Scootaloo looked on, staring at the enraged Stardust in front of her. To say that she was in shock was an understatement. How could she have known what really happened to Stardust’s parents. It was definitely a different answer than what she expected, and one she never wanted to hear again. No wonder she got ticked off at the statement she had made.

“I was out playing with my sister that day,” Stardust said, having calmed down a little. “She was the only one I was really close to, and even then I don’t remember as much. Not even her name comes to my mind. I do remember that we were closer then I was with my parents. That day, she suddenly disappeared without a trace and left me alone in the streets. I thought she went back to our house so I went there. However, that was completely wrong. When I got there I saw two unicorns exiting the building I had once lived in. When I went inside, well, you can guess what I saw.”

“You had a sister?” Apple Bloom asked,

“Yes,” Stardust replied. “But as I said I don’t remember her name. However, I do know that she is alive out there somewhere, and I hope to see her someday.”

“Of course you will,” Scootaloo said, trying to right her wrongs. “You’re the daughter of princess Luna. If anything Pinkie Pie will end up throwing a party and you will meet her there. If not, then news get out to her eventually. I promise.”

Stardust looked at Scootaloo, the pegasus had a huge smile on her face. It was incredible, to see somepony try and smile the sadness away, while inside she new that she had been doing the same thing for two years. Scootaloo was right though, she new that she would see her sister again in the future. She felt like the name was right on the tip of her tongue as well… Son-something. She had no idea what it was other than those first three words. She would have continued if she hadn’t heard the door open from behind her to see an orange earth pony with a hat stand behind her.

“You alright sugarcube?” The pony said

Stardust looked at the the pony standing behind her and then to the CMC. Knowing that they didn’t mean to hurt her this much, she did like Scootaloo and put a smile on her face. She sniffed a little as she wiped away the tears on her face.

“Yep,” She replied “Just some sad memories, that’s all. Besides, I’ve face much worse.”

Apple Bloom ran over to give the earth pony a hug. “I didn’t expect to see you here sis,” Apple Bloom turned back to Stardust to introduce her sister. “Stardust, this is Applejack, my sister. Applejack, this is princess Luna’s daughter Stardust.”

Not very surprisingly, Applejack took the news of Stardust as a bit of shock. Either the CMC and Luna both manage to out maneuver Pinkie Pie, or she hasn’t yet received the news. That being said, out maneuvering Pinkie Pie is like trying to teach an earth pony alicorn magic, it’s impossible.

“Well I’ll be,” Applejack said. “Nice to meet you Stardust. You sure are lucky to have a mother like Luna. When did you join the family?”

“Um, sis?” Applejack looked down to the scared filly at her side “Might now may not be the best of times to ask questions like that.”

Seeming to get it, Applejack quickly took back what she said before it got bad. Whatever must have happened, it must have really ticked the poor pegasus off (I mean, we all know what happen but just go with it). That being said, Applejack still had no go clue as to exactly what happened.

“So… Um” She said, hoping to phrase it the write way “What happened that made you all so scared?”

“Princess, please listen to me,” One of Celestia's royal executives said, trying to convince her. “I don’t it’s right to have a pegasus in the royal family. It seems wrong.”

This one thing Celestia didn’t want to go through right now. She had already done the adoption stuff necessary in Canterlot for Stardust and Luna and now she was getting the same old “royal family” speech from her castles staff. There was a lot of ponies in the castle who seemed kind of skeptical about it at first, but most of them didn’t really mind. This one, however, seemed determined to make the princess change her mind. However, once Celestia makes a decision, she won’t go back from it. Besides, It was about time she did something to this specific member.

“Listen,” She said “You have judged every action I have taken in the past three years. I understand that Equestria has been more dangerous than ever since the battle with Tirek and that my citizens expect a lot out of us right now, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to abandon Stardust because of royal blood.”

“That’s not what I meant,” The executive replied in defense “I just mean that having her taking over the throne might not be a good idea. I have no problem with her staying but the fact is she will become the heir to the throne when you and Luna pass. If it wasn’t for that, I would totally be okay with it.”

“Stardust isn’t taking over the throne,” Celestia explained “If she shows the ability to rule, then yes, she will be the heir. However, it’s too early to say that and I don’t think it’s a good idea to put pressure like that onto her. She doesn’t know a lot, and until she can show that she has the ability to rule Equestria the throne will go to Twilight.”

Of course, it wasn’t as simple as that, it never was. Even then she new that arguing that Twilight will take over is hopeless, even though it did manage to shut up the pony next to her. Twilight had already set up shop as the princess of friendship in ponyville and it was almost certain that the next heir wouldn’t be her because of her position. This meant that no matter what happened, Stardust was going to have to take over when Celestia and Luna passed.

As Celestia walked to the throne room, one of the royal guards came running up to her. “Your highness,” Flash Sentry, a guard she was somewhat familiar with ran up to her in urgency “I have a letter requesting your assistance at the Crystal Empire."

Celestia took the letter and opened it, wondering what was so important. She nodded to Flash, telling him he is dismissed and read the continents of the letter.

“Get my carriage ready,” Celestia commanded, “I need to get there immediately."

“Ah see,” Stardust had explained the story to Applejack, who patiently listened to the pegasus as she tried not to cry “It must have been tough, me and Apple Bloom don’t have our parents either. Granny Smith over there has taken care of us for as long as I can remember.”

In the time Stardust took explaining the day, she, the CMC, and Applejack had all arrived at sweet apple acres. Stardust looked to where Applejack was pointing to see an elderly green earth pony sleeping on a rocking chair. Looking around a little more, Stardust was surprised at the sheer size of the farm. Rows of apple trees surrounded it with cherry blossoms almost at full bloom.

“Where are the apples?” Stardust wondered. She saw apple trees, but they had no apples on them.

“They're not ready yet,” Applejack explain “Wait until fall, that’s when the apples will appear.”

Applejack waved to a red stallion working the fields as they passed by. Apple Bloom had explained that that's her brother Big Macintosh. They went inside the house and Applejack went into the kitchen to grab a snake for the four fillies that had followed her. A few minutes later, Applejack came back with some apple pie slices.

Luckily, Stardust wasn’t the only one stuffing her face with food, as Apple Bloom had chowed in almost the same way she has. She had to admit, despite what had gone on earlier in the day, Ponyville was much more fitting to her then Canterlot had been. Not that she didn’t want to live in the castle, it was just more comfortable being around in public. Her life was really starting to turn around in the matter of a few hours.

Not long after they had finished eating, Applejack heard the door open. “Ah’ll get it,” Applejack turned to the living room. A few seconds later she responded “Stardust, Luna’s here.”

Stardust jumped out from her seat and ran to the door. When Luna came into her sight, she jumped at her mother giving her a hug in the process. After a couple seconds, Stardust dropped down.

“Having fun,” Stardust nodded “Well you can come back later, I have somepony I need you to me.”

“Twilight I’m guessing,” Applejack guessed.

Luna nodded “That’s where she will be stay during the school week,” Luna explained “I’ve already signed her up for school here in Ponyville and Twilight's the last stop where making before I head back to Canterlot. Applejack, you wouldn’t mind if Stardust stayed tonight to get a feeling for life here in Ponyville, right?”

“Sure thing,” Applejack replied. “Not like it can get any messier over here then it already has.”

Luna and Applejack said goodbye and she and Stardust started on their way to Twilight's place. “Is Twilight’s place anything like the castle at home?” Stardust asked.

Luna giggled a little before responding “You’ll be surprised.”

Author's Note

I never actually mentioned when this takes place huh? In that case, I'll say it right now. This story takes place three years after the show ends and will change depending on what things happen in the show. This means that characters like Apple Bloom are a few years older then they were in the show, they're not in high school, but rather in middle school if you ask me (do they actually mention how old she is?). Anyways, like, comment, and follow if you like this story. So you next chapter!