“Hold still, little prince.” Sunbeam said, keeping my wings still as she scrubbed them “The Gala is this evening and you must look your best.”
I pouted, it wasn't my fault that the brush tickled when it passed through my feathers. I was in the royal bathing chambers as myself, Mother and Auntie Luna were being prepared for what the servants had called the biggest event of the year. The Grand Galloping Gala.
From what I heard from the hushed whispers of the servants and what the fellow ponies in the daycare had said to each other, this was the biggest social event of Equestria. Bigger than The Ascot, bigger than The Summer Sun Celebration, there was no event like it.
As such the servants had been working themselves hard for weeks getting everything ready. When it came to today, they seemed particularly excited and after catching glimpses of the hard work they had put into the event, I couldn't blame them, I was like that whenever I completed hard and time consuming tasks in the old world.
So here I was, trying to remain still while the servants groomed me, which was becoming increasingly hard to do considering how ticklish my wings were. A pegasus maid came over to help Sunbeam.
“If I may,” She said, taking the brush from Sunbeam and gently continuing the work. The tickling stopped and I was able to hold myself still, “You see, Sunbeam, pegasi wings are incredibly sensitive to washing techniques such as this, even full grown pegasi have trouble with it. It’s even worse for foals as even simply touching them with your own hoofs can cause reactions.”
I wished I could thank the maid for her work. The wing sensitivity was a huge pain for me, but I guessed that this was the price I paid for being able to fly. Soon, after I was sure every hair in my mane was checked twice to be perfectly in place, the preparations were finally made.
“Ready for this, my little light?” Mother asked and we started walking together towards to grand hall. I was happy that I was able to walk alongside mother for this event, though I had to walk many more steps to keep up with mother’s and Auntie Luna’s elegant stride. Both of the were the picture of regal elegance. Mother’s dress connected to her regalia and was a mixture of white and yellow with purple jewels hanging of the cape. Auntie Luna was wearing a purple dress with clouds and stars and a yellow trim and hem. All three of us were wearing our crowns and I mentally prepared myself for what would be the biggest test yet for me.
I may be a foal but every eye in the room will be on me and mother, especially greedy nobles wanting a chance to get ahead. Well, I would not let that happen. I will not make mother look weak or make me look unfit to succeed her. This will be my moment.
As we approached the hall, trumpets started playing.
“Fillies and Gentlecolts,” An announcer said, “May I present the Royal Family of Equestria.”
All the ponies assembled began looking up the staircase, awaiting our arrival.
“Presenting, her royal highness, the Princess of the Night and joint ruler of Equestria, Luna.”
Auntie Luna walked down the stairs to a round of applause from the ponies in attendance, she waved and nodded towards the ponies.
“Presenting, her royal highness, the Princess of the Sun and joint ruler of Equestria, Celestia and his royal highness, the Prince of the Sun and recognised heir to the throne of Equestria, Mythic Light.”
Following mother, I walked down the stairs to applause from the crowd. Following mother and Auntie Luna’s example as I best I could, I nodded to the others, not without eliciting some cooing looks from the crowd. Fleur de lis was in the crowd and I saw her blow a kiss in my direction.
“Fillies and Gentlecolts,” Mother said “I welcome you, once again, to the Grand Galloping Gala. On this night, ponies of all walks of life come together to share stories, have fun and remind ourselves that for all the darkness in this world, there is always light and friendship if we look for it.”
The ponies all clapped before dispersing to their own conversations as music started playing. From that moment on, I stayed by mother’s side as she greeted guests. I kept to myself as ponies greeted mother, nodding like my mother when they addressed me and while it was painfully dull, I vowed that I would stay by mother. Then some ponies who caught my eye came up to mother.
3 unicorns approached mother wearing white cloaks. Alone it wasn’t too interesting but the symbol on the cloaks made me double take. The symbol of the 12 pointed star with a scepter and sword crossing over it. That same symbol was on the front of my families book.
“Thank you for inviting us, Princess Celestia.” The front pony said, a purple unicorn with black raven mane. Her smooth voice for some reason sent a chill up my spine.
“You are welcome, Amethyst. I hope your research is going well.” Mother said, smiling.
“Some of the more ancient rituals of magic are harder to decipher but we are making progress. However, that is not our purpose tonight.” Amethyst said before kneeling down to me. “Greetings to you, my prince. It is truly an honour to finally meet you. I am Amethyst Arcana, I along with my fellows once worked for your father.”
I stood there, wide-eyed. These ponies worked with dad on magic? That was amazing and I wished I could ask them what he was like.
“It is truly a wonderful sight to see Golden Sword’s legacy continue. Maybe one day you will become a research in the ancient ways like he was.”
“Oh not him as well…” Mother groaned, “I’m sorry Amethyst, but I’ve had two students and my foal’s father completely obsessed with studying magic. There is more to life then reading books.”
I couldn’t help but giggle.
“I completely understand, your highness.” Amethyst said “I just extend the invitation to him. Should he grow and wish to learn, the guild and I would gladly accept him.”
“I will keep that in mind, Amethyst. Enjoy the party.” Mother said and with that Amethyst and her cohorts bowed before walking away. I felt mother’s hoof pull me closer.
“I don’t know what I do if you became like Twilight… No, I will not allow that to happen, I will make sure of it… Oh hello Twilight, how has Ponyville been?”
I had no clue about what mother was talking about but the incredulous look on Twilight’s face told that it was clearly an experience that was funnier in hindsight.
That Amethyst pony though. She knew my father and clearly continued his work of understanding magic with great passion. Maybe she knew some things that even mother didn’t know about dad. Either way, She still gave me chills for some reason, I would have to watch out for her in the future.
The night however was still young and there were plenty more ponies to meet and greet. It made me wonder who else I would meet tonight.
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Off to the side in the shadows, a chimera like creature was observing Princess Celestia and Mythic light.
“Ah, so that’s the human soul that was brought over into this realm.” It said, “I think it’s time that the little prince and I met.”
Thank you very much for continuing this story it is one of my favorites.
it lives!
While I'm glad you're back, please don't feel like you owe anything to us. I want you to write because it's fun, not because you feel like you have to please all of us. Don't write for us, write for you. If it isn't fun, it'll feel like a job and not just writing a story to share with us.
Celestia view on the magic confuses me and figures Discord would know of Mythic's secret.
YEEEEEE!
No problem and best of wishes that you'll be able to hold to this vow.
7859936 Trust me... I ain't going anywhere this time
so happy to see an update!!! Don't be so hard on yourself, life has a habit of getting in the way of things. Nice chapter and hope to see more soon.
7859944 It's perfectly understandable that there would be other things for you to do. #Priorities, am i right? So far so good, but if you ever want someone to proofread... pm me.
7859934 ouch.
Glad to see you back, and great story, I imagine a lot more mares going aww with the prince in his formal cloths but maybe they were just noble and though 'it was not proper to raise their voices' (I give them 10 more minutes before they crack and beg the princess if they can nuzzle the prince)
Also something tells me the night is still young and the prince has a lot to see yet, put him in the garden and make a family of bunnies play with him and I assure you…at least one mare is going to faint from the cuteness overload, possible Cadence or Rarity
Oh? I wonder what shenanigans you will come up with for Discord...
Looking forward to the next chapter.
Have a nice day!
I was wondering when we'd get to that particular plot point. Looking forward to more.
Keep up the good work. Deus tecum.
Don't hate yourself too much; I've gone longer without updating a story and I didn't have a good excuse like you do.
Anyway, nice chapter. A bit short, but still a fun read and worth waiting for.
"There is more to life than reading books.” So Celestia basically saying that reading is bad and that I should be doing something else. I Shouldn't come back onto FimFiction then. XD
But really, nice to see this story updated after a long time. Looking forward to the next.
great to see an other chapter again.
7859927 I think it's not so much her view on magic as it is she's had two students and a husband become obsessed with it. What she wants (I believe) is someone close to her who's not obsessed with magic. I can see Mythic Light being intrigued by magic, but not obsessed like the others were, and I hope that's what happens.
Good to hear from you and its fine i look forward to seeing more of your story.
I think his first words should be something like "I remember who I was before I reincarnated."
7860720 he likely end up goverment oriented.
Absolutely loved reading this chapter, I'm looking forward to the next chapter
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ahem before i say anything ells IT'S ALIVE!!!!!! and good to see you back hope your scedual is slightly more peace full to you this time.
and hope you have an good day
*looks at clock*
Heh, looks like its fun-time
hehe i liked that little part about twilight
stayclassy
great story. can't wait for the next chapter
7859944 uh oh I'm sensing trouble coming up I hope everything goes well and for the safety of mystic light
Ooh. This was an interesting chapter and the figure in the shadows, definately has got me curious.
7862624 That's Mythic Light, not Mystic
7862688 sorry my friend didn't mean for this to happen I was typing with my phone I did put mythic but it changed it to mystic. Again sorry
It's alive!
Thanks for the update, good work.
7860034 ouch? why ouch?
Have to say, really really REALLY enjoy your story here.
I've read a few HiE stories where they become a brother or prince/baby of Celestia and each one they were very angry, or prudant.
Your story has been a great refreshing read. I look forward to reading more and if ever you need any help, I'm more than willing to do what I can!
7865657 Always been sensitive to high-pitched sounds.
“I don’t know what I do if you became like Twilight… No, I will not allow that to happen, I will make sure of it…"
So any means necessary eh?…Get ready Equestria! this looks like the dawn of the X Equis Games! sponsor by the princess herself, and introducing her royal highness and her little bundle of EXTREME cuteness MITHYC LIGHT!
7865912 ah, okay. sorry
Tracking.
Good to see you Blitz! Doubted you were still writing but by the looks of it I was mistaken, happily so! Cute and hearth warming chapter.
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Make it double
7920262 Que the team rocket intro!!!! error unable to compute link continue reading the story
i googled Mythic Light and i got sent to a ski website
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To protect the world from devastation.
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to unite the people in our nation
late i know
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Team rocket blasts off at the speed of light
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Meowth thats right
....that is not what happens in the GGG is these days
Smart
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WOBBUFFET
Late yes, but still worth it!