Excalibur's Life and Adventures

by Knightwolf1875

A Fun Week For All!

The next day found Excalibur up in the sky with RD, and Spitfire for her flying lessons in the castle gardens. She was wearing a flight suit that hugged her body and protected her from when she crashed. The black and red colors made it easy to see the mare as she tried to keep in the air going between Rainbow and Spitfire for just getting her wings strengthened. It was a very tiring kind of workout, but also the quickest way to help Excalibur. For the others watching from the ground it was kind of surreal while also helping with lessons on model building. Twilight, Celestia, and Applejack were enjoying the lessons thanks to Fluttershy helping out. Two maid stood nearby that were Excalibur’s personal helpers, but were also taking note of the building lessons from the humans.

Joining Team Try Fighters was the silver haired and blue eyed Shia Kijima. She was busy watching the three airborne mares, studying their movements, and trying to understand how they could look so relaxed flying. Well, Excalibur didn’t look relaxed as said Alicorn was fighting to keep herself in the air.

“Maybe they should take a break?” Shia asked looking to her right at Celestia a little worried. “Excalibur is looking tired enough to crash at any moment.”

The solar mare sighed seeing what she meant as Excalibur was slowly down with each pass overhead, and RD went to get a cloud under her in case she did fall. “She’s in the best hands for her flight training. Spitfire and Rainbow will make sure she doesn’t over do it, or fall.” She sighed when her niece fell hand over hooves into the cloud. “She does have a stubborn side that matches Luna’s in a lot of ways though.”

Shia giggled as the tired young Alicorn was brought down to earth. “Where is your sister by the way?”

“She’s sleeping right now.” Celestia said with a grin. “Night court had to deal with an Owlbear attack near Everfree Forest, and Luna led the guards in pushing the beasts back.” She sighed as RD and Spitfire helped Excalibur walk over to the group. “She might have had a little too much fun fighting them to save the town.”

“By fun you mean fighting those things, right?” Fumina asked not sure if she liked Luna’s, or Celestia’s idea of fun as it were. She was making extra parts for her Star Winning Gundam and using them as a means to teach the other mares. “That seems a little weird to me.”

Applejack gave the human a flat look. “This coming from the girl that lives for Gunpla battles and the like?”

“Hello pot meet kettle.” Rarity said having joined them after delivering some of Excalibur’s new clothes, and stayed wanting to get to know the humans and Excalibur a little more. She enjoyed building the parts to her own Gunpla, The Tallgeese III.
Fumina groaned being called out. “It’s not the same thing as fighting living animals.”

“Even if those animals were attacking a town and everyone in it? Those Owlbears don’t seem to be known for attacking without reason through.” Excalibur said weakly laying on her front as a pair of maids massaging her wings. “You two really don’t have to keep doing that for me.”

Celestia sighed. “The guards are still looking into why the attack happened.” She looked over the arm of her Seven Sword Gunpla with a soft grin. “Hopefully it wasn’t because of something foolish.”

Spitfire sighed nodding her head and looking at the young Alicorn. “You’re going to need those massages if you want to keep going like this. I still can’t believe you made it this long before getting this tired.” She was worried at first when both she and Rainbow Dash got Excalibur at dawn. That was nearly three hours ago, so Spitfire had to give Excalibur points for that.

“Besides, we like to help out like this.” The Pegasus mare with jade green mane and tail with a coat of pearl white with blue eyes said. “But didn’t you go a little over the top flying around like that, Excalibur?”

“I’ve got to get ready before Nightmare Night, Pearl.” The silver Alicorn said trying not to moan or groan from the maids touching her wings. “I’m not sure if I should enjoy it or say it hurts.”

The other maid was an Earth Pony with a mane and tail of pearl white with a coat of jade. Her eyes were also blue just like her sister Pearl Wind. “Just enjoy it while you can, Cali.” Jade Earth said grinning pushing her fingers deep into Excalibur’s back. “Geez, even your back is in knots.”

“I still can’t believe they’re twins.” Yuuma said flinching a little hearing the pained groan from the silver/cyan Alicorn. “Just goes to show how amazing things are here. By the way Excalibur I’d like to hear a little more about your Gunpla.” He had two reasons for asking. One, he was wondering what kind of idea she had for a Gundam, and two was to help her take her mind off the massage.

“Why are you even asking me that now?” She asked before letting out a grunt. “I see why now, Yuuma. I’m wanting to make it based on the Wing Zero from Endless Waltz with armor from Crossbone Full Cloth, but I also want to base it on a my body type.” Excalibur explained but the look from Yuuma made her roll her eyes. “Anthropomorphic Alicorn mare body.” She stated flatly.

“As in a Gunpla girl?” He asked before the mare glared at him. “Okay, so not like that.” Yuuma face palmed after thinking for a moment. “Keep it mecha but like it was built like the mobile suits are for us. I can’t believe I didn’t see it sooner.”

“Maybe it’s because we’ve had to deal with Minato making those models of me.” Fumina huffed. “He’s just asking for me to bet him into the ground every time he shows one.”

As Rarity started asking Fumina about what she meant. Fluttershy rolled her eyes having been another one Minato used for a model base. She had to spell it out that if he did it again she’s have the police after him, and it sounded like she’d have to send the guard at some point. “So besides dealing with the everyday normal has anything else happen since I left?”

“Just the weird things that happened on the island and the girl that turned out to be a ghost.” Shia said still not really believing it was a ghost girl. “I’m glad you won’t there for it, Fluttershy.”

“Please, I watched the anime when I got home.” Shy said grinning like a fox. “She was no ghost.”

Excalibur sighed. “Now that’s not fair to them, Fluttershy. It is an unspoken rule that you never give out to much, or anything when dealing with other worlds viewed by anime.” She flinched getting poked in the side by Pearl. “I know, but at least I’m not going to tease too much. Besides I’m going to keep my mouth shut on things till the girls say it is okay.”

“This coming from my niece that isn’t from here?” Celestia asked with a smirk. “Well, I’m proud of you for at least trying.”

The sound of a body hitting the ground made everyone look towards Rainbow and Sekai. The mare had gotten flipped by the human, and accidentally ripped the sleeve on her left arm. There was an odd tattoo near her shoulder that looks like a running fairy.

Something that clicked in more than Excalibur’s mind as the maids, Shia, and Fumina all asked with the Alicorn. “You’re a fan of Fairy Tail, Rainbow Dash?”

The cyan mare tried to cover the tattoo. “Y-yeah. Great show with lots of action, a-and…Bye!” She shot into the air but was pulled back by Twilight’s magic. “Come on! Really, Twi?!”

“Oh no.” The lavender alicorn mare said grinning. “I had to explain my adventure yesterday to you all when I was pushed. It’s now your turn to spill about yours.” Twilight said grinning as she pulled Dash back to the group.

“Do I have too?” Rainbow asked as the group looked at her. The girls giving Dash their best puppy eyes, with Excalibur turning away to hide her laughter. “Fine! I’ll talk! Just stop with the cute act!”

Rainbow Dash spent a few hours telling her adventures with the Fair Tail guild. It turned out she was with the guild just before they went to the Grand Magic Games, and the resulting battle with the Eclipse Sprits too. RD finished up with how she got back thanks to an old spell book.

This lead to Twilight going a little nuts asking Dash about the magic she learned. Both Reequip and wind magic. During those few hours Excalibur was getting more flight training in with Spitfire and fair amounts of rest every so often.

The young Alicorn was resting again as Twi tried to get Dash to show her reequip magic The Knight. “Here I thought she’d be use to Twilight doing this by now.” Excalibur muttered before waving the maids off. “I’ve got feeling in my wings again ladies. Thank you.” Her ears twitched as Pearl Wind and Jade Earth kept massaging her back with a soft giggle.

“I think we’re done for the day, kid.” Spitfire said taking a drink of water. “You just might be ready for Nightmare Night at this rate.

However I need you to rest your wings for now.” She smirked seeing Cali frown a little. “It’s nearly lunch so I can say for a first time flier like you. Getting down the basics of flight and doing nearly six hours of near constant flying is a solid start.”

Excalibur smiled softly. “Thanks, coach. I better hit the shower before we eat.” She got up and started heading for the castle doors. Pearl and Jade right behind her making the young Alicorn grumble about how she can take a shower herself.

“She reminds me of Luna when we were younger.” Celestia said getting up and stretching. “So what’s the lesson plan this afternoon for her, Twilight?”

The lavender Alicorn looked up from her notes like she just remembered something. “ACK! I have to go and get everything ready!” Twilight was about to run off, but Celestia grabbed her shoulder.

“Not before you tell me what the lesson plan is, Dear Twilight.” The solar mare said making Twilight very afraid for some reason.

Applejack, Rarity, Shia, Yuuma, Fumina, Rainbow, Spitfire, and Sekai were still in a little shock at seeing Celestia drag Twilight off. Something about needing to tone down the magic lessons for Excalibur was all they could make out of the solar mare’s mumbles.
“Remind me to never try teaching Cali any of my tricks.” Rainbow said with a sigh. “Celestia went full mother back there on Twilight.”
“Well, it is Twilight we’re talking about, darling.” Rarity said sipping her ice tea. “She has been known to go a little overboard after all.”
Yuuma raised an eyebrow looking toward Rarity across the table. “A little? Fluttershy made it sound like Twilight made mountains out of mole hills.”

Everyone giggled as it was true at the lavender mare, and the freak outs she sometimes had with it. Applejack defended her friend since she wasn’t there to do so. “Maybe we should change the lesson to dealing with her Earth Pony powers? Ah know Twilight means well, but it’ll take Celestia awhile to fix whatever Twilight had planned.” The orange mare sighed. “Twi means well and only wants to do her best.”

“It doesn’t mean I can deal with the advanced magic like she could.” Excalibur said walking in wearing blue jeans, a blue t-shirt, and white vest. She had her mane pulled back in a braid. “Sorry it took a bit. My mane and tail had some knots. Plus, Jade and Pearl wanted to brush my coat to thin it out.” She pulled her tail around to show it was braided as well. “Thanks again for the clothes Rarity. They’re really comfy.”

“You’re welcome, darling. We were just talking about what your next lesson should be.” The white unicorn mare grinned softly. “How about I teach you instead of Twilight? I think a more refined control is what you need.”

Excalibur sat down near the head of the table. “Well, I do seem to have a grasp on using my magic. I just burn up to much of it on the simple things like floating a book.” She sipped the ice tea Jade brought her from the kitchen. “You’re going to have to teach me those short cuts, Pearl.”

“I think your mother knows more than my sister and I do.” Pearl said with a grin. “Also, if I may say something?” She waited till Excalibur nods her head. “I think control is the more important thing you need to learn right now. It’ll help you with many magic lessons down the line.”

“I’ll take it.” Excalibur said grinning. “Where’s Aunt Tia and Twilight? Did Twi have a ‘lesson plan’ my aunt didn’t like or something?” She asked looking around the group.

Spitfire chuckled. “Something like that, kid. I’m sure everything is fine.”

“YOU WANTED TO TEACH HER WHAT!?” Celestia’s voice boomed, shaking the room.

“Maybe I spoke too soon?” The Wonderbolt captain muttered. “Maybe we should just have lunch before anything else happens?”

Excalibur was matching Celestia blow for blow with Luna watching. It was evening with the full moon helping to light the training yard. The two Alicorns trading magic blasts with Celestia blocking her niece’s crafted weapons. The solar mare was shocked at first that Excalibur could craft weapons and armor from the elements around herself. Luna really couldn’t be more proud of the young Alicorn, or pleased that Rarity’s lessons helped unlock this skill.

“Better watch your left!” Luna called out to her sister. She chuckled getting a glare from both mares. “Couldn’t help myself. Sorry.”

“Really, mom?” Excalibur muttered dispelling her batons, and gauntlets. “I had her that time.”

Celestia sighed. “I left myself open to see if you noticed. It’s been to long since I got to just spar with anypony.” She yawned softly. “I think that’s enough for now anyway. You’re learning a lot quicker than I hoped you would.”

Excalibur shrugged. “Truth is I’m surprising myself too. I just hope I’m not going too fast for my own good.”

“I don’t think your little freak out this morning helped much.” Luna said walking over and hugging her daughter. “That was a nasty nightmare you had, and the stress didn’t help either. You’ve been putting a lot of it on yourself.”

“I had hoped I’d have a break down later.” Excalibur muttered returning the hug. “Guess we should have seen it coming. I don’t even know why I was so worried about turning evil.”

Twilight lands next to them looking very mad, and holding a spell book. “Blueblood had this in his room.” She stated handing it to Celestia. “It’s filled with nightmare and other dark spells. I guess this explains why he left for the islands.”

The solar mare looked through the book and sighed. “I’ll have him stay there for a bit. I was going to need somepony there any way to deal with new trade.” Celestia smirked. “For the next year, or more to teach him a lesson.”

“A good thing I countered the spell before coming down then.” Twilight said grinning. “It could only be placed on something like the pillow, or bed. There shouldn’t be any more nightmares.” She giggled. “The girls wanted to have a sleepover with Excalibur tonight as well. I think they were worried about her.”

“I just hope I can survive my first girl’s night.” Excalibur joke before they started toward the castle.

“Well, it’s just going to be us girls.” Twilight said trying to lighten the mood. “Fumina and Shia are going to be over too. I wish Spitfire, and Fluttershy could have stayed. However somepony had to go check on Ponyville.”

Luna and Celestia chuckled knowing she meant keeping Pinkie Pie busy. The last thing Excalibur needed after her rough day was Pinkie showing up out of nowhere, again. The lunar mare had to ask Twilight something. “So what was the spell on anyway, Twilight?”

“That silk pillow Blueblood gave as an apology gift.” The lavender Alicorn said flatly. “I had it burned for good measure, Luna.”
Excalibur groaned. “And it was really comfy too.”

The four mares made their way into the castle and through the halls toward the young mare’s room. Celestia spilt off to go to her room and get some sleep. Luna teased her sister about “wild times” in her dreams before getting just out of arm's reach. It brought a smile to Excalibur’s face a she hugged her aunt goodnight.

In Excalibur’s room Discord was setting up her TV and Xbox so the girls could have a fun night. He even got the network running, so they could play online if they wanted. He chuckled looking through the young Alicorn’s games, anime, and movies. “She has some very odd ideas of fun games. I mean this Dead Space doesn’t seem fun.”

“Not a single Gundam game either.” Fumina said looking a bit put off. “What the heck is Skyrim anyway?”

Excalibur entered her room telling Luna goodnight. “Sure you don’t want to join us Twilight?” She asked as her mother heads off to deal with Night Court.

“I think I’ll just get some sleep, but thanks for asking.” Twilight said stretching. “Applejack and I have to make a run to Ponyville in the morning. We’ll be back in the afternoon and I asked Rarity to come by again to help you with your control.”

“Okay. Thanks for putting up with me being so down today.” Excalibur said with a sad grin. “Not sure if it was the spell or just the stress of overdoing things. I guess I still never stopped putting too much on myself.”

Twilight sighed. “Please don’t end up like me. One princess having stress freak outs is enough for this world.” She teased before hugging the young mare. “Now go enjoy your girl’s night.”

“I best be on my way then.” Discord said with a grin. “Pearl and Jade should be along shortly like normal.” He teased before snapping him claw and blinking to who know where.

Shia groaned. “All this teleporting is making my head hurt. Can’t he use the door like everyone else?”

“Then it wouldn’t be Discord.” Rainbow said looking up from the Skyrim hardcover game guide. “Besides, we’ve got lots of game to play. We should be having fun! Right, Cali?”

“Right.” Excalibur said letting go of Twilight. “Goodnight, Twi.”

“Night everypony.” Twilight said heading down the hall toward her room.

Pearl and Jade showed up a little later to help Excalibur get cleaned up and dressed for the night. It was getting easier for Cali to wash herself and dress. However there was still one thing or another that she’d get hung up on. Like her wings when pulling a shirt up and getting stuck somehow.

“Are you sure you want to wear just that?” Jade asked looking at what was left of the large t-shirt Cali wore to bed.

“I’ve had enough trouble for today.” Cali said sitting on her bed in just her black bra and panties. This led both human girls and Rainbow Dash to blush lightly. “Besides, it’s just us girls and I’m still feeling over heated. So I’m very sure, Jade.”

Pearl finished brushing Excalibur’s tail and hopped off the bed. “Anything else before we leave, Cali?”

“Nope.” She said standing up. “Thanks again for the help, ladies. Enjoy the rest of your night.”

Both maids bowed and left the room. Excalibur sighed flopping on the floor and started looking at her games. “So what shall we play first? Borderlands, Mass Effect Andromeda, Gears of War Four?”

Rainbow could tell something was up. “How about putting in that Outlaw Star anime and we work on our Gunpla some?” She offered seeing the light go off in Cali’s eyes made her grin.

Fumina and Shia were already holding their building tools. They built, played, and laughed into the late hours of the night. Excalibur’s spirits lifted a lot thanks to the girls helping her put a rough day behind her.

Minato Sakai was amazed at the Gunpla he was looking at with Yuuma and Rumba. Excalibur’s Crossbolt Saber was truly a machine to be respected by any builder. The body looked to be based soundly on the anthro form of a pony, the wings held a solar reactor each, and the colors matched Excalibur’s own. The red armor pieces of the Crossbone Full Cloth were redone to fit the body with the skulls on the shoulders being replaces with wolf heads. Twin beam sabers were on her hips just above a wicked looking gun. It was black with an oddly dark feel to its looks, and the hidden Buster Rifle in the chest was just perfect.

“I have never seen a Gunpla like this.” Minato whispered in awe. “Even the mane and tail is perfect.”

Yuuma nods his head walking around the table to look at the model from every angle. “Fumina-san said Excalibur used her own hair for it. I thought it was a bad idea, but it doesn’t even look like her hair at all now.” He poked the machine’s mane gently. “I wonder if she used silk. It feels soft enough, but it’s not like any cloth I know.”

“It is a great looking Gunpla.” Rumba Ral said crossing his arms. “However, does it hold up to a battle? That’s what we’re going to see today.”

“It’s her first time, Ral-san.” Yuuma pointed out. “Let’s go slow and see just what she can do.” He looked around the room taking in the large battle system. “I guess Celestia and Luna really wanted in on this too. It’s not as big as the National’s system, but it is still big.”

Excalibur was blushing standing off to the side wearing grey shorts, and a t-shirt with Darkrai on it. “I used a silk Rarity made that matched my mane, and yeah.” She looked at the battle system that was as large as eight pool tables. “They wanted to make sure it was big enough for team matches.”

Minato looked the mare up and down with a smirk. Trying to envision a Gunpla based on her. He was slapped upside the head by Yuuma before Cali leered at him. “Don’t you even try, Minato. I can do more harm than Fumina has to you, and it’ll not be pleasant.”
“G-got it, ma’am.” He said fearing for his life. Fumina had left him buried up to his neck in sand once for his last model of her. Minato wasn’t about to find out what was worse than that.

The Lighting Gundam Strider moved through the colony streets using the builds for cover. A Gouf R35 right behind him watching the street they just come from. Ral was still shocked by how well Excalibur could use her Crossbolt, and that she learned how to control it yesterday. Fumina and Shia really are great teachers.

Yuuma asked looking around the corn before moving his machine across the street quickly. “I can’t believe the weapons she has on that thing. Where did she even learn of them?”

“Must be some of her games.” Ral pointed out. “I hate to see what some of the heavy weapons are like. Those Thorns are truly terrifying and that machine gun that coats the bullets in lighting. I nearly lost a shield.” The left shield melted from the Thorn’s rounds survived as a reminder. He was also very pleased with the skill the mare could use her machine with. Ral sighed. “Of course we wouldn’t be in this mess if Minato hadn’t made that bet.”

“How about we make a small bet.” Minato offered getting his trademark smirk. “If we win a battle you have to let me build a Gunpla of you. My pick of the theme of course.” He was going to get his fun out of this somehow. Fumina, Fantasy, and the other girls kept taking the Gunpla girl models he built. “I’m sure if you really learned from Fumina-chan, and Shia-chan you’ll have no problem winning.”

Ral and Yuuma sighed at the pervert already forgetting the threat made by Excalibur. They won’t going to help him out of this one and sure won’t be dragged into it. The grin on the mare’s face only made them worry more.

“I see someone needs a lesson about respecting females.” Cali said getting an evil grin. “Fine, but if I win you’re going to…Well I’m sure you can image something really terrifying, yes?” She turned to Ral and Yuuma. “You two are free to join if you want, but aren’t held to the bet. No need for you guys to be hurt by his pride.”

“At least she’s fair about this.” Yuuma muttered before hearing weapons fire. He looked around the corn and what his Lighting saw made him gulp. “I think we found them, and it’s kind of one sided.”

Ral leaded his Gouf around the corner of the building to see. He just grinned like a proud father as funnels moved through the air attacking the ZZ II. “So that’s what blocked your attack. Looks like sixteen or more funnels Cali is controlling at once.”

Yuuma shook of his shock to watch the battle. Each funnel looked like a feather to match the Crossbolt’s wings, and not only moved well. But also had an edge that let them cut into another machine. “The detail must be from her magic lessons. Miss Rarity must be very proud of how far Excalibur has come.”

“True, but I don’t think Minato is as happy as we are.” Ral chuckled as the shoulder cannon, left arm and right leg were cut off the ZZ II.

Cali chuckled spinning the dual heat rods in the Crossbolt’s wrist. “Ready to give up yet, big mouth?”

Minato growled trying to get his ZZ II to move away from the funnels, but couldn’t find a way to escape. “I’m not going to loss to you! I’ll have a win and all those lovely models built on y-“. He didn’t get to finish what he was saying as the Crossbolt fired its Chestbuster Rifle.
Yuuma and Rumba gulped. “Yeah, I think that is a scary weapon to hide.” Kousaka said as the rifle pulled back into the Crossbolt’s chest and the skull hides the weapon. He and Ral quickly attack the Alicorn’s machine hoping to catch her by surprise.

Minato was grumbling about how he lost as Excalibur explained to Luna what just happened. Yuuma and Rumba took the moment to check their Gunpla for damage. Neither of them thought to check for the funnels that could be watching them. Just another lesson in battle, and Excalibur asked why no-one else thought to use them for watching others in battle.

“So what shall I do with you, and your little dreams of lust?” Luna asked dragging Minato out of the room by his jacket.

“Please save me!” The human begged as Ral and Yuuma talked more with Excalibur.

“It’ll only be for another week.” Fluttershy said trying to help Mira, who was Minato, as the earth pony mare huffed. “At least you know how it feels when you treated us like this.”

Gyanko was trying very hard not to laugh. “I still can’t believe he even tried making that bet.” She chuckled. “What a heck of a way to lose too.”

“I still think it was a little much.” Twilight said glaring at Luna. “However I find the models that were made to be very…uncomfortable.” She sighed really unhappy about Minato/Mira trying to push making more with the bet in the first place.

Mira huffed. “I’ll find a way to get you all back for this!” She yelled before covering her bust. “Why won’t they stay still?!”

Discord chuckled as the group said their goodbyes, and a promise to battle next time. “Oh, I knew this was going to be fun, but the chaos was even better. To think I didn’t even need to help make it happen either.” He smirked.

“Next time we have to have you try on a few dresses, dear.” Rarity said to Mirai. “I’ve never had to make anything for a human before.”

“I’d be happy to model your dresses, Rarity-san.” Mirai said hugging the mare. “And I hope to see that dress you made for Excalibur-chan as well.”

Excalibur blushed looking away. “I’m still not sure how to feel about a dress based on my colors. Just don’t make me wear it please.”

“You guys make sure to visit us next.” Sekai said grinning. “We’ll go to the islands again and have a battle!”

Celestia smirked at the red haired boy. “You sure it’s not to just see use in our swimsuits, Sekai-kun?” Most of the group blushed at the solar mare’s words.

“What else would you wear to the beach?” He asked not catching the tease Celestia making her face palm.

“You’re right, Cali. He really is clueless.” Celestia groaned.

Rumba just chuckled shaking hands with Applejack. “I look forward to the next time, AJ. You battle with a GOUF like no one I’ve seen. It’s been a real honor.”

“Shot, Ral. You taught me most of what I know.” Applejack said with grin. “Now you show those kids how it’s done.”

Another round of goodbyes and best wishes were given before Discord took the humans home. Now it was time for Excalibur’s group to head for the train station. Cali was more than a little nerves about leaving for Ponyville, but it was so she could learn more. Plus, she did want to be part of Nightmare Night.

“Make sure to write if you need anything, daughter.” Luna said hugging Cali. “I’ll be there in no time at all.”

“Mom, I’m going to be staying in Twilight’s castle.” Excalibur said pulling back from the hug with a grin. “I just have to worry about her blowing something up in the room next to me.”

“Hey!”

“Just teasing, Twi.” Cali said giving Celestia a hug. “You two try talking more, or I’ll find a way to switch your cutie marks.” Excalibur had to deal with her, aunt and mother not talking about how they were hurting each other. She made them promise her to work on it for her sake.

“I’d love to see somepony do that someday.” Celestia said messing up her niece’s mane. “Now hurry before the train leaves or we change our minds.”

Fluttershy, Rarity, Applejack, Rainbow, Twilight, and Excalibur got on the train as the whistle blow. The group waved as they left the station leaving Celestia and Luna on the platform.

“So do you think I still messed up?” Luna asked her sister as they started towards the castle.

“How could I after this past week?” Celestia said grinning. “Cali has added to our life like I wouldn’t have guessed. It almost makes me wish I had adopted her instead.”

“I’m sure you’ll get the chance, sister. After all there are those in other worlds that need a loving mother.” The Lunar mare pointed out.
As if proving the point a black Pegasus dropped from in front of Celestia. His white mane a mess as he pulled it back to show red eyes that looked up at the solar mare. “Where the hell am I?’

“Equestria at the train station in Cantorlot.” Celestia said with a half grin. “It looks like I’m going to be busy with flying lesson.”