New Life in Equestria

by jkreader


Chapter 33 - Family Time in Canterlot (Not Rewritten)

Chapter 33 - Family Time in Canterlot

*Joshua’s P.O.V.*

I can’t believe it’s now been three months since I came to Equestria. They’ve been amazing. It’s now December, and winter has come! I love winter! Snow is one of my favorite things about it. I really love playing in it. Nyx, the Crusaders, and I have been playing a lot in it since the first snowfall.

Right now though, me, Mom, Nyx, and Spike are on a train going to Canterlot. We’re going to be spending Hearth’s Warming with Grandpa Night Light and Grandma Velvet. I haven’t seen them since before Mom adopted me. I can hardly wait to see them again. Mom also said that she and her friends were asked by Princess Celestia to do the Hearth’s Warming Pageant. It tells the story about how Equestria was made. Mom said she plays a unicorn called Clover the Clever.

I’m also excited to meet another new member of our family: Uncle Shining and Aunt Cadence’s new foal, who is also mine and Nyx’s new cousin! They had it one month ago, but we didn’t know if it was a filly or a colt. They were keeping it a surprise until Hearth’s Warming. All they said was that they had their new foal.

While on the train, Nyx told me about her first Hearth’s Warming. At first, Uncle Shining wasn’t too accepting of Nyx...

Read Winter Bells by Pen Stroke for the full story...

“...so in the end it turned out to be a great Hearth’s Warming,” Nyx said.

“Wow,” I said amazed. Just then the train whistle blew. I looked out the window and saw Canterlot in view.

“We’d better get ready everypony,” Mom said putting on her winter coat. Before winter started, Rarity made me some winter clothes: a heavy green jacket, black snow pants, brown snow boots, and a pair of blue mittens. They helped keep me warm while playing in the snow with my friends. I put them on before we all stepped off the train. Over at the end of the station, we saw Grandpa Night Light waiting for us.

“There you all are!” he said when he saw us. I ran up and hugged him.

“Hi Grandpa Night Light!” I said happily. He wrapped one of his forelegs around me returning the hug.

“Hey there sport,” he said, “Good to see you again.”

“You too. Where’s Grandma Velvet?”

“She’s at the house getting things ready,” he said, “She likes things organized when having guests over, especially when it’s family. Now you know where my daughter got her organizing skills.”

I laughed at that.

“Hey Dad,” Mom said.

“Hello Twilight,” Grandpa said going to hug her, “How have things been for you all since Joshua’s incident?”

“Things have been okay,” Mom said, “Joshua has joined Nyx in our magic lessons. The two of them are doing wonderfully in them.”

“Hey, can we do the catching up at the house?” Spike asked, “I’m feeling cold even with this winter gear.”

“Sure thing Spike,” Grandpa said, “Let’s go grab a taxi. Taxi!”

A half hour later, we were at a house that had three floors. It was one of the biggest houses I've seen. We all walked inside and felt warm air on our faces. We took off our winter clothes and Grandpa Night Light hung them up.

“Hey Joshua,” Grandpa Night Light said coming up to me, “You’ve got something behind your ear there.”

“Huh?” I asked confused. He reached behind my ear, pulled out a holiday cookie, and placed it in my hand. “Thanks!” I said taking a bite, “This is delicious!”

“You’re quite welcome,” he said rubbing his hoof through my hair. Then I heard hoofsteps from the stairs. I turned and saw Grandma Velvet walking down. Mom went up and hugged her first. Then Nyx, and then me.

“Hello everyone,” she said while hugging me, “How was the train ride?”

“It was nice and smooth,” Mom said.

“That’s wonderful to hear,” Grandma Velvet replied. She then looked down at me. “Ready for your first Hearth’s Warming Joshua?” she asked me.

“Yeah, I am,” I said nodding, “I’m excited about the Hearth’s Warming Pageant Mom and her friends are going to do.”

“So am I,” Grandma Velvet replied. A little while later, we were all outside playing a game of snowball fight. It was me, Nyx, and Spike against Mom, Grandpa Night Light, and Grandma Velvet. The grownups won. After that, we went inside and had dinner. Grandma Velvet was a great cook. After dinner, I got really tired from a long day, so Mom took me upstairs to her bedroom. It had bookshelves inside it like back at the library, but not as many.

After I got my pajamas on, Mom lifted me into the big bed with her magic and tucked me in.

“Did you have fun today Joshua?” she asked me.

“I did,” I said yawning, “And I can’t wait to meet my new cousin tomorrow.”

“Me neither,” Mom said smiling. She then kissed me on my forehead. “Goodnight Joshua. Pleasant dreams.”

*Third Person P.O.V.*

On a balcony of Canterlot Castle, Princess Luna was overlooking the night after just recently raising the moon. She was looking forward to this year’s Hearth’s Warming. Hopefully it would go better than last year’s, after the speed bumps they had along the way. She was about to head to her chambers when she saw her sister standing before her.

“Good evening, Tia,” Luna greeted, “The moon has been raised.”

“Excellent work Lulu,” Celestia smiled, but then her expression became serious. “Luna, there is something I wish to discuss with you.”

“What is it sister?”

“There’s a somewhat important matter regarding our friend Joshua,” Celestia explained, “I meant to talk with you about it after you got back from the Nightmare Night celebration in Ponyville, but we got so busy recently, that I couldn’t find the time.” She then took a deep breath and then said, “Our mother wishes to speak with him.”

Luna gasped suddenly. “Mother wants to have a word with him?!” she asked surprised, “Whatever for?”

“She wishes to have a talk with him and offer her sympathies over what he’s been through,” Celestia explained.

“When is this to take place?”

“This Hearth’s Warming Day.”

“Do Joshua or Twilight know?”

“No. It is to remain between you and me, nopony else.”

Luna nodded. “Is there anything else sister?”

“No, that is all,” Celestia said, “I’ll be retiring to my chambers for the night. Good night Lulu.” She then embraced and nuzzled her younger sister.

“Good night Tia,” Luna said reciprocating the gesture.