The group had arrived at the enchanting Golden Oak Treehouse some time ago, where the warm glow of sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting playful shadows on the floor. Rarity, with her keen eye for detail, was meticulously examining Polka Plum’s extraordinary physique, captivated by the vibrant hues and unique features that set her apart. Polka, sensing the intensity of Rarity’s focus, tilted her head slightly in confusion and asked, “Uhm, guys… what is she doing?” Rarity, practically bubbling with enthusiasm, struggled to contain her excitement as she envisioned a series of stunning dress designs that would perfectly complement Polka’s striking colors and one-of-a-kind charm.

Applejack steps forward, her voice filled with a hint of humor. "Oh, Rarity’s just got a bad case of designer fever. She's plannin’ out the perfect dress in her head for ya."

Polka blinked in surprise as she processed Rarity’s intentions. "Dresses? I understand that my quirky polka-dot fur and the striking leonine tail I pride myself on are quite the sight, but what makes you want to create dresses for me?" she inquired, her voice tinged with curiosity and a hint of shyness. Rarity was fully engrossed, her delicate hooves gently examining the soft fur of Polka’s majestic tail hair and her Leonie tail as she envisioned the possibilities it held for her next masterpiece.

Rarity’s eyes widened with excitement as she continued to assess Polka’s appearance. "Don’t you see, Polka? Your unique features are the ultimate canvas for a designer like me! Your blue polka dot fur and that remarkable Leonine tail are just begging to be showcased in a beautifully designed gown. The combination of colors and textures will be absolutely divine."

Fluttershy, noticing the shy expression on Polka's face, gently nudges Rarity and speaks up. "Rarity, remember, not everypony is used to the attention. Polka might be feeling a bit overwhelmed."

Rarity glanced at Polka, her eyes softening with a mix of concern and understanding. "Oh, I'm so sorry, Polka dearest. I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable. I just became quite excited at the prospect of designing a gown that would truly bring out your unique beauty." As she spoke, she stepped back slightly, ensuring Polka had the space she needed to feel at ease.

"It's alright. I'm glad that you all accepted Betoro and me," Polka said as she walked beside her Saiyan brother, who was leaning against a bookcase in the Golden Oak Library.

Applejack, ever the kind and warm soul, smiled and responded, "Of course, Polka. You and Betoro are our guests. We're happy to have ya here."

Twilight, ever the curious one, looked keenly at Betoro, her eyes studying him, before speaking up, "If you don't mind me asking, Betoro, what are you thinking about?"

Beto gazed at Twilight and that's when he realized something unusual. When Betoro shifted his attention to Twilight, he found her sporting a vibrant umbrella hat. "Wait a minute. Why on earth are you wearing an umbrella hat?" Betoro exclaimed, his voice tinged with astonishment as a bewildered expression overtook him. The playful nonsense of the situation hung in the air, and he couldn't help but marvel at her unexpected choice.

Twilight chuckled, amused by Betoro's surprised reaction. "Oh, this?" she said, gesturing to her umbrella hat. "I know it’s a little strange, but I've just learned that there are things in this world you just can’t explain."

"What was the thing you couldn’t explain?" Betoro asked, wanting to know what caused Twilight to learn this lesson.

“Well, it was Pinkie’s tail’s a-twitchin’. That was the reason for this whole lesson I learned today, and why I chose to wear this silly umbrella hat with her,” Twilight said as she giggled.

Pinkie Pie chimed in with enthusiasm, "I think it looks great on you, Twilight! An umbrella hat is perfect for those unexpected tail twitches." Pinkie said, and on cue, her tail twitched again. "There it goes again!"

"I wonder what’s gonna drop out of the sky this time."

"You never know."

"Okay, Spike, once you've finished writing the letter, you can go ahead and send it to Princess Celestia." As soon as Betoro heard that name, he became curious about who Twilight was referring to. However, before he could ask and before Spike had the chance to set the scroll on fire, something struck the Golden Oak Library, causing the entire tree to tremble.

"Earthquake! Take cover!" Polka shouted as she ducked under the horsehead centerpiece table, believing it was an earthquake.

"I don't think so. I believe it came from the balcony," Twilight assumed as the house stopped trembling.

"I'll check it out," Betoro shouted as he was the first to step out onto the balcony. What he saw took the Saiyan by surprise. Standing before him was a tall Alicorn, a few inches taller than Betorotto.

"Princess Celestia!" Twilight shouted as she passed by Betoro to approach her teacher with a smile. However, when she realized she was still wearing the umbrella hat, she quickly removed it and put on a sheepish smile.

Hearing that this was Princess Celestia made Betoro's question fade and turn into realization. When he was a child, his mom would read stories about the winged unicorn princesses known as the Alicorns—immortal and majestic ponies that rule Equestria.

"Princess Celestia, it's good to see you, but... what are you doing here?" Twilight asked, her puzzlement clear.

The princess stepped closer, a calm smile on her face. "Well, Twilight, I've always received letters from you. So, I thought it would be nice to head to you and get the letter from you for a change, and I'm glad I did, as it gave me the chance to meet your new friends."

Realizing that Princess Celestia was referring to his sister and himself, Betorotto quickly knelt before the Princess. Polka followed her brother in doing so. The other girls observed this and appreciated their respect for royalty, especially Twilight.

Betoro stood up after kneeling before a Princess of Equestria and addressed her in a formal tone. "Princess Celestia, I am Betorotto, Saiyan son of Clover Vine. And this is my sister, Polka Plum."

Princess Celestia smiled warmly and nodded at the pair. "Please, rise. I am truly impressed and touched by your manners and respect." She then focused her attention on Twilight, her wings twitching slightly with curiosity. "Twilight, may I speak with you in private?"

“Certainly, Your Highness,” Twilight replied, a bit confused by the request, but she accepted it nonetheless. She turned to her friends and signaled to them with her eyes that she would be just a moment.

Twilight guided Princess Celestia a short distance away from the group and cast a magic bubble that silenced the conversation happening inside. Once Twilight completed the spell known as the 'Bubble of Silence', they had the privacy they needed.

"May I ask, Twilight, what creature is this... Betorotto?" Princess Celestia inquired of her faithful student. "I've never encountered a creature that resembles him at all."

"Betorotto, or Betoro for short, said he is called a 'Saiyan.' He appears to be a bipedal creature with a monkey tail who uses Ki, which is not magic but rather the life energy within him." Twilight explains.

"Interesting..." Celestia said.

"And... he helped save me by facing a Hydra all by himself," Twilight said as she gazed at Beto. "I'm also going to have a fantastic time documenting a Saiyan! Oh, all the great research I’ll include in my own book!"

Celestia let out a heartfelt chuckle at Twilight as her Star Pupil's eyes sparkled with wonder. "Aside from your fascinating research, which I look forward to, do you think he will make a good friend?" Celestia asked.

"Yeah, why do you ask?" Twilight wondered what Celestia was thinking.

Meanwhile, outside the bubble, everyone watches as Twilight and Celestia speak inside the bubble. "What do ya'll think they are talking about in there?" Applejack asked the others.

Everyone shrugs, having no idea what Twilight and Princess Celestia were discussing. It took over thirty minutes before Twilight opened the bubble of silence, allowing everyone to hear her conversation with Princess Celestia.

“Betoro, do you and your sister, Polka have a place to stay in Ponyville? Assuming you both don’t already have a house,” Twilight asked the Equusbound Saiyan.

"No, we don't. Why?" Betoro asked, confused, while Polka Plum mirrored his expression at Twilight's question.

“Well, maybe you and Polka would like to stay with Spike and me at our house, the Golden Oak Library?” Twilight asked with a sheepish smile, hoping they would say yes.

As Betoro and Polka exchanged glances, they nodded in agreement. "Yeah, we would like that, Twilight," Betoro said.

Twilight's expression transformed into one of pure happiness.

"I have something to say," Polka inquired. "Has anyone seen our mom, Clover Vine?"

Although Betoro and Polka's mother was mentioned earlier, no one has seen or heard from her. "No, we haven't. Sorry, darlings," Rarity said.

While this may have caused some unease among the siblings, Princess Celestia spoke. "Perhaps she is in Canterlot. What does she look like? This information will help us track her down more easily."

After describing Clover Vine for some time, Princess Celestia instructed her Royal Guards to keep an eye out for the unicorn, who had not been declared missing yet. "Thank you, Princess, for helping us search for our mother," Betoro said, speaking on behalf of himself and Polka Plum.

"You're welcome, Betorotto. By the way, thank you for saving my star pupil and her friends," Celestia said as she and Betorotto turned to see everyone chatting inside the Golden Oak Library. "Take care, Betorotto. I look forward to seeing you more often."

As Princess Celestia soared into the sky, Betoro waved goodbye to the Princess of the Sun.

As Betoro stood alone on the balcony for a moment, Twilight joined the Saiyan outside. "So, are you thinking about your mom?" Twilight asked.

“Yeah. I don't know where she is or what she's doing; I'm just hoping she's okay.” As Betoro said that, Twilight placed a hoof on Betoro. Perhaps she’ll ask to study him tomorrow.

Author's Note

Happy New Year everyone! 2025! I'm hoping you enjoyed this chapter...