Morning star's Gambit

Morning star and Swift blade finally made it to the actual graduation portion of the day, everyone gathered in the large room of ceremonies. Oddly enough the whole ceremony looked a lot like a high school graduation: the chairs formed an aisle through the victors could walk through leading to a large pedestal where the big 3 as well as the princesses were seated behind. Morning and Swift blade saw the losing tributes but instead of sadness they showed happiness and excitement. They all cheered when they saw them, well not exactly all of them: the wannabes sat in the far back in a corner. Their battle wounds healed nicely, the hospital must really do wonders but they all shared a cold looked on their faces. The face of pure hatred for another. If Atlas didn't make this mandatory they probably would've been anywhere else in the kingdom besides here. But the two didn't pay them no mind, it was their time. They walked up to the pedestal where the big 3 shook their hands and gave them medals of bravery and honor.

"You have passed the arena test with flying colors." Helios said proudly.

"Not to mention you survived your fight with me" Atlas added.

"Quite." Helios noted. "You demonstrated what it takes to be a hero. Something that I hope rubs off on your colleagues."

Everyone laughed. The wannabes just leered at them in ultimate hatred.

"By the way, nice mark Morning star. It'll go great with the armor you'll be getting." Helios said smiling.

"Mark? What mark?"

"You mean you haven't noticed? Well now would be a good time."

Morning looked towards where his old teacher was pointing and he saw it: It was an image of a gold coin.

"Cool!' Swift blade said.

"Very nice." Atlas commented.

"Kudos kid!" Kronos added.

Out of the whole ceremony Morning loved the after party the most. There food, games, and Gods/Goddesses everywhere. Most of them came to congratulate him and Swift. He also saw Luna standing next to Atlas. He had heard some rumors that Luna and Atlas had a lot in common and that they would be a great couple. The only problem is Luna is too proud to admit her feelings. In fact she had feelings for him since she met him during that supernatural hurricane incident. If only she knew Atlas felt the same way.

Morning Star took it upon himself to set the mood. With his magic he switched out the music sheets the band was using to smooth jazz: A favorite of both Luna and Atlas, another thing they have in common. Other things they have in common include: both have siblings of higher authority, both were ironically trapped by what they are best known for, and finally both haven't seen their parents since they became royalty.With the smooth jazz playing Atlas built enough of his own courage to ask Luna to dance. She gracefully accepted.

The waltz was the only dance Atlas knew had to do, luckily that was Luna's favorite. So they did the waltz for a few minutes, both loving the music and letting it controlled them.This was the 1st time Morning star saw Atlas enjoying himself so much. In fact enjoying himself period! Reason why was because he was the symbol of authority around here and tends make sure every single law written by Helios is enforced and known. So A.K.A he takes his role in the kingdom very seriously but when it comes to fun things like parties even he cant help but tap his shoes to the musical beat. It shows that Atlas was a cool guy once you get to know him.Throughout the whole dance Atlas couldn't help but look into Luna's teal eyes and she couldn't help but look into Atlas's steel silver eyes. They both closed in for a kiss.

Aww. Celestia thought My little sister's first kiss.

Celestia turned to look at lord Helios who just so happens to be watching as well, he walked up next to her.

"Strange isn't it? Seeing our younger siblings grow up so fast right in front of us?" Hyperion said.

"Yeah. It's a little bit unfair really" Celestia said.

"Really? How so?" Helios said feeling quite puzzled.

Celestia Pulled Helios Closer to her.

"Because she got to kiss the love of her life before me."

"Oh."

Both closed their eyes and kissed passionately.

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After the party the princesses and the big 3 said their farewells and see you soons. Especially Luna since she was planning on visiting Atlas in his dreams later on tonight.  The princesses were getting ready to walk through a portal Atlas had conjured up. He calls them dimensional distortion gates or D.D.G's and tends to use them or run instead of flying whenever he can. He just used to walking on the ground nowadays.

"Hey where does that lead to?" Morning star asked.

"I heard to a place called E..Equestria? I think." Swift blade answered. "Hey, since we're going to be gods and all, does that mean we part ways now?"

"Of course not! We can still see each other during the summer and winter solstice meetings." Morning laughed.

"Oh yeah. Totally forgot about those meetings. I hear that they always end with a bang."

"Probably from a God blowing his or her's fuse. So yeah don't want to miss any of those meetings, they're never boring!"

Both laughed. But Morning still couldn't stop staring at the portal.. as if it was calling his name:

Mooorrrrrnnniiinnnggg, Ssssttttaaaarrrrr.

His eyes went wide as he started to walk closer towards the portal.

"Uh, dude what are you doing? dude! " Swift blade shouted.

Morning couldn't hear him he was close to it that he touched it....and immediately fell right through.