Chapter 6: Dusk Shine, Equestria's First Male Alicorn
The Mane 6, Spike, and Dusk were on a train from the Crystal Empire to Ponyville. Dusk was trying to get his new wings to keep folded down, but they kept unfolding as he just got them down.
The Mane 6 were watching Dusk struggling with his wings. Rarity then said, "Poor Dusk. He's not used to those wings."
"Tell me about it," said Twilight. "Dusk and I haven't gotten much sleep for the past couple of days."
"I guess wings is something you have to get used to," said Rainbow Dash. "Mostly because you weren't born with them. It'll take time for you two to get used to them. Having an extra pair of limbs grow out of you isn't exactly normal for creatures who didn't have them before."
"I hear that a lot from my caterpillars," Fluttershy said. "But, I'm sure you and Dusk will be perfectly fine with those wings."
"Things are going to get a lot more complicated for everyone in my family," Twilight said. "You saw Shining Armor's reaction when he saw Dusk with wings."
Rainbow Dash was laughing while Pinkie Pie was giggling while rolling across the floor, to the side of one train, across the ceiling, down from the other wall, and continued giggling while rolling across the train car's high and low. Rainbow said while still laughing, "He... his mane went all messy and he passed out! It was... it was the most hilarious thing I saw a stallion do!"
"I don't know how Mom and Dad will respond to all of this," said Twilight.
"I'm sure that things will be alright with both of you, darling," Rarity said.
"Aaaaaand..." Pinkie said, "We also have to get things ready for Dusk's cute-ceañera!"
That caught Dusk's ears. He then asked, "What's that?"
The girls looked over at Dusk, but Spike walked over towards Dusk, and he explained, "A cute-ceañera is a special party for young ponies who have gained their Cutie Marks. And your mark appeared at the same time you got your wings. A Sparkling Meteor Shower. That's way unique."
"I can understand the mark, but why did I have to gain wings?" Dusk asked. "I can barely control them."
Spike then thought of something and said, "Well, they did appear when you, Twilight and the human girls were absorbing the magic from Twilight's crown."
"Says the dragon who ate dog treats," said Dusk, smirking at Spike. That made the Mane 6 laugh.
"You ate dog treats?!" Rainbow asked, still laughing.
"Hey, the portal turned me into a dog! I had a different digestive system!" Spike argued with his face turning red.
"Well, I just hope that things will get better," said Twilight. "We got about a month before summer break is over. So, things might be a little different when you go back."
"Yeah, especially with these," Dusk said, referring to his wings, which spread out with no control. "Aw, c'mon!"
Spike put a claw to his chin and said, "Maybe we should try to keep this a secret until his official cute-ceañera."
"I agree," said Rarity, walking up to Dusk with some fabrics. She then used her magic to make a cloak to cover Dusk's entire body, and keep Dusk's wings from flailing out. "This should hold until your cute-ceañera."
"I hope so," said Dusk. "I don't know how grandma and grandpa are going to take it."
"Probably a lot different than how Shining Armor took it," Fluttershy said. "Maybe... a little less... surprising to them."
"I hope so, Fluttershy," said Twilight. "This is going to be an exciting event."
A few days later, basically everypony in Ponyville arrived at the Golden Oaks Library for Dusk's cute-ceañera. Even the other princesses and Shining Armor showed up.
Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon were standing by the door with Spoiled Rich. Filthy Rich had an important meeting out of town to go to, so he couldn't make it. Diamond Tiara was a little frustrated.
"Why is everypony making such a big deal out of this?" Diamond Tiara asked. "So that colt became the very first male alicorn. Why is everypony getting a big deal out of this?"
"Think about that, Diamond," Silver Spoon said.
"And you could've been in a relationship with that colt," Spoiled Rich said in a demanding tone. "If you would have done so sooner, you would eventually have married him, become a royal, and we could get whatever we want. But no, you just let that one blank flank take that opportunity away from you."
"I tried to get him to break up with Sweetie Belle," Diamond argued, "but all that got me was suspended from school for a month, and no chance of getting him to be mine."
"Oh, maybe I can persuade a deal with Twilight Sparkle," said Spoiled Rich. "I bet I can convince her to have her son break up with that pathetic little filly, and eventually have you and Dusk betrothed."
Diamond Tiara smirked, and nodded. Meanwhile, upstairs, Rarity was getting Dusk ready for his cute-ceañera. She combed his mane, and dressed him up in an outfit nearly identical to the outfit Shining Armor wore on his wedding. Even had wing holes. Twilight was watching.
"Almost done, Dusk," Rarity said. "Just hold still a little longer."
"If I had control of my wings, I would," said Dusk. "These wings are so annoying."
"I'm sure that you'll get control of your wings, Dusk," Twilight said. "This isn't about your wings. It's about your Cutie Mark. Face it. You went across the stars, from one world to another."
"I don't think it's just that," said Dusk. "Last night, I was looking at the stars, I could tell what constellations were out, and I could sense meteors going to pass by tonight at 10."
"Really...?" Twilight asked, raising an eyebrow. "You didn't read the star charts, did you?"
"No," said Dusk.
"This could be very interesting," said Rarity. "Now, how about we get you downstairs. It's your party, Dusk."
Dusk nodded, then the three of them headed downstairs. Everypony looked up and saw the first male alicorn coming down the stairs, followed by Twilight and Rarity.
"A major change to Ponyville has come," said Princess Celestia. "Let's all acknowledge our newest alicorn." All of the ponies started applauding for Dusk.
Dusk got a little shy when everypony was acknowledging him. Many of his classmates were congratulating him on not just getting his Cutie Mark, but becoming an alicorn as well. Sweetie Belle was excited most of all.
Diamond Tiara and Spoiled Rich were a little peeved that the first male alicorn was dating Sweetie Belle. Spoiled Rich then walked over towards Twilight to try to convince Dusk to break up with Sweetie Belle.
Twilight saw Spoiled Rich coming towards her. She walked up to Twilight and said, "Good day, Princess Twilight. "May I make a proposition?"
"If it's about Dusk wanting to be in a relationship with your ill minded daughter instead of Sweetie Belle, forget it," Twilight said, deadpanned.
"What?!" Spoiled Rich said, angrily. "That son of yours deserves the best instead of some useless filly."
"Dusk can be with whoever he chooses," said Twilight. "He deserves what's best. And I'm gonna make sure he gets it, myself."
"You don't know what's best for anything," said Spoiled Rich. "I don't know why you were chosen to be a princess, but I doubt you will be a good princess."
Princess Celestia broke up the fight and said to Spoiled Rich, "Twilight Sparkle has been chosen to be a princess due to how much she cares. I knew she would be a princess. One of the best princesses Equestria will have."
"And if you ever try to persuade me to tell my son to break a relationship, I won't do it," said Twilight. "Not even for all the bits in Equestria. What matters is making my friends and my family happy. And if you can't except that, then get out of my library." Spoiled Rich groaned in annoyance, walked towards the door and said, "Fine. But I'll have a talk with the school board about Dusk Shine no longer a student of the Ponyville Elementary School."
"That's going to be a problem for you," said Princess Celestia. "I already told the rest of the school board and they are not going to let Dusk Shine go out of school. Not just because he's an alicorn, but ponies his age should be in school. If you do something like that, you'll be unemployed."
Spoiled Rich groaned louder and said, "Diamond! We're leaving!"
Diamond Tiara nodded as she and Silver Spoon left with Spoiled Rich. Cheerilee walked up to Dusk, Twilight and Princess Celestia.
"Well, things will be interesting when school starts," said Cheerilee. "Now, just to let you know, Dusk, just because you're an alicorn does not mean you're getting special treatment."
"I know, Miss Cheerilee," said Dusk. "Just... treat me like any other student."
"That's good to hear," said Cheerilee, patting Dusk's head. "Now, I'm hoping to see you next month."
"I'll make sure of it that Dusk gets good grades," said Twilight, putting her hoof around Dusk's shoulders.
"Of course, Princess," said Cheerilee.
Twilight groaned and said, "Still not used to that yet."
"You'll get used to it, Twilight," said Princess Celestia. "Now then, let's have Dusk enjoy his party, shall we?"
Dusk then wondered through the library for some games and sweets with Twilight and Celestia watching him.
"They grow up so fast," said Twilight with a proud smile.
"Yes, they do," said Princess Celestia.
Later that night, Dusk was sent to bed. Twilight pulled the covers over him and kissed Dusk on the cheek.
"Good night, Dusk," Twilight said.
"Good night, Mom," Dusk said. He then yawned.
"You've had a long day," said Twilight. "But it was worth it to see you having a good time."
Dusk nodded and closed his eyes. Twilight closed the door, but then his wings flared open. Dusk looked towards his wings and shouted, "Aw, c'mon!"