Prism and Glimmer

This chapter takes place a year after Twilight was taken under Celestia's wing.  She is ten.

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         Twilight walked down the halls with a slight spring in her step.  It may have been a full year since she was taken under Princess Celestia's wing, but she always felt alive and extremely lucky.  She was about to have a party celebrating one year with Celestia.  Nothing could ruin her day.  So she thought.

          She stopped outside the throne room doors as she heard ponies talking.  She peeked around the corner and what she saw would be burned in her memory as well as the words that followed.  She saw Princess Celestia, a sad look on her face, tears welling in her eyes, and her mane flatter than usual.  In front of her were two guards.  Each had their helmets pulled off.

        "We aren't completely sure what happened or wether it was an accident or not."  Celestia nodded slowly.

         "Do their children know?" she asked.

         "We have the message being sent to the son now."  Celestia took a shaky breath.

         "And Twilight."

         "She still doesn't know.  You should think about what to do with her.  She has no parents anymore."  The doors opened to reveal a crying Twilight.  Tears were streaming down her face and she gasped for air in between sobs.  Celestia looked at her, almost in tears herself.

        "Twilight-"  Before she could finish, Twilight turned and ran down the hallway.  Celestia got up and ran after the filly.

         "Twilight!  Wait!"  The lavender unicorn filly did not listen.  She kept running until she made it into the gardens.  She collapsed in front of the flowers and started crying uncontrollably.  Celestia sat down next her and wrapped her in her wing.

        "I don't know what to do anymore.  I-I'm all alone." said Twilight, starting to calm down.  Celestia stroked her mane.

        "You are never alone.  If I have to, I will adopt you just so you won't be alone."  Where did that come from?  Celestia didn't know why she said it, but she doesn't regret it.  Twilight looked up at her in shock.

        "Y-you m-mean you would a-adopt me?"  Celestia nodded.

        "Of course.  If it means making you happy, I would gladly call you my daughter."  She hugged the filly.  Twilight returned it and cried into Celestia's neck.

       "Of course, mom."

FLASHBACK END

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        Rainbow Dash smiled while Scootaloo stared at her in shock.  Durng the time she was telling the story, their friends, Spitfire, Celestia, and the twins all came in and listened.  Celestia sat next to her daughter, a wing wrapped around her side.  Rainbow chuckled.

        "You know, Twi.  You are one special mare."  Twilight blushed a bit.  Rainbow laughed.  "And that's why I love you."  Twilight leaned forward and the two kissed each other.  Everyone except the twins, who made gagging sounds, awed at the two.  Twilight broke off and stood up.

       "I think we should leave so the doctors can check up and tell us how long they need to stay, though I think Rainbow will be released tonight."  Everyone filed out of the room and let in the doctor.

         Like predicted, Rainbow was released a few hours later.  Scootaloo had to stay two more days before she is allowed to leave.  Rainbow walked up to Scootaloo and kissed her on the forehead.

         "See ya later, kid.  See ya in a few days."

         "Bye, mom."