Dearest Daughter,

I can sense you are arriving, the evil presence in Canterlot grows in stature by the minute. Your aunt wants to congratulate you on your rebirth. She is both glad and humbled to have contributed to your return by poisoning that sugary facade with evil dreams, night in and night out.

　　Your father is well, but I had to stone him again. Marriage quarrel, always a fuss. I told him I will probably de-stone him tomorrow. Shame he vexed me at the start of the Lunar Year, and that day will only come in twelve months, and auntie insisted I obey our agreement.

　　I know you have many questions, and since that train ride is not getting any longer, allow me to indulge you.

　　First of, yes honey, you are really one thousand years old. I know, it sucks to have missed most of it. But looking back, you as mere energy and Discord as a rock had it better in my opinion.Sure, I was awake for most of it, and Nightmare Moon, but we had to endure such a pathetic existence. I mean, imagine you had to be such a prude, self-righteous and celibate mare. Awful! At least Nightmare Moon’s Luna episode lasted less than my “Celestia” one.

　　Second, did your childhood happen, with Shining Armor as your “big bro”? I am afraid to say it did, honey. They knew you were to powerful to have your memories overwritten, like, I am ashamed to admit, me and Nightmare Moon, so they actually tried to create a complete new life for you. The nerdy side of you, they did not invent. Blame it on your father, I know I have.

　　And thirdly, and I think you might be most interested in this one; why did I not tell you sooner what The Pearl did, where did it come from and why I have not written back? The Pearl was always in Canterlot, right in our garden. It just took a thousand years for the powerful illusion magic to wear off! Damn those crystal ponies. As for my writing, to be honest, it was more fun to see you return to us, one corrupting day after the next.

　　I was worried at first, sure, but once you freed Spike, I did not have to worry anymore. Using my old link, I simply spied from his eyes to what you were doing. Oh it was glorious, to voyeur as my kin regains her wicked ways, inducing the dark magic into ponies around her. Makes me giddy just remembering it. And so very flustered. But don’t worry honey, I am taking my medicine already, one delicious flank at a time.

　　I also have gained information that you did in fact gain real minions. Bravo! Feels good, doesn’t it? The first ones are always the special ones. Can not wait to try that Drone of yours, I look forward to her the most.

　　I realize your desire to take revenge on The Crystal Empire, and I want you to know that we are one hundred percent behind you, my little minx. But before you go head on into taking on those pitiful do-good-ers, consider helping us retake the rest of Equestria first. Now that you are back to your full glory, we need a leader, and frankly auntie is a bit too crazy, I am too busy making up for lost time, and Discord is a rock. That only leaves you, and your wonderful minions, of course. Think about it, and tell me once you are here.

With that in mind, I am trembling of reconciling with you in my chambers.
　　
　　Your ever loving mother,

Queen Molestia

Author's Note

And there we are. I realized that it was not fair to not finish it, and give this series some nice closure. Stay tuned, as The Pearl Tales will take things from here!