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// Story: Children of the Moon 
// by WinterFang 
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Luna was laying in bed trying to get some sleep to no effect. Thoughts of her raising foals of her own swam in through the lunar alicon's mind. The thoughts continued until Luna sat up.

"That is it. At this rate, I'll never get any sleep." she said as she got out of bed.

In the past few weeks, Luna has been feeling the desire for a family, other than her sister Celestia. She did bring it up with her sister to a positive response. However, Luna felt no inkling to look for a stallion to impregnate her. Nor did she felt comfortable adopting a young filly or colt that didn't share her blood. Luna was at mental dead end at what to do, for the past three to four days. Luna went to the kitchen to get something to eat and to help her thing of an answer. As she entered the kitchen, Luna noticed her sister reading a letter at the dining table.

"Hello Luna. having trouble sleeping?" asked Celestia when she heard the younger alicorn come into the room.

"A bit, yes. I was having that dream again and it was the strongest it has even been." replied Luna as joined Celestia at the table.

"And you're sure that adoption is out of the question?" asked the alabaster mare.

"Yes, sister. It wouldn't feel right if the foal wasn't truly mine." answered Luna.

"Well, there is...." Said Celestia before she was cut off by a glare from her younger sister.

"No, Celestia. I am not going to mate with a random stallion to become pregnant." Said Luna.

"I just trying to help." replied Celestia going back to reading her letter.

"Who's the letter from, sister?" asked Luna as she filled a glass with water.

"It's from Twilight. She likes to keep me updated with things in Ponyvile. She sends her thanks for helping the CMC sometime ago." Said Celestia, a small smile crossing her lips.

Luna remembered the fillies well. Each one had reminded the princess of the night a little bit of herself in some regard. Just then, an idea sparked in Luna's mind about her current situation. She knew a spell that allowed the one uses it to basically others a fresh start on life. The spell was powerful and difficult to use. It was also forbidden to all except for most powerful mages in the land.

"I believe i shall return to room now dear sister. The day is still early and I am quite tired." Said Luna setting down her now empty water glass.

"Very well, Luna. Sweet dreams." responded Celestia not noticing her sister's unusual smile.