Spike was walking ahead of the legion of dragons and ponies. They have been travelling for three days. Some of the wounded died on the journey and they were slowly running out of food. Spike heard running behind him and saw Sunset coming up to him. It was kind of funny considering Sunset is his adopted sister.

"Do you have any idea how we can take out Garble?" She asked.

"I don't. I've been thinking about something Sunset." Spike said.

"What is it?" Sunset asked.

"I mean look at the rise of attempts to take over Equestria. And each one we faced spoke about someone. Death Road spoke about a Morgath and that other guy said something about a him. I think something much bigger is at work here." Spike explained.

"I feel it too." Sunset said.

"And I could have sworn I heard the name Morgath before...I just can't remember where." Spike said.

"Odd. Whoever this guy is we can probably kick his ass without breaking a sweat." Sunset said. Spike laughed a bit but he was still nervous. The name alone brought fear to his heart. And he has all these people under his thumb. He was clearly incredibly powerful. Spike decided he would ask Celestia about Morgath and who he was. Before long the legion crossed the border into Equestria to be greeted by Celestia accompanied by wagons of food and water.

"I was made aware of your coming just hours ago. I took the liberty of getting some food and water you're going to need it." Celestia said.

"Thank you Princess." Ember said as she knelt down to her legs. Celestia looked slightly unnerved seeing Ember which was noticed by Spike but the look was gone as soon as it arrived and was replaced by a smile. As if she was smiling at her own daughter.

"Welcome to Equestria Master Ember. Come I shall take you to the Canterlot. Captain Hawkeye be sure the dragons find hospitality. Ponyville should do." Celestia said.

"Yes ma'am." Captain Hawkeye said before saluting.

"Come. You too Assassins." Celestia said. Ember,Spike,and the others gathered around Celestia so she could teleport them to the castle.

Once they arrived in the castle Celestia led them to the throne room.

"Alright. I know why you're here." Celestia said.

"Let's cut right to the chase. I know Garble has claimed the Dragonlands but still doesn't have the scythe. Ember you have the scythe right?" Celestia asked.

"Sure do." Ember said pulling it out.

"Good. It's our top most priority to make sure that scythe does not fall into his hands. How many troops can you spare?" Celestia asked.

"Only a couple hundred." Ember said.

"Alright. I'll send word out to other countries to ask for help. You are free to go." Celestia said. As the group turned to leave Celestia spoke up.

"Except you two. I have more to say to you." Celestia said pointing at Spike and Ember. They both looked at each other and nodded.

"I'll catch up to you later." Spike said to Sweetie Belle.

"Okay I'll meet you at the park." Sweetie Belle said.

"Okay." Spike said before he lightly pecked her lips and turned to face Celestia.

"Guards leave us." Celestia said to her guards who nodded and left the room.

"Why the privacy?" Spike asked.

"Because I don't know who I can and cannot trust with what I'm about to tell you and Spike how long are you going to keep up the act we know it's you can you lose the mask?" Celestia asked.

"Oh....yeah sure." Spike said as he took off the mask.

"What I'm about to tell you you must keep secret. I don't know who to trust with it." Celestia said.

"But why Ember? I mean I know I'm your son but why Ember?" Spike asked.

"Because........she's my daughter...your sister..and I don't mean adopted like Sunset I mean biological sister." Celestia explained.

"I'm sorry what?" Spike and Ember said in unison.

"Sorry for not telling you two this earlier but I had no choice." Celestia said.

"But why?" Ember asked.

"The same reason I separated you two in the first place. To keep you safe from anyone who would want to kill you." Celestia explained.

"But who would want us dead?" Spike asked. Celestia sighed.

"For many generations the assassins were the guardians of peace and justice,before I came to power. The Assassins continued to guard me and my sister in secret until it all went wrong. A young assassin named Morgath who was very close to me hunted down and destroyed the assassins. He betrayed and murdered your father." Celestia said.

"Father was an Assassin?" Spike asked.

"Yes. In response I attempted to go after Morgath and managed to wound him greatly and have him lose his powers but before I could execute him he escaped. At the time I was pregnant with both of you. Once you were born I separated you both so Morgath wouldn't go looking for you. And when people started asking why I had you Spike in my possession I told them I found you alone in a cave but you already know this. As for you Ember your adoptive father was a close friend to Morgath. I knew I could trust him to keep you safe from harm should he come looking for you. I hope you both can forgive me for keeping this a secret from both of you." Celestia said. Spike and Ember stared at each other and nodded.

"You did what you had to mother. We can forgive you." Spike said. Celestia sighed deeply.

"Alright. That is all I have to say. You two are free to go." Celestia said.

"Thank you...mother." Ember said before both she and Spike walked out the door with Celestia watching.

Meanwhile in the Dragonlands

"My lord Ember and her army have reached Canterlot." Garble's assistant said

"Good. We march for it at first light tomorrow. Assemble the army." Garble ordered.

"Yes my lord." The assistant said as he turned and walked out the door.

"Fools. They are incredibly outnumbered. That scythe will be mine. Prepare yourselves Canterlot..soon I'll be coming."

Author's Note

Thus we know the secret of Spike's family and we know who Morgath is now............................or do we?