The Equestrian

***Introduction***

Mankind would remain in chains and bonds for one hundred years, until the actions of one extraordinary boy change the course of history. Fives, a human-born son of the sun, the child of Princess Celestia finds his peace in the family and friends he loves. Celestia's proclamation marks the end of the enslavement of humans in Equestria.

***Part 1: Celestias's Proclamation***

Outside, the crowds were roaring, yelling, and cheering. Celestia sighs deeply, calming her nerves and mentally preparing herself to step out into the balcony.

"Are you alright?" Fives asks.

She nods.

"I am, Fives... It's just... It has been so long. It may take a while for the human slaves to fully accept complete freedom."

Fives places a hand on his mother's back.

"They will follow you. We all will."

"I am in mind with Fives, sister." Luna says. "It is time for this to end."

Celestia smiles. She was happy to have her family by her side. Together, the three of them walk through the curtains and out onto the grand balcony overlooking thousands of ponies and humans. The cheering erupts into a deafening roar. Celestia raises a hoof to quiet them all.

"My dear citizens of Equestria, ponies and humans alike," Her powerful voice booms. "Today marks the end of a long and dark journey, a journey that I have regretted taking for over one hundred years!"

Everyone below cheers before being silenced again.

"For the past century, Equestria has grown on the backs of human slaves. We have lead comfortable lives while our fellow Equestrians have suffered in agony. This day marks the end of that agony, and we welcome the human race back into our community with open hooves!"

The crowds cheer again before quieting down.

"As of this moment, I declare the enslavement of humans to be abolished!"

The crowd erupts once more. Fives almost covers his ears, but he stands still.

"We have won a great victory over our past," Celestia continues. "But there are still those out there who wish to do us harm. We must stand strong, and we must stand together as a united Equestria if we are to prevail. Our enemy means to undermine us, to make us betray our beliefs in friendship and kindness, but we will not lose sight of what we stand for as Equestrians! We will see them shown into the light of truth and justice, once and for all!"

Fives and Luna both felt as though they were going to be pushed back inside the palace from the force of the thousands upon thousands of cheering voices.

"Good job, sister." Luna says as they step back through the curtain. "I thought it was a most compelling speech."

"I agree. You have a way with words." Fives says, hugging Celestia.

"I love you both." Celestia cries as she pulls Luna into the hug. "When the three of us are together, I feel like nothing can stop us."

Luna pulls away, tearing up.

"I love you, too, sister. Will I see you at the banquet?"

"Of course, Luna. I will be right down."

As Luna leaves the room to join everyone else at the banquet below, Celestia turns to Fives.

"My son..." She mutters, caressing his cheek with her hoof. "I am so... happy to have my son again..."

"You've said that many times, mother." Fives says, blushing.

"And I will say it many more times..." Celestia says before kissing Fives' cheek. "Come, let us find your wife-to-be and join the banquet."

"Will there be snacks? I am quite hungry..."

Celestia laughs as they exit the room and begin making their way down the hall.

"Of course, my son."

Fives grazes his hand over the bumps and cracks on his chest. The last time he was in the palace, he had died, but now, at long last, he knew why Celestia had done so much to make sure he would wake up again. He knew why she felt his own pain ten fold. She was a strong, and powerful, mare, and he was her boy. He was the Equestrian.

***The Equestrian***

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***The Darkest Star***