//------------------------------// // 5: Cath // Story: Trapped In Equestria // by MegaCheesy //------------------------------// I've been sitting with Midnight at the castle. Maybe a month ago, Midnight was completely deaf. Twilight, being the godsend that she is, had managed to make one of her ears functional. She's now half deaf... We're currently eating lunch. She's been really bummed out ever since Twilight left, considering she treats Twilight and me as mom and dad. I never really thought about how much of a parental figure I am to her. She was probably living in an abandoned place without parents before I found her. "Hey, Nate! You okay?" Midnight asked. Her voice was quiet and raspy like her throat is always dry, but she's only used her voice for a few weeks. I can't blame her for having a bad voice. "Yeah. I'm all good, kiddo." I responded. I should stop zoning out so much, it's a real problem that I've always had. Midnight and I had just talked for a while, but Celestia had soon interrupted us. I'm not mad at her, it's hard to be mad at Sunbutt. I had a conversation with her earlier about the whole 'this whole world was fictional in my world' thing. She took it well enough, but I advised her not to let anyone else know besides Luna. Equestria would be in a panic about that. "Nate, can I talk to you?" Tia asked. "Sure, but what's it about?" I questioned Sunbutt. I hope it's nothing bad, but you never know what evils can appear in Equestria. Celestia had taken me to a place with ancient scrolls and notebooks. She searched around before finding the right one. She opened a clearly decaying scroll and said something like "I never thought this tale would be true..." That's very vague. I raised one eyebrow "What's the problem, Tia?" "Nate, there was a tale that a creature with great power could come to Equestria. That creature would marry the ruler's greatest student and have three adopted children, one pureblood child. I think this tale is about you." What? This wasn't in mlp canon, but neither is Midnight. I'm causing so many butterfly effects, it's getting crazy. "Is Midnight one of the children? If so, where are the others?" "I believe Midnight is one of them. The other two are in Canterlot's orphanage and the Everfree Forest, respectively..." No way, this is insane! Yet, this is awesome at the same time! Wait, did that prophecy say I was going to marry Twilight? I'll dwell on that later. "Do you think I should go find the one in Canterlot, first?" I asked Tia. Celestia raised her hoof. "That won't be a problem, Nate. I'll escort her to my castle. She comes from a noble family of unicorns with a great harness of fire magic, but she is the only known earth pony in her family. She lost her parents at a young age, but her other relatives would not take her in. She is an earth pony, she didn't belong." I grimaced. How despicable do you have to be to not let someone in your family, just because she is different from you? That's horrible! "Why would they do that!? Those bastards..." That last part I muttered under my breath. Celestia nodded, understandably too. "What's her name, Celestia?" "Her name is Catherine Firebreaker. I'm sure you'll take great care of her, Nate." Celestia finished. I sheepishly rubbed the back of my neck, appreciating the praise. I don't know if I'll ever get used to being praised, if ever. Celestia and I walked back to her castle, expecting Twilight's arrival. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight and Spike popped out of the mirror, being surrounded by her friends and I. Twilight came up to me and gave me a hug, but I wasn't going to let her get out with only a hug. I kissed her right on the lips, tasting nothing but lavender. Her face became beat read, while I heard a collective 'aww' from the mane 5. "Welcome back, Twilight," I said while letting go of the kiss. Twilight sat there, bewildered by the kiss while getting hugs from her friends. "I...Um... Thanks, Nate....!" Twilight managed to stammer out. I chuckled and went to get Midnight, she's been dying to see Twilight back. I have no idea how to tell her about taking care of a second child, but I'm sure Cathrine is a nice pony. Unless the nobles of Canterlot rubbed off on her, but I highly dought that. There are some nice ponies in Canterlot. I quickly rounded up Midnight and went back to Twilight, who got a major hug from the younger filly. "It's nice to see you too, Midnight." Twilight gave Midnight on of her wing hugs, putting down her bags in the process. I could see bags under Twilight's eyes, so I quickly picked up the newly formed alicorn and took her to bed. I could tell that she was tired from Equestria Girls, so I sat her in the temporary bed. Spike quickly followed her example by sleeping in his bed. To say I wasn't teased by Midnight for having a marefriend, would be an understatement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3rd point of view) Catherine Firebreaker was nervous. Why would the ruler of Equestria want to take her to the castle? Was it something she did? Did she make a criminal offense? What is going on?! Celestia comforted the sizable filly. "There is nothing to be nervous about, young one. Your new parents are very excited to see you, Catherine." Catherine Firebreaker was different from the others. She was a snow white filly, her main black like coal. The front of her main was coiled, draping down her neck (Looks like this hairstyle: https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/square_small/13/132031/2025191-sc5_viola.jpg). Her eyes were bandaged, she fears her eyes are too powerful, thus she bandages them to protect others from the dangers. Her size rivals Big Mac, only being slightly smaller than him. Her cutie mark is a ball of flame surrounding an eye. Celestia leads Catherine to Twilight Sparkle and that human she heard about... Are these two her new parents? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Normal point of view) I took a look at my new daughter. I don't know how to say this, but... She's welcome to my family. "Yo! I've been expecting you, Cath!"