The crystal empire was just how I remembered it. Quite honestly, it was beautiful and if it wasn’t for the fact that it was in the middle of a frozen wasteland, I might have even liked to move here.
Sure, climate was nice now when the magical mcguffin kept it snow free and warmish, but what kind of idiots settled here in the first place?
I followed along, walking a few steps behind Luna and Celestia as we made our way towards the castle, ponies stopping and bowing as we walked past. I’d never get used to that, even if it was aimed at the sisters I still found the entire thing a bit embarrassing.
Or at least, I hoped it was all aimed at the sisters.
What felt even stranger was that there weren't any changelings anywhere. The agreement Cadence had with the Hive was still in effect. Amber had not been allowed to go as she wasn’t part of the love gathering party.
Amber had been less than pleased with me being allowed out of her sight for an extended amount of time.
“Am I the only one that thinks ‘evil mastermind’ every time I see that tower?” I asked as we got closer to the castle towering above the rest of the town.
Luna smiled and nodded. “I think so, My Page. It was constructed long before King Sombra came to power.”
“Must just be me then,” I said, looking up at the massive crystal structure. If it wasn’t for the fact that Canterlot was built on the side of a mountain, I would say that this place had more bling than Canterlot Castle. Shinier anyway, if smaller.
Seriously, add some spikes and maybe some fires and… paint it black? It wouldn’t look out of place with a giant flaming eye at the top.
We were met by Shining Armor as we got closer.
Not to be mean, but he looked like three levels of hell. Like he hadn’t slept in weeks. Which made a lot of sense with an infant around. Lack of sleep kind of came with the territory.
“Shining, you look like you haven’t slept in days,” I said with a grin.
“…I haven’t,” he admitted and then gave the sisters a slight bow, “Princesses.”
“None of that now, Prince Armor,” Celestia said with a smile. “It is good to see you again.”
…and I just realized that when I marry Luna, I’ll get that accursed title too. Sodding damn it! I thought I could avoid it!
I glanced at Luna and then sighed.
Worth it. It’s not the same thing either, it’s Prince Consort, not actual Prince so it could have been a lot worse to be honest.
…She would have been worth that too.
“Come on,” Shining Armor said with a tired smile, “I’ll take you to Cadence and the baby.”
I missed something there while wool-gathering. Still, it likely wasn’t too important. Moving up alongside Luna, I walked along as Celestia talked with the tired looking unicorn.
Both Luna and I seemed more than willing to let Celestia take the lead on this. Not sure about My Sky, but I was still more than a bit groggy from the change in my sleeping schedule.
Let’s just say that I knew how Shining felt… not that he hadn't had it worse for a bit. Poor man. Oh well, comes with the territory.
Shining paused outside a door. “…Before you come in, you should know that she’s a bit… unusual.”
“Unusual how?” Luna asked with a small frown.
“…You’ll see,” he said and lead the way inside.
I frowned at that and followed along to see Cadence standing by a crib. She smiled tiredly as we came in before moving over to hug Celestia.
“I’m glad you could come.”
“Wouldn’t dream to miss it,” the larger alicorn answered with a smile as Cadence moved on to hug Luna and I.
Cadence gave the second best hugs, following closely behind Luna. Makes sense really, what with her being the Alicorn of Love and all that.
Cadence smiled tiredly and lead over to the crib. “We haven’t picked a name yet,” she admitted as she pulled the blanker down a little, revealing the head of a pink little unicorn.
D’aww. She’s adorable!
The little foal stirred slightly as she started to wake up and her wings spread slightly in the crib.
I stared for a moment before I looked at Luna and Celestia. They were staring at the alicorn in the crib.
Good, so I wasn't the only one seeing that.
I turned back to the little alicorn as I sat down and shifted my wings with a frown, looking between her and her mother.
Well, that kind of make sense. Mother alicorn, kid alicorn.
Still…
“There is no way that’s even remotely fair,” I finally said with a frown.
Born as an Alicorn. Some ponies have all the luck.
I forget. Was it ever explained why Equestrians chose to use Prince Consort for a husband of a reigning princess who isn't royal by birth when we usually prefer Prince Consort over King Consort for the husband of a reigning queen who isn't a king in his own right?
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Most likely because by all rights Celestia and Luna are Queens not Princesses. They just chose to be called Princesses because reasons.
Best typo. :D
Page's words are going to bite him in the flank?
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True. I was just wondering if a reason had been given definitively.
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Probably.
Nice chapter, good work.
Page looks at the baby.
Looks at his wings.
Then at hers.
“Alright kid. Who did you kill?”
Real noice chap' er mate, though could you make it up to 31,000 words? Well you know, as a very special gift for us, your ever loyal readers, if you are feeling up to do.
i am still waiting for a new chapter of The Substitute Demon by Reykan i'll really wait until then i suppose, just saying, dont mind me, but really, great job on this chapter and i so can't wait for more. I mean no offense to any stuff i wrote
Not fair to who Page? You or the baby?
As always thank you Hiver, I look forward to seeing how Page wil react further to this. Or the Crystal heart being destroyed? Or will it not be?
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"Hmhm... An excellent question!"
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With the horn and jumbo-sized wings? I think it's safe to say she slaughtered her mommas baby maker
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Either Sombra by cuteness or changelings by cuteness/love overdose.
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With a horn that big and wings that large little baby alicorn killed the mommy's wohoo.
Not sure who she killed for the wings but if I had to guess, she'll become MLP's version of Monster Hunter World's Bazelgeuse by the time she grows up.
Calling it now, season 15's villain.
You gonna say that your own little one, Page?
Awesome! best birthday present I've gotten today!
Edit: I was expecting page to say something about Flurry heart having a mild case of "Alicorn-itis". Don't know why, but that's what I expected...
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Ow just... seriously gave thought to that... ow
LOL I love his casual response to Flurry Heart.
Life isn't fair, boyo.
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The haven’t named the little abomination yet. Page might recommend something a little less stupid than a product from DQ.
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In Faust's first draft, it was Queen Celestia. However, Hasbro was all like, "Queens are evil because of Disney. Princess or nothing."
Well, I've just finished each ones of the story!
I must say this is quite good! Even tough the chapters tend to become shorter.
Keep us the good work sir!
PS : Also I'm still rooting for PageXSkitter ship. Give her some love please!
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She killed her evil twin in the womb when they were both only a few million cells. It was an epic battle that lasted days before she absorbed her twin and ascended. Cadence thought she had gas.
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SKYLA!!! Noooooooo!
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Don't worry, Skyla's just biding her time, waiting until Flurry gets old enough to have children of her own. You know, the Sargeras Gambit.
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Indeed.
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Oh, wow! If that was the "Kind King Sombra", just imagine what the "Evil, Mean King Sombra" would've been like!
It's good that someone preserved that!
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Eon the Terrible.
Came into the world and ended his age. Poor sod.
Source here.
And no, Page's arrival doesn't count
Ah, the demon spawn has come. I should have seen the signs. It is too late for us now.
You do remember all the crap that comes with being one right
If I was Page I would have turned into a puddle of goo after being exposed to that much cuteness.
Unless its a:
Winged Unicorn
or
Horned Pegasus ...
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Summon the... Doom Guy.
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Not even he would touch that with the BFG9000.
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More the crap that comes with being royalty because of being an Alicorn.
The first words after total silence are always the most memorable.
Luna:
"Blank Page... Did you want to give a confession by any chance?!"
Page:
Nope,not mine. Mine will be way more awesome! Dark as the night, swift as a bat and bring fear to her enemies... And she will be known as:
BATMARE!
Celestia:
"But neighter of you is a Thestral!"
Page:
"That was a perfectly fine human joke..."
*After a while*
Sunset Shimmer:
"I get it... Nice."
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That was a epic story with a priceless end.
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Absolutely fucking lost it. Best laugh I had all week!
Thanks 👍
So, we're up to "The Crystalling." Even though "The Cutie Re-Mark" didn't happen, I'm still hoping to see Glimmy do something.
Its unclaimed and full of ressources.
This comment section is killing me !!!