Mare In The Everfree Forest

We were all walking out of the forest in a small group where Jr was leading with Celestia. I was walking beside Luna as Red was going over care instructions with Twilight. Fluttershy was talking to Discord softly as the others were quiet and ahead of me. I stayed silent as I felt a set of feathers brushing my back. I looked up and noticed Luna leaning her head down to me.

“This is out of your nature” her voice was soft but I could tell she was still hurt.

“When his voice is the stuff of nightmares do you blame me?” I looked up at her as we continued on through the forest.

“You could have come to me and”

“I already hurt you when I did not come and see you. I hurt you when I stayed away. Your still hurt” I spoke up as I had tears in my eyes. We exited the forest allowing me to rub my eyes hiding the tears “Who turn the sun on!” I grumbled as I heard Jr snickering.

“You were always a night owl mother” I opened my eyes staring at him.

“Thanks, Jr” I huffed as I felt a wing pull me closer.

“I may be hurt that you didn’t come to see me. But I can get over that” I turned to look at her as I smiled.

“Fine but you’re the only one who can call me Silver” I kept my smile up as I forgot the others were staring at me.

“Silver?”

“It's been years since I heard that name” I turned my head and glared over at Jr.

“And only three ponies are allowed to call me that. One would be my grandfather, your father, and Luna” I walked towards him as Jr was shaking his head.

“Oh and Snow?”

“She is on her deathbed. I will not deny her any wish” I kept my eyes on him as Red smacked Jr on the side of the head.

“Will you leave grandmother alone”

“But Silver? Is that part of your name?” I turned and looked over at Pinkies.

“You can say that” I had a smile on my face as I watch her bounce.

“Oh, Moon Lily Silver? No, Moon Silver Lily no. Silver Moon Lily? Maybe” I watched Pinkie ramble on as I looked at her.

“What is she doing?” I looked over at Jr and sighed.

“Last time I saw a pony this bouncy was Granny surprise” Red Gem spoke up as we were watching Pinkie bouncing up and down.

“I know! I’ll put all three names on the banner for your welcome party!”

“No!” I shook my head “No, No please no party” I groaned as I rubbed my head. I could see I had deflated her ego a bit as she was looking at me. My heart deflated a bit as her eyes were just like Surprise’s.

“Look the last time I had a party thrown for me. Let's see what happened Red?” I turned and looked at him as he was writing something down.

“The twins dropped a keg of hundred-year-old zap apple whiskey on you. The triplets dared you to race through the city of tents. The nomad side of the family dared you to a rock climbing race up the mountain of Canterlot.”

“I meant the accidents” I spoke up as Jr was snickering.

“Father set half the house on fire. Father almost set Luna’s mane on fire. He broke a leg tripping over the guard's gear as Raven knocked a set of armor down”

“Snow gave the whole family food poisoning” Red took over as he sat down “The twins spike the tea. The triplets lost one keg of four-hundred-year-old apple cider, one keg of five-hundred-year-old zap apple cider, and six four-hundred-year-old red sweet apple wine. The whole family fought over where to put tents and wagons. Zo raising the dead and having a three-legged zombie race with Soul and Ghoul. Amythest was joining her. The elders get lost in the clouds and hurting themselves. You ended up hog-tied and upside down after the western side of the family mistook you for a bull in their drunken state. The whole family is banned from almost every tavern in Canterlot after one night of bar hopping. The hospital was full for days with our family and”

“Alright! I do not need the whole details. And Jr really you had to bring your father into this?” I could see him chuckling.

“Where do you think the family got their drinking ability from?” I could see him chuckling as I felt a hoof on my shoulder.

“We need to get you to a place to lay down and relax. You have not risen a sword in years grandmother. You're going to need the rest” I smiled as I nodded.

“I think that will do”

“Silver! Resting? That is something I need to see for myself. Huh, commander” I looked up at Luna watching her walk away from the group.

“Some pony reminds me to take the last slice of pie from her” getting to my hooves I followed her into town. Red Gem was right my body needed the rest. I was laying on a pile of pillows in the middle of Twilight’s bedroom. I did not want to move after being placed down in the feathery heaven. I settled down allowing my nerves to end allowing me to read a random book from the shelf. I tried to keep my mind occupied till Twilight came up with a tray of tea.

“I brought tea” placing the book down I looked over at her and smiled.

“Thank you” I watched as she placed the tray in front of me before sitting beside me.

“So can I ask what is your name?” I could see her hooves were moving as she was rubbing her leg.

“Okay but do not let any pony else know I told you. My name is Silver Sky Crystal the knight commander for Princess Luna and the night guard. I was the maiden mare during my travels along with the Crystal Cleric when I was in the empire. My husband was Necro Skull he was the grave keeper when the Everfree Kingdom was up and running. He was Luna’s advisor and he helped run the night court. We had three children One being Solitc, Raven, and Jr who is named after his father. He is the oldest” I smiled as I looked over at her.

“If your Jr’s mother then your”

“Old as dirt” I used my magic to make a cup of tea allowing me to sip on it.

“But only alicorns can be a thousand years old” I could see her ears standing up as her eyes were staring at me.

“Look what I am going to tell you does not leave this house do you understand? I mean not even Luna knows this about me” I watched as she nodded silently “I am not a thousand years old. I am over two thousand and fourteen years old. I was six years old when a spell backfired on me. It was the same night Discord came and killed the ponies in my village. My brother died trying to get me out of harm's way. I lived with my grandfather who taught me everything I know.” I placed my cup down as I could hear crickets chirping.

“You…you are”

“Older than dirt” I looked over at her as I sighed “Do you want me to take the memory away?” I kept my eyes on her as she shook her head.

“Just a lot. I mean you have seen it all! You know all the history that is not in the books. You know everything that was said or done in Equestria!” I could see her face lighting up as I let out a chuckle.

“Yes, I know most of the history. I was in some of it. I do have quite the library collection in Canterlot. I can take you once I am healed up, I don’t need the family freaking out” I let out another chuckle as I watch Twilight jump for joy.

“I need to make a checklist!” She zoomed out of the room leaving me shocked.

“What have I done?” I shook my head before settling into the pillows for the evening.

The morning was a rough one as my body was screaming sore. My hooves were shaking as I laid myself down in a tub of hot water. I think I need to tell Red he was right, but I feel that would inflate his ego. Shaking my head I finished up in the bathroom before slowly making my way down to the main floor. The first thing that hit my vision was books. Many were stacked in piles covering the windows and the sun. I turned and walked back up to the room that I was staying in curling back up into the pillows. My legs were killing me as I noticed Rain falling from the sky giving me some time to relax.