Fire & Ice

Luna, the grey filly, and their two companions reached Canterlot Castle just as dawn was beginning to break. The sky was a fuzzy grey, with just a hint of rose peeking over the horizon signaling to Luna that her sister was just about to raise the sun.

She circled the castle grounds once and then swooped smoothly down to land on the outdoor terrace that led into her personal chambers, followed closely by Nightlight and Moonflower.

She opened the door to her room and led her two loyal followers inside. Once there, she deposited the grey filly, who had fallen asleep shortly before they had reached the castle, onto her bed and covered her with a dark, fleece blanket. She silently observed the filly for a few seconds before turning to face her friends.

'Nightlight, once my sister has finished raising the sun, please could you summon her here and tell her it is of most dire importance. Moonflower, would you please see to it that breakfast is sent up here. I'm not sure what young foals are supposed to be eating, but I assume that because this one is walking she can at least eat some solid food. Please ask the kitchen to prepare something sutiable for her as well'

'Yes princess' Said the pair in unison before departing in different directions to carry out Luna's requests.

Once the two had departed, Luna settled herself next to the filly to wait for Celestia to arrive and possibly shed some light on this unusual occurance.

Celestia arrived a few minutes later, followed by Nightlight, Moonflower and a kitchen maid mare with breakfast prepared. The kitchen mare delivered their breakfast and then departed, bowing to the two regal sisters and their guests.

'What is wrong Luna?' Questioned Celestia

'Nightlight said you had something of great importance to discuss with me?'

'Yes, I do.' Said Luna, rising from where she lay next to the foal. This action drew Celestia's attention to the now stirring tiny grey body on the bed.

'Last night, whilst on the edge of the Everfree forest, this little one crashed to earth for no apparent reason.To make matters more interesting, she seems to be under the impression that I am her mother. Other then these two pieces of information, we know nothing of her. Except that she seems to be harmless. Oh and her eyes Tia, it is the most perculiar thing, she has silver eyes'.

'I see so.' replied Celestia, looking at the foal, who now, had woken and was staring up at the two princesses with a solemn expression on her face.

'Well, it looks like until we can find out more about her, you will have to act as a guardian for her little sister' Celestia observed as the young filly fluttered off of the bed to stand between Luna's fore legs.