//------------------------------// // Explanations // Story: A past long forgotten and Hope for the future. // by zero504 //------------------------------// Celestia's Bedroom The story begins in our past, when we were but foals Max. Our old castle was were We used to live, until we moved to Canterlot. It was there that is where this takes place at. Once upon a time, Our family lived in relative peace and ease, though there were some hard times. However, we were blessed with a new addition to our Family. In due time our Mother, Faust was pregnant with child. Faust and our father King Nocturne was quite happy and pleased when She found out. Needless to say, We were happy as well cause we would soon be Big Sisters. Finally, the long awaited day arrived. Mother soon gave birth to our little brother. His name was to be Soaring Hope. We were excited to say the least, and We helped raise our Brother right. However, Due to complications, Our Father passed away sadly. Of course, Soaring didn't know why or how it happened. All of us were just as shocked at his Death. But Soaring Hope also gave us Hope and solace during that time. Our Brother was incredibly gifted in the ways of Magic as well as his talents. He also brought Hope when their wasn't any and could never fail to bring a smile to our faces. Soaring as We said, was incredibly gifted, He also had the ability to see things that others could not. He was gifted with a unique ability which would allow Him to open portals to other worlds. He also could see the best in Ponies and others. One day, Soaring was alone in His room, and He had an interesting thought. Though at the time, Nobody could have predicted what would have happened next. This is where you come in Max. Soaring through reasons unknown, decided to open a pathway for you to come to Equestria. You were only 5 years old at the time, and so was Soaring. Nopony knew about your existence, for Soaring decided to keep you a secret from Everypony else, especially Mother. Needless to say, Soaring was incredibly happy to see a new friend and wanted to make sure You were happy. Now, us Sisters realized that Soaring was spending far too much time in His room, Mother also began to notice this and decided to investigate. Using her unique Magical skills, She started to spy on her Son. What She saw surprised Her. She saw a young Human playing happily with Her Son. Also, Soaring decided to teach you about Equestria and also about the arts of Magic. He shared some of His Magic with you, so you could learn it. Mother didn't like the idea. At first, Faust was angry. After all, She heard things about Humans before and was sorely tempted to send you back, Max. Faust confronted her Son and you. Soaring had never seen her Mother angry before and also was shocked that He had been found out. But what was worse, was the scared look on your face. Needless to say, You began to cry heavily. Faust suddenly realized that Her anger had made you incredibly scared and hurt badly. Mother decided to calm down and tried to comfort you. Soaring had glared at her Mother for scaring you. Eventually you had calmed down but was still leery. Faust took the time to take Soaring to her room to talk. This left you in Soaring's room alone. Soaring then told her Mother everything about you. When Faust heard about your life, She understood now why Soaring had done what He did. Mother came to a decision and decided to allow you to stay, but for one month only. Soaring was understandably upset about the situation, after all He cared a lot about your well being and concern. Mother explained that You didn't belong here, but decided to allow you to stay. Soaring was saddened, but He was glad that you could stay a bit. Knowing what Soaring had said about your life and How your life would effect you down the road, Mother decided to make a promise to her Son. That promise was that you would eventually return to Equestria again. Soaring was incredibly happy. Mother always kept her promises. Soaring returned to his room happy again. You were glad to see He wasn't hurt or in trouble. Mother decided it wouldn't be good for you to be cooped up in Soaring's room, so She allowed you to see the Castle and introduce you to Us. Needless to say, We were surprised. At first We were incredibly guarded with you, due to the fact that we had heard about Humans in general. The stories weren't pretty. We even called you a freak. Yet despite what We called you and how We avoided you, you tried to make good friends of us. You were quite a gentlecolt. In fact, when you met us, you used your magic to create a gentle bouquet of flowers for us. You cared a great deal for us, even if We didn't care about you much. Heck, there was one time when We had issues falling asleep you came and comforted us. You told us a story and you tucked us in. Despite what happened, you felt We were worth your time and effort. We should have been more kinder. (Celestia and Luna cried at this point) (They calmed down after a short time and continued the story.) Mother even attempted to try to develop a bond with you, She was determined to at the very least apologize for her actions towards you. You cared for our Mother greatly despite what happened. The staff at the castle, though a tad bit leery of you, warmed up to you and was happy to meet you and help you around. The whole Castle seemed a bit more cheerful due to your arrival. However, it was not to last as the final day came. Soaring was saddened greatly cause He knew what would happen next. You would forget all the time you spent here and would go back to a life of hardship and pain. Mother was saddened as well. As for us, We were indifferent to the situation. We still had trouble coming to grips with the situation. We still wasn't sure what to think about you. You looked confused at the situation, But from what you had been told, it was more like a small vacation. Soon, Mother cast a very powerful spell, A memory spell that would make everyone including yourself forget Who you were. Me, Luna, Soaring and Mother as well as all the staff forgot you. You were sent back to Earth to live out your life. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I looked at the two Princesses. It was hard to imagine that I had ever been to Equestria before, yet it had seemed like it was yesterday that I had that strange dream. Suddenly, things began to make sense, It was if somehow a flood of memories came back to me. What Celestia had said suddenly all came at once. The memories, the things me and Soaring had done together. I wept freely, I didn't care. I loved Soaring, He was the big brother that I never knew I had. Celestia and Luna comforted me. Finally, I spoke up. "What happened to Him?" "Where is He now?" "Is he dead?" Celestia was shocked for me to ask these questions, But She knew I wouldn't be satisfied until I heard the answers. Celestia then spoke and told me what else happened after that. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canterlot Castle 4,000 BNM (before Nightmare Moon) During those times, We and our Brother grew up together, We remained inseparable. Whenever we felt down, Soaring was there to pick us up again. However, our Mother mysteriously disappeared one day with no explanation. Soaring took it upon Himself to help raise us right. He became the Father of sorts. Despite the issues, We grew in power and knowledge. We found out that Humans weren't all bad, just misunderstood. We made several alliances with other nations. It was a golden time for all. Yet Tragedy struck us all. While we were on a diplomatic mission of peace. A band of creatures attacked. We were completely caught unawares. When We attempted to use our Magic against the enemies, it failed us. We were overrun. Soaring remained calm in this moment. Using the last of his Magic, He managed to teleport us to safety. When We managed to arrive back to Him, We found his body intact but He had died. We wept for days. Despite what happened, We continued on our mission and managed to complete it and preserved peace, but it was at a cost, our Brother died. It was not long afterwards, We found out after reading his will, That he knew of the attack and knew the cost of what it would take to bring peace, He left us instructions on how to move on and how to rule after He was gone. We knew how important it was to not lose Hope. It was then a strange thing happened. His symbol on his neck had disappeared, and there was a strange light in the sky that night after we had did what was asked of us. We wondered about the strange light and what it meant. No sooner that We had looked upon it then it disappeared. For years afterward, We never discussed about the strange phenomenon. We continued of course to rule as We should. Though secretly we hoped that one day our Brother would come back to us. We knew there was no way to bring back the dead. But We still had Hope. And Max that is what happened. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "But you know, it is very much possible that our Brother lives on in you. You actually possess some of our Brother's Magic." Celestia said. I was surprised to hear that. "What? I know Magic? But how?" I sputtered. Celestia spoke again and said, "You never lost the magic our brother gave you, Max. it's just it has been lying dormant. Now that you are here in Equestria again, the Magic should be awakened." Luna then scanned me with her Magic from her horn. Sure enough, Luna smiled. "It is definitely there, Max. Our Brother's gift to you is there." She said. I was shocked and dumbfounded. Another bombshell had pretty much just been put on me. The fact that I had Magic was an amazing feeling, but it still was inadequate with the loss of my brother Soaring. "There is more to tell you Max, but I do not believe you are ready to know just quite yet." said Celestia. Finally one question remained. "What happens now?" I asked to the Princesses.