Author's Note

Thank you, princess_luna_lovegood, you're what kept me on this site. If it weren't for you encouraging me, I would've quit immediately after the reactions from my first story, Midnight's Dream. Because of your kindness, this story is dedicated to you. Thank you, and God bless you.

Why am I here?

Tears streamed down the mare’s face as she ran through the shadowy forest. What she was about to do saddened her, but it had to be done. She had to give away her only child, to save it from the monsters that chased after her. A magic beam shot after her and the mare ran even faster.

Starry Blaze, my child, I’m so sorry! She thought as she came upon a crystal-like tree. The mare set down the filly she was carrying, and ran off, swiftly opening her wings and taking to the sky. The little filly stirred and begun to softly cry, but it was loud enough to gather the attention of the pony living inside.

The pony opened the door and found the dark blue unicorn filly on her door step. The purple alicorn looked from side to side, searching for the filly’s mother, but saw no one. With caution, the alicorn scooped up the filly into her arms and took her inside.

“What was it, Twi?” A baby dragon asked the mare.

“”I’m not sure, Spike.” Twilight replied. “I walked outside and found this,” she gestured to the sleeping bundle in her arms, “on the doorstep.” Spike stared at the little filly, having not noticed it until now.

“What do we do? Should we tell the princess?” Spike then asked Twilight.

“We’ll tell the princess.” Twilight answered and Spike ran over to the drawer.

“Woah, Spike, what are you doing? Princess Celestia is asleep by now. We’ll send a letter tomorrow.” Twilight yawned drearily. The alicorn flew up the stairs and found one of Spike’s beds from when he was littler. She set down the filly, made sure she was settled, and climbed into bed.

“Night, Twi.” Spike whispered.

“G’night, Spike.” Twilight replied, drifting off into sleep.

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“Aww! She’s so cute! Where’d ya get her, Twilight?” Pinkie Pie said, gazing at the little filly in the stroller.

“Yes, Twilight. The foal is simply adorable! I, for one, would love to know how you got your hooves on one of these. Why, I could start a fashion line for newborn foals!” Rarity walked over to her alicorn friend.

“I heard something crying in the middle of the night, so I opened my front door, and found this,” Twilight nodded to the foal, “on my door step.”

“Well, do ya at least know what the rascal’s name is?” Applejack turned her head.

“I found a necklace on the foal that said Starry Blaze on it.” Twilight said, using her magic to pull the piece of jewelry out from under the swaddling blanket. Spike belched and a letter came out of the green flames. Twilight picked up the note and began to read it out loud,

“Dear Princess Twilight, I know not of how this foal has been sent to you, but I do know that you would be a great caregiver until it’s parents are found. You are more than able to teach this young unicorn the ways of magic and friendship. Good Luck, From Princess Celestia.” The group of friends stared at the note, bewildered.

“You, you’re going to teach the foal?” Rainbow Dash held her hoof over her mouth, trying not to laugh.

“Rainbow Dash! You’re being very rude to Twilight. The princess said Twilight would teach the foal until we find it’s parents, and laughing at her isn’t going to help anything, besides spacing yourself from your friends.” Fluttershy glared at Rainbow Dash and everyone stared at Fluttershy. She silently trotted over to the foal carriage and pulled down the blanket, just enough to get a good look at the features of the tiny form inside.

Starry Blaze had a deep blue coat, which faded out to a light purple on her ears, hooves, horn and muzzle. Her mane was a mixture of navy blue and purple, fading into a light pink at the ends. The little filly opened her eyes to reveal a warm turquoise. She smiled at Fluttershy, and Fluttershy smiled back.

“Wow, Fluttershy. I think she likes you.” Twilight said, noticing the smile on the now awake foal.

“Can I see it? I wanna see it!” Pumpkin Cake jumped out from behind the counter. She was now 5 years old, just beginning to learn magic.

“Okay, okay, Pumpkin Cake! You can see her!” Twilight said, opening her wings. Using her magic, she levitated the smiling filly above the carriage to see Starry Blaze. Pumpkin Cake looked at the small form, her blue eyes wide with curiosity.

“Is that how I looked when I was that little?” She asked.

“Sort of, you were yellow and orange.” Mrs.Cake came through the door, her saddlebags full of baking supplies. “I’m sorry if she has been a hoof-full. She gets her muzzle into everything these days.”

“Oh, don’t worry Mrs.Cake, it’s perfectly fine. Curiosity is what helps a pony gain knowledge. Speaking of knowledge, I’d be more than happy to help Pumpkin Cake with her own magic studies.” Twilight suggested to the blue mare.

“It’s ok, Princess Twilight. I just want to learn how to bake and stuff. Like my Mom and Dad.” Pumpkin Cake said, reminding Twilight that she had to set down the filly. Once safely returned to the floor, Pumpkin Cake ran over to her mom and, using her magic, took out multiple bags of flour and sugar and ran to the kitchen.

“Well, I best be off. I’ll see you guys later!” Twilight said, pulling the carriage away. Everyone called out their good byes, and Twilight walked out the door.

~Time Skip: 6 years Later~

“Okay. Pop quiz. Where did the Elements of Harmony originate from?” Twilight Sparkle asked her student, Starry Blaze.

“The Tree of Harmony, located by the castle of the Ancient Royal Pony Sisters, Princesses Luna and Celestia.” Starry Blaze said, confidently gazing at the Princess in front of her.

“Correct. Where are the time spells located in Equestria?” Twilight asked.

“The Starswirl the Bearded Wing, which is located in the Canterlot Archives.” Starry Blaze said. You’ll have to do better than that to stump me! She thought.

“Correct. What magical objects have been used to protect Equestria and it’s surrounding lands?” Twilight said, sure she had the filly stumped.

“Many magical objects have been used to protect Equestria,” Starry Blaze began. “The Elements of Harmony-loyalty, kindness, laughter, honesty, generosity, and magic-were used three times, in order to stop Discord before he was reformed, ending his previous reigns of chaos, and two more times, first banishing Nightmare Moon into the moon, and then again, changing her from Nightmare Moon into Princess Luna. The Tree of Harmony from which the Elements originated from has great magical power and that is used to prevent the Everfree Forest from spreading out to all of Equestria. The Crystal Heart was first used to prevent the draconequi from taking the Crystal Empire after King Reubenus was killed. Later on it was used to defeat the unicorn Sombra and prevent him from taking the Empire again.” Starry Blaze finished, leaving Twilight amazed.

“Outstanding. Now to test your magic skills.” The alicorn princess pulled a book off of the shelf beside her. She quickly flipped through it and stopped.

“Okay. Using the gem finding spell, locate the six gems I have hidden in this room. Go!” Twilight said, Spike popping out from inside a bookshelf with a stopwatch and nearly scaring her half to death. Starry Blaze quickly activated the spell and ran across the room. There were two gems here, one dark purple and one bright orange. In the shelves beside her there was a light pink gem. Under the throne in the room there was a baby blue gem. A red one was tucked on the folds of the drapes.

“Spike!” Starry Blaze shouted at the baby dragon, right as he was about to chomp into a deep magenta gem.

“Oh, uh… Sorry!” He said as she took it from his claw with her magic. He stopped the watch.

“20 seconds!” Spike told Twilight.

“Good job. Now, teleport to three different locations in this room, then beside me. The filly closed her eyes and took a deep breath. Her horn began to glow and a flash appeared in her place. There was another flash in the throne and Starry Blaze found herself sitting there. Once again the horn began to glow and the flash came. This time the filly was on top of the bookshelf next to Twilight. Another flash and Starry Blaze was standing at the door. One final flash and the filly was standing in front of the teacher.

“Perfect! 100 A plus!” Twilight said, proud of her student.

“Umm… Twilight… There’s something I’ve been meaning to ask you…” Starry Blaze said, brushing her hoof across the floor.

“What is it?” Twilight said, Putting her wing on the little filly, trying to comfort her.

“Why am I here? I know that my mom left me here, but why? Why couldn’t she keep me?” Starry Blaze said, tears streaming from her eyes. Twilight pulled her close.

“I don’t know why your mother left you here, I was extremely surprised the night I found you at my door. But one thing I do know, is that she must’ve done it because she loved you.” Twilight said, wiping the tears away from her student’s turquoise eyes. “Now, come on. Let’s set up for the blue moon tomorrow night.”