//------------------------------// // Plans for the Future // Story: Prince of the Sun // by TornadoBlitz //------------------------------// Luna made her way through the solar chambers, preparing for her nightly duties. The Gala was still in full swing downstairs and Celestia was still entertaining the remaining nobles and would be for the next few hours. Luna felt some sympathy for her older sister, having to deal with mostly boring conversations with nobles who will probably be back tomorrow complaining about a new issue they have in day court. As Luna passed Celestia’s chamber, the door was ajar and she could hear whimpering noises. Luna looked inside and saw Mythic Light in his crib, tossing and turning. She entered the room and lit her horn, preparing one of her calm dream spells. Once the spell was ready, a line appeared between her horn and Mythic’s horn. Mythic stopped tossing and began to sink back into his crib, Luna kept the spell going until Mythic’s breathing had calmed down. Her work complete, Luna kneeled down beside Mythic and tucked him back in. “Don’t you worry, little Mythic.” She whispered. “I will protect you during the night.” She couldn’t help but smile as she looked upon the little prince. His magic spasms had become much less frequent and his going stronger everyday. Very soon, Mythic would be moved into his own nursery in the Solar Chambers and Celestia had been hard at work creating one for her son. “I wonder what you will learn first?” She whispered “Will you learn to fly or will you control magic? Your potential is endless, little light.” Luna turned to see Golden Sword’s book. “...and what is written in this book? Celestia said that Golden Sword’s family has hidden it for years. Why?” Luna heard a set of hoofprints and the door opened to reveal Celestia. It was clear she was tired from all the socializing and just wanted to spend the rest of her night in peace. “Luna, what are you doing in my room?” Celestia questioned. “I heard Mythic struggling in his sleep so I calmed him down.” Luna replied and Celestia looked upon her foal with a maternal smile. “I’m glad he’s able to get some sleep, the partying can get rather loud.” Celestia said. “Speaking of, Glad that is over, sister?” Luna said as Celestia took off her dress with her magic and flopped on her bed, the magic that kept her mane flowing faded away and she lay there for a few minutes, taking deep breaths to compose herself. “9 hours…” she finally said “They have been at it for 9 hours and only now is it over. This may be a new record for them.” Luna couldn’t help but chuckle. “Don’t lie and whine to me sister. I can tell you had fun…you enjoy yourself when these events come around, don’t you?” Celestia removed her mane from her eyes and looked up at Luna with a smile. “Of course I enjoy myself at parties, Luna, but I am not a young college filly… I cannot go 9 hours at parties.” If Mythic Light had not been sleeping in the room, Luna would have fallen over laughing. “Oh please, Celestia.” Luna said “As if stamina has ever been an issue for Alicorns. It’s only recently that you truly took mother’s lessons about restraint to heart.” Celestia and Luna chuckled softly. “Besides that… I think it was good night for my little one.” Celestia said, moving down her bed to look at Mythic Light, sleeping peacefully. “I swear some of the mares were just waiting for permission to cuddle him.” Luna replied “A wonderful night for the prince.” Luna looked up to see Celestia looking upon her foal with a mix of pride and concern. “I know that look, Celestia.” Luna said “What’s on your mind?” “I’m worried, Luna, worried about Mythic’s future.” Celestia said and Luna was gave a confused look. “With the greatest of respect, how?” Luna inquired “You’ve planned for practically everything, Tia. You have Twilight teaching Mythic magic, Rainbow Dash teaching him flight, he has all 4 Alicorns able to guide him in the ways of royalty and Sunbeam to care for and nurture him when you cannot. Not to mention the many other plans and established mares you have prepared.” “Luna, name the one common trait that all those ponies you mentioned have?” Celestia said. After Luna thought about it for a moment, realization crashed down upon her. “They’re all mares.” Luna said. “Exactly.” Celestia replied “For all the great teachers that Mythic has, all their combined experience and talent, plus two immortal family members in us, he has no stallion influences. No matter how much we can teach him, a mare cannot teach a colt to be a stallion, only others can do that.” “So what are you saying Tia?” Luna inquired. “I’m saying that Mythic is going to need a father figure, or at least a stallion close enough to him to act like one. Currently Mythic has none and unless a responsible choice is put in place, Mythic will search for his own answers and I dread to think of what would happen there.” Luna started to imagine Mythic going to Blueblood for advice. She visibly shook at the thought. “I don’t want to think about it either. You’re right, plans need to be put in place.” Luna quickly said “In fact, I have a few ideas already.” “The thestrals?” Celestia asked and Luna nodded. “One of the most important lessons Mythic must learn is that Equestria is not just Unicorns, Pegasi and Earth Ponies, there are many different kinds of ponies. The thestrals tend to have larger families so there are plenty of Thestral fathers that can provide Mythic positive influences.” “I like your thinking, Luna. No matter what though, all choices for figures like this must be agreed upon. I won’t allow any negative influences to come before my son.” “No arguments here, but…” Luna stopped before continuing “How’s the search for Golden Sword? It’s his foal, he should have the honour.” Celestia looked away, batting away a tear “Still no results. I would go myself and search for him but I dare not leave Equestria or my foal for an extended period of time. I will not abandon Mythic unless absolutely necessary.” Luna nodded, “I will put the word amongst my soldiers. For now though, I will let you and Mythic rest.” “Indeed… thank you Luna, for everything.” Celestia replied as Luna left the room. She glanced at Mythic, still sleeping peacefully. “Don’t you worry, my little light. I won’t allow anything to harm you. Golden Sword is always with you, even if he’s not here to watch you grow. I will find him and we will be a proper family.”