Forbidden: A Lost Wolf Story

Five Years Later

Celestia had found out that the foal was a hybrid between a wolf and a pony. Who, or what, was responsible, she did not know. She also found out that the foal had a few noticeable marks on its --his-- body. The foal was in fact a male. When the foal was about three, Celestia took him, in secret, to a doctor to be analyzed.

The doctor said that it could not be determined who or what was the father or mother, but only that it is a miracle that the foal survived the birthing process. The doctor explained that such hybrids are usually unstable and are commonly dead before the mother goes into labor. Celestia asked if there was any significance about the strange markings on the body. The doctor explained that the marks were birth marks, given to him at birth. Celestia worried that the marks were some disease, but the doctor reassured Celestia that the foal was completely healthy.

After the doctor's visit, Celestia returned to her room, let the foal roam around, and began to make a plan. She was cut short when a young Sunset Shimmer entered the room unannounced. Sunset was about eight at the time, and she was already perfecting her teleportation spell. Celestia saw Sunset and ordered Sunset to leave the room Keep calm, keep calm before Sunset could see the foal. Sunset left the room without question, baring a pouting face, and closed the door behind her. Celestia quickly looked around for the foal, and was relieved to see that the foal crawled under the bed just before Sunset's arrival.

Two years after that incident, Celestia made sure that she had tabs on the foal, whom she named Bennalose after the foal's favorite storybook character. Bennalose was a baker who was tasked with countless impossible tasks, but always found a way to complete the tasks. The foal was so fond of the character that he would refer to himself as "Ben." Celestia always addressed him as Bennalose, but the foal always preferred Ben.

Celestia saw Ben run from one end of the courtyard to the next, without any breaks. Kid has stamina, I'll give him that.

Celestia waited two hours for Ben to stop running around, slightly concerned that Ben might have overworked himself. Celestia conjured a pitcher of water and walked to the bench where Ben sat. Ben saw the pitcher and gave a smirk, one that said I over did it, didn't I? Celestia put the pitcher down and Ben began to drank. Ben did not drink like a slob, but with dignity and control. Ben knew that Celestia did not like it when he tried any funny business. When Ben was down drinking from the pitcher, Celestia sat next to Ben. Ben knew the look on Celestia's face. This was going to be a serious talk.

"Are you enjoying yourself?" asked Celestia.

"Yes ma'am," replied Ben.

Ben saw Celestia cringe a tiny bit. It was so unnoticeable that it was as if she did not move, but Ben saw the small twitch.

"I mean, yes Celestia," Ben quickly corrected.

Celestia sighed.

"I want to discuss a few rules I want you to follow," said Celestia.

Ben looked at Celestia with interest. That made Celestia a bit more relaxed.

"First, I don't want you to talk to anypony except for me," said Celestia.

Ben nodded with understanding. Celestia found it interesting that, despite being about five years old, he had a large understanding of things. I should do an IQ test on him in the future.

"Second, I don't want you to be seen by anyone except for me," said Celestia.

Again, Ben nodded.

"Third, I want you to be inside when the sun goes down. Do not be outside at night."

Another nod.

"Fourth, when you speak to me, call me what you want to call me."

Ben slightly blushed with embarrassment.

"Fifth, do not sneak around the castle without my saying so."

A nod.

"And finally, should something happen to me, where I cannot take care of you, I want you to seek out my pupil."

Celestia was a little shocked when she did not see the nod. Ben was pondering that last rule. Ben looked up to Celestia with confusion.

"I thought you said to not be seen or talk to anyone other than you," replied Ben.

Celestia let out a small chuckle.

"Think of rule six as an exemption to rules one and two," said Celestia.

"But what if you can't take care of me at night and I need to go outside at night to find your pupil?" asked Ben.

"Well... I mean you can if it is absolutely necessary," answered Celestia.

"What if you can't take care of mean, and I need to sneak out of the castle without your saying so?" asked Ben.

"Okay. Rule six is an exception to all the previous rules. Does that make sense?" said Celestia.

Ben took a second in thought, then nodded firmly.

"Good. Now that you understand the rules, shall we treat ourselves to dinner?" asked Celestia.

Ben nodded multiple times in excitement. Celestia stood up from the bench and made her way to her private kitchen, Ben close behind her. Celestia hoped that the cooks made something for both of them.