Chapter 2: Meeting

  Everypony was in shock, their minds still trying to understand the reality in front of them except Pinkie Pie, she was blowing her nose on a napkin.

   “Family reunions are so beautiful,” said the pink one while wiping the tears from her eyes with her hoof.

    No one, pony or otherwise, ever consider the princesses’ parents, the sisters have been ruling for so long that to the population of Equestria and the world, with the exception of really old beings, they just seem eternal, mortals sometimes forget that the princesses were born, just like everyone else.

    Sleipnir was taken aback by his eldest daughter’s actions but welcome it all the same and using two of his forelegs he hugged her as well.

    Looking at the younger of the sisters with a concerned look he asked, “ Why you don't meet my gaze? What troubles you little moon?”

    Luna just kept avoiding his gaze and not allowing herself to look at her father.

    “It seems we have much to talk about…” sighed Sleipnir.

    “Uuunnm…” came a sound in the awkward silence from AJ,” pardon me your majesties, but Ah think we should move this reunion to the castle, you're kinda making a scene,” she added.

    Sleipnir looked at the orange pony who spoke, then at the crowd that gathered in the square noticing that citizens had came out of their homes to see what the commotion is all about, luckily they didn't see their princesses loss of composure with a battalion of guards in between the royal sisters and the citizens, only the elements and the front half of the battalion saw that.

    But all of them heard the shocking new, the connection between the princesses and the strange visitor.

    Celestia recovering from this lapse of control she composed herself and let go of her father, who did the same.

    Clearing her throat she announced, "Yes everypony this is my and Luna's father, Sleipnir," using her motherly voice to calm the crowd of agitated ponies and then added, " this all a misunderstanding caused by our father's arrival, there is no need to panic, please return to your normal daily activities."

    Luna recovering enough to look dignified before her subjects, commanded, "Guards let us return to the castle and resume your duties as my sister and I have much to talk about with our father."

    The ponies with their very strong herd mentality just accepted their princess answer and followed the royal sisters orders.

    All but the mane six who who had quite a few questions, except Twilight she had a lot and I mean a lot of question and Rainbow who was freaking out,”Ohmygosh,ohmygosh,ohmygosh,ohmygosh,ohmygosh,ohmygosh, I just attacked the princesses’ father.”

Half an hour later at the castle’s dining room

    On one side of the long table used for meetings of nobles, dignitaries, foreign leaders and rulers sat Sleipnir with his daughters, one on each sides, while on the other side sat the mane six.

    “I have cancelled the day and night court of today and tomorrow so our subjects won't disturb us with nothing less than a national emergency,” informed Celestia to all those who are present.

    Sleipnir, now without the glow on his hooves and eyes, sat drinking tea from the floating cup, putting down the cup of tea on the the glowing symbols on his forehead dimmed until it was no longer visible,”Good because I have much to discuss with you two,” turning his multi-shaded and kaleidoscopic eyes to the mane six he asked, “ what about them? I thought that this was supposed to be just the three of us."

    “They are close friends, not only they helped my sister and I on many occasion but also are the Elements of Harmony and saved Equestria from many threats,” Celestia spoke proudly and added,” I would like to consider Twilight and her friends family, especially my faithful student who I consider a daughter."

    The mane six were blushing after being praised by their princess, Twilight and Fluttershy more so than the others, Twilight because she was the focus of the attention and Fluttershy because she is shy, she was receiving attention regardless if she was or wasn't the focus, the fact that it is the princesses' didn't help and neither does Sleipnir presence.

    “So they are your champions and envoys” Sleipnir concluded.

    "Verily, let us introduce them," Luna spoke not caring that she slipped into the royal we and to distract herself from the inevitable.

    She pointed at the orange one,”This is Applejack, a humble farmer but her family is responsible for the best fruits of the land,”  “Oh shucks,” said as she uses her hat to cover her face.

    Now pointing at the white one,” This is Lady Rarity a very talented seamstress and fashionista, one of the best in Equestria”  “Oh my, thank you princess.”

    Then pointing at the pink one, “This is Pinkamena Diane Pie or Pinkie Pie for short, a eccentric party planner responsible for all celebration on their town,” then the pink one started jumping and waving her forelegs as if to keep his attention,”Hiiiiiiiii!!!”

    Now pointing at the shy yellow one,”This is Lady Fluttershy a healer and caretaker of the creature of the forest.”

    All the while Fluttershy tries to make herself smaller, hide behind her mane and disappear under the table.

    This time pointing at the blue one with a very colorful mane, “This is the athletic Rainbow Dash that constantly trains herself and leads a team that manages the weather in Ponyville and the surrounding area,” the blue one adjusted her posture and saluted“Rainbow Dash, at your service, sir.”

    Then pointed at the violet one the final member of the group, “ And lastly this is my sister’s pupil and one of the most powerful unicorns in Equestria, Twilight Sparkle.”

    Twilight was lost in her own little world coming up with question to ask, when “ Pst, egghead,” Rainbow called discreetly, “What,” she said only to notice that she missed her own introduction and blushed in embarrassment, “sorry,” she said nervously rubbing the back of her head.

    Sleipnir sighed, might as accept and move on with his mission, “Greetings I am Sleipnir Lokison, father of Dagrsol ‘Celestia’ Sleipnirdottir and Nottmani ‘Luna’ Sleipnirdottir it’s a pleasure to meet you all,” he introduced himself politely.

    “Those are very fancy names you got there,your majesties,”AJ commented.

    “Applejack don’t be rude I for one think they are very exotic,” Rarity answers.

    “Speaking of exotic, you are the princesses’ father, then where have you been all this time?” inquired Twilight.

    “Performing my duties on the realm of Asgard," responded Sleipnir.

    “Ah never heard of this place called Aguard” said AJ.

    “It's Asgard and I would be very surprised if you somehow heard of it considering that it’s on another world,” said Sleipnir unaware of the impact of his words.

    “You mean to tell me that are other worlds with life in them?” asked Rarity already knowing the answer but not wanting to believe in it.

    Twilight froze in shock as repeated in her head “Aliens are real!”

    “Hah, I knew it!” declared Pinkie.

    With the egghead of the group stuck in a mental loop a good question was asked surprisingly by Rainbow, “So cool, wait does that means that the princesses are aliens as well?”

    “Wha-,ho-,but uuuuu.. I give up” Rarity tried and failed to properly respond to that question.

     “No they were born on this world as were their mothers,” answered Sleipnir.

    “Ohmygosh, I have so many questions like how did you got here? How many worlds do you known? How advanced is their magic? How is the-” Twilight got interrupted by his hoof signaling her to stop and said, “I hate to be rude but I already wasted too much time, I did not come to visit, I came on a mission, Luna and Celestia I came to inform you that my mother will come in the near future and will need to stay here for a while.”

    “Your mother, our grandmother will come to Equestria?” asked Luna.

    “Yes,” he answered.

    “Why?” asked Celestia.

    “What do you know of my side of the family?” asked Sleipnir

    “Not much, only what you told us,” said Celestia.

    “Two years ago Thor, the god of thunder, the eldest son of Odin, the king of Asgard, with the help of Loki and four friends invade Jotunheim, one of the nine realm, storming the palace and demanding answer from the King of Jotunheim regarding a breach in Asgard vault by two jotnar, needless to say that it didn't go well and both realms were on the brink of war. So Odin banished Thor for his actions and Loki assumed the throne because the king had fallen into the Odinsleep, a healing coma of sort. Loki's actions lead to the death of king Laufey and the almost complete destruction of Jotunheim, luckily Thor meet the requirement to return and stopped Loki by destroying the bridge but unfortunately this caused Loki to fall from the remains of the Bifrost into the void," narrated Sleipnir.

    “Few months ago Heimdall, the All-seeing, witnessed my mother appear on Midgard and leading an invasion force that caused untold damage but Thor with the help of Midgard's protectors manage to stop both the invasion force and my mother." continued Sleipnir.

    “Father what was the purpose of the first story?” asked Celestia.

    “Loki is my mother,” revealed Sleipnir.

    *GASP* was the reaction of those present, except Rarity, she fainted.

    “But this Loki is stallion right? How can a stallion be your mother?” questioned Luna in disbelief.

    “Well, mother is one of the most powerful, knowledgeable and experienced magic user of the universe, among his many powers and talents he can shapeshift, he was in the form of a mare when I was conceived, he stayed in that form to carry, birth, nurture and protect me. When I was old enough I was presented to my grandfather, Odin, to serve as his steed, which is a great honor, and sometimes his spy and/or envoy,” explained Sleipnir.

    “Father you can not do this to us, you show up after centuries of silence just to say that you are going to drop your mother here!” Luna screamed in indignation.

    “You think I don't know about Nightmare Moon or the incident with Discord,” said Sleipnir calmly and added,” I think that both of you can help my mother but the reverse is also true.”

    “I must go now, mother will arrive either tonight or tomorrow morning, I will try to visit as much as I can,” then he got up and disappeared in a vortex of light.

    “That could have gone better,”said AJ.

    “Aliens are weird,” commented Rainbow.

    “Tell me about it,” added Pinkie.

    “But my questions….” lamented Twilight.

    Rarity was still unconscious and Fluttershy was peeking from her hiding spot under the table.

    “Now what sister?” asked Luna.

    “We wait.” said Celestia.

Canterlot Castle’s Courtyard at night

    Celestia and Luna saw the Bifrost opening and moved to be near its entry, now they stood there waiting for the arrival of the grandmother.

    The Bifrost shot at the castle courtyard leaving a teal-colored alicorn taller than Celestia by few inches wearing golden plated black sleeves on his forelegs, a green cape that would have hidden his wings if not for the wind and a golden horned helmet.

    “It's been awhile since I visited realm of Statera,” commented Loki before taking a deep breath, taking in the chilly night air.