night. I served in the Lunar Guard myself, but turned to STAR to continue protecting Equestria after the Lunar Guard was disbanded." Prim answered, even more surprised when Luna offered to pay for her chili dog. "Oh, a chili dog with extra cheese..." She smiled.

[Skycoaster]

The alicorn would smile at Primrose. "Tis a shame that I did not get to properly meet you when the Lunar Guard was active, however I am glad that your dedication to Equestria continues. You should be honored. Ice Storm only selects the best of the best. Equestria is in good hooves."

 

As Primrose finished giving her order, Luna would chime in. "I'll take two of the same, and Midnight here will have a sauerkraut, chili, and cheese footlong. Also a large order of chili cheese hay fries. Three extra large colas as well please." Luna would levitate the required bits, plus a tip to the vendor as they awaited their food to be prepped. "Tell me Primrose, would you like to join us in my penthouse in the Fire and Ice? Or do you have other plans? If so, I hope you do not mind us tagging behind."

[IceStorm]

~~~Primrose~~~

 

"I wouldn't say that she only selects the best. One of the biggest things about STAR is its inclusiveness of everypony and that helps give it its strength," Prim replied to Luna. "I would say, however, that Commander Storm has the best training program that I have seen in any military force... Even yours... I don't mean that in a negative way, the Royal Guard is great training for making soldiers, and protecting the citizens of Equestria, but, not everypony is cut out to be a guard, and The Lunar Guard doesn't allow ponies with disabilities despite their possible strength because they are always looked down of as a liability," she explained.

 

"For Commander Storm, she takes note of disabilities that are present, and does her best to keep everypony in positions where they can excel despite their condition. As in sure you're aware, Commander Storm has quite the condition herself, as well as most of her personal entourage. Commander Shadowfire has crack in her horn that sometimes makes her magic unpredictable, and Specialist Vision is legally blind, but is arguably the most important pony to have on missions that require locating, and either acquiring or destroying potentially dangerous magic because while she can't see objects, she can see magic. Which is also helpful against creatures that are disguised with illusions and changing magic. They can't get past her."

 

"Others get trained for what they hope to accomplish within the organization, and are catered to their strengths. Many are perfectly happy getting a proper education and working/living in the casino. Commander Storm has the first three floors reserved specifically for ponies that work on the base, both underground and in the casino proper. And that is why I'm honored to be under her command. She sees Equestria differently than most ponies, and the fact that I am not treated any differently here despite what I am only further shows how inclusive STAR is. Even in the guard we were looked down on by anything that wasn't also a Thestral," Prim finished on that.

 

She then paused for a bit while their orders were placed. Her eyes went wide as she watched the preparations. The hot dog put on the bun, and then smothered in the chili and the beans, and then further smothered in a very unhealthy, but delicious amount of cheese. The sight was enough for her to give into her racial nature and let out a squee in excitement. She loved the chili dogs here. It was one of the reasons why this was her favorite place in Las Pegasus.

 

When she heard Luna ask if she would like to join herself and Midnight in her penthouse in Commander Storm's casino, her excitement squeaked through again, and she responded. "I would love to, once we finish eating of course. I usually come down here to unwind a bit. There are a lot of fun street acts down here under the archway. I'm actually surprised I don't see Blue Note here. He's usually playing his saxophone right down the road there," she said pointing off a bit. "But I have a weeks worth of leave before The Lunar Star is finished with her maintenance order and resupply, so I have plenty of time to come back here. It's not every night somepony gets invited by The Nightmother," Prim smiled.