//------------------------------// // The Parents // Story: Daughter of the Moon // by NyxJackson //------------------------------// The Parents It’s been a few weeks, since I went to the Castle in the Everfree Forest. Me saying a lot has happened since then is an overstatement. Sure, I’ve gotten a few more “flashbacks” but other than that it’s been pretty normal. It was pretty quick for me to get used to Blaze and Sky Chaser being my guards. Though, it was hard to explain to my friends why they’re here. Thankfully, Blaze is quick on his hoofs and prevented a fight between Sky Chaser and Rainbow. Anyway, I’ve been getting letters from Luna lately too. She’s a bit protective, for a good reason too, but she’s getting used to being a mom all over again. Apparently, she sent a letter that said she wants us to go visit my parents (or adopted parents, I guess) to tell the how grateful she is for them to take care of me. She sent that a few minutes ago. I don’t know what to say. After a few minutes of thinking, I wrote her back a letter saying that it sounded like a good idea and when she wanted to do it. She said sometime today. Luna is a really fast writer, by the way. Extremely fast. Wait, today?! “Are you sure, you want to do something like that today?” Celestia asked her little sister, who was walking back and forth to figure out what to bring with her. “Of course! I can’t just ignore information like that. Those ponies gave my daughter a home, unhesitatingly.” She said to her. “Besides, I need to be a little more active in Equestria. What do you think would be a better thank you gift? Flowers or maybe some of fancy cider??” “Maybe the cider with flowers. But, I think you should think about this more, Lu-Lu.” Celestia told her. “It might be a little overwhelming for them.” “Which is way I’m giving them a gifts. I’ve read that ponies nowadays use gifts to calm down each other, so that’s what I’m doing.” Luna said. “You said cider with flowers?” Celestia nodded with a sigh. She could tell the Luna was taking this very seriously and wanted to support her. But she couldn't help but think about how Twilight’s adoptive parents would feel. They might have the same reaction as Twilight, who knows. Celestia took another look at Luna, who was quite proud of how her gift looked. “Oh, let me tell Twilight to come to Canterlot now, so we can be a little more prepared.” Luna said, to no pony in particular, as she got some paper and her quil. Celestia couldn’t help but smile at her little sister’s excitement. It’s almost been a month since she found out about Twilight and she’s been very... invested on being the mother she wasn’t able to be. “Okay, I got the gifts ready. Now I just got to wait for Twilight to come.” Luna sighed with relief. Meanwhile, Twilight was basically in a panic to get out of town. When she got the letter to come to the Castle now, she stared to rush her way out the door. “Twilight?! Where are you headed to in such a hurry??” She heard a familiar cheery voice say. Twilight stopped and turned to see her pink coated friend. “Pinkie, I’m sorry I don’t have time to chat I have to-“ “-Go to Canterlot to see your parents and asks if you were adopted or not?” Pinkie said, continuing Twilight’s unfinished sentence. Twilight paused and looked at Pinkie, who was smiling bright and cheerfully. ’Questions for another day, Twilight. You have stuff to do.’ She told herself. “Sure, something like that I suppose.” “Okay, have fun!” Pinkie exclaimed, bouncing away. Twilight shook her head at the Element I’d Laugh, the pony who continues to confuse her, and continued on her way to the train station. “I made it in time!” I breathed out, in relief, as I got off the train. “It’s a good thing too, it would’ve been terrible to be late for Princess Luna.” She heard a gruff voice say. Twilight nodded, “Yeah, it would’ve been terrib- wait.” She turned to see Sky Chaser behind her. “When did you-?” “I’ve been by your side the whole time. If you thought I would’ve left you alone after all this time. You have another thing coming, Princess.” He told her. Twilight just sighed and said whatever, as she turned and started to walk towards the castle. If there was one thing that has changed, she was a little more closer to her silent guard. He’s presence around her was familiar and calming but his attitude needed some... improvements. ’-but, He’s doing better. At least the trip won’t be as bad as it was a few weeks ago.’ She thought to herself. Twilight has been studying the two guards behaviors, since they were appointed to her. The two does fine separated but seem.. agitated together. It was best to have one here, with her, instead of both. Of course, she found that out the hard way. Though, the journey was cut short when they saw Luna, halfway from the castle, waving at them. Luna went up the the two ponies. “It’s so nice for you to make it, Twilight. I trust that my guard here has been able to take care of you, very well?” She asked her daughter. ’So this is her guard?’ Twilight thought, as she nodded at the Princess of the Moon. “That’s great, now shall we head to your old house? Since, I’m not sure where it is.” Luna said, with a small smile. Twilight nodded again. Unlike the trip to the castle, the trip to her old house had a light and lively conversation. On the way, the mother and daughter, talked about what’s been going on with their duties and friends. Since, Twilight decided to keep the “flashbacks” to herself, she had trouble to not mention them, at least once or twice. By the time we made it to the house, I told Princess Luna that it would be better for me to go inside first then come get her. When she asked why, I explained how it would be weird for a Princess to come by to somepony’s house, unannounced. Especially when that Princess happened to be Nightmare Moon. Of course I kept the last part to myself. I see her hesitantly agreed and stayed outside as I went in. “Twilight?!?” My ears twitch as I hear a familiar feminine voice, “It’s so nice to see you! What’s with the sudden visit?!” My mom asked, as she ran over and hugged me. “You must want something. We haven’t seen you since the wedding.” I hear my dad said, coming from the kitchen. I couldn’t help but chuckle. I see where he’s coming from. “Well... there is something” I said. “Thought so, what is it, sweetheart?” My dad after a hearty laugh. “Am I, by any chance... adopted?” I asked, quietly. The room was silent for a few minutes. “You were.” My dad said, breaking the tension that had came into the room. “But, I wouldn’t really say adopted. It was more like, you were giving to us.” My mom told me. After a while, they started to tell me basically confirmed what Celestia explained, days ago. To be honest, I’m kind of shocked by how calmly they were saying these things. The words they said almost seemed planned. If that’s the case... They must have wanted to tell me for a while. “What made you ask that, Twilight?” My mom asked, after they were finished. “Well, let’s just say a pony who confirms to be my mother is-“ The door suddenly opened before I finished my sentence. I turned to see Luna, who was nervously fixing the now broken door, at the doorway. “-was waiting outside.” I finished and turned back to my parents and saw their startled faces, toward Princess Luna, who was continually telling them how sorry she was for breaking the door as she fixed it. They turned back to me, confused. I understand why, but I just sighed and rubbed the back of my head, with my hoof, as I smiled sheepishly. Luna, who just “fixed” the door, walked towards them with an apologetic smile. “I’m terribly sorry about your door,” She said, sheepishly. “Goodness, where are my manners?” Luna gave the two her gifts to them, with a smile, “I just came to thank you for taking care of my daughter up until now.” Oh no. That last sentence made my parents look at her, then me, then back at her, then each other.... then back at me. “I’m sorry, what?” My mom asked, not believing her ears. Yeah, this is going to be a long day of talking.