Later that day, Twilight was watching Star Gazer play outside. She smiled at this, but then she started to think. "Twi?" Spike asked. "You okay?"
"Yeah," said Twilight. "I'm alright. I just don't know what to do about Star Gazer."
"Well, you're not alone, Twilight." said Spike. "I don't know if we should keep Star Gazer, or if we should give him back to Trixie who first treated him badly. I'm mostly worried about what's going to happen to you. I almost lost you the last time she came to Ponyville."
Twilight then smiled at Spike. "You don't have to worry, Spike." said Twilight, putting her hoof on Spike's shoulder. "No matter what's going to happen, we're always gonna be together. Besides, last time Trixie was here, I forgave her, and she left with a happy look on her face."
"I know," said Spike. "But if you're still worried, you should talk to one of our friends about it."
"Maybe you're right," said Twilight. "I just need to get some fresh air right now." Twilight went to open the door as Pinkie Pie then poked her head through.
"HIYA!" said Pinkie Pie, happily. Twilight fell to the ground and saw that Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash were at the door.
"Hello, Pinkie." said Twilight. "You startled me as usual."
"Yep!" said Pinkie Pie. "Fun, ain't it?"
"We were just walking along when we noticed a colt playing outside your house." said Rainbow Dash. "Who is he?"
Twilight's eyes widened. She then looked down. "Do you girls promise not to tell?"
"Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye!" said Pinkie Pie as Rainbow Dash nodded.
"Okay, girls." said Twilight. "The foal's name is Star Gazer...and he's..." She mumbled the last part.
"Huh?" said Rainbow Dash.
Twilight mumbled the last part again.
"Ex-squeeze me?" said Pinkie Pie.
"He's Trixie's nephew!" said Twilight.
Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash just stood there, speechless. They then burst out laughing.
"For a second," said Rainbow Dash. "I thought you said you had Trixie's nephew!"
"What a crack up!" said Pinkie Pie.
As the ponies laughed, they noticed Twilight looking at them seriously. They both realized Twilight was telling the truth. And Rainbow Dash flew in Twilight's face.
"What are you doing with 'The Great and Powerful' Trixie's nephew?!" said Rainbow Dash. "Do you remember what she did the last time she was here?!"
"I know this is a big of a shock," said Twilight. "But Star Gazer is not all that bad."
"Not all bad?" said Rainbow Dash. "Only the nephew of one of Ponyville's greatest threats, that's all! What if he's just as bad as Trixie?"
"He told me he ran away from her!" said Twilight, starting to get annoyed. She then calmed down. "What I mean to say is that Trixie didn't treat him as well, and I'm taking him in right now."
"Well, you better think of what you're going to do." said Rainbow Dash. "This is something to really think about."
As Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie left, Twilight peeked through the window and saw Star Gazer still playing outside.
Twilight smiled at this, but then sighed. She then turned to Spike. "Spike, write a letter for Trixie."
Spike picked up a quill but then looked at Twilight. "Are you sure about this?" He asked nervously. Twilight put her hoof on Spike and gave him a reassuring look. "Don't worry, Spike." said Twilight. "Everything's going to be fine."
Spike nodded to Twilight as he then got ready to write the letter. As Spike finished the letter, he used his fire-breath to send it to Trixie.
Meanwhile, somewhere in Equestria, Trixie was in her wagon still looking for Star Gazer. Trixie was looking miserable. She felt awful for treating her nephew so horribly. But then, a letter poofed in front of her. Trixie looked startled at first, but then she looked at the letter.
Dear Trixie, you're probably worried about your nephew, Star Gazer right now. But don't worry. He's in good hooves with me and Spike in Ponyville. If you want to see how he's doing, you know where to go. Love, Twilight Sparkle
Trixie's eyes widened as she smiled big. "My nephew is safe!" She said. Trixie then used her wagon to head in the direction in Ponyville.
The next afternoon, Spike was looking out the window. "Are you sure Trixie's going to be coming?" said Spike.
"Oh, I'm sure she'll be coming right about..." Twilight then saw Trixie's wagon. "Now." She said, smiling.
She then noticed Trixie running to her door. Twilight opened the door before Trixie could knock. "Oh, thank goodness." said Trixie. "Where's Star Gazer? Is he okay?"
"Star Gazer's fine." said Twilight, giggling. "He's outsi-" Before Twilight could continue, Trixie saw Star Gazer walking inside from the back door.
"Star Gazer!" said Trixie, happily as she ran towards her nephew. "I'm so relieved that you're-" She stopped when Star Gazer turned away from her.
"What are you doing here?" said Star Gazer, stubbornly.
"Oh, my dear nephew." said Trixie. "Your Auntie Trixie wants to apologize, I had no idea what you've been through. But I can change all this." Trixie held her hoof out. "Please, trust me."
Star Gazer looked at his aunt, but then sighed. "I just can't. I'm sorry." said Star Gazer, sadly. He then walked upstairs to Twilight's room. Twilight watched what was going on.
"Don't worry, Trixie." said Twilight. "I'm sure he'll realize tha-" Twilight saw Trixie sadly walking from the library.
"Trixie, where are you going?" said Twilight.
"I'm leaving, Twilight Sparkle." said Trixie.
"But what about your nephew?" said Twilight.
"I don't need to worry about that anymore." said Trixie, sadly. "Star Gazer's with you. I had my chance to be there for him, and I failed. So, goodbye."
Trixie then sadly walked away as Twilight watched. She then walked into the library to talk with Star Gazer.
Twilight noticed Star Gazer sitting on Twilight's bed, sadly.
"Star Gazer?" said Twilight walking towards him.
"Aunt Trixie keeps saying she can change," said Star Gazer. "But she never does."
"Star Gazer, you need to listen." Twilight said to him. "I told Trixie where you were."
"How could you do this to me?" said Star Gazer. "Aunt Trixie's always doing stuff, she barely has time for me!"
"It's because she's trying." said Twilight. Star Gazer stopped talking and looked at Twilight.
"This kind of thing is new for you and Trixie both," said Twilight. "She took you in when you were all alone in the world, and she truly loves you very much. But it takes time for everypony like this. You need to give your aunt a chance."
Star Gazer got off the bed and looked out the window and saw Trixie heading for the wagon. "I need to stop her!" said Star Gazer. He was about to go downstairs, but hugged Twilight first. "Thanks, Twilight." said Star Gazer.
"You're welcome." said Twilight, smiling.
Star Gazer ran out of the library and ran over to Trixie's wagon where Trixie was getting ready to leave.
"Aunt Trixie!" called Star Gazer. "Wait!"
Trixie noticed Star Gazer and got out of the wagon.
"Aunt Trixie!" said Star Gazer. "I-"
"Let me speak first," said Trixie. "I am truly, sincerely sorry for how I treated you. I was given a chance to look after you, and I failed. You are now in good hooves with Twilight Sparkle. And right now, I wouldn't blame you if you never wanted to speak to me agai-"
Before Trixie could finish, Star Gazer ran over to Trixie and hugged her tightly, burying his face in her chest. Star Gazer began to sob as he said. "I love you, Aunt Trixie! I'm so sorry I left you!"
When Trixie heard that, tears welled in her eyes as she smiled. She wrapped her hooves around Star Gazer, comforting him. "Shhh," said Trixie. "It's okay...I'm here...my darling nephew." As Trixie and Star Gazer were sharing their embrace, Twilight and Spike watched what was going on, smiling.
Later that night, Trixie just finished brushing her hair before going to bed. She then noticed Star Gazer standing outside the bathroom door. "Aunt Trixie," said Star Gazer. "Is it alright, if I sleep with you tonight?"
Trixie smiled at Star Gazer. "Of course you can." She said.
Trixie went to her bed and Star Gazer jumped in her bed. Trixie got in bed with him as Star Gazer snuggled into Trixie's fur. Trixie smiled warmly at Star Gazer, and held him close as he was asleep. "Sweet dreams, dear nephew." Trixie whispered as she then kissed him on the forehead and fell asleep with him.
THE END