Celestia chuckled at the scene and this was enough to get young Twilight's attention. "Oh, Princess Celestia, hello, I suppose you are ready for the lunch get together," Twilight guessed.
"Indeed, and we'll also be having it with Prince Blueblood and Princess Cadence," Celestia said.
"Oh, may I ask why your majesty?" Celestia's star pupil requested.
"Let's just say, there is something important for all of you to hear. I'd rather let you know together, rather then having to tell you separately," Celestia answered.
"I see. Well, let's not keep Prince Blueblood and Princess Cadence waiting then," Twilight suggested.
The two soon made their way towards the dining hall, along with Spike on Twilight's back. Soon they were in the dining hall and there, they were greeted by the faces of Princess Cadence and Prince Blueblood. Cadence and Twilight performed their usual greeting dance, then Cadence said,"Hello Aunt Celestia."
"Hello Cadence, and I see you seem to be on best behavior nephew," Celesita replied.
"I see no reason why not. Is there any particular reason you called us here today?" Blueblood asked.
"Indeed there is, and I had the liberty of having the chefs prepare our favorite dishes for today's lunch," Celestia said.
"That was kind of you Aunt Celestia. Thank you very much," Cadence said.
Soon, Celestia, Twilight and Spike took their seats as some of the castle butlers gave them each a drink, ranging from Apple Juice to Root Beer. "I know that this is the first time that I have had you and Twilight in a meeting together Blueblood, but there is something that you both must know, for I fear if you are not told soon, it may have repercussions in the future," Celestia said.
"Well I wouldn't that to happen for the kingdom. What is it that must be known now?" Blueblood insisted.
"Trust me when I say this, it's been harder for me to keep this information secret then you can think, so let me try to ease into this. Twilight, do you ever notice how most of the Castle staff greets you as you pass by them?" Celestia asked.
"Well, yes, they do show me a lot of courtesy when I do, but that's probably just because I am your student your highness," Twilight said.
"Well, excuse me for cutting in, but, they treat her as if she's royal herself. I see them do the same for Prince Blueblood as he passes them. But like Twilight said, it's probably because she is your student your majesty," Spike said.
"Indeed, many of my previous students have been shown great respect because of their position, but not in the way the castle staff shows to you Twilight,"Celestia said.
"I'm not sure I understand this Aunt Celestia. Twilight Sparkle comes from a family, and I mean no offence, of the common folk, as does her brother, Corporal Shining Armor," Blueblood said.
"Sergeant Shining Armor now, he was promoted two days ago," Cadence mentioned.
"Oh, well I congratulate him then," Blueblood said.
"We are getting off topic. Now Twilight, do you remember the book you told me about?" Celesita asked.
"Yes, the story about your three daughters said to be out there," Twilight said.
"Oh that old book. It's a bunch of preposterous rumor," Blueblood said.
"Have you read it your majesty?" Twilight asked.
"No, but I can say that I would know if my own aunt had foals. They'd probably be about your age running around the castle. Not that I don't think your well behaved, but I'll admit I wasn't the most under control foal at your age Twilight. The book is nothing but entertaining fiction for little children," Blueblood said.
"Well if you had read the story nephew, it would have said that I had three fillies that I had sent away in secret and had every staff member and your mother keep them secret, even from you," Celestia told him.
"I don't see why you would have to," Blueblood said as he began to sip his drink.
"I still don't understand where I fit into this even if the story is true your highness," Twilight said.
"Well, I wouldn't expect you to, since your mind is still young, so, I suppose there is no easy way to break the ice. You see, Twilight you're... you're one of my daughters," Celestia admitted.
Twilight gasped and Blueblood was in complete shock as he spat his drink clear across the table, nearly soaking Cadence had she not moved out of the line of fire. "Well, wasn't expecting that," Spike said.
"Wait, wait, wait. You're telling me that Twilight Sparkle here, is my cousin, and I didn't even know it?" Blueblood said.
"Well, in truth, she's Princess Twilight Sparkle, but yes. I was relieved her magic didn't give her away. As much as I have tried, I have had no success in hiding her magical energy, or her sisters for that matter. Their appearances were easy enough though. Now that you know, there's no bother in hiding it now," Celestia said, as she lit her horn and wings appeared on Twilight's back.
"Of all the things that could have happened, this was not something I expected," Blueblood said.
"I am just as surprised as you are your hi-, er, I mean cousin Blueblood. Wow, that will take getting used to, and calling you mother," Twilight said.
"You're telling me Twilight," Blueblood said.
"I am surprised you took it so well," Celestia said, expecting Twilight to have a panic attack.
"But, I don't know the first thing about being a princess. Is there a book about it? Is there Royal Duties I have to preform? What will everyone think of me now that I know I am a princess? Does this mean my studies are done because I have royal Duties? Do I-," Twilight was cut off as Celestia put a hoof one her students mouth.
"And there was the reaction that I was expecting. Now, you don't need to worry, there will be time for all of that later. Being a Princess takes time, but I am sure you can catch up to Blueblood's learning stage in no time with the way you study," Celestia said.
"She'll probably surpass me in a week with her study habits, no offense cousin," Blueblood said.
"None taken," Twilight said.
"Well, now I see why you didn't want that whole betrothal thing between us Aunt Celestia. Last thing we need is to have the Kingdom breathing down our necks about cousins marrying," Blueblood said.
Cadence laughed, "Frankly, even if Twilight wasn't related to us, I don't think you'd be each others type. You have never been on a study frenzy and I have never seen Twilight have her nose out of a book more then a day at most."
"She does have a point there nephew," Celestia said.
"No argument here," Twilight and Bluebloof said at the same time before laughing.
As they continued to chat, the chefs soon brought in their favorite dishes and they enjoyed their lunch as a royal family, plus an honorable dragon brother/son/cousin.
Meanwhile, Silver Sword had just made his way to Ponyville after hearing that one of Celestia's daughters was living there. As he made his way onto Gallop Avenue, he then heard a ruckus.
"You really need to loosen up," A flying rainbow maned pegasus said.
"We will, after you apologize for making us look like fools," a teenage unicorn colt said.
"Hmm, nah. It was too funny to see you turn tail and run when I scared ya with my mask," the rainbow filly said again.
"That's it, take her down!" a teen earth pony colt said.
"Take your best shot," the filly teased.
A pegasus teen swiped at her and missed as she flew off. "You're gonna have to better then that boys," she egged on.
They threw a rope at her and missed again. Then the pegasus teen tried swiping a net at her while flying. "Woah!" the filly starts.
He Swiped again "Ah ah ah," she continues.
He swiped a third time. "Three strikes you're out," she finished.
He gets hit by a net launched from a blue cannon. The unicorn sighed at how much his gang was failing at catching the younger filly. "Come down here Rainbow Dash. I have something for you," he said.
"A present? For me? Aw, you really shouldn't have," Rainbow Dash said as she sat down on a rope suspended by the surrounding buildings.
"Oh you see, it's a certain, earth pony friend of yours," the unicorn colt said.
"Who?" Rainbow asked Asked.
"Haha, Applejack," he replied as he looked at a sack he had hanging over the river.
"Applejack? Let her go Dark Hoof," Rainbow demanded, before flying down and wrapping her rear legs around his neck while banging her front hooves on his head as she conitnued, "You black-hearted scoundrel."
"You want me to free her?! I have a better idea!" Dark Hoof grabs her in his magic and continues, "Join her for a swim!"
Just as he was about to throw her his magic was counteracted by stronger magic and they heard, "You dare harm fillies half your age?"
"Sir, keep out of our business, we have to teach this filly who is the boss around here," Dark Hoof said.
"Using violence is not something one should use to prove themselves, now, I would appreciate it if you would kindly let Rainbow Dash's friend out of the sack you have hanging on the bridge," Silver Sword said as he placed Rainbow Dash near him.
"Sir, I am warning you, back off," Dark Hoof said.
"Verbal threats from you are like a squeak from a harmless mouse," Silver Sword said.
"Why you," Dark hoof was cut off as Silver Sword blasted his magic at the charging colt.
When the light cleared, a little grey mouse sat where Dark Hoof once was. Everyone then heard little squeaks of help as he sat there. "Does anyone else want to test me?" Silver Sword said.
The colts all looked at each other, and then shook their heads. "Good, then be so kind as to release the little filly Applejack and let her go home," Silver Sword said.
The Colts agreed and soon let Applejack out where she soon ran back through town. The colts then bolted off, leaving Dark Hoof behind. Silver Sword soon changed him back and the colt was in a state of shock and fear, but then said, "My Uncle Stinkin Rich will hear about this," Dark Hoof said.
"Well, I'm not worried, for I have more then enough at my disposal to tell him what happened. But I wouldn't worry about that. I'd worry about him," Silver Sword said as he pointed behind him to a very large, very angry, teenage earth pony that had red fur and and an orange mane.
Dark Mane gulped before turning tail and galloping with the earth pony right behind him. "That... was... awesome sir. I mean, I could have handled them myself, but you did a decent job," Rainbow Dash said.
'Oh, that trolling personality. She definitely gets that from her mother,' Silver Sword thought.
"So, what brings you to Ponyville?" Rainbow Dash asked.
"You actually. Princess Celestia wants to have a word with you as soon as possible," Silver Sword said.
He could not expect what Rainbow Dash's reaction would be.