Daughter of the Moonby NyxJacksonChaptersThe Past (part 1)The QuestionWhat Happened?To the castleThe TruthThere’s no way...Trip to the CastleThe ParentsThe Past (part 1)The Past (Part 1) 1,000 years before Nightmare Moon “Sister, I believe it would be fair if we both go to the meeting today.” Luna said, with a smile, to her older sister. “That would be nice, Luna, but this is a matter for the day. Besides, it’ll be to boring to listen to.” Celestia replied, turning to her little sister with a gentle smile. Luna pouted at the response and said, “But ‘Tia, It would be nice to show them that I’m able to help. So, they can show up to my night meetings. Besides all that there’s something important I wanted to tell yo-“ Her voice trailed off, realizing that Celestia wasn’t listening. Celestia’s attention was on a new guard. “Tia?” Nothing. “Tia.” Still nothing. “Tiiiaaa!” Nope. Luna took a deep breath. ”TIA!!” Celestia jumped slightly at the time her sister used. Luna glared at her sister silently before clearing her throat. “Sister, You’ve been ignoring me a lot lately. It would be nice to spend some time together.” Celestia sighed, adjusting her pink mane, “That would be lovely, Luna, but I’m too busy.” Luna’s ears flattened, against her head, “Busy enough to not even take a glance at my night?” Celestia turned, to face her and sighed. “Luna, I would kill to see your night bu-“ “So you’ll see it tonight?” She asked in excitement. Celestia smiled at her sister’s excitement, knowing you can’t get her out of it. “I can try, we can spend that time together, if I’m not too busy.” Luna squealed in delight, as she jumped around Celestia, before hugging her tightly. “Thank you, Tia! You won’t regret it, I swear, I’ll make the night more beautiful than it ever!!” Celestia could only chuckle at her sister’s excitement as she hugged her back. “I look forward to seeing it.” Luna jumped back from her sister, with a wide smile, and playfully bowed to her. “Thank you for your service.” Celestia rolled her eyes before messing up her sister’s violet-blue mane, with her hoof. “Get up and go have fun, Lu-Lu.” Luna pouted at the act, but nodded and galloped off. Celestia giggled as her sister’s figure disappeared in the distance. ’I wonder what she wanted to tell me? I guess I’ll have to wait until tonight.’ She thought to herself, before entering the board room. Later that night Luna stood in the middle of the throne room, looking at the doors, awaiting for Celestia’s arrival. ’I haven’t been this excited in a while. The thought of my sister finally getting to see me raise the moon again. Her being by my side again. I’m ecstatic!!’ She refained herself from jumping around the throne room, fearful that her sister might come at any moment. After a while, Luna began to sit down on her throne, with her ears flattened against her skull. Her gaze still on the door. She glanced at the sun in the sky. “She didn’t forget did she? No, she wouldn’t. She’s probably on the way from her meeting.” She muttered to herself. “Right?” She began to sink farther in the seat, at the thought. Luna started to walk around the throne room, slowly getting impatient. “What’s taking her so long?!?” Luna stared at the sky. ”It’s obvious that she forgot about you.”, A dark voice said. Luna jumped at the voice and looked around. “W-who’s there? Come out!” The voice chuckled, hearing her voice tremble. ”You forget how I am... or should I say, what you are.” “I’m not like you! I’ll never be, like you. You’re just a voice in my head trying to scare me.” Luna said, shaking her head to get rid of the voice. The dark voice laughed. ”You already are...” “What do you mean?” Luna turned her head, only to see Celestia standing in front of the doors. “Oh, ‘Tia, I didn’t know you were here already.” Luna said, with a smile. Before getting a closer look at her sister. She looked older. Celestia was glaring at her, with tears in her eyes. She was badly hurt, one of her wings were broken. “Celestia? What happened to you.” Luna asked. Celestia sneered, “Don’t act like you actually care, Moon.” Luna was taken back at the anger in her voice, “What do you mean? Did I do something wrong? Did I.. do that to you?” Celestia’s gaze softened, hearing the fear in her voice, before hardening her glare, “Stop trying to be like her! You are not my sister! Stop trying to be!” Celestia took a step forward, making Luna take a step back. “Tia, stop playing around. You’re really scaring me.” Luna told her, shivering in fear, feeling herself shrink from her sister’s gaze. Luna looked at the objects behind her. “The Elements.” She said quietly. Celestia’s eyes began to glow along with the Elements of Harmony. “You’re time of reign is over, Moon, and I’m going to make sure it stays that way!” Celestia yelled. “Tia?” Celestia started a spell. “Tia, Stop!” The Spell headed towards her. “Tia!!” Luna was being lifted up. ”TIAAAA!!!!” She woke up, in a cold sweat on the floor of the throne room. Luna looked up to see Celestia looking at her worried. “Luna, are you okay? You’re crying.” Luna just jumped up and hugged her sister, around her neck, sobbing. Celestia hugged her back, confused. “Did you have that dream again?” Celestia asked, when her sister calmed down. Luna just nodded. Celestia sighed and smiled at her. “Don’t think about it too much. If I ever do that, then it’s for a good reason. I love you too much to banish you over nothing.” She told her, wrapping her hoof around her. “Really?” Luna sniffed. “Really, really.” Celestia said with a nod. “Now, It’s time for you to raise your moon. You said you were going to make it beautiful tonight. Unless, you can’t.” Luna’s ears perked up and she turned to her sister, “I can do it!” “Prove it.” Celestia said, smirking. Luna puffed her cheeks and stood up, walking away from her sister and towards a window. Celestia just shook her head and chuckled. “Tia!” She heard Luna yell. “Yes, Lu-Lu?” “You gotta put your stupid sun down first!” Luna shouted at her. Celestia sighed as she closed her eyes used her horn to gracefully put her sun down. She opened one eye, as she did so, looking at Luna. Her dark blue horn lit up as she brought up the moon, gently and carefully. She painted the sky with stars, as she brought the moon to its place, making the night sky light up with them. Celestia, at this point, opened her eyes fully. She stared in awe at her little sister’s beautiful night. Luna’s eyes opened, when she finished, and stared at the sky. “I could have done better...” She muttered, loud enough for Celestia to hear. “It looks beautiful to me. Way better then your first attempt.” Luna blushed, embarrassed at the memory. “Every night’s better then that..” Celestia laughed slightly, “It shows that you improved, i see you added some constellations that Starswirl writes about.” Luna nodded, “I added our favorite ones.” The rest of the night was them chatting and laughing at old memories... Until. “So what was so important that you wanted to ask?” Celestia ask her. “Well, actually, do you remember that stallion I talked to you about, a few nights ago? The one who enjoyed my night more than any pony else?” Luna asked her. Celestia nodded, “Yes, why?” “Well, I’ve been seeing him since then and i was wondering how you would react if he asked to... marry me??” Luna said quietly, at the end, blushing. “Marry you?” Luna just nodded. “Well I’d have to meet him before I say anything.” Celestia told her, “but why wou-“ Luna stood up suddenly, “I knew you would say that! Stay right here, I’ll let you meet him.” “Wait, wha-“ Luna teleported out the room. “-t” Celestia finished. Celestia sighed and stood up. After a few minutes, Luna came back, through the door this time. Beside her was a unicorn stallion with a gray coat, a black mane with blue streaks, green eyes, and wore a blue and white robe with a blue like crown that had a yellow orb on his head. “Greetings, Princess Celestia.” He said, bowing, “My name is Prince Sombra, from the Crystal Empire.” Update: 1,000 years before Nightmare Moon... and King Sombra Author's Note First Chapter done. Yaayy!! I hope you enjoyed it. It’s been a long while since I wrote a story. So, excuse my grammar. If you have any corrections please give them to me and I’ll correct them the best I can. The QuestionAuthor's Note Aaand, my mind gave up on this chapter....This story is gonna be harder than I thought..... The Question The Question 1,000 after Nightmare Moon and King Sombra Luna put down her pen, on her old diary from a thousand years ago, and sighed at the memories. A line Celestia said was stuck in her head. ”I love you too much to do that for no reason.” “It was a selfish reason, in the end.” Luna muttered to herself. She found her diary a few days ago and started to rewrite it, just out of the sake of boredom and to see if she remembered the day exactly. She put on her crown and accessories before exiting her room. ’It’s a shame that Sombra turned out the way he did.. things might have went differently.’ She thought to herself, before chuckling at the thought of her being with him now. She walked out to the royal garden and sat on a bench. “He would’ve loved to be here... She would too.” I remember the day, Celestia met Sombra. That day was one of the happiest days of my life. The two ponies I loved were in the same room together. How could you not be excited. “Prince of the Crystal Empire?” Celestia asked. Sombra rose from his bow and answered saying, “Yes, Princess.” His voice was deep, but gentle. It was voice you could go to sleep, happily, to. “So, where did you too meet? Because the Crystal Empire is a long way from here.” Celestia asked us. It was true, The Crystal Empire was miles away. “I’m here because I come to take a small break from in the Empire. It’s hard to help when most of the ponies hate you.” Sombra told her, bowing slightly. “I’m sorry if it seems I’m intruding.” Celestia stared him down before saying, “What do you want from my sister?” “Tia!” I was taken back from the question and tone. Celestia ignored me and continued to stare down Sombra, waiting for an answer. “I want to see her happy. The day I first met her she was unhappy, like I was. She wasn’t liked by the people in her rule either. So, I wanted to help make her smile.” She told her, glancing at me every now and then, “I just happened to fall in love with her doing so.” I felt my cheeks burn, at the last line. “Love?” Celestia said, raising an eyebrow at us. “Yes, ‘Tia, love.” I say, my smile never leaving my face. “So why do you come to me?” She asked. “We were hoping, if you could-“ “Give us your blessing for marriage!” I say interrupting Sombra, pouncing by his side, in excitement. Celestia was taken back, her eyes widened at the statement. “Marriage?!” We looked at each other and just nodded. “Didn’t you two meet a few days ago?” Celestia asked, still in shock. “No, Tia, I told you about him a few days ago. We’ve known each other for over a year, now.” I explain to her. “And you guys think you’re ready for a relationship?” She asked. We both nodded immediately. It might sound cliché-ish, but meeting Sombra changed my life. It made me happy knowing someone who actually looks at my night before falling asleep. Plus, we relatedness to each other we have the same problems that we don’t know how to take care of. I just felt a spark when I met him so that was my reason on why I wanted to marry him. I wonder if we would turnout the same way if we didn’t meet at all. I chuckle slightly at the memory of Celestia’s face on the marriage. In the end, she said it was okay. We didn’t have a huge wedding like Candace and Shining Armor did. Sombra and I had a small, secretive weddding. Nothing too big. Not that anyone would have came to a wedding of a ‘Dark Goddess.’ The wedding was another one of the happiest days of my life. Next to when I had my own guards. Plus, the voice in my head disappeared. But... Sombra and Celestia changed a few years later. Sombra found a boook, that talked about dark magic, in the library and started to practice it. Celestia started getting cocky of the love and attention from her people, ignoring me and my problems completely. Sombra didn’t ignore me completely though. He constantly came to me and asked for my help. To get away from ‘The Shadows.’ I did everything I could to help, but in the end, it wasn’t enough. I had to punish the one I loved, from his acts of tranny in his Empire. Weeks later, I found out I was having a foal. I tried to tell ‘Tia, with all my might, but she would shove me away. She would always use the same excuses. “I’m sorry, Luna, I got something important going on with ‘My little ponies.’” “Luna, I’m sorry I don’t have time to chat.” And my ‘favorite’, “I’m sure it’s not so important to interrupt my schedule. Just, go play or something.” After a while I gave up and stayed in my room for the next few months. A filly with a purple coat. That’s all I remember from her. Luna opened her eyes, feeling the sun no longer. She looks to see her sister’s figure in front of her. “Oh, sister, I didn’t know you were finished with your meeting.” Luna said getting up, off the bench. Celestia gave her a gentle smile, “Yeah, it was short today, but I was expecting you to come.” Luna looked at her confused before she smacked her head, with et hoof, out of realization, “I forgot I was supposed to be there! I was too busy thinking.” It was Celestia’s time to be confused, “Thinking? Of what??” “The past..” There was a pause, as tension filled the air. “Oh, Luna”, Celestia sighed. “I know, I just felt like something or somepony was missing.” Luna explained to her sister. Celestia looked at her, “Somepony?” Luna just nodded. Celestia held her breath, “What role would somepony be for-“ “A child. My child, a daughter.” Celestia sighed in relief before looking at Luna with gentle eyes, “I know what you’re talking about. I know what happened to her.” Luna perked up, “Really? You do?” Celestia just nodded and opened her wings. She motioned Luna to follow her, as she flew off in the direction of their old castle. Luna opened her wings to follow her. What Happened?What Happened “Why are we here, Big Sister?” Luna asked as she landed and walked inside the Castle of Two Sisters. Celestia said nothing and continued to walk through the castle, in deep thought. Luna furrowed her brows and followed her, silently. They slowly walked towards Luna’s old room, you could only hear the sound of their hoofs clopping on the floor. “1,000 years ago, after you were banished, I went to your room to mourn, for not helping you sooner.” Celestia started, “While I was there, I heard a noise coming from the wall.” They went inside Luna’s old room. Luna stayed quiet as Celestia continued, “Within the wall was a secret room. At first, I thought it was your little hiding spot, from whenever you disappeared. But it was too small to be in for the amount of time you would be gone. When I went inside, I saw this.” Celestia opened up the wall and showed the old lavender paint torn off the walls, the old toys and stuffed animals scattered across the floor, an unused bottle on a crusty table in the corner, and there was a withered and torn blue crib in the center of the room. Luna looked at the room before her, with teary eyes. “It’s just how I left it..” she muttered quietly. She, hesitantly, walked inside. She looked around as she made her way to the old crib. She looked inside to see. “Nothing’s here?” Luna looked at Celestia, confused. Celestia followed her inside and continued her story. “When I looked inside the crib 1,000 years ago. I saw a filly. A unicorn filly with a lavender coat and dark blue hair. But I couldn’t see her eyes. They were closed to tightly, from pain. Saying she was sick would be a understatement. She was contaminated with the darkness that corrupted you and it was killing her.” Luna’s ears flattened as she looked back at the crib, her head hanging low. “Luckily, I was able to save her, but for some reason she became unresponsive. She wasn’t speaking, growing, moving, half the time I feared she wasn’t breathing. I was terrified that I killed her, the only thing I had left of you. But sometimes I would see her move, ever so slightly. Those small moments made me have hope and, strangely, she only moved during the night. Time past, I got a new castle and moved her inside. Anyway, I’ve watched over her for 100 years and still the same progress.” Luna was on the verge of crying, from her sister’s words. Until. Luna’s ears and happiness perked hearing the rest of Celestia’s story. “A few years ago, between 18-19 years before you came back, I recived news about her. When I checked on her, her eyes were wide open. She was looking around, moving! She was talking, gibberish of course. But she was healthy. It was like nothing bad happened. She was perfectly fine.” Celestia ended, smiling widely at her sister. “Thank the stars...” Luna said, quietly, as she wiped her tears away. “So, what happened to her? Where is she now?” She asked her. Celestia paused, to gather up the right words, as she left her sister’s old room. “I gave her away.” Luna was about to yell at her sister’s actions but a light pink hoof, in front of her mouth, stopped her. “I know, it seems like a bad idea, but I couldn’t take care of a filly with everything going on. So, I’m sorry if my option seemed rash. Besides, the family that I gave her to took excellent care of her” Celestia told her. Luna was silent, but nodded to show she understood as they started to walk around the castle, until they reached the entrance. Celestia took a small, soft, glance at her before telling her, “She tried to go my school, just so you know.” Luna perked up at the statement. “Really??” Celestia just nodded. “How did she do?” Luna asked. “Well, It was certainly unseen. She’s quite powerful.” Luna smiled slightly before frowning. “I wish I could be with her again, or at least see her.” “You can meet her.” Celestia said. “What?” “I said, you can meet her. I can tell her to come by castle for you to see her.” Celestia explained, to her little sister. “Really?” Luna asked her, her voice soft and filling with excitement. “Of course, just tell me when you want to see-“ “Tomorrow! I want to see her as soon as possible!” Luna shouted, interrupting her sister. Celestia was caught off-guard by her sister’s eagerness. “O-okay, I’ll make sure she comes by the castle tomorrow.” Luna smiled widely and hugged Celestia, “Thank you, ‘Tia!” She said before taking off to the castle. Celestia smiled as her sister’s figure disappeared in the distance. She looked back at the castle behind her before opening her wings and taking off herself. When she got to the castle, in Canterlot, she checked and caught up on her duties and assignments before it was time to lower the sun. When she finished them all, she lowered the sun and went to her room. As Luna lifted the moon, Celestia started to write a letter. ’To my Faithful Student, I have a request for you- Before Celestia sent the letter, she looked at Luna’s night and sighed. “Hopefully, this goes well.” She said to herself. “Most importantly, I hope I didn’t ruin anything with this letter.” There was a pause as she reread her letter, to see if it was okay to send. “I should write something different, maybe for a mysterious approach.” Celestia used her magic to ball up the paper and get another sheet. “Okay, let’s try this again.” Celestia ended up rewriting the letter 10 times that night. “Should I send it now or?” She also ended up debating for 12 minutes, for when she should send the letter. Result: She ended up sending a version of the first letter early in the morning. Author's Note Well, this is a late question but... do ponies have eyebrows?? To the castleAuthor's Note A little thing for you guys to remember: yelling ’thoughts’, letters, or Flashbacks Extreme Yelling. (Or Luna's Announcing voice Timeskips or POV changes Letter incoming Hope this makes sense. To the castle To the Castle! “Twilight! Princess Celestia sent a letter.” I heard Spike say, tiredly. I looked at Spike, to see him holding a letter out, and tell him to go back to bed as I use my magic to get the letter. He just said okay and walked slowly back to his bed. I giggle slightly, from seeing him tiredly making his way up the stairs. I look back at the letter, confused. ’Why would Celestia send a letter so early in the morning?’ I wondered. ’I’m sure i turned in my friendship lesson, yesterday......right??’ I stop myself from panicking, about a possibly late due letter, and open up the letter to see what it says. To my Faithful Student, I have a small request for you. Luna and I would like for you to come by to the Castle today, of course, you don’t have to come when you get this letter. Don’t worry, it’s not a test or anything. We would just like to talk. I, sincerely, apologize for asking you this so suddenly. From, Your amazing teacher, Princess Celestia. Come to the castle? What for? With Princess Luna?? I reread the letter to check if I read it right. Princess Celestia just wants to talk? About what and why so suddenly? Most importantly, When? Twilight’s Logic: If Celestia wants to talk to her, it’s something serious or bad. Canterlot Castle Celestia was in the middle of reading Twilight’s Friendship Letter, until she heard a knock on her door. She got up and opened the door to see a very nervous Luna. “Well, your up early.” Celestia told her, almost, impressed. She looked closer to see dark bags under her little sister’s eyes. “Did you work hard with your dream job?” Celestia asked her. Luna just shook her head. “Did you have to answer a lot of questions, about you being there?” She asked. Luna shook her head again. There was a pause. “Did you sleep at all?” Celestia finally asked her. She sighed, as Luna shook her head. “I was too excited and nervous to fall asleep.” Luna yawned, as she walked in Celestia’s room and began to pace around. Celestia tried her best not to laugh at her sister as she used her magic to straighten the crooked crown on her head. “There’s no reason to be nervous about it, Luna. Everything will be fine.” She told her, softly, “This is nothing to lose sleep over.” “But, you don’t know that. What if she doesn’t like me? What if she doesn’t believe me?? Or accept me as her actual mother? How am I suppose to explain that anyway?! ‘Hi, I’m Princess Luna and your birth mother?!’ She might think I’m crazy! What if she hates me? Or fears me?? What would I do, then?!? I need to prepare for the worse, so I can do my best to avoid it!” Luna finished, taking a deep breath. ’I guess paranoia runs in the family.’, Celestia thought with a small smile. “Luna, calm down. I’m sure that’s not going to happen.” She said, watching Luna pace in a circle. “And even if something like that does happen, I’ll help in the best way I can.” Luna stopped to look at Celestia in a way that said, ‘Are you sure?’ Celestia nodded. Luna plopped down, in the middle of her circle, and sighed relieved. “Okay, I’ll trust you.” She started, “But if something does go wrong-“ “Luna..” Luna looked at Celestia, after hearing her voice, to see her sister staring at her intensely, interrupting her sentence. “I know... I’m overreacting.” Luna told her. Celestia walked over to her sister and wrapped an arm around her. “You just got to think positive, about it. If anything like that does happen. I’m sure you can handle it, Lu-Lu.” Luna pouted at her nickname and nodded, to show she understood. Celestia smiled at her sister, as a golden aura surrounded her little sister, “Now go get ready, I’m sure she’s on her way.” Luna, too surprised that Celestia’s magic wrapped around her so suddenly, was thrown out her older sister’s room. Celestia laughed to herself, as she heard Luna’s fits of anger from the other side of her door. ’Did I give Twilight a time?’ She asked herself. ’Knowing her, she might be getting ready to come, now.’ Celestia thought, to herself, looking out her window. “So, let me get this straight... Princess Celestia wants you to go to her castle, to talk, with Princess Luna, and you’re bringing letters??” Rainbow Dash said, trying to explain. I rolled my eyes at her. “I’m not just bringing letters, these are my notes of what I’ve learned, so far.” I told her. I was walking to the train, to head to Canterlot. There’s nothing wrong with being a little early. “But Twilight, Darlin’, you’re going to the Princesses. At least wear something a little more adequate.” I heard Rarity say. “I’m sure what I’m wearing is fine, Rarity. Besides, I haven’t dressed up to meet Princess Celestia before. Why do it now?” I said, turning to her. “Because, you’re seeing Princess Celestia and Princess Luna! Since, Luna doesn’t know you, as well as Celestia does, it maybe different with her.” Rarity explained. She started to rant about how it was 1,000 years ago and explaining what I should have worn. To be honest, she does have a point, Luna might still be use to how things were 1,000 years ago. Princess Luna seems like she sticks with how things were. I’m sure, She’s gotten use to how thing are now. Besides- “I’m sure, Celestia talked to her about me and how close we are. Everything should be fine.” I told Rarity, trying calming her down. I could see she wasn’t exactly convinced, but she nodded anyway. I smiled and turned back around, towards the train, to see Pinkie right in front of my face. I jumped back, from her sudden appearance. “Here’s some chimi-cherry-changas, for the princesses! To show Luna, she’s always welcomed to Ponyville!” She said, putting the treats to my face. I could only say okay as I took the treats and put them in my bag, carefully. “Tell them it’s a Pinkie Pie original! I just thought of it a few hours ago. They are the best things I’ve ever made!” She said, jumping into the air, confetti coming from her out of nowhere. “The Princesses are going to be the first to try these tasty treats!” I just stared at Pinkie, as she froze in the air, before realizing something. “The train’s going to leave soon. I should board on now. Remember to tell AppleJack and Fluttershy where I am.” I say to the three girls. “Take care of Spike for me too, Rarity.” I tell Rarity, as I walk on board. Rarity nodded, with a smile. I look out the window to see Rarity, Rainbow, and Pinkie, who was still in the air, waving at me before walking away. I kept my eyes on Pinkie, as the laws of gravity caught up to her, causing her to fall as she tried to walk, in the air. I shook my head at the sight and giggle slightly. Pinkie takes a lot to get use to. I take out a book from one of my bags and open it, to pass by time, on the train. ‘I do hope everything is okay...’ I thought to myself, with a sigh. But, I wasn’t expecting something like that to happen The TruthThe Truth Twilight was standing in the throne room, looking at the princess, speechless. “I’m sorry, Princesses, but I don’t understand what you’re trying to say..” She told them, her voice wavering. She saw Luna shuffling in her seat as Celestia sighed but had a warm gentle smile. Saying something she never thought she would hear. Okay, let’s rewind a bit here. . . . . . I put away my book as I got off the train and saw two royal guards, waiting for me, one was a unicorn who has a white coat with green eyes while the other was a Pegasus that has a grey coat with yellow eyes. ’I thought I told her, I was too old to have a bodyguard.’ I thought to myself as I sighed. “Twilight Sparkle, We are here to escort you to the castle. By demands of Princess Luna.” The guard with the white coat said. “Princess Luna?” I was taken back by the statement. Why Luna would send guards to come get me? It must have been something they did 1,000 years ago, right? Before I could ask why, the other guard said, “We should get going. It would be better to get there now than be late.” His voice was rather sharp. ’And strangely, rudely familiar.’ Before I could say anything else the two guards started walking towards the castle. Celestia, I hope there’s a good reason for this. . . . . . The trip the the castle was painfully slow and quiet. It’s almost like those two have some tension between each other. I hope whatever problem they have is worked out, soon. Hopefully, they’ll just stop here. “Well, Thanks you guys for the escort to the castle. I got it from here. I’ll remember the nice talk.” I said to them as I start walking in the castle. I felt a magic aura around me, bringing me back to the guards. I turned around to see the white coated guard looked at me, gently saying, “Ms. Sparkle we were also told to keep you company, until the Princesses are told about your arrival.” I sighed. “That’s just, fantastic.” I mumbled to myself. Well, I guess I could find out more about these two. I don’t think I ever saw them in the castle before. “Well then, lead the way.” I said, as kind as I can. We began to walk to the Throne Room. The walk was a little better this time. I started talking to the white unicorn guard. Apparently his name is Blaze, he’s been working in the castle for a few years now. That would explain why I haven’t seen him, I guess. Blaze seems like kind pony, he almost reminds me of Fluttershy. The other guard was a bit more difficult to get any information from. All I know is that his name is Sky Chaser. He seems really quiet, but really focused on his job. That’s almost admirable. It makes me remember how focused I used be when I was still living here. We stopped outside the Throne Room. Before I started to open the door, Sky Chaser stopped me. “I need to inform the Princesses, first.” He told me. I watched him go inside, slightly frustrated. “Don’t worry about him.” I heard Blaze say behind me. “He’s a nice guy, at heart.” I looked at Blaze and nodded. He probably is. It wouldn’t be right to judge someone who I barely know, but still he’s just- “He’s just so rude.” I said to nopony in particular. I heard the colt behind me chuckle. “He’s like that when he works with someone. He’s more of a ‘I’d-rather-do-it-alone’ type of pony.” He explained to me. I do kind of relate to that. After a while, Sky Chaser opened the door and said, “You can come in, now.” He opened the door wider as I walked in the Throne Room. As soon as I was fully inside, I heard the door close behind me. I looked in front of me to see Celestia look at me with her bright, gentle, smile. I smiled back at her, it’s always nice to see her. I looked beside her, to see Luna look at me with a slight bewildered look. I wonder why. I bowed before them. “Rise, Twilight, you have bo reason to bow for us.” I heard Celestia say. I got up and walked towards the two princesses. “Is there any reason for this?” I asked her. “For what?” “This Ever since I became a Element of Harmony, a lot of ‘world-saving’ stuff a been going on.” I explain. “Queen Chrysalis isn’t back, is she?” I ask after a small thought. Celestia just chuckled lightly as Luna blinked. “No, Twilight, We just simply want to talk to you.” Celestia told me, calmly. I sighed in relief. That was good to hear. But- “What is there to talk about, Princess?” Luna looked at her sister and said, “I’d like to know the reason as well, Sister.” Celestia just smiled and said, “I just wanted to make some time for my little sister and student to spend some time getting to know each other and bring you two closer together. Almost like a family.” I looked at Celestia, questionably. ‘She’s planning something. I can feel it.’ I glanced at Luna, to see her eyes slightly widened as she stared at me. “Sister, you don’t mean, she’s-“ Luna started her voice fading, as she turned towards Celestia. Celestia looked at her and nodded. I stared at the two, incredibly confused. They turned to me. “What?” I asked. Celestia cleared her throat, “Well, Twilight, one thousand years ago, a little before my sister’s banishment. She had a-“ “I had a child. A daughter.” Luna interrupted while staring at me, rather intensely. “I believed that she died, years back, but my sister has informed me that she was, indeed, still alive.” “So, you need help trying to find her?” I asked, trying to understand why I was here. Celestia shook her head. “Actually, I do know where and who she is, but my sister does not.” Luna stayed quiet. “You do? How do you know?” I asked, confused. “I found her, after the banishment, and I gave her away when she was ready. I was able to watch over her for the past few years, since she was able to go to my school.” Celestia told me. The past few years? If she was born a couple of years ago then- “Shouldn’t she be over a thousand years old?” I asked. “She is, but she doesn’t know it. She was unable to grow when I found her. She started to grow when almost 18 years ago.” Celestia said. 18 years ago? ‘That’s basically my age.’ I thought. I took a moment to think about the information she told me, to figure out why I’m here. ‘Luna’s daughter is physically my age but mentally a thousand years old... And since she went to Celestia’s School, I’m pretty sure she isn’t a alicorn, since being born as an alicorn is unheard of. So she’s a unicorn. A strong one at that since she was able to get into the school.... Wait-’ I looked at Celestia and asked, “Was she your student?” Celestia nodded. “She still is. She’s a rather powerful little pony. Turned her parents into plants, if I remember her entrance exam.” She said, thoughtfully. ‘Turned her parents into plants... These are just coincidences, right?’ I thought to myself. “I’m sorry, Princess, but I don’t understand what you’re trying to say, here...” I told them, hearing my own voice wavering. I saw Luna shuffling in her seat as Celestia sighed but had a warm gentle smile. Saying something I never thought I would hear. “Twilight Sparkle, You are my sister’s, Princess Luna’s, daughter.” “What?!” There’s no way...There’s no way... Twilight looked at the Princess, shocked and confused. She couldn’t believe the words that came out of Celestia’s mouth. There’s no way she could. “This is a prank, right? Because there is no way I can be her daughter.” She asked, using all her strength to put a smile on her face without freaking out. Celestia looked at her student with care. “I’m afraid not, Twilight. This is no prank. I’m not exactly sure how to prove it, at this moment, you just have to trust me.” She said, her voice soft and calm. Luna stayed silent, afraid to speak after seeing her ‘daughter’s’ reaction. Twilight turned her attention to Luna, with a questionable look. “What do you think? You haven’t said anything this whole time.” She asked her ‘mother’, her voice quivering. Not out of fear, of course. Truths be told, Luna wasn’t exactly sure herself. The pony princess was just told about it. In fact, she found it unbelievable herself. The mare, the element of magic and her sister’s prized student, that saved her is her daughter? It seemed more like a fantasy than reality. Luna climbed out of her chair, walked over to Twilight and circled around her. Twilight looked at Luna, confused. She was relived but also scared. She knew what Luna was doing. Luna was checking her, with her mother’s instinct. Only a mother would know for sure if a child is their own. While Luna was doing that, Twilight had thoughts flooding through her head. ‘Okay, this has been a weird day so far. Got a letter from Celestia early in the morning, basically freaked out about why (and I will admit, I did check if I sent my letters..twice), met two strange guards when I got off the train, apparently I’m supposed to be the daughter of Princess Luna, and now I feel like I need to have a talk with my mother!- or adopted mother? Ugh! What would I say anyway? “Hey, apparently I’m not your actual daughter! So, what’s the deal with that?! Also what’s for dinner??” It’s crazy! This is absolutely crazy! There’s no way Princess Luna can actually be my mother. Sure, she seems like a nice pony and really great to be around but still-’ Her thoughts were interrupted by the Moon Princesses face suddenly appearing in front of her. Luna was looking at her facial features for any memory sparks. It has been over 1,000 years since she seen her daughter after all. Her “investigation” stopped as soon as she saw her eyes. She stared into Twilight’s purple eyes, making Twilight uncomfortable. Luna sensed her uncomfortableness and backed away from her. After a while, Luna turned towards the door, of the throne room. She turned her head towards Twilight. “Come, Twilight Sparkle. I will tell you what I know.” She told her, before turning back walking out the throne room. Twilight looked back at Celestia before following Luna. The walk was quiet, as they made their way to the royal garden. The air around the two was tense and awkward, you could almost feel throughout the whole castle. When they got to the garden, Luna sat down on a bench and motioned Twilight to sit next to her. Twilight was hesitant but sat down by the moon goddess. For a few minutes, nopony said anything. You could only hear the sounds of nature. Honestly, the silence made Twilight extremely nervous. Until, “The garden is beautiful, isn’t it? I come here often whenever I want to be alone with my thoughts.” Luna said, suddenly almost making Twilight jump. Twilight was silent but nodded as she looked around the garden. Luna sighed, slightly. “I’m going to be completely honest with you, Twilight. I don’t know about you being my daughter, myself. I didn’t even know my daughter was alive. After all, I thought my daughter died years ago. I did tell Celestia that I wanted to see her. But, I didn’t think it would be you.” She told Twilight, staring off in the distance. “This shocks me just as much as it does you.” Twilight looked at Luna. “Do you think it’s true? Since you had a closer look??” She asked the princess, quietly. It took a few minutes for her to answer, making Twilight more nervous “From what i can see and feel. You have a similar aura and facial expressions.” She explained, glancing at Twilight. “But, You’re eyes. It has the same spark I always saw whenever I looked into the eyes of my daughter.” Twilight looked at Luna. “So, what you’re saying is... it’s true..” She said. Luna nodded, hesitantly. Unsure of what to say, Twilight just looked up at the sky and sighed. “I’m so sorry, for you to find out like this, Twilight Sparkle. I completely understand if you’re angry at me. I do deserve it, after all.” Luna said, her ears pressed against her head. “I’m not angry.” Twilight said, quietly, making Luna look at her. “What?” “I said, I’m not angry at you. I’m shocked, yes. But there’s no reason for me to be mad at you. You didn’t know until now. I’m more shocked and confused than anything, right now.” Twilight told her with a smile. The smile made Luna calm down as she smiled with her lost daughter. “There is a few things I’d like to ask, though.” Twilight said. “Go ahead and ask. I’ll try my best to answer as many as I can.” Luna told her, with a reassuring nod. “Well, first off, you mentioned a spark. What did you mean by that exactly?” She asked her mother, tilting her head slightly. Luna smiled at the question. “I remember the day you first opened your eyes and seeing a star twinkle in them, like a spark. It would just show up when you find something or just really happy. Though, I don’t know how it appears now.” She answered. “Did you have a name for me, before mine now?” Twilight asked, again. Luna took a while to answer but told her she didn’t come up with a full name that she thought fitted her. “Sparkle was all I had at the moment. But Twilight is a good name for you. It’s way better than anything I thought of.” Luna told her, with a nervous smile. “Okay, you don’t have to answer this one if you don’t want to but, who’s my father?” That’s when the air turned a little tense. Luna stayed silent as she looked beyond the horizon. “All I can say is that I cannot tell you, right now. But, according to all the stories my sister has told me about you, you do have your father’s thirst for knowledge. Hopefully it can be satisfied, unlike his.” Luna said, whispering the last part so Twilight wouldn’t hear. The air around them stayed tense for a while before Twilight asked one last question. “What's with the guards? It seems a little overprotective to do that, don’t you think?” Luna looked at her. “Well, I am a mother and as a mother I would like my daughter to be safe.” She said in a stern-like voice. “If you don’t like it then they can go with you on your way back to PonyVille.” Luna told her with a small smirk. “What?!” Twilight screeched. Her response made Luna burst out laughing, making Twilight join. After a few seconds everything and everypony calmed down. “So, this makes me a princess...” Twilight said, to no one in particular. Luna looked at her daughter’s face to see worry. “It does make you a princess, but we can keep this to ourselves if you want to.” Luna told her. “It would be best that way.” Twilight nodded, to show she understood. The rest of the day was spent by the two of them sitting together in the garden, enjoying each other’s company. ’This has been an interesting day, Celestia calls me to the castle to “talk”, I meet two weird guards that took me to the castle, and i find out I’m the Daughter of Princess Luna. How am I going to explain this to the family I have now? I don’t want to be treated differently so maybe I should keep it to myself until I figure out how to get use to this.’ I think to myself as I get back on the train. “This has been a weird but cool day. I wonder how this is going to effect my future to my friends, family and as an Element of Harmony.” I mumble to myself. I look out the window to see the moon coming up. I smile at the change of scenery and stick my gaze on the moon. “I’m sure it’ll be fine.” That’s what I thought. But I didn’t expect how much this actually changed my life... Author's Note Yay, I’m done with this part of the story! The rest of this story will now focus on what I want it to be. ~~hopefully it’ll be a lot easier at this point...~~ Trip to the CastleTrip to the Castle I woke up to sound of the birds, singing against my window, and yawned, as I climbed out of the bed. I, tiredly, make my way to the bathroom and splash my face, with water, to wake myself up. I found myself looking in the mirror as I slowly recall what happened last night. I shake my head, slightly, with a smile. ’Of course that couldn’t have actually happened.’ I thought to myself, ’Princess Luna is over a thousand years old. There’s no way...’ I walk out the bathroom and my way downstairs. I stop at my bookstand, to see an unopened letter. To my Faithful Student, I appreciate you coming by, yesterday, and not freaking out (like my little sister thought you would). Hearing news like that isn’t always easy to keep your composure to. Apparently, the two of you also got along well afterwards, in the garden. I haven’t seen my sister smile like that for years. Whatever you’d like to do with this newfound information is up to you to announce. Just make sure you tell me when you made up your mind. With care, Princess Celestia P.S. Little warning, expect a letter from Luna every now and then. As a mother, checking up on her daughter is “vital.” I reread the letter, atleast ten times, to make sure I’m reading it correctly. But my focus is on one sentence. As a mother, checking up on her daughter is “vital.” ‘Daughter?’ I felt myself blink a few times. Why would Luna send a letter to me- ’I’m her daughter.’ The thought smacked against my head. I felt my heart stop for a moment as I completely remember what happened yesterday. I start to pace around. ’How am i going to explain something like that to anypony?! Even if I do say it, it’s not like anypony’s going to believe it! I can’t believe it. I’m sure the girls are going to ask what happened. How am I supposed to tell them about it. Ponies are basically terrified of Luna. What if they become scared of me? Alright, Twilight, stop. Stay calm. I’ll tell whenever I’m ready. Luna’s perfectly fine, no pony has no reason to be afraid of her. Everything’s fine.’ I close my eyes and take a breath, to calm myself, as I stop pacing. I look back at the letter. ’What about my parents and Shining Armor!?!’ I thought as I suddenly sit down on the floor. “Uh, Twilight?” I hear a familiar, young voice say. I turn to see Spike by the stairs, staring at me with worry and confusion. “Are you okay?” He asks. “I’m fine, Spike. I’m just thinking about something that happened yesterday.” I told him, as I stood up and used my magic to put away the letter on my stand. “What did happen at the Castle? It must have been important.” I hear him ask, as I put my attention to the books in the library. “Hm? I guess it was important, in a way.” I say. Why am i trying to hide this from him? I’m sure it wouldn’t be a problem if I just told Spike at the moment. Spike walked up next to me, looking at me with his guilt-tripping green eyes. “What did the Princess want to talk about?” I glance at the baby dragon a few times, before turning to him with a sigh. “That I’m Princess Luna’s daughter.” I say quiet enough for him to hear. . . . . . ”WHAT?!?!? YOU’RE PRINCESS LUNA’S D-” I put my hoof over his mouth, to quiet him down. “Shh, Spike, no pony can know about this, right now.” I say, in a shushed voice. He nodded, understanding the situation. “But, is she really?” He asks, more quietly. “I’m not sure. She says so, but I’m not 100% sure myself.” I told him, hearing a knock. “But unless I’m completely sure, this is going to have to be between you and me.” She said, as she walked past him and towards the door. Spike nodded. “How will you be sure?” He asked. Twilight stayed silent for a while. She wasn’t quite sure how. All she wanted was prove that it was true instead of words. She knows that Luna’s a good pony and Celestia would never lie (unless needed), but it still seems like a weird dream. The daughter of a ‘princess?’ Much less a princess that was Nightmare Moon and was practically erased from time up until this point. It’s like a crazy prank, instead of a fact. ’How am I supposed to know if it’s true? The only thing that’s still around during a 1,000 years ago is the-‘ Twilight’s thoughts stopped as she looked at Spike. “The Castle of the Two Sisters, I can go there to see for myself.” She told him, opening the door. “You don’t mind if we come along, right?” A familiar voice said. Twilight turned to see the two guards from before. “What are you two doing here?” Twilight asked. “Not that I’m mad that you are, I’m just... curious.” “We were sent here, by Princess Luna, to look after you for now on.” Blaze told her. Twilight blinked. “For now on??” The two nodded. “I’m sorry but I don’t need any bodyguards.” Twilight said, almost bluntly, as she started to close the door. Sky Chaser stopped the action with his gray hoof. “Well, Princess, that’s not your choice.” He told her, bluntly. “We’re following Princess Luna’s orders of making sure you don’t do anything that can hurt yourself, so basically anything stupid.” Twilight huffed, by his attitude and remark. “I’m perfectly capable of taking care of myself.” She told the two guards. Blaze smiled gently, at the element of magic. “Of course you are. As an element of harmony, ‘safe’ isn’t really in your dictionary. But we’re just following our orders. So why don’t we do this? We will only get in the way if you are in major trouble.” He suggested to her. Twilight thought for a moment and nodded. “It sounds like a plan.” Blaze smiled, whiled Sky Chaser grunted. ’I guess that’s out the way, now-‘ “If you don’t mind, I’m going to the old Castle of the Two Sisters.” Twilight said, as she walked past them, getting her saddle bag. Spike followed her after he closed the door to their library house. “I’ll tag along, just in case.” Blaze said. He turned to his partner and told him to stay and guard the house. Sky Chaser nodded and stayed put, as he watched the three head to the Everfree Forest. Even though we entered the Forest a few minutes ago, i couldn’t help but huff at my current situation. ’I just can’t believe she gave me two guards to look after me. I’m an Element of Harmony, perfectly capable of taking care of myself! Sure, some stuff was out of my control for a while, like Chrysalis, but I managed it and worked it out in the end. I don’t need a bodyguard.’ I shook my head and took a breath. You know what, I’m sure there’s a good reason to this. A perfectly good explanation. That she will probably tell me when she writes to me. So I’ll just let it go for now and continue looking for the castle. “Hey, Twilight, is that the castle over there?” Spike asked, knocking me out of my thoughts. I turned to the direction he was pointing to and saw the old castle. I nodded at him with a smile. “Yeah, that’s it. Good eye, Spike.” I told him, putting him on my back as we went towards it. It’s been a while since I’ve came here. It would be nice to explore more, maybe find a library, but for now I’ll focus on the plan ahead. Me and Blaze separated to find anything that could help, downstairs. He went left while I went right. So far, I found the ballroom, kitchen, and the armory. Time to go upstairs. When I went up stairs, we were greeted by a dark, long hallway. I used my magic as a light, as I walked down it. Soon we found rooms, there was a big room. Spacious and clean. Almost like someone keeps it clean. Doesn’t look like a place for Celestia. It was like a room for parents. Weird. Next, was Celestia’s room. As dark as the castle was, her room was still bright. Sure, there were a few torn up places and the paint was peeling. But overall it was still in a nice condition. Sounds like her. I felt my heart pounding as I went into the next room, her room. I walked inside and looked around. Out of everything in the castle, this room was the messiest. Almost like there was a fight in here. The paint of the walls here were peeling and had marks and dents. I wonder what happened. The bed was nearly made, but her pillow was torn and ripped. As I was walking by a wall, I felt something crack under my hoof and looked down. I saw an old and dusty picture frame on the ground. I picked it up and blew away the dust. It was a picture of Luna and Celestia when they were younger. Luna looked like she did when we saved her. From her short light indigo hair to her height. Celestia definitely looked different from now. Her hair was a light cotton candy pink. As short as her sisters. The crowns on their heads were bigger than the ones now. I felt Spike looking at the picture as well. “They look so happy. I wonder what happened.” He said, his voice curious as ever. I nod in agreement as I put the picture on a nearby counter. As I turned to leave, i saw something that caught my eye. An extra room? There was an open door in front of Luna’s old bed. I went in, my heart pounding harder. The room was neat and clean as well. Almost like nothing happened to it. In the middle of the room was an ivory crib. In the corner there were various toys and bottles. This place... it’s definitely nostalgic. This must be the place she kept me. There was a small cabinet against the wall. On it there was book. I looked inside, to see crossed out names. One was circled in red. “Twilight..” I read aloud. Next to the book was a small sewing kit and cotton. I wonder what she made. “Well, does any of this help, Twilight?” I heard Spike say. I didn’t even realize he got off my back, to look around for himself. I walked around the room, once more, looking and scanning for anything else. “I don’t know, it does feel familiar though. Almost calming.” I told him. I looked at the crib again. I rub my hoof against it. It’s in a perfect condition. Like it was designed to never age. My eyes twitch as I hear sudden music playing from the corner. I turned to see Spike with a box. Or was with a box. He dropped it in surprise, luckily I catcher it before it hit the ground. The melody sounds so familiar. It’s enchanting, yet almost scary. “I’m sure I’ve heard this before.” I mumble to myself, “maybe in a dream or something?” ~~Flashback Time!!~~ Luna held me in her arms, not wanting to let me go. She looked almost scared, as tears formed in her eyes. I reached my small hoof up to her face as I felt my mouth open to say something. “Don cri, mama” I told her. She looked at me surprised, but smiled a bright smile. She used one of her hoofs to wipe away the tears. “Don’t worry, my little star. I’m not going to.” She said as she hugged me more tightly before putting me in my bed. I closed my eyes, as she went over to the side of the room, all while humming a calming song. ~~Flashback End!~~ My eyes shot open as I looked around the room, to see nopony but Spike inside. ’What was that? A memory??’ I rubbed my head and shook off the nostalgic feeling as I closed the music box and put it inside my bag. I put Spike on my back, ignoring his protests, and left the whole room completely. Before I left, I took something else. A book that was on Luna’s bed. It might help. I went back downstairs and saw Blaze standing at the entrance, where we agreed to meet again. “Did you find anything?” I asked him. He shook his head. “Only the council room and the library.” He told me. I felt my heart pound with giddy, hearing the library being found. Now I know where to go when I come back. “Okay, then let’s go back to Ponyville.” I told him. He nodded and walked along beside me. It was best to leave the Everfree Forest before it got too dark. When we got back, we saw Sky Chaser standing in the same place. The only new thing was the Cutie Mark Crusaders mimicking him. Probably thinking they could get a cutie mark by trying to be a guard. I smiled at the three fillies. “What are you girls up to?” I asked them, when we got close enough. They smiled at me. “We’re just copying him to get our guard cutie marks!” Scootalo said. “Yeah, we were asking him what he was doing and he said he was guarding the house, so we’re doing the samething!” Sweetie Bell explained, proudly. “Eyep! Since our other plans today didn’t work we tried this.” Apple bloom said. I chuckled at the girls. “Well, I’m sure you three did a great job. Now, why don’t you three go home before it gets late. I’m sure you’re sisters are worried about you.” I told them. They nodded and trotted off. “Thank Celestia.” I heard Sky Chaser mumble. I turned to see his face look relieved. Interesting. I turned to Blaze and thanked him for the help and told them they could come inside if they wanted. The both of them shooked their heads and said it was better for them to stay outside. I nodded, understanding and went inside with Spike. Before we went to bed I gave Spike some gems for dinner and placed the stuff in the bag upstairs by my bed. I’ll look more into it later. I thought about the memory I had in the castle. It’s weird to remember that far back, but it helped. For now, me being Luna’s daughter is more believable. But what about the parents I have now? What would they say?? Author's Note Hm... I just realized how long this chapter was. I kinda went over the limit I set for myself. Oh well, can’t complain now- The ParentsThe Parents It’s been a few weeks, since I went to the Castle in the Everfree Forest. Me saying a lot has happened since then is an overstatement. Sure, I’ve gotten a few more “flashbacks” but other than that it’s been pretty normal. It was pretty quick for me to get used to Blaze and Sky Chaser being my guards. Though, it was hard to explain to my friends why they’re here. Thankfully, Blaze is quick on his hoofs and prevented a fight between Sky Chaser and Rainbow. Anyway, I’ve been getting letters from Luna lately too. She’s a bit protective, for a good reason too, but she’s getting used to being a mom all over again. Apparently, she sent a letter that said she wants us to go visit my parents (or adopted parents, I guess) to tell the how grateful she is for them to take care of me. She sent that a few minutes ago. I don’t know what to say. After a few minutes of thinking, I wrote her back a letter saying that it sounded like a good idea and when she wanted to do it. She said sometime today. Luna is a really fast writer, by the way. Extremely fast. Wait, today?! “Are you sure, you want to do something like that today?” Celestia asked her little sister, who was walking back and forth to figure out what to bring with her. “Of course! I can’t just ignore information like that. Those ponies gave my daughter a home, unhesitatingly.” She said to her. “Besides, I need to be a little more active in Equestria. What do you think would be a better thank you gift? Flowers or maybe some of fancy cider??” “Maybe the cider with flowers. But, I think you should think about this more, Lu-Lu.” Celestia told her. “It might be a little overwhelming for them.” “Which is way I’m giving them a gifts. I’ve read that ponies nowadays use gifts to calm down each other, so that’s what I’m doing.” Luna said. “You said cider with flowers?” Celestia nodded with a sigh. She could tell the Luna was taking this very seriously and wanted to support her. But she couldn't help but think about how Twilight’s adoptive parents would feel. They might have the same reaction as Twilight, who knows. Celestia took another look at Luna, who was quite proud of how her gift looked. “Oh, let me tell Twilight to come to Canterlot now, so we can be a little more prepared.” Luna said, to no pony in particular, as she got some paper and her quil. Celestia couldn’t help but smile at her little sister’s excitement. It’s almost been a month since she found out about Twilight and she’s been very... invested on being the mother she wasn’t able to be. “Okay, I got the gifts ready. Now I just got to wait for Twilight to come.” Luna sighed with relief. Meanwhile, Twilight was basically in a panic to get out of town. When she got the letter to come to the Castle now, she stared to rush her way out the door. “Twilight?! Where are you headed to in such a hurry??” She heard a familiar cheery voice say. Twilight stopped and turned to see her pink coated friend. “Pinkie, I’m sorry I don’t have time to chat I have to-“ “-Go to Canterlot to see your parents and asks if you were adopted or not?” Pinkie said, continuing Twilight’s unfinished sentence. Twilight paused and looked at Pinkie, who was smiling bright and cheerfully. ’Questions for another day, Twilight. You have stuff to do.’ She told herself. “Sure, something like that I suppose.” “Okay, have fun!” Pinkie exclaimed, bouncing away. Twilight shook her head at the Element I’d Laugh, the pony who continues to confuse her, and continued on her way to the train station. “I made it in time!” I breathed out, in relief, as I got off the train. “It’s a good thing too, it would’ve been terrible to be late for Princess Luna.” She heard a gruff voice say. Twilight nodded, “Yeah, it would’ve been terrib- wait.” She turned to see Sky Chaser behind her. “When did you-?” “I’ve been by your side the whole time. If you thought I would’ve left you alone after all this time. You have another thing coming, Princess.” He told her. Twilight just sighed and said whatever, as she turned and started to walk towards the castle. If there was one thing that has changed, she was a little more closer to her silent guard. He’s presence around her was familiar and calming but his attitude needed some... improvements. ’-but, He’s doing better. At least the trip won’t be as bad as it was a few weeks ago.’ She thought to herself. Twilight has been studying the two guards behaviors, since they were appointed to her. The two does fine separated but seem.. agitated together. It was best to have one here, with her, instead of both. Of course, she found that out the hard way. Though, the journey was cut short when they saw Luna, halfway from the castle, waving at them. Luna went up the the two ponies. “It’s so nice for you to make it, Twilight. I trust that my guard here has been able to take care of you, very well?” She asked her daughter. ’So this is her guard?’ Twilight thought, as she nodded at the Princess of the Moon. “That’s great, now shall we head to your old house? Since, I’m not sure where it is.” Luna said, with a small smile. Twilight nodded again. Unlike the trip to the castle, the trip to her old house had a light and lively conversation. On the way, the mother and daughter, talked about what’s been going on with their duties and friends. Since, Twilight decided to keep the “flashbacks” to herself, she had trouble to not mention them, at least once or twice. By the time we made it to the house, I told Princess Luna that it would be better for me to go inside first then come get her. When she asked why, I explained how it would be weird for a Princess to come by to somepony’s house, unannounced. Especially when that Princess happened to be Nightmare Moon. Of course I kept the last part to myself. I see her hesitantly agreed and stayed outside as I went in. “Twilight?!?” My ears twitch as I hear a familiar feminine voice, “It’s so nice to see you! What’s with the sudden visit?!” My mom asked, as she ran over and hugged me. “You must want something. We haven’t seen you since the wedding.” I hear my dad said, coming from the kitchen. I couldn’t help but chuckle. I see where he’s coming from. “Well... there is something” I said. “Thought so, what is it, sweetheart?” My dad after a hearty laugh. “Am I, by any chance... adopted?” I asked, quietly. The room was silent for a few minutes. “You were.” My dad said, breaking the tension that had came into the room. “But, I wouldn’t really say adopted. It was more like, you were giving to us.” My mom told me. After a while, they started to tell me basically confirmed what Celestia explained, days ago. To be honest, I’m kind of shocked by how calmly they were saying these things. The words they said almost seemed planned. If that’s the case... They must have wanted to tell me for a while. “What made you ask that, Twilight?” My mom asked, after they were finished. “Well, let’s just say a pony who confirms to be my mother is-“ The door suddenly opened before I finished my sentence. I turned to see Luna, who was nervously fixing the now broken door, at the doorway. “-was waiting outside.” I finished and turned back to my parents and saw their startled faces, toward Princess Luna, who was continually telling them how sorry she was for breaking the door as she fixed it. They turned back to me, confused. I understand why, but I just sighed and rubbed the back of my head, with my hoof, as I smiled sheepishly. Luna, who just “fixed” the door, walked towards them with an apologetic smile. “I’m terribly sorry about your door,” She said, sheepishly. “Goodness, where are my manners?” Luna gave the two her gifts to them, with a smile, “I just came to thank you for taking care of my daughter up until now.” Oh no. That last sentence made my parents look at her, then me, then back at her, then each other.... then back at me. “I’m sorry, what?” My mom asked, not believing her ears. Yeah, this is going to be a long day of talking. Author's Note Writers block is an amazing thing isn’t it? Sorry if this chapter seemed a bit too rushed. I guess there’s some stuff I want to get out of the way while I have it on my mind.
The Past (part 1)The Past (Part 1) 1,000 years before Nightmare Moon “Sister, I believe it would be fair if we both go to the meeting today.” Luna said, with a smile, to her older sister. “That would be nice, Luna, but this is a matter for the day. Besides, it’ll be to boring to listen to.” Celestia replied, turning to her little sister with a gentle smile. Luna pouted at the response and said, “But ‘Tia, It would be nice to show them that I’m able to help. So, they can show up to my night meetings. Besides all that there’s something important I wanted to tell yo-“ Her voice trailed off, realizing that Celestia wasn’t listening. Celestia’s attention was on a new guard. “Tia?” Nothing. “Tia.” Still nothing. “Tiiiaaa!” Nope. Luna took a deep breath. ”TIA!!” Celestia jumped slightly at the time her sister used. Luna glared at her sister silently before clearing her throat. “Sister, You’ve been ignoring me a lot lately. It would be nice to spend some time together.” Celestia sighed, adjusting her pink mane, “That would be lovely, Luna, but I’m too busy.” Luna’s ears flattened, against her head, “Busy enough to not even take a glance at my night?” Celestia turned, to face her and sighed. “Luna, I would kill to see your night bu-“ “So you’ll see it tonight?” She asked in excitement. Celestia smiled at her sister’s excitement, knowing you can’t get her out of it. “I can try, we can spend that time together, if I’m not too busy.” Luna squealed in delight, as she jumped around Celestia, before hugging her tightly. “Thank you, Tia! You won’t regret it, I swear, I’ll make the night more beautiful than it ever!!” Celestia could only chuckle at her sister’s excitement as she hugged her back. “I look forward to seeing it.” Luna jumped back from her sister, with a wide smile, and playfully bowed to her. “Thank you for your service.” Celestia rolled her eyes before messing up her sister’s violet-blue mane, with her hoof. “Get up and go have fun, Lu-Lu.” Luna pouted at the act, but nodded and galloped off. Celestia giggled as her sister’s figure disappeared in the distance. ’I wonder what she wanted to tell me? I guess I’ll have to wait until tonight.’ She thought to herself, before entering the board room. Later that night Luna stood in the middle of the throne room, looking at the doors, awaiting for Celestia’s arrival. ’I haven’t been this excited in a while. The thought of my sister finally getting to see me raise the moon again. Her being by my side again. I’m ecstatic!!’ She refained herself from jumping around the throne room, fearful that her sister might come at any moment. After a while, Luna began to sit down on her throne, with her ears flattened against her skull. Her gaze still on the door. She glanced at the sun in the sky. “She didn’t forget did she? No, she wouldn’t. She’s probably on the way from her meeting.” She muttered to herself. “Right?” She began to sink farther in the seat, at the thought. Luna started to walk around the throne room, slowly getting impatient. “What’s taking her so long?!?” Luna stared at the sky. ”It’s obvious that she forgot about you.”, A dark voice said. Luna jumped at the voice and looked around. “W-who’s there? Come out!” The voice chuckled, hearing her voice tremble. ”You forget how I am... or should I say, what you are.” “I’m not like you! I’ll never be, like you. You’re just a voice in my head trying to scare me.” Luna said, shaking her head to get rid of the voice. The dark voice laughed. ”You already are...” “What do you mean?” Luna turned her head, only to see Celestia standing in front of the doors. “Oh, ‘Tia, I didn’t know you were here already.” Luna said, with a smile. Before getting a closer look at her sister. She looked older. Celestia was glaring at her, with tears in her eyes. She was badly hurt, one of her wings were broken. “Celestia? What happened to you.” Luna asked. Celestia sneered, “Don’t act like you actually care, Moon.” Luna was taken back at the anger in her voice, “What do you mean? Did I do something wrong? Did I.. do that to you?” Celestia’s gaze softened, hearing the fear in her voice, before hardening her glare, “Stop trying to be like her! You are not my sister! Stop trying to be!” Celestia took a step forward, making Luna take a step back. “Tia, stop playing around. You’re really scaring me.” Luna told her, shivering in fear, feeling herself shrink from her sister’s gaze. Luna looked at the objects behind her. “The Elements.” She said quietly. Celestia’s eyes began to glow along with the Elements of Harmony. “You’re time of reign is over, Moon, and I’m going to make sure it stays that way!” Celestia yelled. “Tia?” Celestia started a spell. “Tia, Stop!” The Spell headed towards her. “Tia!!” Luna was being lifted up. ”TIAAAA!!!!” She woke up, in a cold sweat on the floor of the throne room. Luna looked up to see Celestia looking at her worried. “Luna, are you okay? You’re crying.” Luna just jumped up and hugged her sister, around her neck, sobbing. Celestia hugged her back, confused. “Did you have that dream again?” Celestia asked, when her sister calmed down. Luna just nodded. Celestia sighed and smiled at her. “Don’t think about it too much. If I ever do that, then it’s for a good reason. I love you too much to banish you over nothing.” She told her, wrapping her hoof around her. “Really?” Luna sniffed. “Really, really.” Celestia said with a nod. “Now, It’s time for you to raise your moon. You said you were going to make it beautiful tonight. Unless, you can’t.” Luna’s ears perked up and she turned to her sister, “I can do it!” “Prove it.” Celestia said, smirking. Luna puffed her cheeks and stood up, walking away from her sister and towards a window. Celestia just shook her head and chuckled. “Tia!” She heard Luna yell. “Yes, Lu-Lu?” “You gotta put your stupid sun down first!” Luna shouted at her. Celestia sighed as she closed her eyes used her horn to gracefully put her sun down. She opened one eye, as she did so, looking at Luna. Her dark blue horn lit up as she brought up the moon, gently and carefully. She painted the sky with stars, as she brought the moon to its place, making the night sky light up with them. Celestia, at this point, opened her eyes fully. She stared in awe at her little sister’s beautiful night. Luna’s eyes opened, when she finished, and stared at the sky. “I could have done better...” She muttered, loud enough for Celestia to hear. “It looks beautiful to me. Way better then your first attempt.” Luna blushed, embarrassed at the memory. “Every night’s better then that..” Celestia laughed slightly, “It shows that you improved, i see you added some constellations that Starswirl writes about.” Luna nodded, “I added our favorite ones.” The rest of the night was them chatting and laughing at old memories... Until. “So what was so important that you wanted to ask?” Celestia ask her. “Well, actually, do you remember that stallion I talked to you about, a few nights ago? The one who enjoyed my night more than any pony else?” Luna asked her. Celestia nodded, “Yes, why?” “Well, I’ve been seeing him since then and i was wondering how you would react if he asked to... marry me??” Luna said quietly, at the end, blushing. “Marry you?” Luna just nodded. “Well I’d have to meet him before I say anything.” Celestia told her, “but why wou-“ Luna stood up suddenly, “I knew you would say that! Stay right here, I’ll let you meet him.” “Wait, wha-“ Luna teleported out the room. “-t” Celestia finished. Celestia sighed and stood up. After a few minutes, Luna came back, through the door this time. Beside her was a unicorn stallion with a gray coat, a black mane with blue streaks, green eyes, and wore a blue and white robe with a blue like crown that had a yellow orb on his head. “Greetings, Princess Celestia.” He said, bowing, “My name is Prince Sombra, from the Crystal Empire.” Update: 1,000 years before Nightmare Moon... and King Sombra Author's Note First Chapter done. Yaayy!! I hope you enjoyed it. It’s been a long while since I wrote a story. So, excuse my grammar. If you have any corrections please give them to me and I’ll correct them the best I can.
The QuestionAuthor's Note Aaand, my mind gave up on this chapter....This story is gonna be harder than I thought..... The Question The Question 1,000 after Nightmare Moon and King Sombra Luna put down her pen, on her old diary from a thousand years ago, and sighed at the memories. A line Celestia said was stuck in her head. ”I love you too much to do that for no reason.” “It was a selfish reason, in the end.” Luna muttered to herself. She found her diary a few days ago and started to rewrite it, just out of the sake of boredom and to see if she remembered the day exactly. She put on her crown and accessories before exiting her room. ’It’s a shame that Sombra turned out the way he did.. things might have went differently.’ She thought to herself, before chuckling at the thought of her being with him now. She walked out to the royal garden and sat on a bench. “He would’ve loved to be here... She would too.” I remember the day, Celestia met Sombra. That day was one of the happiest days of my life. The two ponies I loved were in the same room together. How could you not be excited. “Prince of the Crystal Empire?” Celestia asked. Sombra rose from his bow and answered saying, “Yes, Princess.” His voice was deep, but gentle. It was voice you could go to sleep, happily, to. “So, where did you too meet? Because the Crystal Empire is a long way from here.” Celestia asked us. It was true, The Crystal Empire was miles away. “I’m here because I come to take a small break from in the Empire. It’s hard to help when most of the ponies hate you.” Sombra told her, bowing slightly. “I’m sorry if it seems I’m intruding.” Celestia stared him down before saying, “What do you want from my sister?” “Tia!” I was taken back from the question and tone. Celestia ignored me and continued to stare down Sombra, waiting for an answer. “I want to see her happy. The day I first met her she was unhappy, like I was. She wasn’t liked by the people in her rule either. So, I wanted to help make her smile.” She told her, glancing at me every now and then, “I just happened to fall in love with her doing so.” I felt my cheeks burn, at the last line. “Love?” Celestia said, raising an eyebrow at us. “Yes, ‘Tia, love.” I say, my smile never leaving my face. “So why do you come to me?” She asked. “We were hoping, if you could-“ “Give us your blessing for marriage!” I say interrupting Sombra, pouncing by his side, in excitement. Celestia was taken back, her eyes widened at the statement. “Marriage?!” We looked at each other and just nodded. “Didn’t you two meet a few days ago?” Celestia asked, still in shock. “No, Tia, I told you about him a few days ago. We’ve known each other for over a year, now.” I explain to her. “And you guys think you’re ready for a relationship?” She asked. We both nodded immediately. It might sound cliché-ish, but meeting Sombra changed my life. It made me happy knowing someone who actually looks at my night before falling asleep. Plus, we relatedness to each other we have the same problems that we don’t know how to take care of. I just felt a spark when I met him so that was my reason on why I wanted to marry him. I wonder if we would turnout the same way if we didn’t meet at all. I chuckle slightly at the memory of Celestia’s face on the marriage. In the end, she said it was okay. We didn’t have a huge wedding like Candace and Shining Armor did. Sombra and I had a small, secretive weddding. Nothing too big. Not that anyone would have came to a wedding of a ‘Dark Goddess.’ The wedding was another one of the happiest days of my life. Next to when I had my own guards. Plus, the voice in my head disappeared. But... Sombra and Celestia changed a few years later. Sombra found a boook, that talked about dark magic, in the library and started to practice it. Celestia started getting cocky of the love and attention from her people, ignoring me and my problems completely. Sombra didn’t ignore me completely though. He constantly came to me and asked for my help. To get away from ‘The Shadows.’ I did everything I could to help, but in the end, it wasn’t enough. I had to punish the one I loved, from his acts of tranny in his Empire. Weeks later, I found out I was having a foal. I tried to tell ‘Tia, with all my might, but she would shove me away. She would always use the same excuses. “I’m sorry, Luna, I got something important going on with ‘My little ponies.’” “Luna, I’m sorry I don’t have time to chat.” And my ‘favorite’, “I’m sure it’s not so important to interrupt my schedule. Just, go play or something.” After a while I gave up and stayed in my room for the next few months. A filly with a purple coat. That’s all I remember from her. Luna opened her eyes, feeling the sun no longer. She looks to see her sister’s figure in front of her. “Oh, sister, I didn’t know you were finished with your meeting.” Luna said getting up, off the bench. Celestia gave her a gentle smile, “Yeah, it was short today, but I was expecting you to come.” Luna looked at her confused before she smacked her head, with et hoof, out of realization, “I forgot I was supposed to be there! I was too busy thinking.” It was Celestia’s time to be confused, “Thinking? Of what??” “The past..” There was a pause, as tension filled the air. “Oh, Luna”, Celestia sighed. “I know, I just felt like something or somepony was missing.” Luna explained to her sister. Celestia looked at her, “Somepony?” Luna just nodded. Celestia held her breath, “What role would somepony be for-“ “A child. My child, a daughter.” Celestia sighed in relief before looking at Luna with gentle eyes, “I know what you’re talking about. I know what happened to her.” Luna perked up, “Really? You do?” Celestia just nodded and opened her wings. She motioned Luna to follow her, as she flew off in the direction of their old castle. Luna opened her wings to follow her.
What Happened?What Happened “Why are we here, Big Sister?” Luna asked as she landed and walked inside the Castle of Two Sisters. Celestia said nothing and continued to walk through the castle, in deep thought. Luna furrowed her brows and followed her, silently. They slowly walked towards Luna’s old room, you could only hear the sound of their hoofs clopping on the floor. “1,000 years ago, after you were banished, I went to your room to mourn, for not helping you sooner.” Celestia started, “While I was there, I heard a noise coming from the wall.” They went inside Luna’s old room. Luna stayed quiet as Celestia continued, “Within the wall was a secret room. At first, I thought it was your little hiding spot, from whenever you disappeared. But it was too small to be in for the amount of time you would be gone. When I went inside, I saw this.” Celestia opened up the wall and showed the old lavender paint torn off the walls, the old toys and stuffed animals scattered across the floor, an unused bottle on a crusty table in the corner, and there was a withered and torn blue crib in the center of the room. Luna looked at the room before her, with teary eyes. “It’s just how I left it..” she muttered quietly. She, hesitantly, walked inside. She looked around as she made her way to the old crib. She looked inside to see. “Nothing’s here?” Luna looked at Celestia, confused. Celestia followed her inside and continued her story. “When I looked inside the crib 1,000 years ago. I saw a filly. A unicorn filly with a lavender coat and dark blue hair. But I couldn’t see her eyes. They were closed to tightly, from pain. Saying she was sick would be a understatement. She was contaminated with the darkness that corrupted you and it was killing her.” Luna’s ears flattened as she looked back at the crib, her head hanging low. “Luckily, I was able to save her, but for some reason she became unresponsive. She wasn’t speaking, growing, moving, half the time I feared she wasn’t breathing. I was terrified that I killed her, the only thing I had left of you. But sometimes I would see her move, ever so slightly. Those small moments made me have hope and, strangely, she only moved during the night. Time past, I got a new castle and moved her inside. Anyway, I’ve watched over her for 100 years and still the same progress.” Luna was on the verge of crying, from her sister’s words. Until. Luna’s ears and happiness perked hearing the rest of Celestia’s story. “A few years ago, between 18-19 years before you came back, I recived news about her. When I checked on her, her eyes were wide open. She was looking around, moving! She was talking, gibberish of course. But she was healthy. It was like nothing bad happened. She was perfectly fine.” Celestia ended, smiling widely at her sister. “Thank the stars...” Luna said, quietly, as she wiped her tears away. “So, what happened to her? Where is she now?” She asked her. Celestia paused, to gather up the right words, as she left her sister’s old room. “I gave her away.” Luna was about to yell at her sister’s actions but a light pink hoof, in front of her mouth, stopped her. “I know, it seems like a bad idea, but I couldn’t take care of a filly with everything going on. So, I’m sorry if my option seemed rash. Besides, the family that I gave her to took excellent care of her” Celestia told her. Luna was silent, but nodded to show she understood as they started to walk around the castle, until they reached the entrance. Celestia took a small, soft, glance at her before telling her, “She tried to go my school, just so you know.” Luna perked up at the statement. “Really??” Celestia just nodded. “How did she do?” Luna asked. “Well, It was certainly unseen. She’s quite powerful.” Luna smiled slightly before frowning. “I wish I could be with her again, or at least see her.” “You can meet her.” Celestia said. “What?” “I said, you can meet her. I can tell her to come by castle for you to see her.” Celestia explained, to her little sister. “Really?” Luna asked her, her voice soft and filling with excitement. “Of course, just tell me when you want to see-“ “Tomorrow! I want to see her as soon as possible!” Luna shouted, interrupting her sister. Celestia was caught off-guard by her sister’s eagerness. “O-okay, I’ll make sure she comes by the castle tomorrow.” Luna smiled widely and hugged Celestia, “Thank you, ‘Tia!” She said before taking off to the castle. Celestia smiled as her sister’s figure disappeared in the distance. She looked back at the castle behind her before opening her wings and taking off herself. When she got to the castle, in Canterlot, she checked and caught up on her duties and assignments before it was time to lower the sun. When she finished them all, she lowered the sun and went to her room. As Luna lifted the moon, Celestia started to write a letter. ’To my Faithful Student, I have a request for you- Before Celestia sent the letter, she looked at Luna’s night and sighed. “Hopefully, this goes well.” She said to herself. “Most importantly, I hope I didn’t ruin anything with this letter.” There was a pause as she reread her letter, to see if it was okay to send. “I should write something different, maybe for a mysterious approach.” Celestia used her magic to ball up the paper and get another sheet. “Okay, let’s try this again.” Celestia ended up rewriting the letter 10 times that night. “Should I send it now or?” She also ended up debating for 12 minutes, for when she should send the letter. Result: She ended up sending a version of the first letter early in the morning. Author's Note Well, this is a late question but... do ponies have eyebrows??
To the castleAuthor's Note A little thing for you guys to remember: yelling ’thoughts’, letters, or Flashbacks Extreme Yelling. (Or Luna's Announcing voice Timeskips or POV changes Letter incoming Hope this makes sense. To the castle To the Castle! “Twilight! Princess Celestia sent a letter.” I heard Spike say, tiredly. I looked at Spike, to see him holding a letter out, and tell him to go back to bed as I use my magic to get the letter. He just said okay and walked slowly back to his bed. I giggle slightly, from seeing him tiredly making his way up the stairs. I look back at the letter, confused. ’Why would Celestia send a letter so early in the morning?’ I wondered. ’I’m sure i turned in my friendship lesson, yesterday......right??’ I stop myself from panicking, about a possibly late due letter, and open up the letter to see what it says. To my Faithful Student, I have a small request for you. Luna and I would like for you to come by to the Castle today, of course, you don’t have to come when you get this letter. Don’t worry, it’s not a test or anything. We would just like to talk. I, sincerely, apologize for asking you this so suddenly. From, Your amazing teacher, Princess Celestia. Come to the castle? What for? With Princess Luna?? I reread the letter to check if I read it right. Princess Celestia just wants to talk? About what and why so suddenly? Most importantly, When? Twilight’s Logic: If Celestia wants to talk to her, it’s something serious or bad. Canterlot Castle Celestia was in the middle of reading Twilight’s Friendship Letter, until she heard a knock on her door. She got up and opened the door to see a very nervous Luna. “Well, your up early.” Celestia told her, almost, impressed. She looked closer to see dark bags under her little sister’s eyes. “Did you work hard with your dream job?” Celestia asked her. Luna just shook her head. “Did you have to answer a lot of questions, about you being there?” She asked. Luna shook her head again. There was a pause. “Did you sleep at all?” Celestia finally asked her. She sighed, as Luna shook her head. “I was too excited and nervous to fall asleep.” Luna yawned, as she walked in Celestia’s room and began to pace around. Celestia tried her best not to laugh at her sister as she used her magic to straighten the crooked crown on her head. “There’s no reason to be nervous about it, Luna. Everything will be fine.” She told her, softly, “This is nothing to lose sleep over.” “But, you don’t know that. What if she doesn’t like me? What if she doesn’t believe me?? Or accept me as her actual mother? How am I suppose to explain that anyway?! ‘Hi, I’m Princess Luna and your birth mother?!’ She might think I’m crazy! What if she hates me? Or fears me?? What would I do, then?!? I need to prepare for the worse, so I can do my best to avoid it!” Luna finished, taking a deep breath. ’I guess paranoia runs in the family.’, Celestia thought with a small smile. “Luna, calm down. I’m sure that’s not going to happen.” She said, watching Luna pace in a circle. “And even if something like that does happen, I’ll help in the best way I can.” Luna stopped to look at Celestia in a way that said, ‘Are you sure?’ Celestia nodded. Luna plopped down, in the middle of her circle, and sighed relieved. “Okay, I’ll trust you.” She started, “But if something does go wrong-“ “Luna..” Luna looked at Celestia, after hearing her voice, to see her sister staring at her intensely, interrupting her sentence. “I know... I’m overreacting.” Luna told her. Celestia walked over to her sister and wrapped an arm around her. “You just got to think positive, about it. If anything like that does happen. I’m sure you can handle it, Lu-Lu.” Luna pouted at her nickname and nodded, to show she understood. Celestia smiled at her sister, as a golden aura surrounded her little sister, “Now go get ready, I’m sure she’s on her way.” Luna, too surprised that Celestia’s magic wrapped around her so suddenly, was thrown out her older sister’s room. Celestia laughed to herself, as she heard Luna’s fits of anger from the other side of her door. ’Did I give Twilight a time?’ She asked herself. ’Knowing her, she might be getting ready to come, now.’ Celestia thought, to herself, looking out her window. “So, let me get this straight... Princess Celestia wants you to go to her castle, to talk, with Princess Luna, and you’re bringing letters??” Rainbow Dash said, trying to explain. I rolled my eyes at her. “I’m not just bringing letters, these are my notes of what I’ve learned, so far.” I told her. I was walking to the train, to head to Canterlot. There’s nothing wrong with being a little early. “But Twilight, Darlin’, you’re going to the Princesses. At least wear something a little more adequate.” I heard Rarity say. “I’m sure what I’m wearing is fine, Rarity. Besides, I haven’t dressed up to meet Princess Celestia before. Why do it now?” I said, turning to her. “Because, you’re seeing Princess Celestia and Princess Luna! Since, Luna doesn’t know you, as well as Celestia does, it maybe different with her.” Rarity explained. She started to rant about how it was 1,000 years ago and explaining what I should have worn. To be honest, she does have a point, Luna might still be use to how things were 1,000 years ago. Princess Luna seems like she sticks with how things were. I’m sure, She’s gotten use to how thing are now. Besides- “I’m sure, Celestia talked to her about me and how close we are. Everything should be fine.” I told Rarity, trying calming her down. I could see she wasn’t exactly convinced, but she nodded anyway. I smiled and turned back around, towards the train, to see Pinkie right in front of my face. I jumped back, from her sudden appearance. “Here’s some chimi-cherry-changas, for the princesses! To show Luna, she’s always welcomed to Ponyville!” She said, putting the treats to my face. I could only say okay as I took the treats and put them in my bag, carefully. “Tell them it’s a Pinkie Pie original! I just thought of it a few hours ago. They are the best things I’ve ever made!” She said, jumping into the air, confetti coming from her out of nowhere. “The Princesses are going to be the first to try these tasty treats!” I just stared at Pinkie, as she froze in the air, before realizing something. “The train’s going to leave soon. I should board on now. Remember to tell AppleJack and Fluttershy where I am.” I say to the three girls. “Take care of Spike for me too, Rarity.” I tell Rarity, as I walk on board. Rarity nodded, with a smile. I look out the window to see Rarity, Rainbow, and Pinkie, who was still in the air, waving at me before walking away. I kept my eyes on Pinkie, as the laws of gravity caught up to her, causing her to fall as she tried to walk, in the air. I shook my head at the sight and giggle slightly. Pinkie takes a lot to get use to. I take out a book from one of my bags and open it, to pass by time, on the train. ‘I do hope everything is okay...’ I thought to myself, with a sigh. But, I wasn’t expecting something like that to happen
The TruthThe Truth Twilight was standing in the throne room, looking at the princess, speechless. “I’m sorry, Princesses, but I don’t understand what you’re trying to say..” She told them, her voice wavering. She saw Luna shuffling in her seat as Celestia sighed but had a warm gentle smile. Saying something she never thought she would hear. Okay, let’s rewind a bit here. . . . . . I put away my book as I got off the train and saw two royal guards, waiting for me, one was a unicorn who has a white coat with green eyes while the other was a Pegasus that has a grey coat with yellow eyes. ’I thought I told her, I was too old to have a bodyguard.’ I thought to myself as I sighed. “Twilight Sparkle, We are here to escort you to the castle. By demands of Princess Luna.” The guard with the white coat said. “Princess Luna?” I was taken back by the statement. Why Luna would send guards to come get me? It must have been something they did 1,000 years ago, right? Before I could ask why, the other guard said, “We should get going. It would be better to get there now than be late.” His voice was rather sharp. ’And strangely, rudely familiar.’ Before I could say anything else the two guards started walking towards the castle. Celestia, I hope there’s a good reason for this. . . . . . The trip the the castle was painfully slow and quiet. It’s almost like those two have some tension between each other. I hope whatever problem they have is worked out, soon. Hopefully, they’ll just stop here. “Well, Thanks you guys for the escort to the castle. I got it from here. I’ll remember the nice talk.” I said to them as I start walking in the castle. I felt a magic aura around me, bringing me back to the guards. I turned around to see the white coated guard looked at me, gently saying, “Ms. Sparkle we were also told to keep you company, until the Princesses are told about your arrival.” I sighed. “That’s just, fantastic.” I mumbled to myself. Well, I guess I could find out more about these two. I don’t think I ever saw them in the castle before. “Well then, lead the way.” I said, as kind as I can. We began to walk to the Throne Room. The walk was a little better this time. I started talking to the white unicorn guard. Apparently his name is Blaze, he’s been working in the castle for a few years now. That would explain why I haven’t seen him, I guess. Blaze seems like kind pony, he almost reminds me of Fluttershy. The other guard was a bit more difficult to get any information from. All I know is that his name is Sky Chaser. He seems really quiet, but really focused on his job. That’s almost admirable. It makes me remember how focused I used be when I was still living here. We stopped outside the Throne Room. Before I started to open the door, Sky Chaser stopped me. “I need to inform the Princesses, first.” He told me. I watched him go inside, slightly frustrated. “Don’t worry about him.” I heard Blaze say behind me. “He’s a nice guy, at heart.” I looked at Blaze and nodded. He probably is. It wouldn’t be right to judge someone who I barely know, but still he’s just- “He’s just so rude.” I said to nopony in particular. I heard the colt behind me chuckle. “He’s like that when he works with someone. He’s more of a ‘I’d-rather-do-it-alone’ type of pony.” He explained to me. I do kind of relate to that. After a while, Sky Chaser opened the door and said, “You can come in, now.” He opened the door wider as I walked in the Throne Room. As soon as I was fully inside, I heard the door close behind me. I looked in front of me to see Celestia look at me with her bright, gentle, smile. I smiled back at her, it’s always nice to see her. I looked beside her, to see Luna look at me with a slight bewildered look. I wonder why. I bowed before them. “Rise, Twilight, you have bo reason to bow for us.” I heard Celestia say. I got up and walked towards the two princesses. “Is there any reason for this?” I asked her. “For what?” “This Ever since I became a Element of Harmony, a lot of ‘world-saving’ stuff a been going on.” I explain. “Queen Chrysalis isn’t back, is she?” I ask after a small thought. Celestia just chuckled lightly as Luna blinked. “No, Twilight, We just simply want to talk to you.” Celestia told me, calmly. I sighed in relief. That was good to hear. But- “What is there to talk about, Princess?” Luna looked at her sister and said, “I’d like to know the reason as well, Sister.” Celestia just smiled and said, “I just wanted to make some time for my little sister and student to spend some time getting to know each other and bring you two closer together. Almost like a family.” I looked at Celestia, questionably. ‘She’s planning something. I can feel it.’ I glanced at Luna, to see her eyes slightly widened as she stared at me. “Sister, you don’t mean, she’s-“ Luna started her voice fading, as she turned towards Celestia. Celestia looked at her and nodded. I stared at the two, incredibly confused. They turned to me. “What?” I asked. Celestia cleared her throat, “Well, Twilight, one thousand years ago, a little before my sister’s banishment. She had a-“ “I had a child. A daughter.” Luna interrupted while staring at me, rather intensely. “I believed that she died, years back, but my sister has informed me that she was, indeed, still alive.” “So, you need help trying to find her?” I asked, trying to understand why I was here. Celestia shook her head. “Actually, I do know where and who she is, but my sister does not.” Luna stayed quiet. “You do? How do you know?” I asked, confused. “I found her, after the banishment, and I gave her away when she was ready. I was able to watch over her for the past few years, since she was able to go to my school.” Celestia told me. The past few years? If she was born a couple of years ago then- “Shouldn’t she be over a thousand years old?” I asked. “She is, but she doesn’t know it. She was unable to grow when I found her. She started to grow when almost 18 years ago.” Celestia said. 18 years ago? ‘That’s basically my age.’ I thought. I took a moment to think about the information she told me, to figure out why I’m here. ‘Luna’s daughter is physically my age but mentally a thousand years old... And since she went to Celestia’s School, I’m pretty sure she isn’t a alicorn, since being born as an alicorn is unheard of. So she’s a unicorn. A strong one at that since she was able to get into the school.... Wait-’ I looked at Celestia and asked, “Was she your student?” Celestia nodded. “She still is. She’s a rather powerful little pony. Turned her parents into plants, if I remember her entrance exam.” She said, thoughtfully. ‘Turned her parents into plants... These are just coincidences, right?’ I thought to myself. “I’m sorry, Princess, but I don’t understand what you’re trying to say, here...” I told them, hearing my own voice wavering. I saw Luna shuffling in her seat as Celestia sighed but had a warm gentle smile. Saying something I never thought I would hear. “Twilight Sparkle, You are my sister’s, Princess Luna’s, daughter.” “What?!”
There’s no way...There’s no way... Twilight looked at the Princess, shocked and confused. She couldn’t believe the words that came out of Celestia’s mouth. There’s no way she could. “This is a prank, right? Because there is no way I can be her daughter.” She asked, using all her strength to put a smile on her face without freaking out. Celestia looked at her student with care. “I’m afraid not, Twilight. This is no prank. I’m not exactly sure how to prove it, at this moment, you just have to trust me.” She said, her voice soft and calm. Luna stayed silent, afraid to speak after seeing her ‘daughter’s’ reaction. Twilight turned her attention to Luna, with a questionable look. “What do you think? You haven’t said anything this whole time.” She asked her ‘mother’, her voice quivering. Not out of fear, of course. Truths be told, Luna wasn’t exactly sure herself. The pony princess was just told about it. In fact, she found it unbelievable herself. The mare, the element of magic and her sister’s prized student, that saved her is her daughter? It seemed more like a fantasy than reality. Luna climbed out of her chair, walked over to Twilight and circled around her. Twilight looked at Luna, confused. She was relived but also scared. She knew what Luna was doing. Luna was checking her, with her mother’s instinct. Only a mother would know for sure if a child is their own. While Luna was doing that, Twilight had thoughts flooding through her head. ‘Okay, this has been a weird day so far. Got a letter from Celestia early in the morning, basically freaked out about why (and I will admit, I did check if I sent my letters..twice), met two strange guards when I got off the train, apparently I’m supposed to be the daughter of Princess Luna, and now I feel like I need to have a talk with my mother!- or adopted mother? Ugh! What would I say anyway? “Hey, apparently I’m not your actual daughter! So, what’s the deal with that?! Also what’s for dinner??” It’s crazy! This is absolutely crazy! There’s no way Princess Luna can actually be my mother. Sure, she seems like a nice pony and really great to be around but still-’ Her thoughts were interrupted by the Moon Princesses face suddenly appearing in front of her. Luna was looking at her facial features for any memory sparks. It has been over 1,000 years since she seen her daughter after all. Her “investigation” stopped as soon as she saw her eyes. She stared into Twilight’s purple eyes, making Twilight uncomfortable. Luna sensed her uncomfortableness and backed away from her. After a while, Luna turned towards the door, of the throne room. She turned her head towards Twilight. “Come, Twilight Sparkle. I will tell you what I know.” She told her, before turning back walking out the throne room. Twilight looked back at Celestia before following Luna. The walk was quiet, as they made their way to the royal garden. The air around the two was tense and awkward, you could almost feel throughout the whole castle. When they got to the garden, Luna sat down on a bench and motioned Twilight to sit next to her. Twilight was hesitant but sat down by the moon goddess. For a few minutes, nopony said anything. You could only hear the sounds of nature. Honestly, the silence made Twilight extremely nervous. Until, “The garden is beautiful, isn’t it? I come here often whenever I want to be alone with my thoughts.” Luna said, suddenly almost making Twilight jump. Twilight was silent but nodded as she looked around the garden. Luna sighed, slightly. “I’m going to be completely honest with you, Twilight. I don’t know about you being my daughter, myself. I didn’t even know my daughter was alive. After all, I thought my daughter died years ago. I did tell Celestia that I wanted to see her. But, I didn’t think it would be you.” She told Twilight, staring off in the distance. “This shocks me just as much as it does you.” Twilight looked at Luna. “Do you think it’s true? Since you had a closer look??” She asked the princess, quietly. It took a few minutes for her to answer, making Twilight more nervous “From what i can see and feel. You have a similar aura and facial expressions.” She explained, glancing at Twilight. “But, You’re eyes. It has the same spark I always saw whenever I looked into the eyes of my daughter.” Twilight looked at Luna. “So, what you’re saying is... it’s true..” She said. Luna nodded, hesitantly. Unsure of what to say, Twilight just looked up at the sky and sighed. “I’m so sorry, for you to find out like this, Twilight Sparkle. I completely understand if you’re angry at me. I do deserve it, after all.” Luna said, her ears pressed against her head. “I’m not angry.” Twilight said, quietly, making Luna look at her. “What?” “I said, I’m not angry at you. I’m shocked, yes. But there’s no reason for me to be mad at you. You didn’t know until now. I’m more shocked and confused than anything, right now.” Twilight told her with a smile. The smile made Luna calm down as she smiled with her lost daughter. “There is a few things I’d like to ask, though.” Twilight said. “Go ahead and ask. I’ll try my best to answer as many as I can.” Luna told her, with a reassuring nod. “Well, first off, you mentioned a spark. What did you mean by that exactly?” She asked her mother, tilting her head slightly. Luna smiled at the question. “I remember the day you first opened your eyes and seeing a star twinkle in them, like a spark. It would just show up when you find something or just really happy. Though, I don’t know how it appears now.” She answered. “Did you have a name for me, before mine now?” Twilight asked, again. Luna took a while to answer but told her she didn’t come up with a full name that she thought fitted her. “Sparkle was all I had at the moment. But Twilight is a good name for you. It’s way better than anything I thought of.” Luna told her, with a nervous smile. “Okay, you don’t have to answer this one if you don’t want to but, who’s my father?” That’s when the air turned a little tense. Luna stayed silent as she looked beyond the horizon. “All I can say is that I cannot tell you, right now. But, according to all the stories my sister has told me about you, you do have your father’s thirst for knowledge. Hopefully it can be satisfied, unlike his.” Luna said, whispering the last part so Twilight wouldn’t hear. The air around them stayed tense for a while before Twilight asked one last question. “What's with the guards? It seems a little overprotective to do that, don’t you think?” Luna looked at her. “Well, I am a mother and as a mother I would like my daughter to be safe.” She said in a stern-like voice. “If you don’t like it then they can go with you on your way back to PonyVille.” Luna told her with a small smirk. “What?!” Twilight screeched. Her response made Luna burst out laughing, making Twilight join. After a few seconds everything and everypony calmed down. “So, this makes me a princess...” Twilight said, to no one in particular. Luna looked at her daughter’s face to see worry. “It does make you a princess, but we can keep this to ourselves if you want to.” Luna told her. “It would be best that way.” Twilight nodded, to show she understood. The rest of the day was spent by the two of them sitting together in the garden, enjoying each other’s company. ’This has been an interesting day, Celestia calls me to the castle to “talk”, I meet two weird guards that took me to the castle, and i find out I’m the Daughter of Princess Luna. How am I going to explain this to the family I have now? I don’t want to be treated differently so maybe I should keep it to myself until I figure out how to get use to this.’ I think to myself as I get back on the train. “This has been a weird but cool day. I wonder how this is going to effect my future to my friends, family and as an Element of Harmony.” I mumble to myself. I look out the window to see the moon coming up. I smile at the change of scenery and stick my gaze on the moon. “I’m sure it’ll be fine.” That’s what I thought. But I didn’t expect how much this actually changed my life... Author's Note Yay, I’m done with this part of the story! The rest of this story will now focus on what I want it to be. ~~hopefully it’ll be a lot easier at this point...~~
Trip to the CastleTrip to the Castle I woke up to sound of the birds, singing against my window, and yawned, as I climbed out of the bed. I, tiredly, make my way to the bathroom and splash my face, with water, to wake myself up. I found myself looking in the mirror as I slowly recall what happened last night. I shake my head, slightly, with a smile. ’Of course that couldn’t have actually happened.’ I thought to myself, ’Princess Luna is over a thousand years old. There’s no way...’ I walk out the bathroom and my way downstairs. I stop at my bookstand, to see an unopened letter. To my Faithful Student, I appreciate you coming by, yesterday, and not freaking out (like my little sister thought you would). Hearing news like that isn’t always easy to keep your composure to. Apparently, the two of you also got along well afterwards, in the garden. I haven’t seen my sister smile like that for years. Whatever you’d like to do with this newfound information is up to you to announce. Just make sure you tell me when you made up your mind. With care, Princess Celestia P.S. Little warning, expect a letter from Luna every now and then. As a mother, checking up on her daughter is “vital.” I reread the letter, atleast ten times, to make sure I’m reading it correctly. But my focus is on one sentence. As a mother, checking up on her daughter is “vital.” ‘Daughter?’ I felt myself blink a few times. Why would Luna send a letter to me- ’I’m her daughter.’ The thought smacked against my head. I felt my heart stop for a moment as I completely remember what happened yesterday. I start to pace around. ’How am i going to explain something like that to anypony?! Even if I do say it, it’s not like anypony’s going to believe it! I can’t believe it. I’m sure the girls are going to ask what happened. How am I supposed to tell them about it. Ponies are basically terrified of Luna. What if they become scared of me? Alright, Twilight, stop. Stay calm. I’ll tell whenever I’m ready. Luna’s perfectly fine, no pony has no reason to be afraid of her. Everything’s fine.’ I close my eyes and take a breath, to calm myself, as I stop pacing. I look back at the letter. ’What about my parents and Shining Armor!?!’ I thought as I suddenly sit down on the floor. “Uh, Twilight?” I hear a familiar, young voice say. I turn to see Spike by the stairs, staring at me with worry and confusion. “Are you okay?” He asks. “I’m fine, Spike. I’m just thinking about something that happened yesterday.” I told him, as I stood up and used my magic to put away the letter on my stand. “What did happen at the Castle? It must have been important.” I hear him ask, as I put my attention to the books in the library. “Hm? I guess it was important, in a way.” I say. Why am i trying to hide this from him? I’m sure it wouldn’t be a problem if I just told Spike at the moment. Spike walked up next to me, looking at me with his guilt-tripping green eyes. “What did the Princess want to talk about?” I glance at the baby dragon a few times, before turning to him with a sigh. “That I’m Princess Luna’s daughter.” I say quiet enough for him to hear. . . . . . ”WHAT?!?!? YOU’RE PRINCESS LUNA’S D-” I put my hoof over his mouth, to quiet him down. “Shh, Spike, no pony can know about this, right now.” I say, in a shushed voice. He nodded, understanding the situation. “But, is she really?” He asks, more quietly. “I’m not sure. She says so, but I’m not 100% sure myself.” I told him, hearing a knock. “But unless I’m completely sure, this is going to have to be between you and me.” She said, as she walked past him and towards the door. Spike nodded. “How will you be sure?” He asked. Twilight stayed silent for a while. She wasn’t quite sure how. All she wanted was prove that it was true instead of words. She knows that Luna’s a good pony and Celestia would never lie (unless needed), but it still seems like a weird dream. The daughter of a ‘princess?’ Much less a princess that was Nightmare Moon and was practically erased from time up until this point. It’s like a crazy prank, instead of a fact. ’How am I supposed to know if it’s true? The only thing that’s still around during a 1,000 years ago is the-‘ Twilight’s thoughts stopped as she looked at Spike. “The Castle of the Two Sisters, I can go there to see for myself.” She told him, opening the door. “You don’t mind if we come along, right?” A familiar voice said. Twilight turned to see the two guards from before. “What are you two doing here?” Twilight asked. “Not that I’m mad that you are, I’m just... curious.” “We were sent here, by Princess Luna, to look after you for now on.” Blaze told her. Twilight blinked. “For now on??” The two nodded. “I’m sorry but I don’t need any bodyguards.” Twilight said, almost bluntly, as she started to close the door. Sky Chaser stopped the action with his gray hoof. “Well, Princess, that’s not your choice.” He told her, bluntly. “We’re following Princess Luna’s orders of making sure you don’t do anything that can hurt yourself, so basically anything stupid.” Twilight huffed, by his attitude and remark. “I’m perfectly capable of taking care of myself.” She told the two guards. Blaze smiled gently, at the element of magic. “Of course you are. As an element of harmony, ‘safe’ isn’t really in your dictionary. But we’re just following our orders. So why don’t we do this? We will only get in the way if you are in major trouble.” He suggested to her. Twilight thought for a moment and nodded. “It sounds like a plan.” Blaze smiled, whiled Sky Chaser grunted. ’I guess that’s out the way, now-‘ “If you don’t mind, I’m going to the old Castle of the Two Sisters.” Twilight said, as she walked past them, getting her saddle bag. Spike followed her after he closed the door to their library house. “I’ll tag along, just in case.” Blaze said. He turned to his partner and told him to stay and guard the house. Sky Chaser nodded and stayed put, as he watched the three head to the Everfree Forest. Even though we entered the Forest a few minutes ago, i couldn’t help but huff at my current situation. ’I just can’t believe she gave me two guards to look after me. I’m an Element of Harmony, perfectly capable of taking care of myself! Sure, some stuff was out of my control for a while, like Chrysalis, but I managed it and worked it out in the end. I don’t need a bodyguard.’ I shook my head and took a breath. You know what, I’m sure there’s a good reason to this. A perfectly good explanation. That she will probably tell me when she writes to me. So I’ll just let it go for now and continue looking for the castle. “Hey, Twilight, is that the castle over there?” Spike asked, knocking me out of my thoughts. I turned to the direction he was pointing to and saw the old castle. I nodded at him with a smile. “Yeah, that’s it. Good eye, Spike.” I told him, putting him on my back as we went towards it. It’s been a while since I’ve came here. It would be nice to explore more, maybe find a library, but for now I’ll focus on the plan ahead. Me and Blaze separated to find anything that could help, downstairs. He went left while I went right. So far, I found the ballroom, kitchen, and the armory. Time to go upstairs. When I went up stairs, we were greeted by a dark, long hallway. I used my magic as a light, as I walked down it. Soon we found rooms, there was a big room. Spacious and clean. Almost like someone keeps it clean. Doesn’t look like a place for Celestia. It was like a room for parents. Weird. Next, was Celestia’s room. As dark as the castle was, her room was still bright. Sure, there were a few torn up places and the paint was peeling. But overall it was still in a nice condition. Sounds like her. I felt my heart pounding as I went into the next room, her room. I walked inside and looked around. Out of everything in the castle, this room was the messiest. Almost like there was a fight in here. The paint of the walls here were peeling and had marks and dents. I wonder what happened. The bed was nearly made, but her pillow was torn and ripped. As I was walking by a wall, I felt something crack under my hoof and looked down. I saw an old and dusty picture frame on the ground. I picked it up and blew away the dust. It was a picture of Luna and Celestia when they were younger. Luna looked like she did when we saved her. From her short light indigo hair to her height. Celestia definitely looked different from now. Her hair was a light cotton candy pink. As short as her sisters. The crowns on their heads were bigger than the ones now. I felt Spike looking at the picture as well. “They look so happy. I wonder what happened.” He said, his voice curious as ever. I nod in agreement as I put the picture on a nearby counter. As I turned to leave, i saw something that caught my eye. An extra room? There was an open door in front of Luna’s old bed. I went in, my heart pounding harder. The room was neat and clean as well. Almost like nothing happened to it. In the middle of the room was an ivory crib. In the corner there were various toys and bottles. This place... it’s definitely nostalgic. This must be the place she kept me. There was a small cabinet against the wall. On it there was book. I looked inside, to see crossed out names. One was circled in red. “Twilight..” I read aloud. Next to the book was a small sewing kit and cotton. I wonder what she made. “Well, does any of this help, Twilight?” I heard Spike say. I didn’t even realize he got off my back, to look around for himself. I walked around the room, once more, looking and scanning for anything else. “I don’t know, it does feel familiar though. Almost calming.” I told him. I looked at the crib again. I rub my hoof against it. It’s in a perfect condition. Like it was designed to never age. My eyes twitch as I hear sudden music playing from the corner. I turned to see Spike with a box. Or was with a box. He dropped it in surprise, luckily I catcher it before it hit the ground. The melody sounds so familiar. It’s enchanting, yet almost scary. “I’m sure I’ve heard this before.” I mumble to myself, “maybe in a dream or something?” ~~Flashback Time!!~~ Luna held me in her arms, not wanting to let me go. She looked almost scared, as tears formed in her eyes. I reached my small hoof up to her face as I felt my mouth open to say something. “Don cri, mama” I told her. She looked at me surprised, but smiled a bright smile. She used one of her hoofs to wipe away the tears. “Don’t worry, my little star. I’m not going to.” She said as she hugged me more tightly before putting me in my bed. I closed my eyes, as she went over to the side of the room, all while humming a calming song. ~~Flashback End!~~ My eyes shot open as I looked around the room, to see nopony but Spike inside. ’What was that? A memory??’ I rubbed my head and shook off the nostalgic feeling as I closed the music box and put it inside my bag. I put Spike on my back, ignoring his protests, and left the whole room completely. Before I left, I took something else. A book that was on Luna’s bed. It might help. I went back downstairs and saw Blaze standing at the entrance, where we agreed to meet again. “Did you find anything?” I asked him. He shook his head. “Only the council room and the library.” He told me. I felt my heart pound with giddy, hearing the library being found. Now I know where to go when I come back. “Okay, then let’s go back to Ponyville.” I told him. He nodded and walked along beside me. It was best to leave the Everfree Forest before it got too dark. When we got back, we saw Sky Chaser standing in the same place. The only new thing was the Cutie Mark Crusaders mimicking him. Probably thinking they could get a cutie mark by trying to be a guard. I smiled at the three fillies. “What are you girls up to?” I asked them, when we got close enough. They smiled at me. “We’re just copying him to get our guard cutie marks!” Scootalo said. “Yeah, we were asking him what he was doing and he said he was guarding the house, so we’re doing the samething!” Sweetie Bell explained, proudly. “Eyep! Since our other plans today didn’t work we tried this.” Apple bloom said. I chuckled at the girls. “Well, I’m sure you three did a great job. Now, why don’t you three go home before it gets late. I’m sure you’re sisters are worried about you.” I told them. They nodded and trotted off. “Thank Celestia.” I heard Sky Chaser mumble. I turned to see his face look relieved. Interesting. I turned to Blaze and thanked him for the help and told them they could come inside if they wanted. The both of them shooked their heads and said it was better for them to stay outside. I nodded, understanding and went inside with Spike. Before we went to bed I gave Spike some gems for dinner and placed the stuff in the bag upstairs by my bed. I’ll look more into it later. I thought about the memory I had in the castle. It’s weird to remember that far back, but it helped. For now, me being Luna’s daughter is more believable. But what about the parents I have now? What would they say?? Author's Note Hm... I just realized how long this chapter was. I kinda went over the limit I set for myself. Oh well, can’t complain now-
The ParentsThe Parents It’s been a few weeks, since I went to the Castle in the Everfree Forest. Me saying a lot has happened since then is an overstatement. Sure, I’ve gotten a few more “flashbacks” but other than that it’s been pretty normal. It was pretty quick for me to get used to Blaze and Sky Chaser being my guards. Though, it was hard to explain to my friends why they’re here. Thankfully, Blaze is quick on his hoofs and prevented a fight between Sky Chaser and Rainbow. Anyway, I’ve been getting letters from Luna lately too. She’s a bit protective, for a good reason too, but she’s getting used to being a mom all over again. Apparently, she sent a letter that said she wants us to go visit my parents (or adopted parents, I guess) to tell the how grateful she is for them to take care of me. She sent that a few minutes ago. I don’t know what to say. After a few minutes of thinking, I wrote her back a letter saying that it sounded like a good idea and when she wanted to do it. She said sometime today. Luna is a really fast writer, by the way. Extremely fast. Wait, today?! “Are you sure, you want to do something like that today?” Celestia asked her little sister, who was walking back and forth to figure out what to bring with her. “Of course! I can’t just ignore information like that. Those ponies gave my daughter a home, unhesitatingly.” She said to her. “Besides, I need to be a little more active in Equestria. What do you think would be a better thank you gift? Flowers or maybe some of fancy cider??” “Maybe the cider with flowers. But, I think you should think about this more, Lu-Lu.” Celestia told her. “It might be a little overwhelming for them.” “Which is way I’m giving them a gifts. I’ve read that ponies nowadays use gifts to calm down each other, so that’s what I’m doing.” Luna said. “You said cider with flowers?” Celestia nodded with a sigh. She could tell the Luna was taking this very seriously and wanted to support her. But she couldn't help but think about how Twilight’s adoptive parents would feel. They might have the same reaction as Twilight, who knows. Celestia took another look at Luna, who was quite proud of how her gift looked. “Oh, let me tell Twilight to come to Canterlot now, so we can be a little more prepared.” Luna said, to no pony in particular, as she got some paper and her quil. Celestia couldn’t help but smile at her little sister’s excitement. It’s almost been a month since she found out about Twilight and she’s been very... invested on being the mother she wasn’t able to be. “Okay, I got the gifts ready. Now I just got to wait for Twilight to come.” Luna sighed with relief. Meanwhile, Twilight was basically in a panic to get out of town. When she got the letter to come to the Castle now, she stared to rush her way out the door. “Twilight?! Where are you headed to in such a hurry??” She heard a familiar cheery voice say. Twilight stopped and turned to see her pink coated friend. “Pinkie, I’m sorry I don’t have time to chat I have to-“ “-Go to Canterlot to see your parents and asks if you were adopted or not?” Pinkie said, continuing Twilight’s unfinished sentence. Twilight paused and looked at Pinkie, who was smiling bright and cheerfully. ’Questions for another day, Twilight. You have stuff to do.’ She told herself. “Sure, something like that I suppose.” “Okay, have fun!” Pinkie exclaimed, bouncing away. Twilight shook her head at the Element I’d Laugh, the pony who continues to confuse her, and continued on her way to the train station. “I made it in time!” I breathed out, in relief, as I got off the train. “It’s a good thing too, it would’ve been terrible to be late for Princess Luna.” She heard a gruff voice say. Twilight nodded, “Yeah, it would’ve been terrib- wait.” She turned to see Sky Chaser behind her. “When did you-?” “I’ve been by your side the whole time. If you thought I would’ve left you alone after all this time. You have another thing coming, Princess.” He told her. Twilight just sighed and said whatever, as she turned and started to walk towards the castle. If there was one thing that has changed, she was a little more closer to her silent guard. He’s presence around her was familiar and calming but his attitude needed some... improvements. ’-but, He’s doing better. At least the trip won’t be as bad as it was a few weeks ago.’ She thought to herself. Twilight has been studying the two guards behaviors, since they were appointed to her. The two does fine separated but seem.. agitated together. It was best to have one here, with her, instead of both. Of course, she found that out the hard way. Though, the journey was cut short when they saw Luna, halfway from the castle, waving at them. Luna went up the the two ponies. “It’s so nice for you to make it, Twilight. I trust that my guard here has been able to take care of you, very well?” She asked her daughter. ’So this is her guard?’ Twilight thought, as she nodded at the Princess of the Moon. “That’s great, now shall we head to your old house? Since, I’m not sure where it is.” Luna said, with a small smile. Twilight nodded again. Unlike the trip to the castle, the trip to her old house had a light and lively conversation. On the way, the mother and daughter, talked about what’s been going on with their duties and friends. Since, Twilight decided to keep the “flashbacks” to herself, she had trouble to not mention them, at least once or twice. By the time we made it to the house, I told Princess Luna that it would be better for me to go inside first then come get her. When she asked why, I explained how it would be weird for a Princess to come by to somepony’s house, unannounced. Especially when that Princess happened to be Nightmare Moon. Of course I kept the last part to myself. I see her hesitantly agreed and stayed outside as I went in. “Twilight?!?” My ears twitch as I hear a familiar feminine voice, “It’s so nice to see you! What’s with the sudden visit?!” My mom asked, as she ran over and hugged me. “You must want something. We haven’t seen you since the wedding.” I hear my dad said, coming from the kitchen. I couldn’t help but chuckle. I see where he’s coming from. “Well... there is something” I said. “Thought so, what is it, sweetheart?” My dad after a hearty laugh. “Am I, by any chance... adopted?” I asked, quietly. The room was silent for a few minutes. “You were.” My dad said, breaking the tension that had came into the room. “But, I wouldn’t really say adopted. It was more like, you were giving to us.” My mom told me. After a while, they started to tell me basically confirmed what Celestia explained, days ago. To be honest, I’m kind of shocked by how calmly they were saying these things. The words they said almost seemed planned. If that’s the case... They must have wanted to tell me for a while. “What made you ask that, Twilight?” My mom asked, after they were finished. “Well, let’s just say a pony who confirms to be my mother is-“ The door suddenly opened before I finished my sentence. I turned to see Luna, who was nervously fixing the now broken door, at the doorway. “-was waiting outside.” I finished and turned back to my parents and saw their startled faces, toward Princess Luna, who was continually telling them how sorry she was for breaking the door as she fixed it. They turned back to me, confused. I understand why, but I just sighed and rubbed the back of my head, with my hoof, as I smiled sheepishly. Luna, who just “fixed” the door, walked towards them with an apologetic smile. “I’m terribly sorry about your door,” She said, sheepishly. “Goodness, where are my manners?” Luna gave the two her gifts to them, with a smile, “I just came to thank you for taking care of my daughter up until now.” Oh no. That last sentence made my parents look at her, then me, then back at her, then each other.... then back at me. “I’m sorry, what?” My mom asked, not believing her ears. Yeah, this is going to be a long day of talking. Author's Note Writers block is an amazing thing isn’t it? Sorry if this chapter seemed a bit too rushed. I guess there’s some stuff I want to get out of the way while I have it on my mind.
