All My Tears

“Mommy, why are you so busy?”

Lilac Sparkle was waiting a bit impatiently for her mother to finish running around. She was a growing filly with a big appetite. Her mother, Twilight Sparkle, had received a letter form her teacher, Princess Celestia, that Nova was to come to live in Ponyville.

“We’re going to have a guest over for dinner, honey. I need to get the house ready, but Lightblossom will be here soon to play with you while I bake dinner.”

Lilac smiled at the though of her foalsitter. Lightblossom was the best and fastest drawer she knew. The mare would draw her all sorts of things, ranging from her favorite desserts to the first mayor of Ponyville. Not long after, the doorbell rang and a mare with a light orange coat stepped in. Her deep blue mane and tail swished as she flew over to Lilac. They talked for a moment before Lightblossom turned to Twilight.

“So who’s coming to dinner?”

“I can’t tell you without their permission. For… security reasons.”

Lightblossom was unbothered by this and said, “Oh, okay. Well, I’m going to take Lilac to the park, but we’ll be back for supper.”

“Thanks Lightblossom! See you then!”

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Supper time came and Longshot, Twilight’s husband, came home to a sparkly clean house and his wife baking pasta on the stove.

“Why is everything so clean? I didn’t think you’d clean up this much because Lightblossom’s come for dinner.”

Twilight looked at him suspiciously and said, “I didn’t. You-know-who is coming for dinner, remember?”

A look of recognition and then embarrassment washed over the stallion’s face.

“Oh, yeah right… How will we know if it’s her?”

“Oh I think we’ll know. Now, if you don’t have anything to do right know I could use some help making the salad.”

A few minutes later the door opened. In stepped Lilac and Lightblossom- just in time for a lecture from Twilight about tracking muddy hooves in the house. Longshot came out from the kitchen and Lilac ran to him.

“Papa, look at all the pictures Lightblossom drew for me!”

She levitated a good sized stack of papers towards her father.

He examined them and gave Lightblossom praise for a job well done.

The small party went into the living room while dinner was cooling off a bit, to wait for Narisa (a.k.a Nova). Just as Twilight sat down, the doorbell rang.

“Off I go again!- COMING!”

A minute later she led a tall, teenaged mare into the room. Narisa was accompanied by three guards, one being Abendigo. Longshot stood up and greeted them.

“May I ask your name, miss?” He tried to sound casual in front of the suspecting Lightblossom.

“I’m No-Narisa. Nice to meet you.”

“Likewise, I’m sure. Now let me introduce you to my daughter, Lilac.”

As her name was called the lavender filly jumped off of the couch and ran to her father. Longshot continued and introduced Lightblossom. The group talked while they ate. It was quieting down when Twilight turned to Narisa.

“May I tell Lightblossom about your …true identity?”

Lightblossom looked at her curiously. Narisa answered quietly.

“If she promises to not spread the word just yet, then I suppose you may.”

“Thank You. Lightblossom, I want you to Pinkie- swear that you will not tell anypony until Narisa gives you permission.” Twilight looked straight into the mare’s green eyes.

“Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye. Now will you please tell me what this is all about?”

“Lightblossom, I’d like you to meet Princess Nova Sitara. Daughter of late Luna Sitara and a refugee in my home.”

Lightblossom sat dumbfounded for a moment. Then an excited smile spread across her face. She had Loved Luna since she first returned to the Equestrians in her true state. She wept for weeks at the news of her heroin’s death, but here was a new opportunity.

She bowed low then said, “It’s a great honor to meet you, Princess. I have a question, though.”

“Yes?”

“Why did Twilight call you a refugee? Who are you hiding from?”

“A group of ponies, my aunt discovered to be a cult, wants me dead. They believe Celestia is the rightful ruler of Equestria. One day they attacked me out in the open. I’m afraid to say that they caught me off-guard. My leg was broken, but the medic fixed it. I believe they will do anything to ensure that Celestia sits on the throne, unthreatened.”

Silence spread through the room. Lilac saw tears start to well up in Narisa’s eyes. She ran over to the bat-pony, much taller that herself, and levitated a napkin to her eyes.

“Don’t cry Miss Princess, you’re safe with us.”

Narisa smiled and hugged the little filly.

“Thank you dear one, but please, call me Narisa.”

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“WHAT!!!! HOW COULD YOU INSOLATE FOOLS LET HER GET AWAY?! FOR ALL WE KNOW, SHE COULD BE GATHERING FORCES AGAINST US AT THIS VERY MOMENT!”

The miasma’s voice boomed at the group of cult ponies who were quaking with fear. One was pushed forward by another and stood alone to face the wrath of his master.

“I-I’m so s-sorry! We didn’t know how to fight off cosmic energy! Y-You never told us she could harness it!”

“Well I’m sorry! Next time USE YOUR BRAIN!!!!! HER CUTIE MARK IS A SUPERNOVA! TAKE A HINT!!”

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That night the wind blew through the trees with a soft melody about them. Narisa sat in the field near Sweet Apple Acres. It was a week since her arrival in Ponyville and she missed her aunt greatly.

“Aunt Tia, if only there was a way to see you again without it risking both of our lives and well-beings. I miss you more than you know. Then again, this wouldn’t happen if it wasn’t meant to be. What ever happens, may it be for our good.”

And she began to sing.

“May it be an evening star

Shines down upon you

May it be when darkness falls

Your heart will be true

You walk a lonely road

Oh! How far you are from home

Mornie utulie

Believe and you will find your way

Mornie alantie

A promise lives within you now

May it be the shadow's call

Will fly away

May it be your journey on

To light the day

When the night is overcome

You may rise to find the sun

Mornie utulie

Believe and you will find your way

Mornie alantie

A promise lives within you now

Mornie utulie Namaarie.”