Several Years have passed since Cozy Glow had begun living in Canterlot. It was discovered shortly that Twilight Sparkle had used a special spell on the original five who formed the High Council that made them live as long as the purple alicorn did. There was one catch to this: The five could still do whatever they could to help Twilight rule the kingdom, but they could never become high coincil members again. And as for Rainbow Dash, she should remain as the Wonderbolt Captain until Rainbow Dash found a worthy successor to the captain's seat.
Also during this time is when Cozy Glow discovered that Scootaloo had also been given the same spell, and that she was Rainbow Dash's Wingpony for the Wonderbolts now. The orange Pegasus had also gotten her cutie mark for being such a natural stunt flier the same day that she had impressed the crowd when she had hijacked the Opening Ceremony for the Wonderbolts.
And now we turn our attention to a new era of Pony Kind.
"Can't catch me sis." A navy blue Pegasus said on the streets of Canterlot.
"I'll get you this time Luna." A white unicorn said, chasing after the navy blue pegasus. The White Unicorn's name was Celestia, and the Pegasus was her sister Luna. These two sisters lived in Canterlot, and despite the two being separate species, Celestia had managed to figure out ways the two could play together.
"Luna, try not to wear your sister out too much." The two's father said.
"She has that test to get into Princess Twilight's School for Gifted Unicorns happening today after all." The two's mother said.
"I know mom and dad. I'm just having a little bit of fun before we have to separate." Luna said.
"Oh yeah. You're going to be heading off to Flight School today." Celestia said.
"Hey, don't worry too much sis. We'll see each other again before you know it. And I'll be sure to write you to let you know how I'm doing." Luna said.
"I know you will Luna." Celestia said. She looked at the time. "...You best get going." The unicorn said.
"Yeah. Same to you. Now go ace that test like I know you will." Luna said before leaving with the two's father.
Celestia and her mother approached the receptionist, a blue unicorn mare.
"Oh, hello there, how may I help you?" The unicorn asked. Celestia got a good look at the unicorn.
"Err, my daughter is here to take the entrance exam to Princess Twilight's School for gifted Unicorns." Celestia's mother said.
"Hey I know you. Your Trixie, friend of Starlight Glimmer who happens to be one of the members of the High Council." Celestia said.
"Wow, you've obviously been reading up. What's your name?" Trixie asked.
"Celestia." Celestia answered. Just then, a big purple and green dragon entered, letting Celestia get a good look at the dragon.
"Heya Trixie. Just thought you should know that the pony who delivered the list of signed up students for the entrance exam messed up. They didn't give you the updated list." The Dragon said, handing over a larger scroll then Trixie was already looking at.
"Oh. I see." Trixie said grabbing the bigger scroll with her magic. "I bet her highness has already given that pony an earful." She added.
"Oh my gosh, your Spike!" Celestia said. "Your Princess Twilight's Number One assistant!" She added with glee.
"Your Celestia Right? I'll be watching from the sidelines for your exam, so we'll catch up later." Spike said before leaving.
"The glorious Spike knows my name! He knows my name!" Celestia said with glee.
"Well of course he does. Your name is on the updated list." Trixie said. "Your test will begin shortly." She added.
"Trixie, you can go ahead and send the next candidate in." A female voice said.
"Th-that was the voice of Rainbow Dash, Captain of the Wonderbolts." Celestia said with awe.
"She's one of the five judges. One of the others being Spike, two members of the current High Council, and then there's Blueblood." Trixie said. "...Honestly, I don't care if the dude is a Nobel, he isn't a prince that's for darn sure." She added.
Celestia entered the exam hall. That was where she saw Spike, Rainbow Dash, and three other ponies.
Celestia knew Rainbow Dash and two of the other ponies, but it was the third new face that had her the most concerned. If the white unicorn had to guess, this was that Blueblood character Trixie mentioned.
“Shall we begin?” The unicorn that had a hairstyle that reminded Celestia of Princess Twilight said. The white Unicorn knew of this mare as Moondancer, another member of the high coincil.
“So, where’s the test? I’ve studied hard. But if you want a demonstration test, I can do that too.” Celestia said.
“We don’t need you to demonstrate for us.” The white unicorn stallion said as a phoenix egg was rolled in. “Just use whatever spells you want to try and hatch this egg.” He added.
“Wait hold up, I thought Twilight said we should NOT do the egg test? Did you go behind her back again?” Rainbow Dash said.
“Twilight’s gonna hear about this.” Starlight said.
“I just have to hatch the egg right?” Celestia asked.
Spike blinked. “But you can’t. It’s impossible!” He said.
“Just watch me!” Celestia said before she tried every spell she knew to hatch the egg.
Curious. She has the same natural capabilities as her highness and Starlight. Blueblood said.
As Celestia kept trying, suddenly an explosion in the sky happened and it put Celestia’s magic into overdrive. Thinking quickly, Moondancer put up a shield for her and the other judges as Celestia’s Magic not only hatched the egg, but also turned her father into a potted plant.
However, that latter thing was quickly undone when the Princess arrived. “I sensed a large magical surge. Are you alright, Celestia?” Twilight asked.
“I’m fine. I’m sorry I lost control of my magic.” Celestia said.
“Magical surges can happen without warning, but with some proper tutoring, you can learn to adjust yourself. I think you’ll do fine as my personal student.” Twilight said.
“R-really? Oh thank you. Thank you so much.” Celestia said.
“There are two other things to note first.” Twilight said as a Phoenix suddenly landed itself on Celestia before sleeping.
“Did I hatch the egg?” Celestia asked.
“Yes. And that’s not the only thing.” Twilight noted Celestia’s new cutie mark.
“My cutie mark! I got my cutie mark! Yes!” Celestia said with glee.