The Guardians of Equestria

 Nova

“Everypony! Celestia will be here soon!” A pony behind me said pointing at the clock.

My stomach lurched. I only left her a few hours ago but to hear it had been… Forever.

“Nova,” Raven said walking up to me. “Whats wrong?”

“Nothing, it’s just I don’t feel good.” I said looking at the floor.

“It’s alright. I understand.” She said softly.

“I’m here now. That’s all that matters.” I say lifting my head.

We all went our side and looked toward the castle. I saw something exit. Somepony else noticed it too.

“She’s on her way!”

As it got closer I could hear the fanfare. Her chariot was laced in gold and matched her completely. Another pony sat next to her. She was in total contrast to Celestia, and almost blended in the night sky. Princess Luna.

Their chariot landed in the center of town and everypony gathered. I didn’t know weather to stand back and wait or run to her.

“Thank you my ponies.” Celestia said in a soft authoritative voice. “I always enjoy coming here for this celebration.”

“And we are honored to have you.” One pony said, I assumed it was the mayor of the town.

“Thank you,” Celestia said. “Now, Where's my Twilight?” She said looking around.

“Here your Majesty.” Twilight said walking forward.

“Then lets begin.”

They all lit their horns and the moon began to sink and when the sun and moon met in the sky it erupted in a brilliant flash of light, then they passed and the full glory of day took hold and every pony clapped and cheered.

Chatter filled the air as Celestia spoke again. “I’m sorry but we must be going we have business in the south. Storm? Come.”

I tried to push through the crowd as I saw Celestia board the chariot.

“Celestia!” I cried, but the voices around me drowned my voice.

I saw Storm speaking to Celestia I couldn’t hear their voices but I saw her face fill with alarm. She quickly looked up and frantically looked around.

“Celestia!” I yelled again. She must have heard because she turned and ran toward my. I began to run also making ponies jump out of the way. We met and everypony fell silent as we embraced each other.

“I can’t believe it.” Celestia whispered.

“I’m sorry mother.” I said.

“Don’t you dare be sorry.” She said half crying half laughing. “I’m glad you're safe.”

We stood and walked toward the chariot. I saw Twilight. Her mouth was hanging open in astonishment.

“I will explain at the castle.” Celestia says. “There is much to explain.”

“Wait.” I said remembering Raven.

“What is it?” Celestia said.

“Raven.” I said turning around looking into the shocked crowd.

“She survived as well?” Celestia said shocked.

I ran into the crowd and saw her.

“Raven. Come on.” I said smiling.

She walked forward nervously.

“Thank you,” She said. “I was beginning to think…”

“I would never forget you.” I said.

She blushed and we walked to the chariot.

“Scabbard,” Celestia said to one of the guards. “Take us home.”

. . .

“I’m sorry Raven,” Celestia said as we walked through the castle. “I haven't seen Muselin in a very long time.”

Raven’s head dropped.

“That doesn't mean she’s dead,” I said to her in a reassuring way.

“Wait who is Muselin?” Twilight asked still trying to grasp the concept the I really was a prince.

“She is one of the Ancients.” Celestia said. “As was I.”

“Ancients?”

“Twilight, there are things that I haven't told you, things that make your world seem small.” Celestia said darkly.

“I’ve never heard of it in any of my books.” She said.

Duh, Storms face seemed to say.

“Well that knowledge is concealed. No known library carries those books.”

“Wait, theres a library I haven’t been to yet?” Twilight said seeming to hop with excitement.

“In good time Twilight.” Celestia said smiling.

“We have to find her,” Raven said trying not to cry.

“Don’t worry,” I said. “We will.”

“There is only one place to start,” Celestia said slyly. “The great Archive.”

“Is that the library?”

“Nothing the you’ve ever seen Twilight.” Celestia’s eyes sparkled as she spoke. “You are going to love it.”

“Wait,” Storm said. “Why haven't I heard about this place before?” his tone was slightly angry.

“Storm, there are other ways to find what you seek, But I feel something is happening that we cannot yet see.”

“I’m going to find my mother.” He said.

“And I hope you do.” Celestia said.

“This place sounds big,” Twilight said.

“I was thinking about that.” Celestia said.

“About what?” Twilight asked confused.

“That your friends might be able to help.” She clarified.

“Really?” Twilight said excited.

“Of course, They are always welcome to help you.”

“But what about pony raiders or thieves?” I asked. “I don't think it should become public knowledge.”

“Nova, I’m sure nopony would attempt such a thing.” Celestia said reassuringly. “But the knowledge might frighten.”

“It must still be kept a secret,” I said. “The things I went through I’m sure nopony in this time could even imagine.”

“What things?” Twilight asked.

I looked at her and said. “You will find out.”

She looked away awkwardly and said. “How are we going to get there? There is it?”

“It is in Everfree.” Raven said.

“Then why are we still here?” Storm said still aggravated.

  “We need a few things.” Celestia said quickening her pace.