A Revolution [ In Love ]

--- Act Six - Chapter 13 --- Stars in the Sun.

The story is quickly evolving into more than simply an RDxAJ Fanfic, but until it's more developed, it will remain as is with the same title. Hope you like the direction this is all taking. Yes, there will be more drama.

Deal with it.

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Princess Celestia graced past any guards still patrolling the area, heading east to Ponyville, there were some things that needed to be done.

Mayor Mare had neglected to turn in the Census results from the least week, and the Library was requesting a higher budget.

She planned to remedy these first, saving the hardest part for last.

As she took to the skies, thoughts rebounded in her head.

' Rainbow Dash and AppleJack, Luna and Twilight Sparkle... Just what is happening here...? Does she really need to know yet? What about her parents... ' Celestia thought solemnly, stooping lower in her flight. In her absence of mind, she nearly collided with another Pegasus that was moving some clouds around.

Apologies were made, and the grey and blonde cross-eyed pony continued her business of messing up.

Celestia chuckled at her innocence, and continued onward, to the Town Hall.

Stepping inside, most heads were either buried in their hooves sleeping, while they waited for their number to be called, or staring directly at her.

As was protocol, everypony who acknowledged her presence did so by bowing on their front hooves, and closing their eyes.

After a moment Celestia put them at ease, and requested a number for presence with the Mayor. Declining an offer to skip the line, she took a number, seating herself on a bench that was otherwise unoccupied.

It would be at least half an hour before she would see the mayor, and frankly, she was grateful for the time to think.

As ruler of Equestria, and being a deity of immense power, sometimes a normal life's problems can slip your mind. When was the last time she had waited in a line?

She couldn't recall.

There was an air of nervousness in the room, and everypony occasionally glanced up at Celestia, as if she were a figure of extreme importance.

' Well, I suppose I am, heh... ' Celestia chuckled lightly to herself, and sighed, leaning her side against the wall, resting her head against a windowsill.

" YOU SHALL NOT PASS! " A voice rang from outside.

Everypony leaned to try to see what was going on, and Celestia peeked her head over the windowsill, to see an old dark grey pony with a cloak and staff hindering the progress of a trader wagon. There seemed to be a verbal conflict of some sort, as they both began yelling, attracting a crowd.

Celestia shook her head, it was him again, causing trouble like usual.

The pony had lost his mind after he hit his head on a large boulder some ten-odd years ago, and insisted on the fact that random passerby were intent on destroying the town.

It seemed it would escalate further, and the was about to intervene, when the crazy pony regained his senses, looked around, and walked away as if nothing had happened, whistling a nice tune along the way.

Celestia looked at the numbered paper in her gold-plated hoof. 57.

Looking to the counter, it sat still at 43.

She looked back to her hoof-coverings. They had been given to her by her mother, so long ago... Luna received her fathers pair. Darker, stronger material made them more suited for her, whilst Celestia usually took a calmer approach, making the more ornate set much more logical.

Another thing their parents had gotten right.

It was undoubtedly tough, remembering them, but it all passed eventually. Celestia found herself thinking about Twilight Sparkle again, how to tell her that she was...

" Fifty Seven! " A mare called from behind a desk.

Recollecting herself, Celestia walked to the desk.

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Less than an hour passed, and it was now mid-day. Celestia paused to progress the sun a bit further before continuing on her path that seemed to mount anxiety on her thoughts with each step.

Twilight Sparkles library was less than a block away, and she still could not fathom where to begin the conversation.

' Maybe I should wait, she shouldn't have to know about- ' She unconsciously bumped a red earth pony pulling a large wagon of apples behind him. She apologized, and continued on her way.

All too soon, she arrived on her doorstep, unsure what to do, unsure what to say.

She hesitated, but it had to be said.

Lightly, she tapped her hoof against the door, awaiting response.

She knocked a bit harder, and a " Hang on! " echoed through the building.

The clopping of hooves was heard, followed by the *click!* of the tumbler, and the sound of the knob turning.

A small green and purple dragon presented himself in the doorway.

" Woah, this is new. " He said, indicating her presence.

" Is Twilight Sparkle home? " She asked, looking behind him.

" Yeah, hang on. " Spike jogged to the stairs leading downstairs, and yelled " TWILIGHT, CELESTIA'S HERE! "

Something smashed loudly, the sound resonating in the air far after Twilight had teleported into the room.

She said nothing, but greeted her mentor with a happy nuzzle. Celestia returned the guesture.

" It's good to see you again, my student. It seems we meet less and less often since you moved away. " Celestia spoke softly, raising herself back to full height.

" Yeah, guess so... Iife's pretty calm with everypony being so... I dunno, really. So, did you come by for anything in particular? " Twilight asked.

Celestia opened her mouth to speak, but faltered. " I... I did. " she stammered, suddenly wishing to be anywhere else but here.

Twilight turned and walked inside. " Cmon, we can talk inside, it's a bit chilly out here. " she shivered lightly at a passing breeze, and Celestia followed her into the main foyer-like area.

The two sat awkwardly silent for a while.

" So, what was it you needed? " Twilight asked, breaking the silence.

With a sigh, Celestia shook her head. " Twilight... When was your last visit with your... Parents? " the word seemed loaded, but Twilight took no notice.

" Gee, I'd guess five, six months? They don't get around much anymore. "

How was she going to word this? There was no way to present it without an emotional scene.

" Twilight Sparkle, I'm afraid... You've been deceived... " Celestia spoke lightly.

Twilight shook her head. " What, is this about Rainbow and Applejack? Everypony knows about that- "

" No... I'm afraid, it's much more. I didn't want you to know, at least not in your younger years, but... After events that have been brought to my attention... "

Twilight's eyes widened. How could she possibly know about Luna's visit?

" Luna... My sister... Is... " Celestia gulped, quite uncharacteristic for her, and it unnerved Twilight even more.

" Luna is my... What...? "

" Your aunt. " Celestia said, closing her eyes tightly.

There was silence. Shock, maybe regret, but mostly shock.

Twilight, even with her brilliant mind, could not fathom the scenario. " But, then, she's related to my mother?! Which means, you're my aunt as well? Dosen't it? "

" Not quite... Your mother, she and your father... Adopted you. As a filly. " Celestia paused, letting Twilight ingest the information.

" But... But they... You... " Complete sentences were now far beyond Twilight's stunned form, and Celestia continued.

" When you were born, your parents hid you from the world, not wishing to introduce you to the dangers of the life they led. Your parents agreed to raise you discreetly, and your appearances were strikingly similar. " She paused for breath.

" And once you began to develop magical talents, you were brought before an evaluation, and your display of power nearly gave away your origin. There is also the Elements of Harmony, but that was more discreet, rumors and mystery. "

Twilight's stare bore holes into Celestia, but she said nothing.

" Your true father is... Not with us now, but he knew you well. " She said somewhat woefully.

Twilight spoke lightly, gaze unwavering. " Where is my mother? "

Her voice was monotone, it was... Almost hurtful, the lack of emotion...

Celestia remained silent, throughly thinking through how to say it. Slowly, she rose, and closed their distance, sitting beside her student.

" Twilight Sparkle, you have always been my affinity, and in many ways, my own teacher. But... you have always been my filly. "

Silence.

It resonated everywhere, filling every being and object in vicinity of the two. Nothing dare stir the situation.

Twilight was an absolute wreck of emotion, unsure of how to respond. They sit still, contemplating a motive for an action unknown.

Time passed, and nothing was said. Celestia looked at her student, and saw the water glossing in her eyes. It was gut-wrenching, seeing the tears. She did the only thing she could think to comfort her, wrapping her forehoof around her back, and lying her head on Twilight's.

At first she stiffened, alarmed at the movement. When she found comfort in the embrace, she leaned into it, looking to the ground and smiling lightly.

" You know... Just because I know you're my mother, dosen't mean you have to change anything... " Twilight said softly.

" I know, Twilight, but I feel a moral obligation... And, I thought it might be dramatic. " Celestia responded, chuckling lightly.

Twilight looked up to her laughing teacher, and shook her head. " You don't do well with emotional stuff, do you, princess? " Though the question was serious, she couldn't suppress a small laugh herself.

And so they laughed together, Celestia holding Twilight in a comforting embrace. She lowered her head to Twilight's level, and whispered to her;

" I'm sorry your other parents and I kept this from you this long, being the princess' daughter... We agreed it would have been too much. But now you know. " She paused. " And by the way, nopony thinks less of you for your activities with Luna. "

A sudden heat spread across twilight's face, infusing her lavender cheeks with a tinge of crimson. " I... I'm sorry, I didn't know we were... And she was just, oh... " Twilight groaned, sighing heavily.

Celestia merely chuckled at the innocence of the moment, drawing on the mother-daughter embrace.

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End Chapter 13

Next chapter, we redirect the story back to Rainbow Dash and Applejack, along with a curious Luna.

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