Celestia's School For Gifted Magical Creatures

"It's wonderful to see you, Princess Celestia," Thorax greeted the high princess as she stepped off her carriage after it landed in the courtyard of the changeling castle. Her naked body smooth yet firm as her sunlight reflected off her coat and her technicolored hair flowing behind her as if caught in a slow yet powerful wind. Her natural beauty stood out amongst the changelings, whose bodies were more buglike in nature yet still just as colorful. Thorax stood more regal than the rest, though, as his green scales equally reflected the sunlight. The antlers on his head stood more prominently than Celestia's horn.

"Please, Thorax," Celestia said as she walked up with a hand extended. "Call me Celestia." Thorax took Celestia's hand and shook it with red cheeks.

"That doesn't seem appropriate," Thorax countered. "I'll stick with keeping it formal, at least for now."

"I'll respect your wishes, Thorax," Celestia said with a smile before looking around at the changeling home. Since the changelings began sharing love instead of feeding on it, and Chrysalis ran away in defeat, life began to grow in the Dezolute Zone. It was a beautiful sight with all the plants starting to grow in the area. "It's quite beautiful here," Celestia complimented. "Much better than the last time I was here."

"Thank you," Thorax replied as he began to guide Celestia around the immediate area. "My changelings are adjusting quite well to being reformed." Celestia looked around to find all the technicolored changelings happily going about their new lives. "And the young ones are eager to start this new program of yours." Celestia looked at Thorax.

"Actually, it was Twilight's idea," Celestia stated. "She thought it would build relations between ponies and changelings."

"Well, many of my changelings would agree," Thorax smiled softly. "But, I have to admit, not all of my changelings think this is a good idea."

"I'd be surprised if it would be so easy," Celestia observed. "Change is a scary thought many don't want to experience." Celestia sighed as she looked at the ground. "I've lived through many changes. Not all of them were good."

"I've heard about the things that happened between you and your sister," Thorax observed as he watched the regal princess. "I know it must be a hard topic-"

"No, it's not," Celestia interjected with a smile. "Well, not anymore, anyway. The important thing is that she's home now." Celestia looked at Thorax. "But enough of that. I'm eager to meet the children."

"I must say, I'm curious why you're participating in this program?" Thorax asked as he began walking with Celestia through the grounds.

"Think about it," Celestia answered. "A princess of Equestria taking a changeling as one of her own would help improve relations even faster."

"That does make sense," Thorax agreed.

"Anyway, the young ones are over here." They rounded a broken stone to find a hoard of young changelings gathered around an adult while practicing changing forms. The adult looked up with a smile.

"Oh, look, children," the female changeling called. "We have guests." She pointed at Celestia and Thorax, getting the children to look at the princess and king. All of them smiled as they waved their hands at the duo.

"Hello, King Thorax," They all said together. "Hello, Princess Celestia." Celestia and Thorax smiled at all of them.

"Hello, little ones," Thorax replied.

"Hello, children," Celestia added.

"Are you here to adopt us?" one of the children asked as he walked up to Celestia.

"Indeed I am," Celestia answered with a warm smile.

"What does adopt mean?" a girl asked.

"It means you get new parents," another boy replied.

"So, you're gonna be our daddy?" another boy asked as he looked at Celestia.

"That's not how it works, stupid!" a girl growled. "Daddies are guys. Celestia's a girl. She'd be our mommy."

"Now, Thalia, we don't use words like that," Thorax interjected.

"It's okay, Thorax," Celestia said. "I've dealt with worse before." Celestia looked to the children. "Yes, I am here to adopt you, but I'm only going to adopt one of you," Celestia explained, earning some concerned looks from the kids. "Don't worry," Celestia said with a smile to get their attention. "I'm only the first of many who will become your parents. I wouldn't be surprised if Twilight Sparkle would take one of you as her own."

"Really?" one of them asked excitedly.

"Now, don't get your hopes up," Celestia interjected. "Twilight might want to take one of you, but don't reject others in the hopes of being her child." They all smiled at her. "Now, let's get to know each other." With that, the kids cheered. As Celestia took a little bit of time with each of the changelings, all of which eager to get chosen, Celestia could not help but notice one, in particular, watching from a distance. Her skin was as white as Celestia's, with black accents lining her wings and belly. Her eyes were as blue as the sky, and she held onto her left arms bashfully as she watched Celestia. Celestia finished talking to one of the changelings before turning to Thorax, who kept close with a smile on his face.

"They're wonderful, aren't they?" he asked.

"Yes, they are," Celestia agreed with a small before looking to the one hiding. "What about that one over there?" Thorax followed Celestia's gaze.

"Oh, that's Puellam Amans," Thorax answered. "I'm afraid no one will want to deal with her." Celestia looked at Thorax as her interest increased.

"Why?" she asked.

"She's unlike the others," Thorax began as he looked at Puellam, "and she's quite shy. Like me, she was picked on by the others for being so different. She had no one to stand up for her, so avoids talking to pretty much anyone while she focuses on her other skills."

"Don't tell me," Celestia began, "she'd rather focus on her studies than make friends."

"Not quite," Thorax replied. "She's quite gifted in shapeshifting. Ever since she started, she hasn't stopped. She takes all kinds of forms, even inanimate objects." Thorax looked at Celestia. "I didn't even know changelings could change into things like rocks and trees." Celestia looked at Puellam.

"Reminds me of someone else I know," Celestia observed. "What happened to her parents?"

"They were killed," Thorax began. Celestia looked at him to find he was hesitating. "They were killed by Chrysalis." Celestia blinked. "They questioned her motives and challenged her rule. For that, she sucked all their energy until nothing was left. The execution was public and merciless." Thorax watched Puellam as he thought about that terrible day.

Celestia walked over to Puellam as Thorax reached his arm up while he opened his mouth to protest. Celestia approached Puellam, who took notice of this creature coming up, and in a flash of green magic, she took the form of a small bolder. Celestia smiled and crouched down to meet her height.

"Hello, little one," Celestia greeted warmly. "My name is Celestia. What's yours?" Even though Celestia knew Puellam's name already, she wanted to give the young changeling a chance to open up independently. The bolder before Celestia made no sound or movement. "It's okay. No one's going to hurt you." There was still no response. Celestia readjusted herself, so she was sitting with her legs folded. "You know, I knew someone who didn't like meeting others too." Celestia watched the rock while keeping her warm smile on. They sat there silently for a long time while the other changelings watched intently. Celestia hummed as she watched the rock. "Puellam, I have no desire to replace your family." She watched Puellam as she sat there in her rock form. "I know you must be scared. I lost someone precious to me, too." This seemed to get a reaction as the rock became white instead of grey. "Long ago, I had someone I truly cared about. My sister became someone awful, and I was forced to banish her." Celestia began to cry as she recalled that fateful day she was forced to banish Luna to the moon. "I was afraid I would never see her again. Eventually, she returned to me, and we were able to start again. I know nothing will ever bring your family back, but I still can love you as much as they loved you." Puellam's head began to poke from the rock to look at Celestia. "I'll take care of you. You'll have a home, a warm bed, and a loving family who'll care for you." Finally, Puellam reverted to her form completely. Celestia smiled warmly at the young changeling. "You won't have to call me "mom" or anything like that if you don't want to. But, I would be honored to care for you as my own daughter. Would you like that?" Puellam reached up and grabbed her arm. Thorax walked up behind Celestia as he looked at Puellam.

"I can only do so much for you, Puellam," Thorax began. "Celestia is a wonderful pony. She's cared for so many over the millennia. I can think of no one better to care for you." Puellam looked at the two. Celestia smiled warmly at the child as she extended a hand to her tenderly. Puellam watched Celestia's hand for a second before she let go of her arm and took Celestia's hand. Celestia softly wrapped her fingers around Puellam's hand and rubbed her thumb on the back.

"I promise to take care of you," Celestia said softly before Puellam lunged and wrapped her arms around Celestia in a tight hug. Celestia smiled as she wrapped her arms around Puellam. "Thorax, I think it's time to finalize the adoption." Thorax smiled as Celestia picked Puellam up like a child in her arms.

"Ah, Celestia," Thorax began as he watched the princess hold Puellam. "Does this mean you've made your decision?"

"She's my child," Celestia answered. "Let's finalize the adoption, so I can take her home."

"It's already done," Thorax replied. Celestia looked at Thorax over Puellam's shoulder. "As soon as Puellam embraced you, Thanaz considered it official. The only thing left is whatever you need to do to register her as your daughter in Canterlot."

"Well, that'll be easy," Celestia smiled as she looked at Puellam, who buried her muzzle into Celestia's shoulder. "Come now, Puellam. Let's go home." Celestia carried Puellem back to where her carriage was parked in the courtyard while Thorax followed close behind. As Celestia approached the carriage, one of the guards opened the door for her before she turned to Thorax. "Does she have any personal items to pack before we leave?"

"Changelings don't really have personal items," Thorax answered.

"Then, I look forward to the next time we meet, Thorax," Celestia smiled.

"It was a pleasure having you here, Princess Celestia," Thorax replied as he waved Celestia goodbye while she stepped into her carriage. Puellam got one last look at Thorax, who offered her a smile as he waved at her. "Goodbye, Puellam. I know you'll be happy with Celestia." Puellam waved a hand at her king as the carriage door was closed, and Celestia took a seat with Puellam on her lap.

"Is there any place you would like to visit before returning to Canterlot, your highness?" the guard asked through the window.

"I think this little one needs to adjust to her new home before we do anything," Celestia said as she looked at Puellam, who looked up at Celestia. Celestia smiled as she rubbed Puellam's back. "Are you ready to see your new home?" Puellam nodded softly as she leaned against Celestia. Celestia wrapped her arms and wings around the child while humming a soft tune as the carriage began to move. "I know it must be hard to remain where those painful memories come from," Celestia said to herself as she held onto the young changeling. "That must be why you clung to me so easily. Or, maybe I remind you of someone else? Or, perhaps, I'm the first creature outside of the grown changelings to offer you any kindness. Either way, I swear to be there for you." Celestia rubbed Puellam's back as she wrapped her wings around her like a blanket.

The ride from the Desolute Zone to Canterlot Castle was long and quiet. Celestia spent the entire time holding onto her new daughter, allowing Puellam to cling to her for comfort and as a means for her to bond with her new family. Celestia looked at the changeling in her hold. "Puellam," Celestia called, getting the changeling to look at her. "You remember what I told you about my sister earlier?" Puellam nodded. Celestia smiled as she patted Puellam's head. "She'll be home waiting for us. Would you like to meet her?" Puellam shook her head nervously. "Okay. You don't have to." Celestia hugged Puellam warmly as the carriage began to approach Canterlot.

"We're arriving at Canterlot now, your highness," the guard called.

"Thank you," Celestia replied as she looked at Puellam. "We're home, Puellam." Puellam looked out the window to find brightly colored buildings instead of flowers beginning to grow on stones and dirt. Celestia watched Puellam with a smile as she rubbed her back. "I know it's different and might take some getting used to."

Puellam watched the city pass by the window without moving from Celestia's lap as the carriage came to a complete stop. Puellam clung to Celestia as if clinging for dear life. Celestia held onto the child as the carriage door opened. "It's okay, Puellam," Celestia reassured as she rubbed her back while she got to her feet and stepped out of the carriage. "Iron Shield, I'll be taking Puellam to my chambers. Please notify me of any issues, so I may act accordingly."

"Yes, your highness," Iron replied with a bow of his head.

"Time for you to see your new home, Puellam," Celestia said softly as she carried the changeling inside. As Celestia walked through the castle halls, she ignored the number of guards and ponies who greeted her with both warm smiles and looks of displeasure at the sight of the changeling in her arms. Celestia could feel Puellam's discomfort through her body as she clung to the princess. "It's okay, Puellam," Celestia reassured softly as she rubbed her back. Celestia soon approached the door to her chambers and used her magic to open them before walking in. Celestia closed the doors behind her as she carried her daughter to the bed and sat down with her on her lap. "This is your new home, Puellam." The young changeling lifted her head to look around at the room she found herself in. She took in her surroundings as she held onto Celestia. Puellam blinked at the door before clinging to Celestia. "What's wrong?" Celestia asked just before a knock came at the door, getting Celestia to look up. "She must've sensed someone coming." Celestia rubbed Puellam's back as she looked at the door. "Who is it?"

"Dear sister, it's me," Luna's voice came from the other side.

"What's she doing up this late?" Celestia asked herself as she looked at Puellam. "It's okay, Puellam. It's my sister, Luna. She'll love you as much as I will."

"Can I come in, sister?" Luna asked. Normally, she would just burst in, but she chose to exercise caution given the nature of the situation. Celestia watched Puellam as she held onto her closely before looking to the door.

"Take it slow, sister," Celestia answered. "She's very timid." The door slowly opened, and Luna stepped in, her star-spangled hair flowing slowly in the air as if directed by wind, and her naked body dimly reflecting the light of the sun. Celestia smiled at her sister over Puellam's shoulder as she held onto her warmly. Luna smiled at the changeling in her big sister's arms.

"She looks just like you, sister," Luna said softly as she slowly walked forward. Puellam lifted her head to look at Luna in curiosity. Luna offered Puellam the same warm smile Celestia offered her all day. "I am Luna," Luna offered as she crouched in front of Celestia to look up at Puellam. Puellam stared at Luna for a few seconds before she opened her mouth.

"Are you my mommy too?" Puellam asked softly, earning a proud smile from Celestia as Luna blinked.

"I think that would be a wonderful idea," Celestia said before Luna could say anything. Luna looked at Celestia in confusion.

"But, we're sisters," Luna said to Celestia. "How can we both be her mothers?" Celestia extended a hand to Luna while keeping hold of Puellam.

"Face it, Luna," Celestia countered. "There's no one else out there for either of us, other than Cadence and Twilight, but Cadence has Shining Armor, and Twilight has her friends." Luna looked at her sister's hand for a minute as she thought about it. Celestia had a point. Even if they found wonderful stallions willing to put their lives on the line for their family, they would not live nearly as long as the alicorn sisters.

"Sister," Luna began as she looked into Celestia's eyes, "are you truly suggesting that we-"

"And why not?" Celestia interjected as Puellam looked between them from Celestia's lap. "Puellam will need a second parent, and you're my best option. That, and I love you, Luna." Luna blinked. Puellam watched both alicorns with interest. Luna eventually smiled as she took her sister's hand.

"Okay, dear sister," Luna said. "I'll gladly be your daughter's second mother." Celestia smiled at Luna before pulling her into a kiss, catching Luna off guard as Puellam watched them. Seeing two members of the same sex so intimately did not surprise her, nor was the fact the two were siblings. She watched them lean into the kiss as she felt the strong love they shared for each other that had built up over a thousand years. After a few seconds, Celestia and Luna broke the kiss as they smiled into each other's eyes. "I think I like this even more than I thought I would." Celestia chuckled as she looked at Puellam.

"Would you like to introduce yourself to your mother, dear?" Celestia asked as she rubbed Puellam's back. Puellam looked at Luna, who smiled warmly at the changeling.

"My name's Puellam Amans," Puellam introduced herself softly. Luna smiled at the changeling.

"I guess you can call me Mother Luna," Luna said warmly.

"Um," Puellam began with a blush. "Can I kiss you too?" Puellam asked as she looked between the two mares who took her into their lives. Luna blinked as she looked at Celestia, who smiled warmly at Puellam. Celestia leaned in and let Puellam lock lips with her, much to Luna's surprise. Puellam hummed as she leaned into the kiss deeply while Luna watched. After a few seconds, the two broke the kiss as Celestia smiled at Puellam.

"Did you enjoy that, Puellam?" Celestia asked with a warm smile. Puellam nodded as she smiled softly at her new mother before looking at Luna, who stood there with a look of surprise on her face. "Sex in all its forms is second nature to changelings," Celestia explained to Luna. "Nothing is off-limits, even what most ponies would consider serious taboo." Luna hummed as she processed this information for a minute before she smiled. "So, will you grant our daughter a kiss?" Celestia asked as she smiled at Puellam, who watched Luna with bashful eagerness. Luna smiled warmly as she leaned closer to Puellam until their lips met. Puellam leaned into Luna's lips as she closed her eyes as Luna found herself enjoying this moment. After a few seconds, they broke the kiss, and Luna licked her lips as she smiled at the young changeling, who blushed as she clung to Celestia.

"That felt like you've done that before," Luna observed as she smiled at Puellam. The young changeling blushed as she held onto Celestia, who wrapped a wing around her back.

"It wouldn't surprise me in the slightest," Celestia observed as she held her new daughter close. Luna stood up and sat next to Celestia as she smiled at Puellam. "I'm glad we got this moment," Celestia began as she looked at Luna, "I asked her earlier if she would like to meet you, and she said no." Luna looked up.

"Oh?" Luna asked. "So, why'd you open up so quickly, little one?" Luna asked Puellam, who only clung to Celestia.

"I think it's because I'm here with her," Celestia observed as she watched the changeling while rubbing her back.

"Well, are you glad you got to meet me, little one?" Luna asked Puellam with a warm smile. Puellam looked at Luna and offered a timid nod while keeping hole of Luna. Luna smiled at Puellam as she sat with Celestia. Luna looked at her big sister with a smile. "So, are we going to start living secret lives as a family of taboo?"

"We're still going to teach our daughter how to live amongst the ponies," Celestia explained as she planted a kiss at the base of Puellam's horn, who blushed at the kind gesture as she looked up at Celestia. "But that doesn't mean we can't have fun behind closed doors if that's what you want, Puellam." Puellam smiled softly with a blush as she nodded her head. Celestia smiled and planted a kiss on Puellam's forehead.

"Now's not the best time to do anything," Luna said as she watched Celestia. "Word has already spread throughout the castle about you with a changeling, Tia. On my way here, several of the staff were hovering outside the room."

"Sneaky ponies," Celestia chuckled. "Well, even without eavesdroppers, I will agree now isn't a good time for that level of bonding. However," Celestia looked at Puellam. "Are you hungry, sweetie?" Puellam nodded as she watched Celestia. Celestia smiled as she reached down and propped up her left breast toward Puellam. "You can suckle on my breast and drink my milk. It's a wonderful way to feed young creatures and let the child bond with the mother." Puellam stared at Celestia's plump nipple facing her hungrily before she leaned in and latched on, suckling softly as she closed her eyes while Celestia watched her with a proud smile. For the first time, Celestia could finally experience what billions of mares have been through over the years, and she cherished this moment as her eyes began to water.

Luna watched the two with a tearful smile of her own as she draped a wing over Celestia's back, a sine of a pegasus claiming another as his or her own. "This is truly a wonderful sight," Luna observed as she watched Puellam suckling on Celestia's breast as some milk leaked out of the sides of her lips and dripped down her chin. Celestia watched Puellam as she nursed from her teat while holding onto her warmly. Thanks to this changeling, Celestia was now a mother, and it seemed like she claimed a mate at the same time.

"Luna," Celestia said as she tore her eyes from her daughter to look at Luna. "Are you okay with all of this?" Luna looked at Celestia as she wiped away the tears from her cheeks.

"What do you mean, Tia?" Luna asked.

"Both of us being Puellam's mother basically makes us a couple," Celestia explained. Celestia knew what wrapping a wing around another meant to a pegasus, so she suspected she already knew what the answer would be. "Are you-"

"Tia," Luna interjected, getting Celestia to look at her sister. "We've had our fair share of tender moments, many of which would be frowned upon amongst our subjects." Celestia inclined her head as she recalled all those tender moments both behind closed doors and out in the open. Of all the ponies Celestia found herself crushing on, Luna was the only one who stuck with her. It seemed like the perfect choice, both logically and emotionally. Luna grabbed Celestia's chin to look into her eyes. "I was surprised at the suggestion a moment ago because it caught me off guard. but I can think of no one else I'd consider mine." Celestia smiled into Luna's as, oblivious to the fact Puellam was watching them from her teat. Celestia and Luna leaned into each other, both being careful about the changeling at Celestia's teat as their lips met again in a long, warm, deep kiss.

Celestia suddenly blinked and broke the kiss to look at Puellam, who was groping Celestia's other breast while she continued suckling. "I think our daughter's going to fit in with the family beautifully!" Celestia let out a soft moan as she smiled at Puellam.

"I wonder if she'll want some of my milk?" Luna asked as she smiled at Puellam, who looked up at Luna from Celestia's teat.

"I think it's less about the milk at this point," Celestia said as she let out a soft moan from Puellam's groping. Celestia looked at the grandfather clock standing against a wall at the far end of the room. "Two-thirty!" She bit her lip before she took Puellam's wrist as she looked at the changeling. "Puellam, honey," Celestia began as Puellam let go of Celestia's teat while licking her lips. "Do you think you can at least wait until after I set the sun?" Puellam blushed as she sat in Celestia's lap. Celestia readjusted her hold of Puellam's hand by interlocking their fingers as she smiled. "I'll be happy to share a bed with you for your first night in your new home." Puellam blushed with a smile as she held her mother's hand.

"Momma," Puellam said softly as she sat there. Luna carefully reached up and patted Puellam's head as Celestia teared up at this. Celestia did not expect Puellam to warm up so quickly after what Thorax told her about the child. Celestia was happy that Puellam was warming up to her as a mother quickly, but she knew that was only the tip of the iceberg. Celestia knew Puellam would have to get used to others too. Puellam gave a great yawn as she snuggled up against Celestia.

"I guess all that nursing made you sleepy," Celestia said with a smile. "I guess a short nap is in order." Celestia turned. Luna removed her wing from Celestia's back as she watched her rest Puellam on the bed and pulled the blanket over her before leaning down and planting a kiss on her cheek as she fell asleep. Celestia got up and looked at Luna, who smiled at Celestia.

"I think you couldn't have made a better choice, sister," Luna whispered as she smiled at Celestia.

"Maybe in time," Celestia began as she took Luna's hands in her own while she smiled into her eyes. "We can work on having a foal of our own." Luna smiled with a blush.

"But, who would carry?" Luna asked as she held Celestia's hands.

"We can figure that out when the time comes," Celestia answered as she pulled Luna's chin up to look into her eyes. "Until then, I think a changeling in our lives will make things quite exciting."

"And challenging," Luna added with worry. "We've only just allied with the changelings, and our subject won't adjust so easily."

"I know, Luna," Celestia said as she pulled Luna into a kiss. Luna leaned into the kiss as she closed her eyes. Luna could not help but open her mouth and let her tongue press against Celesia's lips. Celestia was happy to let her sister's tongue intrude into her mouth and let their tongues dance with their mouths. After a minute of one of their most intimate kisses and groping each other's firm bodies, they broke the kiss to smile at each other while they took a breath.

"When was the last time we bedded each other?" Celestia asked as she stared into Luna's eyes.

"Not since the night Twilight and her friends freed me," Luna panted softly as she held onto her big sister.

"I think we'll have to change that tonight," Celestia suggested as she smiled into Luna's eyes. Luna smiled at the thought before looking at Puellam sleeping in Celestia's bed.

"What about her?" Luna asked.

"She can join us," Celestia answered as she looked at Puellam. Luna looked at Celestia in concern.

"Are you sure about that?" Luna asked.

"What can our subjects do about it?" Celestia asked. "Besides, we've slept with each other multiple times when we were foals, and no one ever found out about us." Celestia had a point. Even after Twilight and her friends freed Luna from being Nightmare Moon, and Luna had to learn how so much had changed over a thousand years, she could tell no one suspected their relationship. Now that they had a daughter to care for, who was a changeling, it would be impossible to hide something like that. Luna looked into Celestia's eyes with a soft smile.

"I trust you, Tia," Luna said. Celestia smiled before she pecked Luna on the lips.

"Watch over her for me," Celestia asked.

"Where are you going?" Luna asked.

"I'm going make sure the whole castle knows about our daughter and that she is not to be disturbed," Celestia answered. "You can keep her company while she sleeps and help her understand a few things."

"I only help calm nightmares, not educate ponies," Luna countered as Celestia walked to the door.

"Puellam's a special case, Luna," Celestia said as she opened the door. "After all, she's your daughter too now." Luna smiled at the thought of being a mother herself. She looked at Puellam as she slept and smiled at her as she thought about how she could also be a mother now.

"I'll take good care of her while you're away," Luna said softly as she sat in the bed next to Puellam.

"I know you will," Celestia said with a smile as she closed the door. Luna sat next to Puellam with a smile as she watched the changeling sleep peacefully. To think, it was the hive this child belonged to who attacked Equestria twice already. Once, through Cadence and Shining Armor's wedding, and more recently, by replacing herself, Celestia, Twilight, and her friends to gain the ponies' trust and support as they attacked from within. Luna watched Puellam as she slept and thought "how could something as sweet as this be responsible for what happened?" She knew the changelings were reformed, and she could see that in both their appearance and their personalities. Luna reached over and rested an open hand on Puellam's side as she slept. Puellam stirred with a whimper, causing Luna to blink.

"Oh no," Luna thought to herself, knowing what that level of stirring meant. She closed her eyes and used her magic to enter into the dream world. The world around her faded into a deep blue world with stars sparkling in the distance, which usually was overflowing with dream orbs, but with it being the middle of the afternoon, not many ponies were asleep at this time. Luna looked around to find a black orb that gave off a white aura and instantly knew whose dream it was. Luna stepped into the orb to find a nightmare that made hers look like a walk in the park.

Puellam, before being reformed, was forced by other changelings to watch as Chrysalis tortured two adult changelings slowly by sucking out all the energy from their bodies. Puellam cried out, begging the queen to stop while the two helplessly struggled against Chrysaslis's power as their bodies slowly withered away while the energy was being drained. "Mom! Dad!" Puellam cried out as her tears stained her cheeks.

Luna had to stop this nightmare now. She hovered into the air as she extended her hands out, using her magic force Chrysalis into dust that flew away with the wind, along with all other changelings. Puellam looked around frantically as she cried. Luna rushed up to take Puellam in her arms. "Shh, it's okay, Puellam," Luna assured as she held onto a struggling changeling.

"Mom! Dad!" Puellam cried out desperately.

"Puellam," Luna called softly, finally getting through to the young changeling as she looked up. Luna offered a warm smile as she tenderly wiped away her tear.

"Momma Luna?" Puellam asked as she trembled in Luna's hold.

"I'm here, little one," Luna replied with a smile. Puellam clung to Luna desperately as she cried into her chest. Luna patted Puellam's head as she smiled at her warmly. "It's okay. It's over now." Luna held onto Puellam closely as she pressed her lips against her forehead. "Mommy's here." Luna's number one priority at this moment was to be there for her new daughter, though she could not help but feel a sense of pride in being a mother to a frightened child. Luna did not know how long she held onto Puellam, nor did she care. She lifted her head as she pinched Puellam's chin to look her in the eye with a warm smile. "Mommy's not going to let anything hurt you," Luna said warmly as she smiled into Puellam's eyes. Puellam was still a bit shaken from the experience she just had. Luna thought for a second before she leaned in and locked her lips to Puellam's. Puellam hummed in surprise for a second before she leaned into the kiss deeply. After a minute, Luna broke the kiss to smile warmly.

"Mommy," Puellam whimpered.

"I'm not going anyway, sweetheart," Luna assured with a comforting smile. "But this is just a dream." Puellam looked around in confusion. "Dreams are my domain," Luna explained. "Whenever you're asleep, I'll always be watching over you. You'll never have to fear those nightmares again." Puellam looked at Luna as if she was thankful before tackling Luna in a hug. Luna smiled as she returned the hug. "Let's wake up, Puellam." With that, Luna used her magic to make the world around them fade before she opened her eyes to find Puellam stirring awake in Celestia's bed.

"Mommy?" Puellam asked as she looked around to find Luna smiling softly at her.

"I'm here, precious," Luna assured. Puellam pulled herself up to hug Luna, who returned the hug warmly. At that moment, the door to the room opened, and both looked to find Celestia walking in with a warm smile on her face.

"Looks like you two are getting along nicely," Celestia said warmly as she walked up to the bed, locking the door behind her with her magic. Puellam jumped out of bed and ran to Celestia, tackling her in a hug. Celestia took the tackle like a champ. "Did I miss something?" Celestia asked as she looked at Luna.

"She had a nightmare," Luna explained. Celestia inclined her head as she picked Puellam up and carried her back to the bed.

"Well, it's a good thing Luna was here for you," Celestia observed with a warm smile as she sat on the bed with Puellam between Luna and herself. "You see?" Celestia asked Puellam, who looked at her. "I told you we would be there for you." Puellam hugged Celestia, who rubbed her back. Luna leaned over and rubbed Puellam's back. "I was planning on taking you on a tour of the castle, but that can wait."

"If that were the case, why'd you lock the door?" Luna asked.

"You noticed that, didn't you?" Celestia asked with a smile. "I guess I had a feeling." Luna smiled as she scooted closed while setting Puellam on both of their laps. "I often dreamed of having a family of my own."

"No, you haven't," Luna observed.

"You know what I mean," Celestia chuckled. Luna smiled at the alabaster alicorn.

"I never thought this is how that family would be, but," Celestia leaned down and kissed Puellam's head. "I couldn't be any less happy with the family I have now." Puellam looked at Celestia.

"Momma," Puellam said softly. Celestia smiled at the changeling as she leaned in to plant another kiss on her head, only for Puellem to grab her cheeks and pulled her into a sudden kiss. Celestia blinked at the sudden gesture before she hummed and let her daughter have this moment by leaning into the kiss.

"This kinda thing really is common for changelings," Luna observed. Puellam broke the kiss with Celestia and quickly turned to Luna and pulled her into a deep kiss. Luna blinked at the sudden switch before she gave in too. Celestia smiled at the two as she rubbed Puellam's back.

"She must've been very close to her family," Celestia observed. Puellam and Luna soon broke the kiss as Celestia smiled at them.

"That's going to take some getting used to," Luna observed as she leaned in and planted a kiss on Puellam's forehead. Puellam smiled softly.

"You have a beautiful smile, Puellam," Celestia observed. Puellam smiled at Celestia for the compliment. "Don't you stop smiling." Celestia pecked Puellam's nose. "Daughter." Puellam smiled.

"Momma!" Puellem hugged Celestia.