Author's Note

Ah finally. I wanted to try and keep it weekly or at most bi-weekly but this chapter kicked my butt. I didn't want to make things to corny and wasn't sure how good of an idea this was but here it is lol. Let me know what y'all think and if I should change things. There should only be 1-3 more chapters until the prologue is complete.
Also 1000 pts to anyone who guesses what his dad's name is referring to.

From drunk cloud to celestial bodies

Here I am sitting in the living room of my cousins... Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna. We sit for a few moments before Celestia breaks the silence.

"Ahem.... Well this is certainly.... surprising. I never would've guessed that the young man I spoke to this morning would be the one staying with us."

Luna appears to be floating somewhere between confusion and histerical laughter but isn't sure which to go with. "Indeed... Tia and I...thought you would've been... at least a little older then us."

Celestia gives Luna a small jab with her elbow. "Don't be so rude Lulu."

Luna nudge back playfully. "Oh come on sister. It isn't everyday something like this happens. I can tell you're about to crack as well." She finishes with a few sharp chuckles.

"Only because you insist on making a big deal out of this." Celestia retorts back finishing with a few of her own chuckles.

I thought these two were the school principals but...they are acting like middle schoolers. I give my own half chuckle as I shake my head. "I know it's kinda funny that I wind up going to school where I'm cousins with the principals but is it really that big of a deal?" I say with a half smile.

Celestia's eyes widen as they both just stare. "Wait a moment. Your father said we are cousins?"

Luna takes that as her que to let out a roar of laughter. "I...can't believe...he didn't tell you!"

I look a little worried as I look to Celestia. "OK...what did my dad do now?"

Celestia is a bit more composed than her sister but still seems to be fighting off the infectiousness of Luna's laughter. "Well...as it turns out...Ethyl Aquila isn't just our uncle...he is our...great uncle...making you our uncle...and us your nieces."

I stare at Celestia a moment attempting to process. I take a deep breath as my body goes rigid and my hair attempts to stand on end. I then stand and slowly make my way to the door. "I...suddenly have a urge to see what dad is up to."

Celestia nods as she places her hand over her mouth trying to contain her chuckles. Luna on the other hand is pacing around laughing like a loon as I close the front door behind me.

I whip my phone out and select the only contact I have. Well had at least till today. As the last ring was about to end he finally picks up and my ear is assaulted by bells, whistles and loud cheers in the background. "Heh! Ain't no stoppin this train! Set er up again! Hey there bud hows it hanging!? You enjoy your first day of... Uh...the teaching building!?" I just barely hear someone whisper to dad. "Huh? That's what I said...school. Hey everyone my son had his first day of school at Canterlot!"

I hear a mass of cheers from a number of girls. "Shool ish so hot."

"Have fun sweety!"

"I could've gone to school if I wanted."

"Ha I got kicked out of my school!"

"You do plan on schooling us later dont you Ethyl?"

"Hah!...don't you worry lady's. I've got some special extra kirknickilums planned for tonight heh heh!"

My dad and them would continue on like this forever if I let them. "DAD!"

"Hmmmm...ah right. I was wondering why I was waving my phone in the air. So how are things son?"

"Seriously old man what the hell is wrong with you?" I ask tiredly as I rub my left temple. This...unfortunately...is pretty much the norm for me.

"Now boy I've told you you're gonna have to be more specified in your meanings. Heh I still haven't found the end of that list myself!"

I take a deep breath. " OK...why the hell didn't you tell me the people I was staying with are my nieces and on top of that they are my principals too."

"Wait they are the principals?Huh...well I guess that explains why the names and voice were the same. Well good on ole Cely and Loons. I knew they'd be smart. So what are they studyin?"

"Prin-ci-pals dad...meaning they are running the school." I try and speak slowly as that is his preferred...well only speed.

Dad is silent for a few moments. I can almost hear the gears grinding from here. "So...they're like royalty now?" I'm not sure if I should laugh, cry or scream at this point...so I settle with banging my head against the wall.

"Sure dad they're royalty...and I'm learning to be king of the wigglers." I immediately regret my choice of words.

"Ha you ain't takin my throne until I'm dead n buried!" Dad then takes a slightly more calm voice. "Besides boy I've told you before. If you ever have questions about life just do the opposite of me."

I let out a tired sigh. "Yeah I know dad."

"So how are the girls? They doin alright?" Dad seems to get this way every now and then where he just...chills. Almost acts..normal. I hear the noises die down as it seems dad moved to someplace quieter.

"Well I've only just got here but they seem alright." I sit down on the bench that's on the porch.

"Hmm...that's good to hear. Tell'em I'm proud of them for what they've done in their lives. You listen to them Nova. I knew they'd turn out good since they were little."

"I will dad."

"And try and make some friends as well. I know after what happened it'll be difficult but I know you can."

I lean my head back against the wall. "I guess. I have talked to some people today but...it's complicated. Anyway I better go so I can get settled. Tell everyone I said hi and I'll call you later."

"Aight son we'll talk later. Now then I must go and...prepare the school room HEH!"

"Yeah I'm sure dad. Bye." I shake my head as I pocket my phone. I pinch the bridge of my nose as I head for the door. "Is this day ever going to end?"

I walk back inside to find Luna sprawled out on the couch recovering from her laughing fit and Celestia in the kitchen preparing dinner.

She looks up from the counter with a smile on her face. "So did you get a hold of your father?"

I shake my head. "No...otherwise the cops would be after me. I did get him on the phone though. He did ask how y'all were doin and says he's proud of y'all being royalty." At Celestia's questioning gaze I wave it off. "Just go with it. Trust me its easier." I then walk over and rest my folded arms on the counter and bury my face.

Celestia seems confused but continues on. "Well that's... interesting to hear. He was always a...unique individual. Some of the stories grandfather would tell us were always outrageous." Celestia then looks thoughtfully. "We haven't heard from Uncle Ethyl in...well...I guess it was one of our birthdays when we were in highschool ourselves."

We hear Luna begin to snicker in the living room. "That would be yours dear sister...during sophomore year. Heheheh he brought over some girls in those bunny outfits and some kind of portable casino in a trailer and tried to get everyone to play for money...hehehe even the other kids."

Celestia dryly chuckles. "Ah yes...the worst birthday of my life. Grandfather was so mad he actually chased Uncle Ethyl around the house with a pellet gun. My friends didn't stop talking about it for months afterwards." Celestia takes a breath then sighs. "He then calls us out of the blue after no contact in years and practically begs for his son to stay with us. I was quite surprised at the fact that he had a son at all but he sounded so desperate I couldn't say no...or maybe the sounds of him losing at the slots was the reason for his tone? I'm not even sure how he found our number." Celestia let's out a few chuckles. "He however failed to give me a name...or really anything else of importance before he hung up. Only said thanks and that you'll be here today after I gave our address."

I raise my head to look at Celestia. "I'm sorry about this. I didn't know he just dumped this on you too."

Celestia gives me a warm smile. "You have nothing to apologize for. We're happy to have you." She then chuckles a bit. "As long as you don't bring home any bunny girls or casinos everything will be fine."

I can't help but smile as I try and relax. "Oh don't worry about that. I'm about as far as you can get from my dad."

Celestia sets up the table as she finishes making dinner. "Well we'll just have to take things a step at a time. It has only been me and Luna for a good while now so this will be new for all of us. Lulu, dinners ready. I hope you like spaghetti Silent Nova."

I nod as I take my seat. Luna gets up after a few deep breaths and joins us at the table. "So...UNCLE Nova." Of course she puts emphasis on the uncle. "What have you and Uncle Ethyl been up to?"

My hair attempts to stand on end as a chill runs up my spine. I've thought about what it would be like to have kids of my own or if I ever had nieces or nephews and it always made me happy. Even though I knew either was highly unlikely. I still like the idea but...this specific situation just feels...off. "Um...you don't have to call me that. Nova is fine."

Luna adopts a mischievous grin briefly before it changes into sad puppy eyes and a stuck out lower lip. "You mean...I can't caw you Uncle?"

I know what she's doing. She's messing with me...and it's working. I just don't know how to feel about this whole thing. I suppress the chills I got and with a half smile. "OK fine....you...can call me uncle."

"Yaaay!" Luna squeals like a school girl as she gives me a huge hug at the table as my face burns in embarrassment.

Celestia smiles while shaking her head. "If you are quite done goofing off Lulu....."

Luna shoots a challenging grin. "Never."

Celestia sighs in fake annoyance. "....Let us get back to what you and your father have been up to these past years Nova." Luna returns to her meal.

I take a moment to think. "Well...there's not much to tell. I'm sure you can guess what dad has been up to. Just from what y'all said there doesn't seem to be much change there. As for me I've just been going to school and playing video games."

Celestia seems to hesitate as she asks. "What about your mother?"

I chuckle and shrug. "Which one? My dad has a small group of girls that have stayed with him for a long time. He never told me which is my mom but says to think of them all like my mom. The ones that have been with him the longest are: Candy Crush, Coco Doll, Rosey Fields, Ginger Snaps, Sunrise Blossom and Martini Daiquiri."

Luna tilts her head. "What kind of name is Martin-"

"Wait! Rosey is with him!?" Celestia suddenly blurts out.

I lean back a bit. "Uh...yes?"

Celestia pinches the bridge of her nose. "I see...so that's what happened." At our questioning looks she continues. "That party I just told you about. Well...a few days later one of my friends said their parents divorced. She said it was going to happen anyway but...her mom suddenly got into a huge rush and after a quick goodbye just left and finalized the papers by mail. I guess I know what happened now." She finishes with a few dry chuckles.

After a few moments of silence Luna asks with a cheeky grin. "What are the chances of her being your mom?"

I just give her a dead pan look. "Please don't. I don't need to find out how screwed the family tree is now."

Celestia chuckles a bit. "Well aside from the number of women Uncle Ethyl is with, us being your nieces isn't that strange. Our family has always been very steady so it seems odd but I'm sure there are other families like this." She chuckles a bit. "I remember an old song about a man who was his own grandfather."

I sigh playfully. "If you two keep this up you're going to be grounded." The two women begin to laugh at that as I just chuckle and shake my head.

Once they are done we continue to eat. Luna then asks. "So why did you decide to come to our school?"

I freeze a moment. "Uh...well...I didn't decide. I didn't even know of any other family I had. My dad just said he found the perfect place for me to stay with relatives. At first he said you were my sisters but then he settled on cousins. I'm never sure if he is just goofin off when he does that or if he is really forgetting."

The women give each other worried looks as Celestia asks. "He just...shipped you off? No explanation or anything?"

I shake my head. "It wasn't like that. We did talk about the idea before but...I didn't think there was anywhere else to go. He said I needed a fresh start around good people for once so...I guess that's y'all." I finish with a shrug and half smile.

Luna leans a little closer with some worry in her voice. "Did something happen?"

I just hang my head a little. "I...don't really wanna talk about it."

Celestia puts her hand on my shoulder. "That's fine...but we'll be here for you should you ever need to." I nod as we finish up eating and begin cleaning up.

I then realized something I almost forgot about due to this whole mess. "Uh...Celestia? I almost forgot with all that's happened but I wanted to ask about what happened at the school."

Celestia sighs as they finish cleaning up the table. "I knew this would come up sooner or later." She then gives a slight chuckle. "I expected to have this conversation in my office instead of our home but still." We head to the living room where I take a seat in the lounge chair and Celestia and Luna take the couch. "So where should we start?"

"Well...could y'all just tell me what happened so I can compare things I've heard?" I ask not wanting to potentially influence anything.

They nod as they begin telling me the story of Sunset's arrival, how sneaky and manipulative she was and then...the magic rainbow laser. It was the same. All of it was from their perspective but...it was the same.

I just stare at them in thought with my legs crossed and right hand to my chin and after a moment. "I...don't know what to think of this. Those five girls told me the exact same thing. I was thinking maybe they were just making up weird stories as some kind of revenge but...if y'all say the same thing. I still can't just believe this but...I can at least give it about a 60% that it's true."

They nod as Luna says. "That's pretty good odds. I'd give it closer to 20% if I didn't see it myself."

"Yes we wouldn't expect you to just take our word for it. Speak to Sunset as well about this." Celestia then gives a warm smile.

On the other hand Luna's mischievous grin returns. "We heard how you sat with her at lunch today."

Oh my poor heart. I don't know how much of this it can take. It lurches as my face glows red. "Ok to be fair she sat with me! I just picked the empty table in the back corner!" I lower my voice as my head slumps a little. "I don't know...she just looked so...broken. I'd like to help her somehow but...I'd probably just make things worse somehow."

Celestia leans in and smiles warmly at me. "I highly doubt that would happen. Right now I think she just needs someone to be there."

I take a deep breath. "I'll...see what happens."

Celestia nods. "That's really all we can do at this point in time but right now..." Celestia stands and gestures to the stairs. "Let me show you to your room. I'm sure your exhausted after today."

I chuckle a bit as I stand to follow. "Yeah today was definitely...hectic."

Later that night I lay in bed after getting the tour and moving my few things in. After that me and...my niece Luna...played games for a while on her console. I've never played a game with someone...or at least not in person before. It was fun but now my thoughts drift to tomorrow. My mind starts to race as something clicks. "If all this is actually true then...that means I was sitting with a magical talking unicorn from another world!"