The next morning, the doctor ran some tests and said me and my mom were free to leave. After packing everything, mom put me in a stroller and we exited the hospital. on my way out I noticed everypony had weird tattoos on their butts. Dad noticed me staring and said.

"Those markings on everypony's flanks are called cutie marks. They appear for everypony once they find their special talent. You'll get one too one day." Dad said.

I hope so. I thought. All I wanted was to grow up and join the military here. It was frustrating, having to learn everything all over again but at least I could relive my childhood and not have to worry about adult matters for a while. I could also learn a few things from my new family.

Once we reached the castle, dad said he had to take care of some important work involving the royal guard and the kingdom. He kissed my mom and me goodbye and left. After he left, mom said.

"Do you want to meet your new big brother and sister Crystal?"

I obviously couldn't respond in a way where mom could understand what I was saying, so I just gave her a curious look.

"MOM!!!" Two ponies screamed as they ran towards her.

"Flurry Heart, Paladin, I want you to meet your new baby sister, Crystal Shield. Crystal these are your new older siblings, Flurry Heart and Paladin." Mom said.

"Oh my stars she is so adorable!" Flurry Heart exclaimed.

"Yeah, she is." Paladin agreed.

It turns out I was worrying over nothing. They do seem nice. I thought.

"Mom, are you joining us for breakfast?" Paladin asked.

"I have to feed your sister, then I will be right down," Mom told them.

After mother fed me she brought me to my new bedroom. It was beautiful. The walls were blue and they were entirely made of crystal. There was a rug on the floor with an image of the crystal heart on it. There was a crib in the center of the room. It was perfect. I tried to express my thanks to mother, but a few babbles in gibberish were all I could muster. Even though I wasn't speaking English, mother seemed to understand that I loved my new bedroom. I started to feel drowsy and let out a yawn. Mother responded by setting me, gently in my crib. She started to stroke my hair, or mane I should say and said

"I love you so much Crystal. I'm not the only one. Your father loves you, your siblings adore you, your grandparents love you and even you aunt Twilight. You are so loved. Never forget that." Mother whispered softly into my ear.

Hearing her say that was very reassuring. I fell asleep with my mother watching over me, knowing that I was very much loved by my new family.

Author's Note

Sorry I haven't updated in a while. I don't know when the next chapter will be out but I am planning for it to take place several years into the future. Please tell me what you think about this in the comments below.