A Burning and Loving Reunion

2 days later, Eternal Flames was released from the Canterlot Hospital with his body quickly regaining motion to the point where he can not only walk but run again. Blue Blaze had then left Canterlot in order to start his new life as King of the Rogues. It wasn't long until after he left that he met and fell in love with a beautiful mare named Crimson Ruby. After Eternal was released from the hospital, he was escorted back to Princess Celestia's castle by her guards by order of her. Eternal wasn't exactly sure why she wanted to see him, but he agreed to see her regardless of what she wanted or needed. The journey did not last long as he was now in her royal throne. Standing in front of him, to his surprise, was his father, Royal Blaze who was standing fairly close to Celestia who had a bright smile on her face. She signaled Eternal to approach her and he complied to her instructions.

"What exactly did you want to see me for, Celestia?" Eternal asked.

"That's PRINCESS Celestia to you!" said one of the guards.

"Now, now, it's ok, I'll let it slide for now. But Eternal, there's something your father and I wish to tell you." Celestia said. Eternal gave a simple nod listening to what they had to say.

"You see, son. Celestia and I have some history back when I was just starting out as the King of the Rogues." Royal Blaze said, looking at Celestia with a smile. Eternal Flames raised an eyebrow on his dad's statement and it wasn't until what Celestia said that finally made him get the picture.

"To be more clear, I'm actually the reason why you were brought to this world...my son." Celestia says

Eternal's eyes shrunk while his mouth hung wide open. He backed up a little still dumbfounded and surprised at what he just heard.

"Y-You mean....all this time...YOU were MY mom?!" Eternal said, shocked. Celestia gave a simple nod. However unlike Heat Wave, Eternal ran outside with disbelief in his eyes.

"Uh-oh, did I upset him?" Celestia asks Royal.

"He might be. But don't worry, I'll go talk to him." He says racing off to find him, only he didn't have to look far as he saw Eternal sitting under a tree with his back turned, shaking. It didn't take Royal Blaze any time to figure out how Eternal felt.

"I don't understand, dad." Eternal says with his back turn trying to hide his tears.

"Son, you must understa-" but he was soon cut off by his son's outburst.

"WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME THAT PRINCESS CELESTIA WAS MY REAL MOTHER?! YOU COULD'VE AT LEAST TOLD ME BACK HOME THAT SHE WAS HERE IN CANTERLOT!!!" he shouts.

"Yes, I know son, but you need to understand that she had her responsabilities that even she could not ignore." Royal Blaze says calmly. "I apologize for not telling you sooner. But you must understand something else." he says.

"Oh yeah? What would that be?" Eternal asks with tears in his eyes with a mad look on his face.

"Maybe I can explain it. You've been looking for answers to why I wasn't there, and why I had to leave." Celestia said, approaching her son.

Celestia soon explained everything about the events that went on throughout the years in perfect details which lasted almost half the day. But eventually Eternal had a more calmer look on his face but at the same time he felt regret for blaming his mother for leaving. He covered his face so that his parents wouldn't see him cry. Feeling his son's pain, Celestia then lean in and hugged him.

"I know I can't turn back the clock, my son. But all I want is for you to be happy. I'll do anything to make things right." she says with a tear in her eye. Eternal then pulled her in close and hugged her.

"I think I know how one thing that'll cheer him up." Royal Blaze says.

"What?" Eternal asks.

"You see son, since our marriage was unofficial in our "secluded" kingdom, I've asked for your mother's hoof in marriage...again. Only this time, it'll be official to everypony in the world near and far." Royal Blaze explains.

This statement brought a huge smile on Eternal's face as he hugged both of his parents.

"As long as you two stay together, that's all I could ever ask for!" he says as his tears finally fade away.

"Plus, to make it more interesting, I heard you wanted to start a new life here. So why don't you stay here in the castle with us?" Celestia asks her son.

"Oh...uh...I'm grateful for your offer, but there's something you need to know. You see, I wanted to move to Ponyville and probably start a new life there and live on my own. Don't get me wrong, I still love you guys, but I want to live in my own house. A house I want to build with my own hooves and find myself a decent job in Ponyville." Eternal explains.

"Well, you are a full grown stallion, so I respect your decision. Of course, I'd like to know if it's ok for me to visit every 2 weeks so I can hear some of your stories of you when you were growing up." Celestia says. Eternal nods and decides to walk to his new home, Ponyville.

"To think that in a matter of almost 2 weeks, I not only found my new place in Ponyville, but I finally get to spend time with my mother every now and then. I might have gotten off to a rocky start, but I can tell, this whole thing is going to be well worth it." Eternal says to himself in a calm tone.

During the first week, Eternal and his friends, along with his younger brother, Heat Wave, were almost finished with building their own house with 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The only thing they have left to build is the roof. At the same time, all 7 of the stallions had started their own jobs. Hurricane Blitz had become a cook at the local Ponyville Hayburger joint where he usually saw Twilight stuffing her cute face with delicious hayburgers. Ground Dasher had gotten a job at Sweet Apple Acres bucking apple trees and feeding the barnyard animals. He already gained the trust of Applejack, Big Mac, Applebloom, and Granny Smith. Tidal Wave had finally pursued his career in Ponyville as a young prodigy medical doctor. Shadow Force had become a local family therapist who helped families and their living situations. Usually he does his work from home, but his sessions always seem to bring struggling families closer. Spark Wave had taken up the chance to work at the boutique with Rarity. But he only sees her as a friend and co-worker.

Eternal Flames had started his own combat class for young fillies and colts who have trouble standing up for themselves. With his lessons, he was able to guide a few of his students to the right path. With most of their bits going to the equiptment and supplies for their house roof, they had to cut back on some of their food supplies. Luckily, the locals of Ponyville were kind enough to lend them a helping hoof. It wasn't until 5 days later that all the hard work they put into finally finishing their house was complete. Outside, their house was a huge white building with brown trims. There was a 2nd floor that had 3 seperate balconies. Inside, the house had midnight blue carpets, with white walls and the living room was directly connected with the kitchen. There were stairs in on the right hand side of the house leading to a hallway where there were 3 rooms in the front and back of the house. All the rooms had different colors ironically matching mostly all of Eternal's friends along with his brother. Eternal and his friends finally made their way outside of their house with smiles in their eyes after all the hard work they put into their new house.

"You know guys...this could be the start of a new beginning." Eternal said