Author's Note

I don't think we ever did get an explanation for what happened to Celestia when she disappeared and where she disappeared too? XD

Thanks for the upvotes and comments on the first chapter!

Chapter 2

It was early in the morning, so early that the sun wasn't even up yet. Flying above Ponyville's Everfree Forest was Princess Celestia who was sitting in her golden chariot while being pulled by two pegasi royal guards. Next to Equestria's ruler was a very tired and scared Riolu who trying his hardest to stay as close to his mother figure and not look over the edge of the chariot.

"Riolu, I told you there's nothing to be afraid of."

"That's easy for you to say! You have wings! You know I've never liked heights." Riolu shouted in fear.

Celestia wrapped one of her large wings around him and pulled his body closer to hers. "Don't worry. We're almost at Ponyville and if anything were to happen I would make sure nothing happened to you."

Their ride ended sooner than she thought it would as the clouds around them started to move by themselves, forming a wall of rain clouds in front of the flying chariot. The Pegasi drivers gasped in pain as lighting struck out of the clouds, shocking the poor stallions and causing them and their two passengers to fall from the sky. Riolu was screeming for his life while the two guards that were shocked was put unconscious. Celestia on the other hoof sprang into action, her horn gave off a yellow glow as she cast a telekinesis spell to gently lower herself, Riolu, the chariot and the two guards safely on the Everfree Forest floor. Riolu quickly jumped out and laid on the ground, trying his hardest to control his heart rate after so far the scariest moment of his life.

"I told you I'll keep you safe." said Celestia.

Sadly not all were awake and happy. Riolu got up and ran to the guard's sides. Riolu learned that he had a special ability to see the life force within every living creature. He first found out about this power after going into daydream during a royal meeting. His eyes closed and the tear-shaped appendages began to glow blue energy. This ability was called Aura Vision.

"They're alive," Riolu said in relief.

The Princess nodded. "Good. Sadly the lighting knocked them both out."

"Where did they go?!" Riolu asked as he watched the two Ponies disappear in a flash.

"Ponyville isn't too far away from here. They'll be safer there while we make our way towards our old castle. I just hope Twilight and her new friends are okay." Celestia replied as she walked onwards to the broken down castle with Riolu walking by her side.

As the two walked in silence through the creepy dark forest to the officially named "Castle of the Two Sisters", Celestia couldn't help ask her adopted pup a question that has been on her mind. "Riolu. You know I think of like my own colt."

"Yeah." He answered. He knew where this conversation was going.

She stopped in place. "Then you know that you count as royalty. A prince."

"I know. But will Equestria accept me as a prince? I mean, I'm not even a pony."

Celestia looked down at him with a sudden stare. "Riolu, is this really what this about? Ponies in Canterlot accept you just fine. I'm sure the rest of Equestria will too."

Riolu nervously rubbed his paws. "I don't know. I'm happy as your assistant and unofficial personal guard for now."

She decided to put a pin on this conversion for now and will try and talk through to him some other time. "Okay then. Now my unofficial personal guard lets go and meet up with Twilight and her friends. I think it's time you finally meet your aunt Luna."

"Indeed you do."

When both Riolu and Celestia reached the castle they felt Nightmare Moon's magic fade away allowing the Princess to raise the sun on time and make a flashy entrance. They both teleported by the window as the sunlight lit the whole room.

"Princess Celestia."

"Twilight Sparkle, my faithful student. I knew you could do it." The sun princess praised, giving her student a hug when she walked over.

"But you told me it was all an old pony tale."

"I told you that you needed to make some friends, nothing more. I saw the signs of Nightmare Moon's return and I knew it was you who had the magic inside to defeat her, but you could not unleash it until you let true friendship into your heart." Celestia explained.

Riolu walked up to Twilight, looking at her new crown with the star shaped Element of Harmony attached in the middle. Before he could get a single world out the yellow furred pony with a pink mane instantly flew up and grabbed him into a hug.

"Oh my, you're so cute. I've never seen an animal like you before. What's your name?" She asking with a soft-sounding voice.

"I'm Riolu."

"Oh my, he talks too. I'm Fluttershy. This is wonderful, what kind of food do you like?" She asked.

"I like berries and apples the most."

A loud rumble was heard coming from Riolu's stomach.

"Speaking of food. Can we get something to eat?"

"We'll join the Summer Sun Celebration and get some food soon, Riolu. But right now somepony needs addressing to. Princess Luna!"

Celestia approached the younger alicorn and laid down in front of her. "It has been a thousand years since I have seen you like this. Time to put our differences behind us. We were meant to rule together, little sister. Will you accept my friendship?"

Tears escaped Luna's eyes and quickly found herself embracing her older sibling. "I'm so sorry! I missed you so much, big sister!"

"I've missed you, too."

The Summer Sun Celebration continued when they all returned to Ponyville. Riolu hanged out with Spike, made friends with the ponies that now share the Elements of Harmony and welcome Luna back into the family. Twilight was looking a little depressed.

"Why so glum, my faithful student? Are you not happy that your quest is complete and you can return to your studies in Canterlot?" Celestia asked.

"That's just it. Just when I learned how wonderful it is to have friends, I have to leave them." said Twilight.

"Riolu, take a note." It was then the princess saw her child hoof wrestling a very overly muscler pony and by the looks of it, Riolu won the match pretty fast. The others ponies watching were confused on how a small creature like Riolu was able to out muscle a pony that works out almost every day.

"Never mind. Spike, could you take the note, please. I, Princess Celestia, hereby decree that the unicorn Twilight Sparkle shall take on a new mission for Equestria. She must continue to study the magic of friendship. She must report to me her findings from her new home in Ponyville."

While Twilight's new friends cheered, Riolu only now just heard the announcement. "Wait?" he said out loud. "Does that mean I'm not gonna see Spike anymore?"