Finding Destiny

October 10th 5:00am

Rose woke early the next morning so that she could practice her hand to hand combat and her swordsmanship. After practicing her hand to hand combat skills for an hour she was proud to see that her skills were still there just not as fast or sharp as they once were. Rose turned to grab her sword from her house and was shocked to see that Rainbow Dash, Applejack, and Sunset just staring at her with shocked looks on their faces. Rose upon seeing the shock on their faces blushed and asked “what are you girls doing here so early? I thought we were going to meet at school.”

“Last night I got a text message from Speedy telling me what happened to his brother. He told me that he didn’t know your phone number and asked me to tell you he was sorry for leaving you at Sugarcube Corner yesterday. I was on my way here when I noticed Sunset and Applejack were both heading in this direction. I called out to them and Sunset said she was heading to your place so she could spend more time with her girlfriend. Applejack then told me she was bringing you a bunch of fresh apples from her farm for you to try. We all decided to come see you together and when we got here we heard a bunch of fighting noises coming from back here. Worried we all rushed back here to see if you were alright. We arrived half an hour ago and saw you doing a bunch of unknown fighting moves. I have to say I am so glad you never fought back against anyone at the school. For had you fought back we would’ve most likely been in the hospital right now.” Said Rainbow Dash while the other two nodded.

Rose just chuckled and said “you girls haven’t seen anything yet. I was just about to start my sword practice when I saw you all. If you will give me a minute to grab my sword you can see what I can really do. You will also see what happens when my family and those I care about are threatened.”

Rose goes inside and returns three minutes later carrying a sword with a two-foot-long blade and a foot long hilt. The blade had the ancient Equestrian language for solar moon protector. Rose doesn’t know why but whenever she used the sword she felt lighter, faster, stronger and for some reason more aware of her surroundings.

As soon as Sunset saw the sword she gasped and said: “Rose where did you get that sword?”

Rose looked at Sunset with confusion on her face and said “I don’t know. For as long as I can remember my mother has always had me practice with it. As I got older my mother realized that I never felt complete using any other sword so she gave it to me. I once overheard her tell my father something along the lines that I was bonded to the sword and that it belonged to some ancestor. At the time I was only ten and didn’t know what they were talking about so I brushed it off and never thought about it.”

Sunset sighed deeply and said “Rose, that sword’s name is Solar Moon Protector and it belonged to Celestia and Luna’s father. I can’t remember his name but he cast a spell on it that would give the sword the choice to bond with whomever it wishes in his family line. However, it can only bond to one pony at a time. If it is true that it is bonded to you now you should take it to Celestia and Luna immediately. They know everything about that sword and the secrets it holds. I just don’t know how we are going to get you to them.”

Rose looked at sunset with wide eyes before she said “ girls there is something I have been meaning to tell you. You see ever since my first day at Canterlot High I have been able to feel an unknown pull from the wondercolt statue. As the days passed the pull got stronger the day before Twilight showed up and the following days it got so strong I was worried I would lose my mind. When you threw me through the portal the pull from the statue weakened and reversed towards the mirror. I have a feeling I may be able to pass through the portal at will but I am not sure.”

Sunset looked at Rose and said “Rose you need to take that sword and try to pass through the portal. If it doesn’t work we will think of something else but you need to see them asap. I will let your aunts know you won’t be in school for a couple days.”

Rose just nodded and all four girls went to school in his truck. Once they arrived and they all got Rose turned to sunset and handed her the keys to her truck and said “ Sunset if this works and I pass through the portal I want you to take care of my truck and yourself. I will tell you everything that happens when I get back. Stay safe my beautiful mare. I love you with all my heart and soul.”

After receiving a nod from Sunset Rose grabbed the sword that was behind her seat and walked to the portal. Rose put her hand on the portal and let out a sigh of relief when her hand went through. She turned to her three friends and saw that instead of Sunset, Applejack and Rainbow Dash there was also Rarity. Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy. When she saw them she smiled and said “Take care everyone. Sunset can you fill the others in on what's going on.”

After receiving a nod Rose takes a deep breath and walks through the portal. As the swirl of magic ended Rose stood up and noticed that she was in the room with the mirror in Canterlot. Rose walked out of the room and bumped into a pony in gold armor. Rose not wanting to be rude said “I am so sorry sir. My name is Morning Rose and I am looking for their highnesses, Celestia and Luna. Do you know where I might find them?”

“Did you say your name is Morning Rose?” asked the stallion. After receiving a nod he bowed and said “Welcome back your highness. My name is Solar Eclipse Armor and I am the personal guard for Celestia and Luna. I know you are probably confused by what I just said so I’ll explain. You see yesterday during day court Celestia announced to all the nobles that her descendant has returned and said that the descendant's name is Morning Rose. Everypony knows that Morning Rose is a girls name so we all knew that there was a new princess coming. She also announced that your coronation was to be held in two and a half years because of you being unable to make it. As such that makes you a princess of Equestria and should you need anything let us the royal guards know.”

Rose smiling said “I need to talk to both Luna and Celestia right now in private can you lead me to them. It is of the highest importance that I speak to them.”

“Of course your highness. If you will follow me I will take you to the dining hall. They are both currently eating breakfast at the moment. By the way, would you like me to carry your sword for you?” said Solar Eclipse Armor.

“No thank you. I don’t let anypony touch my sword. It is very special to me. However, I will follow you if you take the lead.” said Rose.

Solar Eclipse Armor nodded and started to walk down the hall. After ten minutes of walking, they arrive in front of two doors. Solar opened them and walked in. As soon as he entered he said “ Princess Celestia Princess Luna there is somepony here to talk to you. She said it was of the utmost importance.”

Celestia after swallowing the bite of chocolate pancakes said: “I thought we told you not to interrupt us during breakfast and that breakfast was family time.”

“You did your highness. It’s just the pony is Morning Rose. I thought since you said she is your descendant and a future princess of Equestria I should bring her here.” said Solr Eclipse Armor.

“What Rose is here? Please bring her in at once and summon my special guest Lucky Rose. I think it is time she meets her marefriend. In the meantime, we will talk to Rose about whatever she thinks is of the utmost importance.” said Luna and Celestia at the same time.

Solar bowed to the princesses and then turned and let Rose into the room. As soon a Rose was in the room he left to get Lucky Rose.

Rose upon entering the room said “Celestia, Luna could you please cast a soundproof spell on the room, please. The topic I need to discuss is about a certain sword.”

Celestia upon hearing the word sword immediately cast a soundproof spell on the room. Once the spell was activated Celestia said “Okay Rose the spell is cast. What sword are you talking about? For if it is the one I am thinking of I will need to cast a spell on you.”

Rose takes a deep breath and said while levitating the sword to the table “I’ll start at the beginning. Ever since I was five years old my mother had trained me as a swordsmare so I could protect those I love. Well, when I was 6 she had this sword out on the table. I picked it up and all of a sudden I felt lighter, faster, stronger and I could sense everything around me. I liked it so I used it during practice with her. She noticed that I was way faster and stronger than I was without it. Once we were done she tried to take it away but when she did I felt like a part of me was missing.”

Rose paused to see how they were reacting and saw that they were listening intently but she could notice the tears in their eyes. Rose after taking a breath continued “Later that night when I was supposed to be asleep I went to see my parents and overheard my mother say something like I had bonded with the sword. I didn’t know what she meant so I forgot about it and kept training with the sword. This morning I was doing hoof to hoof and swords practice since I haven’t done it in months and wanted to see if I lost any of them. I just finished with my hoof to hoof practice and turned to see two of my friends and my marefriend Sunset Shimmer. We talked and I went in and got my sword. Sunset upon seeing the sword asked me about it. I told them most of what I just told you and she told me that the swords name is Solar Moon Protector. She also said that it belonged to your father and that I needed to talk to you asap.”

Celestia and Luna gasped and said “Rose if you bonded with that sword as we now know you did it means that you are to become an Alicorn when you turn sixteen and are still bonded to the sword. We can tell that you are bonded to it now we must now are you sixteen years of age?”

After receiving a nod from Rose Celestia cast the spell to unlock all potential in a pony. There was a bright flash of magic and Rose now stood in front of the princesses n alicorn. Celestia looked at Rose and said “ That sword when it is bonded to a pony in our family and they reach sixteen they must be turned an alicorn or their bodies will be poisoned. That’s all we have to say about the sword and I have somepony I want you to meet. I know you already have a marefriend, however, there is a pony here in the castle who both Luna and I think you should date. You two have almost everything in common and that includes the same birthday.” As Celestia was talk she lowered the soundproofing spell.

A couple minutes later there was a knock on the door and Solar Eclipse Armor opened the door and let a mare with light and dark blue mane and tail into the room. Her coat was black and she had a crescent moon cutie mark.

Rose upon seeing the mare noticed that she was also an alicorn. However, she didn’t want to scare the mare so she stayed where she was and once the door was closed said “Hello my name is Morning Rose and I heard from my ancestors that we are to begin dating. I don’t know how you feel about multiple pony relationships but you should know that where I live I have a marefriend. I also have a crush on Twilight Sparkle and hope to one day date her as well.”

The mare looked up and upon seeing Rose gasped. Once she calmed down she said in an adorable voice “My name is Lucky Rose and as it turns out I don’t have anything against multiple pony relationship. I would also be honored to go on a date with you tonight so we can get to know each other better. By the way, I am sorry for gasping like I did. I just thought you were gorgeous and couldn’t help myself.”

“It’s okay Lucky Rose. to be honest I thought you looked gorgeous as well. By the way, I would love to go on a date with you tonight. However, I will need to get some sleep before we do so could you make the arrangements for it while Celestia and Luna crown me as a princess in court today. I know they were going to wait but that was because we thought I wouldn’t be able to come back for two and a half years. But now that we know I can come and go whenever I think we should do it today what do you say Celesta and Luna?” said Morning Rose.

“Celestia smiled and said, “I think that would be a perfect idea. I also know what you should be the princess of and that is the Princess of Portals. You, Luna and I will make the announcement in my court in ten minutes. We also already have your crown ready and we both want you Morning to call us aunt from now on.” Celestia looked at Rose intently as she nodded in understanding.