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// Reconciliation 
// Story: An Unexpected Union:  A Princess and a Former Showmare 
// by StormLuna 
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After finishing the eclipse Luna and Celestia headed back into the birthing room to discover that Twilight had given birth.  With smiles on both of their faces they said, "Congratulations Twilight!"

Twilight replied, "Thanks."

Luna asked, "Twilight, so is it a boy or a girl?"

Celestia added, "What's its name?"

Twilight replied, "His name is Eclipse Dawn."

Trixie added, "Twilight and I decided that since he was born during an eclipse that happened at dawn, that Eclipse Dawn would be a perfect name for him."

Twilight motioned for them to come over and take a look at her new foal.  They were shocked when they saw that another Alicorn had been born but were even more shocked when they learned that she had given birth to a colt.

Celestia said, "After Flurry Heart was born I never imagined that there would be another natural born Alicorn anytime soon."

Luna added, "And the fact that it is a natural born Alicorn colt makes this even more rare.  Throughout history, there have only been a few natural born Alicorn colts."

Both Twilight and Trixie gave her curious looks.  Twilight asked, "Seriously, they are that rare?"

Celestia replied, "Yes, they are that rare.  Just as Flurry Heart was the first natural born Alicorn ever seen in Equestria, the last natural born Alicorn colt in this world was my father and that was over 2,000 years ago."





Given that the birth was over they decided that Twilight's friends could come in so Celestia went to get them.  When they arrived they, like everypony else, was shocked to see that she had given birth to an Alicorn colt.  The first one to say anything was Rainbow, "Wow, another Alicorn!"  She became more excited as she continued, "Just you wait Twilight, once he gets older he'll be flying around and casting spells like a boss!"

Rarity added, "Oh and he's so adorable."  She looked at both Twilight and Trixie and continued, "And he looks like a mix of you two!"  

Applejack continued, "Ah'm so happy for you two.  Ah know you'll be perfect parents."

They noticed how Applejack mentioned both of them, causing Trixie to gasp, "Seriously, you think I'll be a good parent."

She could tell by the way Trixie was looking at not just Twilight, but at Eclipse as well that she did genuinely love them.  She put her hoof around her and continued, "Yep, both of y'all."  She pulled Trixie closer and continued, "Trixie, I want to apologize for how I have been towards you.  I know there for a while your love wasn't genuine but since Twilight has been freed, I can tell your love is genuine.  I do hope you'll forgive us for how we've been."

Trixie replied, "I forgive you.  I know now that you were just concerned friends."

Pinkie got excited, "And now we're going to have to throw you guys a party!"

Celestia chuckled, "Yeah, a 'first natural born Alicorn colt in 2,000 years party!"'

While everypony began making plans for the party that would ensue, Twilight yawned, "I know you're all excited but giving birth is exhausting.  I just want to get some rest."

Celestia added, "We probably should get her to a normal hospital room and get Eclipse to the nursery."

Twilight quickly objected, "Celestia, Eclipse Dawn is not your ordinary foal.  I think it would be best if he were allowed to be in my room with me."

Trixie added, "Twilight is right.  He may need care that only she could provide."

Luna continued, "Big sister, they do make a point."

Cadence added, "Right after Flurry Heart was born, rather than being put in the nursery, she was allowed to stay with me."

Celestia sighed, "Alright, that will be the plan then."  

Twilight sighed, "I just wish that my parents could have been here for this.  I know they would think Eclipse is absolutely adorable."

Luna asked, "Twilight, why weren't they there?"

Trixie began to cry, "They don't want anything to do with us because of her decision to marry me."

Twilight added, "Yeah, they wouldn't come to the wedding because I was marrying her and I still remember them wanting to kill Trixie.  I still remember them saying that if they had their way that my foal would have only one parent."  She began to cry, "I just wish they'd give Trixie a chance.  I just wish they'd come and see their grandfoal.  I just want us to be a family again."

Celestia put her wing up to her face and asked, "Twilight, would you want me to go and tell them about the birth?  Perhaps if I tell them they will give Trixie a chance and see Eclipse Dawn."

Twilight nodded yes so Celestia left and headed towards Twilight's parents' house. 



  

It was early in the afternoon when Celestia arrived at their house.  She knocked on the door and it was quickly answered by Velvet, "Oh hello your Majesty.  What brings you by?"

Celestia asked, "May I come in?"

Velvet motioned for her to go in where she was greeted by Night Light, "Good afternoon your Majesty, what brings you by?"

Celestia gave them a serious look and asked, "Why were you not at Twilight's wedding?  Do you not know that she was saddened by that?"

Velvet sighed, "Your Majesty, we were not at her wedding because she was marrying a little tramp who put her under a mind control spell and got her pregnant."

Night Light added, "And we felt that by going, we would be condoning what she did."

Celestia became a bit more intense, "Well at this very moment Twilight is in the hospital with her newborn wishing that you would come and at least see your grandfoal."

Both their ears perked up.  Velvet asked, "What, she's given birth?"

Celestia replied, "Yes, she has."  She got up and headed towards the door and continued, "Now if you two do decide to follow me and visit Twilight and her foal, please at least be civil towards Trixie.  Nopony ever said you had to like her, just be civil, alright."

They both nodded and followed Celestia to the hospital.  By the time she had arrived they had moved Twilight and Eclipse to a normal room but it didn't take long for her to find it.  When they walked in Trixie was sitting there by Twilight with a loving smile as she was holding her foal.  Celestia said, "Night Light, Velvet, I would like you to meet your grandfoal, Prince Eclipse Dawn."

When they walked over to him they couldn't help but notice that he was an Alicorn.  Velvet gasped, "An Alicorn?  Twilight gave birth to an Alicorn?"

Twilight interrupted, "Yes mom, I gave birth to an Alicorn."

Luna added, "And this is the first birth of an Alicorn colt in two thousand years."

Night Light asked, "So what is his name?"

Trixie replied, "His name is Eclipse Dawn.  Twilight and I decided that since he was born during the eclipse this morning that it would be an appropriate name for him."

The two gave Trixie a disapproving glare, which was returned by a glare from Twilight.  Twilight sighed, "Mom, dad, I know you don't like Trixie but could you just give her a chance?"

Celestia added, "Velvet, Night Light, at first I did not approve of this but I have seen for myself how much Trixie truly does love her."

Starlight, who had been silent for quite some time added, "It is true.  When Twilight began to go into labor Trixie was there for her every moment.  She was holding her hoof and doing everything she could to provide her comfort."

Shining Armor continued, "Mom, dad, you know that I was against this just as much as you but I have seen for myself that what Celestia and Starlight has said is true.  Trixie truly does love her and she certainly loves Eclipse Dawn."

The two took a look at Trixie and while they could tell she was nervous, they could also see that she truly did love Twilight.  The first to approach her was Night Light.  He hugged her and said, "I am sorry for how I was with Twilight marrying you.  Welcome to the family your Majesty."

Trixie replied, "Thanks but could you just call me Trixie, it would make me feel more comfortable."

With the exception of Twilight, everypony's jaws dropped.  Never did they expect Trixie, who has been a showoff and quite narcissistic throughout her whole life, suddenly wanting to be addressed informally now that she is a princess.  The one this impressed the most though was Velvet.  She gave Trixie a smile and said, "I know you have had bad moments in your past Trixie, but I can tell you have changed."  She rushed to her and continued, "Welcome to the family Trixie.  You are always welcome at our house."

Twilight began to cry tears of joy.  She cried, "Mom, dad, this is all I wanted.  I just wanted you to accept Trixie and for us to be a close family again."

Before she could say anything else Velvet bent down to take a closer look at Eclipse.  He gave her a huge smile as she said, "Who's an adorable colt?  You're an adorable colt!"

After she said this Twilight let out a huge yawn, "I'm so tired."

Celestia said, "Well everypony, I think we should let her get some rest."

Twilight yawned, "That would be nice but I do want Trixie staying with me."

Trixie replied, "Don't worry Twilight, I'll always be here for you."

After that most of her company left, leaving her, Trixie and Eclipse Dawn.  As Twilight was going to sleep she couldn't help but smile as Trixie was holding her hoof and she was holding her foal.  She had never felt more happy in her life and despite knowing that there was going to be a lot to do once they got home, she was able to drift to sleep easily.