//------------------------------// // Chapter 5: Magic, destiny and secrets // Story: On the path of magic // by CrimsonBrust //------------------------------// It was the day before the festival in the crystal empire was to be held. But Crimson had had enough of everything for a few days. Besides him, Twilight, Novalis, Flurry Heart, Shining Armora and Cadence. The former is Starlight, Twilight's friends Spike, his parents and the parent of Twilight and Shining Armor, and grandfather of Crimson. In addition, Celestia, Luna and Discord also reached them. Crimson was fed up with being disturbed all the time. Even though he was officially on a trip with his wife and son. It did not mean that he did not abandon his duties. The Hayland Empire was huge, apart from the recently conquered Equestria by other lands, it was still the main core of the empire in its corner. The inhabitants of the empire called their corner Aurelum, but the name Haylumt was more popular. It was by no means the only part of the Hayland empire, and it also included the island kingdom of Crimson, Tampe Naigh, and a handful of dependent kingdoms, trading leagues, union cities and colonies. In a word, there was always something to do. But now it annoyed him that he couldn't work quietly. He was disturbed in the worst possible way all the time. But he managed to come up with a solution to this problem when his anger reached its maximum level. It was right there when he was talking to the governor of the colony on the lizard coast. It was a jungle colony in the region they called Aruti. "Obviously Governor Wolfheart will get the provisioning on time. I know it's not easy there." said Crimson to a monorose whose fur was a shade of amber on the other side of the crystal. "I know, Emperor, and congratulations on the birth of a son. I have had a birth gift sent." the Governor said with a full smile. "You didn't have to. The real gift will be if you keep the colony. I heard that it is not easy ..." then suddenly he heard the sound of crying. Mina Crimson turned tired and angry. He asked himself in his mind: What this time? "Excuse me for a minute, Governor. I need to check something!" he said, angry as he walked away from the desk. When he got to the room where everyone was. He was surprised to see Novalis cry. Twilight hummed a tune for him to stop crying. "What happened?" Crimson asked angrily, but when he saw Novalis pulling hooves out towards him, he changed into a happier expression on his face. "Crimson, someone has to deal with Novalis but ..." "Twilight. My sister and I are so happy with Luna that you gave birth to a son." Celestia said as she burst into the room. Hugging Twilight as the Novalis unexpectedly break out of their grip. "Princess Celestia, I'm glad to see you too." Twilight said happily as she dared to hug her. Then she felt something crawl over her back and mane. "Flurry gets off my mane." Celestia said as he pulled Novalis from his mane with his magic. Celestai was staring at him blankly. She saw a male Alicorn with a medium dark coat of bluish-magenta, and a medium-dark tinge to his tail and tail with a blue tinge. Even more so, the mane, hooves, horn and tail shone with a white-and-blue light covered with patterns. She could see these patterns in his cyan blue eyes. "Sister, why did you run to Twilight so fast I told you that ..." Luna saw Celestia holding Novalis with her magic. Her expression was the same as that of the sisters. "Twilight is your son?" Celesta asked, showing no emotion. "That's the name of Novalis." Twilight said. But it surprised everyone when she saw tears on Celestie and Luna's faces. "He's beautiful. As if I had my own son. If only she had ..." Celestia hugged Novalis to her breast. And Novalis hugged her back. Luna touched the mane of Novalis with her hoof and said. "He's so amazing. He's like a living star." Luna said looking at Novalis who wanted to hug her as well. And Flurry felt unnecessary again. Then Shining and Cadenca took their baby girl. "Though Flurry Heart. Maybe we'll hang out somewhere together." Shining said. When he was leaving with Cadnece. "Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, wouldn't you have a problem taking care of Novalis in my absence?" Twilight asked when she saw how happy her son was. "Of course not a problem, we will happily take care of it." Celstia said. Luna's face was full of anger at her sister. But when she saw Novalis' sweet eyes, she changed her mind. When everyone had left Celestia and Luna. Celestia started playing with Novalis with her magic. Celestia was surprised how different Novalis' magic was. When he was magic, his magic matched the color of the horn. As he played with the plush, she noticed that faint patterns were visible. She had a hard time comparing herself to anything. When she took care of him, she didn't notice anything strange. But when she noticed that Novalis was sleepy, she swallowed him in the cradle. But she herself felt drowsy and fell asleep next to him. But when she opened her eyes, she saw an empty black space all around her. She didn't know what was happening. But she didn't understand where she was. And she was not alone. Next to her was Luna. Just as surprised as she was. "Sister, what happened?" Luna asked worried. "I don't know ... Luna, do you see what I see?" Celestia noticed. They just saw the castle. Lock! She couldn't even write in her mind, or even in words. They didn't know why, but they felt the castle calling them. They just moved their wings and flew towards him. They landed on a balcony or mineral floor. These minerals shone like a starry sky full of cool colors. As soon as they landed, the gates of the castle opened. A glowing golden alicorn appeared before them. It glowed with all gold. The only thing that wasn't gold was his green eyes. He descended the mineral stairs. "Celestia and Luna. The sun and the moon. Day and night. What is it like standing here?" asked the golden alicorn. "Who are you? What is this place?" Luna asked. "My name is Sol Invictus. And this is the star castle where I was born." Sol said. "Our birth? they asked incredulously, staring at him." - Yes. At least in a similar place. You are similar to your parents. Sol said as he approached them. "Did you know our parents? How? Where? When?" Celestia asked, jumping to Sol. "I'll tell you, but I'll follow me. Others would like to see you too!" he said smiling happily. Luna and Celestia looked at each other in surprise. And they thought: how are the others? As they entered, they passed through a beautiful star-shaped throne room. And with peace was a room with the other alicorns. The first was a black and purple filly, with purple eyes, onyx hair, and wings full of something like eyes. A green filly whose hair, mane, and eyes shone like pure green emeralds. She looked like a pony living in harmony with nature. The third filly had blue and white scales instead of fur. And her wet white mane full of ice and corals, and her white eyes were like the depths of a calm sea or ocean. Then there was the stallion that burned with a living flame. The magma-volcanic body made it even more dangerous and mysterious. And the last one was a pure white stallion whose body penetrated like clouds and wind. White lightning and yellow thunder flashed in his mane as he moved. They were all standing around the cradle that held the sleeping Novalis. "See who came?" Sol said as Celestia and Luna entered together. The dark filly as soon as she turned to see her, she said. "Luna looks like your father. Like skin detached from it." said the filly. "Sol, can you introduce us to your comrades?" Celestia asked. "Yes. The dark filly is Malassa, the watery one is Shallassa, the green one is Sylanny, the white one is Ylatha, this is Arkatha. And my real name is Elratha." He said. "Well, Elrath, how did you know our parents and how did this castle come about?" Luna asked. Anticipating my sister's question. "It's a long story. But you surely wouldn't believe me even if I told you." said Elratha. "All right. But I still don't understand what this lock is. How was it built?" "You can always ask Novalis when he grows up." This is his castle. said Malassa. "Novalis?" Did he do it when he was born… Celestia realized it had happened as soon as all the scrubs shook their heads approvingly. "Well, Novalis did it. I'm not gonna ask about my parents. But what are we doing here?" Luna asked, surprised and curious. "We are here to watch over it and teach it all we can." Shallassa replied. When she picked up Novalis from the cradle. Novalis was very pleased as the surrounding water lifted him and pulled him towards her. "So you taught him to control magic so well?" Celstia asked incredulously. Luna didn't want to believe it either. "Dreams and nightmares are more than you think." Malassa said, changing the subject of the conversation. "The fact that you are omniscient and know all the secrets. It doesn't mean you have to brag about it." Arkatha said. "And you don't have to be the best fighter and the perfect ..." "Wow, wo, wo, you can safely do that little guy. Like siblings, we will fidget when nobody is bothering us. " Ylatha said reassuringly. "Are you siblings?" Luna and Celstia asked incredulously. simultaneously. "Of course, we hatched from the same egg." Sylanna was cooing. "Wait because that would mean ... You are dragons!" Celstia said, surprised. "Yes, we are dragons. And that's why I anticipate your question, that's what they call us divine dragons. Only in this form it is easier to move around in such a castle and look after it." said Elratha with a sincere smile. "But why ..." then Luna realized she was about to ask a question. Where exactly they were and why are they here. "But why are we here? What way? We dream of the same or ..." "You are not here spiritually and not physical. Something like a meditation, but more complicated." Arkath said. "So how are we going home?" "Normally. You will wake up and it will seem like an ordinary strange dream." Malassa said, and preceded Luna's question. "Luna. Like a princess who can navigate dreams and nightmares, you won't be able to repeat it." "So when I met our parents. I didn't think we would meet someone who remembered about them. Oh, it's been so long, I can't even remember their names." "It's true sister, it's been too much time. Too much, how long are we without them ..." she only sighed and made her sentence "even I did not count how many we are without them." "More than you can imagine. But life goes on. We're glad to see you. After seeing you, I'm sure we'll meet again. And remember ..." Then Celestia woke up. She looked around the wok and saw Novalis who wanted to hug her. And she smiled, took it with her magic, and said. "It's a pity that I can't have a wonderful baby like you." hugging a small colt to his chest. At the same time, Twilight and her friends were spending time at the spa. "Twilight you had a great idea with that spa." "Yes Rarity. The best spa in the Hayland Empire. I live up to my reputation." Twilight said calmly. "Twilight still want to explore the empire with Crimson?" she asked Starlight if Twilight still wanted this trip. "Yes, when I read the books and how Crimson told me, I have a greater desire to visit them with Novalise. In the end, it will also be his empire and I want to prepare he as best as possible." "Yes. You can see that Novalis is amazing and I'm sure he will achieve a lot." Starlight said broodingly. "My empress, I am more certain of this than you imagine." Twilight and her friends turned to see an elderly unicorn mare. She had pink hair, honey-colored hair, blue eyes, and a star thread badge. "I can't believe I know you here, Lady Misty. How am I going to get well?" Twilight asked as she got to her feet and bowed your head slightly to her. "Thank you, Empress. My husband is fine. By the way, Iron Feather is talking to your husband, my lady." Starlight was surprised to know the wife of the first marshal of the empire. Misty bowed to Twilight respectfully. "Last time we saw each other at my wedding. Do I still predict the future as the main weaver of destiny?" Twilight asked curiously. "Is it true that you can predict the future?" Pinkie Pie asked excitedly. She always wanted to meet someone who could tell what the future might be. "I can see your future, Miss Pinkie Pie. You with the one who gave happiness to others without asking for anything in return." she said smiling. Pinkie Pie was surprised by what she heard. She didn't know what she meant. "Lady Misty please spend time with us. It would be nice." Twilight said. "But I will be honored." After a while, Twilight began to worry about something. Misty was the only one who felt it. "Are you okay my lady?" "Yes, it means ... I don't know how to say it, but I'd like to know how to best bring up Novalis ..." "And would you like to know how he would be a good and great ruler like you and Crimson?" "Yes. But I don't know, could you help me with that?" "I will help dispel your doubts." then Misty pulled out a deck of tarot cards. She stretched out the punishment in front of her and said. "Strength, emperor, world." She was looking at the cards which overflowed with pride and joy. "What does this mean, good or bad sign?" "He will be loud about him. And not only in our world. He will do great things and my lady will you with more than one." "So I'll raise him the best?" "You are already raising him in the best possible way, but his future is not certain, as well as all of us. Know for this. You must be prepared for many adversities that will meet you. But I believe that you will succeed." When Twilight returned to the Crystal Empire at the end of the day with her friends. She was sure that no matter what the future held, she would be proud of her son. And when she hugged him again, she said, "I will always be with you, my son." And Novalis was about to meet his best friend.