A Friend From Another Star

by HunterDeRiot

Chapter 10: A New Reality

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Valiant couldn't believe what he had done, he made had a gateway to a new reality, but how is this even possible? He saw the destruction of his home world, yet it's still here!

Now of course that there are multiple dimensions, is not unheard of. However, at the hooves of somepony that is able to create new ones, that's where the questions will be coming from. Valiant's mind is so full of questions, it's actually starting to give him a headache trying figured out what just happened. For now he sets it aside and focuses on what he sees infront of him. His parents are here, discussing about how everything works here with Luna.

Luna: I see, so everything is similar to what we do in Equestria. Except for the technological advancements you Colt'ians made.

Dad: Indeed, Equestria does sound quite lovely.

Mom: Oh and speaking about that, you mentioned about your sister, Princess Celestia, right?

Luna: Yes, she is infact my older sister. She's the one who brings fourth the sun, while I raise and lower the moon.

That's when Valiant remembered, this isn't a dream. Things like this is something Celestia has to see herself.

Valiant: Luna.

He gets her attention.

Luna: What is it, Valiant?

Valiant: I think Celestia should be here also. I can make a path back to Equestria, just like how we both got here.

Luna nodded, he's right, if they want to let the ponies of Equestria know that they're not alone in the universe. Celestia will have to be here to know about it.

Valiant: Mom, Dad. Do you think that would be the right call?

They both nodded.

Mom: I've been wanting to meet her ever since Princess Luna mentioned about her.

Dad: That would be most wise my son. Your already showing signs of being a wise ruler yourself.

Valiant smiled.

Valiant: Thanks Dad.

Valiant then cleared his mind, his horn lit, and remembered the land, civilizations, and the atmosphere of Equestria. Doing this had made a small light appearance in front of them and it opened as a portal with the image of Equestria.

Valiant had done it, Luna was baffled, and his parents were in awe of seeing the landscape they had sent him to. Luna shook it off and told them she'll bring Princess Celestia here. Luna stepped into the portal.

Dad: Son, we need you to come with us, there's something we must tell you.

Valiant nodded, he followed, not knowing what his parents had in store for him.

Meanwhile in Equestria, the night was as beautiful as it always was. Celestia couldn't sleep from what Valiant had told her, he has opened himself up to her. She looked up at the stars pondering what else could be out there. Suddenly a light filled the room, this made Celestia jump until she saw her sister step out. She was now confused what just happened.

Celestia: Luna, what was that?

Luna: Sister, you need to come with me.

Celestia feared for the worst, could this be about Valiant?

Celestia: What happened, where's Valiant?!

Luna calmed her down.

Luna: He's fine, sister. But right now you need to come with me, we'll explain when we get there.

Celestia looked at the light lingering in her room. As they got closer it opened up and showed the landscape she had never seen before. She looked to her sister and nodded, they both stepped in the portal and were met by the sight they never been to before, Colt'ia.

By the time they stepped out, they found themselves in what looks like an entrance to a grand palace.

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Valiant: Are you sure about this, Mother? I'm not really used to having fancy clothing like this...

Valiant now has an attire that seems fit for a prince, it has an ashy black color, dark blue cuffs and collar with golden trimming, a royal blue sash. Lastly a brightly glowing aquamarine charm adorned on his chest, this was something his mother had kept until he was ready. Ready for what, you may ask? Ready to become the ruler of Colt'ia. Unknowingly, that is what his parents are going to tell him.

Mom: You will son. This is only something for an occasion...like this.

Valiant: An occasion? For what?

Valiant wondered this "occasion" is about. Is it for his return? He doesn't know.

Mom: Come along son. Your father and I have something to tell you.

As both of them were walking downs the halls, his mother started the topic.

Mom: I know you're probably wondering why this world hasn't been destroyed by that supernova...

Valiant jolted from the mention of the supernova he witnessed, but thanks to Luna's help for him recovering from that event. He listened closely.

Mom: We don't know how or why it happened, but somehow our world was spared from the explosion. Yet, we weren't exactly unscathed, it still did so much damage to our civilizations. Many things had happened, from quakes to civil unrest. Violent storms to climate change. Then I had to reclaim my throne, as that incompetent council couldn't keep Colt'ia together...

She said that last part very harshly, and she's right, there's no way they'd be capable of ruling an entire planet and keep it from dying, even though it wasn't destroyed by the supernova. But then that leaves one question, why didn't Colt'ia explode? He was sure he saw it blow apart before he departed for Equestria.

Mom: Then one day, a new sun appeared.

As she said that, sunrise came revealing the new sun peering over the horizon, this time it was a blue star. Valiant wasn't sure how this was possible, but after seeing the impossible things existing, he came to accept it. Something must've happened that change everything here.

Valiant: Whatever happened here, glad for who or what made this a new reality.

Mom: What was that my dear?

Valiant: Oh, it's nothing, Mom.

Mom: Well let's not keep your father waiting.

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As the two sisters have entered the grand palace, there was a few servants who had greeted them. One of them stepped forward and bowed to both of them.

Servant: Welcome, Princess Celestia and Princess Luna. Please, follow me.

The two sisters were impressed by the intricate design of this grand palace. Huge marble halls line with glass-like pillars, they look similar to the ones in the Crystal Empire, but without the sharp edges. The ceiling showed the world's timeline. To the end of the hallway, there is what looks like an alicorn on a hill, looking up at a bright blue star in the twilight sky, with a sun to left and the moon to the right, just peeking over the horizon. Celestia noticed who the alicorn is.

Celestia: Astonished Valiant?

Luna noticed who it was too.

Luna: It does look like him, but why in Equestria?

Servant: There's a story about the alicorn who had united all the kingdoms of our world, over a thousand years ago. When it was done, he mysteriously disappeared. No one knows what had happened to him since. But then, rumors were beginning to spread, some were saying he had gone to another world. Many of us believed in the time of our world's possible destruction, he had returned and made the ultimate sacrifice, saving us from our demise.

At that point, something clicked in Celestia's mind. A memory that was buried by time, a vision of the past.

Luna: Sister?

Celestia: I... I remember.

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Over a thousand years ago.

A young princess named Princess Celestia. She was loved by her subjects, so great was her reign and so brilliant her glory. However, it casted a shadow on to her sister, Princess Luna... The ponies of Equestria always slept and locked themselves away from her beautiful nights. Then, a peculiar stallion appeared, nopony knows who he was or where he came from. He seemed to adore Luna's nights as much as Celestia's bright days. Some ponies were claiming that he too was an alicorn, but nothing can be proved. For as elusive and mysterious he was, he never recorded in the history books, but only as a legend.

Then one day, the moon was suddenly raised, blocking the sun. Then day became night, ponies everywhere were panicking with this sudden change. Again, the mysterious stallion was present during this time. But, he was sad rather then frightened, he already knows what was about to happen. Then, a mare on the moon appeared...

At the castle of two sisters, which is now in ruins. Princess Celestia, had lost her sister... She was screaming and crying in agony, regretting everything she had done. And, as if her cries were heard, the mysterious stallion appeared. It was him, the stallion that everypony was claiming to be an alicorn, he stood as tall as Celestia, if not slightly taller. Celestia must be seeing things, but she can see the saddens on his face. Then, he spoke.

???: I'm so sorry... I wish things could be different...

Celestia: W-who are you...?

???: You will know in time...my dear. For as I can only say this once... One thousand years from now...she will return as Nightmare Moon...

Celestia: How?

The stranger lit his horn up, and Celestia saw small glimpses of the future.

???: It will happen one same day as this one. The first sign will be the four closest stars to her moon, that will aid in her escape. Then, the mare on the moon will disappear, meaning she is then present in Equestria.

The visions end there.

Celestia: But, when she does escape, she will make do with her plan...eternal night...

Celestia was now beginning to feel worried, after banishing her like that, Nightmare Moon will stop at nothing to bring Equestria to it's knees. She'll possibly suffer the same fate. What can she do now? The elements are no longer connected with her. That's when the stranger spoke again.

???: She can be saved from Nightmare Moon.

Celestia, didn't believe his words. Luna is long gone... How can she save her now? The stranger however, can sense her doubts. She knows she can no longer use the elements she used to banish her sister. He needs to be more specific.

???: Even though, you are no longer connected with the elements. She can still be saved. But, they will have to be connected to those who are compatible with them. The new bearers of harmony.

That's what got Celestia's attention. The new bearers of harmony? If it's true, then who will be the new bearers?

Celestia: Can you... Can you tell me, who these new bearers are?

The stranger shook his head.

???: ...no. I can only give you the events. It is my prime directive, to ensure nothing of the sort will change from way things are meant to be.

Celestia: A thousand years is a long time... I don't know if I can bear it...

She lowered her head in sadness and regret. Tears, threatening to fall again. She cursed herself for failing to be there for her sister. Then, she felt a hoof under her chin. The stranger lifted her head up, and she saw empathy on his face.

???: I know... These thousand winters will be treacherous without her. Your subjects believe in you...I believe in you... But, you must also believe in yourself. And until that time comes...write letters for your sister. I'm sure she'll be overjoyed to see them, once she has returned.

After hearing those reassuring words, if it means Luna's return, she feels like she can bear it all. She closed her eyes, in the thought of her little sister in her embrace. She opened her eyes, wanting to thank the stranger alicorn for bringing her the comfort she desperately needed. However, nopony is around, no sign of the stranger, anywhere. Celestia, felt a warm calm breeze, as if somepony was giving her a comforting hug.

Celestia: Thank you...whoever you are...


Author's Note

All rightly guys, there you go. Sorry it took me so long to make this chapter, I had to be dealing with some with health problems, having constant migraines sucks... But, I'm back in saddle now! Heh, get it? Because saddles go on horses and ponies are tiny horses and- Okay I'll stop... Anyways, hope you guys enjoy this new chapter. The next one will be the final chapter of this fanfic! See you there!