The next morning found all the Royal Alicorns in Shooting Star’s Lab. Twilight and Luna were placing Magic Crystals in the shape of a dome over a Magic Circle Celestia and Shooting Star has drawn.
Then they were done, Shooting Star took out two crystals. One with Celestia’s Alicorn essence and the other the Crystal he picked up after Voldermare was defeated. And he carefully used his magic to move them onto a cushion in the middle of the magic circle. Then he said the magic words. “bibbidi bobbidi boo. No no that isn’t it. Abra daba Abra deba. It looks like I need help. There should be a book around here.”
Twilight looked annoyed. “Here is the book, so you can stop playing around.” And she levitated it at his head.
Shooting Star smile “you know you are so cute when you’re mad.” Then he motion for everypony to took their places. They lit their horn and spread their wings. Shooting star start the spell “All the ponies of the Elements that role over all magic, I call for your help by name.” The magic chalk line lit up with a white light. And all the Magic Crystals glow and start rotate around the circle. Shooting Star walked into the Circle “Water that makes all life possible I call forth the spirits of the sea ponies.” then the bottom row of crystals took the form of sea ponies.
Luna walked into the circle “earth that give us our bodies, I call forth the spirits of the earth ponies” the next row of crystals took the form of earth ponies.
Cadence walked into the Circle “Fire that burns in our breast and give us the desire to live, I call forth the spirit of the Pegasi” the next row up took the form of Pegasi,
Celestia walk into the Circle. “Air that give us our daily breath I call forth the spirits of the Windigos.” The third to the top row of crystals took the form of Windigos.
Twilight walked into the Circle. “Life is a mystical power that is unknown I call forth the searchers the answers of the unknown the spirits of the Unicorns” the second to the top row took the form of unicorns
All the Alicorns say together “And last the guardians of the all magic I call forth the spirit of the Alicorns.” And the top row took the form of Alicorns. “We ask for your assistance to give this essence a body.” Lightening shot out of the crystals and captured the two Crystals on the cushion and raised them to flout at eye height. Shooting Star, Celestia, and Luna work and distort the magic to make the two crystals into one large ball of light. Shooting Star took a dagger from on top of his desk and gave himself a small cut and he draw out some blood and put it in the ball of light then the ball pulse like a heartbeat. Then they work some more and it grow a head and legs. Then wings with features form and then hair grow on its head. Then at last the filly started to breathe. Then all the crystals turn to dust and the sleeping form of a white filly with light pink hair flouted down onto the cushion.
The room got quiet and Celestia look over the filly “two eyes, check, Two wings, check, four legs, check, one tail, check, one mane, check, two ears, check, one horn, check, and a cute little muzzle, check. It looks like it worked.”
Shooting Star looked at the sleeping filly “you know what a nap sounds good to me right now. Twilight, when do we have our first meeting today?”
“In about three hours.”
“Then I will take a nap.” Shooting Star took the filly in his magic and went to the library and lay down on an oversized cushion with the filly. He fell asleep nuzzling the small form.
Back at the camp Nyx had wake up and have done her morning routine. And now is in the Office for a morning meeting called my Rainbow Dash.
“I called this meeting because Pinkie and I want to thank you for your hard work. I also want to thank Spell Nexus for being here. We are half way through our time here. And I just want to say we couldn’t ask for a better team to work here. That is all I have to say. You are dismissed.”
Spell Nexus walked over to Nyx. “That was nice.”
“Rainbow Dash likes to give pep talks from time to time. It is something she learned from Firefly.”
Spell Nexus levitated a stack of papers over to Nyx. “That is good. Here are the G-Mats I told you about.”
“Thank you I will give the test today.” Then Nyx ran off to look for pencils for the test.
Sometime later in the Everfree Castle the royal Ponies finish a meeting with Applejack, Rarity and Fluttershy then the double doors to the throne room burst open and there stood a white filly Alicorn covered from head to hove with fathers of all types. She struck a pose and said “don’t I look as you would say fabulous.”
All the ponies there giggled. Luna nudged Celestia. “It is like looking into a mirror isn’t it.”
Celestia smiled. “No, I would have used more peacock feathers.”
The Filly stood there wondering what is so funny. Cadence saw this and walked over.
“Did I do something odd? I thought I look amazing.” Filly looked confused.
Cadence smile and lift the fillies face “Crystal, you do look amazing and cute.” Cadence tipped Crystal’s nose with her hove. “You are an amazingly cute filly. So we smile because we adore you.”
Crystal smile and hug Cadence “I adore you too Cadence.”
Rarity walked up “who is this young Fashionista.”
Twilight smile “This is Princess Bright Crystal, Crystal for short. Crystal this is my friend Rarity. She owns Carousel Boutique in town.”
Crystal got interested “Rarity, what does you Boutique specializes in?”
“I do a bit of everything. Why do you ask?”
“Because Nyx is at a camp and I have no suitable clothes to wear to a camp.” She levitated her tiara to show Rarity. “I have this beautiful gold tiara with Diamonds weaved in it thanks to the kindness of Celestia and Luna had a matching one for Nyx made. But I don’t know if this tiara is enough to wear to meet Nyx for the first time.”
Applejack walked up. “Shoot sugar cube, you worry way too much.”
Flutter shy poke her head out from behind Applejack. “Nyx is a nice pony, she always have time to have tea parties with my animals Friends.”
Crystal look at Twilight. “Are they your friends also.”
Twilight noticed she didn’t introduce them. “Sorry, this is Applejack she owns Sweet Apple Acres and this is Fluttershy she is an animal caregiver.”
“Pleased to meet you Miss Applejack and Miss Fluttershy.” Crystal said with a little bow.
Celestia looked at the clock. “It is time for us to go.”
“Same here.” Said Shining Armor.
Crystal put on the biggest puppy dog eyes. “Celestia, Luna and Cadence, do you really have to go. I wanted to spend time with you.”
Celestia felt her heart melt a bit. “Crystal, if it is alright with Twilight and Shooting Star you can visit us whenever you want.”
Cadence nodded “yes, you can but it might get boring since we are old mares.”
Crystal looked at Cadence’s swollen belly. “then I have to visit you. I have to make sure my cousin wouldn’t be bored then she is born.”
Celestia smile, “see you at our next meeting. So where is our meeting getting held.”
“I believe the Crystal Empire.” Shooting Star said.
Shining Armor and Cadence both looked at each other. “We should go, bye.” then they teleported away.
“Me thinks they are not ready.” Luna said with a smile.
“You might be right Luna.” Shooting Star said with a smile.
“Luna, are you coming with me or come back later.”
“I will go with you Celestia. I need to get some sleep before raising the moon.”
Celestia and Luna said their goodbyes and left.
Twilight turn and look at Crystal. “It’s about time to take off that feather dress.”
“If that is what you want Twilight.” With that Crystal took off the dress and set it on a chair.
Applejack, Rarity and Fluttershy just notice the she was an Alicorn. The feathers in the dress made it impossible to make out her wings.
Rarity was the first to speak. “Crystal, how about I show you around town.”
“Twilight, can I go?”
“After you wash the glue off your coat and eat some lunch.”
“Ok I will have Cherry Blossom and Sea foam give me a bath and White Dove get my lunch.”
“I need to have Cherry Blossom finish what she is doing, so you can use Sea Foam and White Dove.”
“Ok, Twilight.” And she left to take a bath.
Twilight though for a second, then She turned and looked at Snowcap which have got her and her friends lunch. “Snowcap, what is the difference between a Hoofmaiden and personal maid?”
“Princess Twilight, the difference is a personal maid’s job is to clean up after her master first. And everything else her master needs second. Hoofmaiden help her masters with whatever the master needs and clean on her downtime.”
Twilight thought it over. “So they do the same job, different emphasis. Thank you Snowcap.”
“Your Lunch is setup in the Garden.” With that Snowcap left.
All four mares sat down at the table. Rarity couldn’t handle holding back her questions any longer.
“Twilight, who is Crystal Really and where did she come from?”
“Rarity, that is a hard question to answer.”
“I will answer it.” Princess Galaxy walked down a path. “I am sorry Twilight I needed to see her.” She sat down next to a nearby tree. “There once was a beautiful queen of the high Unicorns. She was loved by all. But because all loved her she became vain because she believed they love her because of her Beauty. Then one day an evil centaur wizard tried to take over this land and that queen went and defend it. Before the Queen defeated the Centaur he cast an evil spell on her, the same spell the turned Luna to Nightmare Moon. And that queen turned to Voldermare. Crystal is what remained of that queen and a bit of Celestia’s Alicorn essence. Shooting Star knew this story and also heard about how Nyx was born, so he decided that Crystal deserves a chance to live a happy live.”
Then a partly dry Alicorn filly ran out. “I took a bath and I eat a nice disk of oats and assorted fruits. Twilight, can I go please?”
White Dove came running out with a bath towel over her back. “Princesses, you need to get dried off or you’ll catch a cold!! You are as bad as Celestia!” White Dove stomp her hoof. “Once you get excited nothing else matters! “
Twilight laughed. “You can go after you finish getting dried off and we are done eating.”
“Ok, but I will be waiting in the Front hall; impatiently I must add.” Crystal walked into the Castle.
Applejack took a bite of food. “Thank goodness, she is a little filly at heart.”
Twilight smiled. “She is still not sure who she is. She was born just this morning. So it will take her some time for her to know what she wants to be like. The same thing happened with Nyx.”
“The poor dear, it must be hard for her.” Flutter frowned.
“Enough of this.” Rarity said “Twilight, how is Nyx doing at camp.”
“She is doing great. her class….”
In the Front hall Crystal was getting dried by White Dove.
“Princess, why did you warm up to us so quickly?”
“Why shouldn’t I? You’re nice to me, and very fun to tease.”
White Dove hung her head. “Princess, please don’t tease us too much.”
“Ok, tell me how long has Twilight and Shooting Star been dating.”
“Well, they are not dating. But they do make the cutest couple don’t they.”
“They sure do.”
“From what I heard, the reason that Shooting Star haven’t ask twilight out is, because he is still getting over the dead of his wife and son.”
“Really!!”
“Yeah, but you didn’t hear it from me.”
“I never do, do I”
“Well, you are done. Have fun in town with Rarity.”
“Thank you White Dove.”
With that White Dove left. And Crystal waits.
After minute Applejack walked up. “Sugar cube, Rarity will be there talk for a bit so I will show you Everfree in her place. Is that alright with ya?”
Crystal jumped up and put on her saddlebags. “I am all ready.”
They left the Castle and went to the market place. “Here is our market; you can buy any fresh fruit or vegetables here.”
“Can I buy something here? Shooting Star gave me some money.” She levitated a coin purse out of her Saddlebag.
“You don’t want to get Fruit or Vegetables. You want to get ice cream on a day this hot.”
They turn to see an orange filly.
“Scootaloo, I thought you were traveling with your family?”
“I was, but my dad strained his back. So we came home. who is this Filly?”
“She is Crystal.. Nyx’s sister now. I guess.”
Scootaloo looked at Crystal. “How can she be Nyx’s sister?”
“Scootaloo, ask Twilight when you see her next.”
“Whatever, have you heard Diamond Tiara couldn’t take it at camp and came back crying.”
“That didn’t surprise me she isn’t really the camping type.”
“Crystal, right.” Crystal nodded “as one of Nyx’s best friends I think I should show you all the best places in town. Applejack would most likely show you all the best Vegetable stands in town.”
Crystal look at Applejack. “Sugar cube, go ahead and play with Scootaloo. I have work to do anyways.”
Scootaloo lean close to Crystal. “Let’s see if we can loss the guards as we are at it.”
Crystal nodded and they went off running. They met up with more of Nyx’s friends and played until dinner time.
Crystal walked in to Twilight’s suite and through herself in the couch. “I can’t move any more. How does Nyx do it? I only with her friends for three hours and I am this tired.”
White Dove walked over laughing. “She does what you are doing now. Walks in and lie on the couch and tell us how she couldn’t move ever again because she is so tired.”
She smiled because she is doing the same thing as the wonderful pony she heard about.
Cherry Blossom chimed in “that is until the food gets here.”
The four Hoofmaidens laugh. Twilight walked down from her office. “Crystal, what bring you here at this time isn’t your room in Shooting Star’s suite?”
“Yes it is, but he has no Hoofmaidens to take care of me when I am in such a shape.” Crystal put her hoof to her head and leaned down on the couch. “It was the worst, possible thing.”
“So Rarity found you?”
Crystal smiled a malicious smile. “Yes, and she told me how worried she was and how I shouldn’t have left without her.” As she talked she did her best to do Rarity’s movements.
Spike walked in and saw a filly on the couch. “Hey Nyx, Why did you dye your coat white?”
Crystal saw spike and said in her best Rarity “Twilight, this is the worst, possible, thing, ever. How could you have shrunk me like this?”
Spike eyes widened “Rarity, I will go to the Library and find a way to bring you back to your right size. Just wait here for me.” Then Spike ran out of the room.
“They are right about spike he is gullible.” Crystal tried to roll off the couch but failed. “I will explain everything to spike later.”
Twilight rolled her eyes. “Snow Cap, get spike would you.”
After Spike heard the whole story.
“So now there are two of them. Fate must hate me.”
Crystal smile “Fate doesn’t hate you, she just have a twisted sense of humor. No one could hate such a cute Baby dragon. Aww he looks mad, so cute.”
“Whatever.” Spike walked into his room.
“Well I should get something to eat and go to bed. Thank you all for a fun evening.” Crystal rolled off the couch and walk out.
At the camp Nyx have already graded the tests and is now have just finish reading over the script for the play again. “pinkie, I think we should change the script to make it the full story of the two royal sisters.”
“What do you mean?”
“the way it is written Celestia looks like a saint and Luna looks like a troubled child. But it wasn’t that way. Celestia did some things wrong to help make Nightmare Moon.”
Sweetie Belle asked. “how do you know the full story?”
“The first day we were in Everfree Celestia and Shooting Star told me and my mom. But I don’t know if I could put it in the play. I will write my mom and Shooting Star and ask if it would be alright.”
Pinkie ran and got a quill and paper. “Here, write your letter.” Pinkie then sat there waiting for Nyx to write.
Nyx ignore Pinkie and wrote her Letter.
Dear mom and Shooting Star,
I hope you are doing well. The reason for this letter is I was reading the script for our play and I notice that it isn’t the full story. And it is bothering me. I was wondering if you think I could put in the play what lead to Luna turning into Nightmare Moon. I would like your response as soon as you can give it.
Nyx
Nyx folded the letter and sent it. “Now all we can do is wait.”
Spike ran out of his room and found Cherry Blossom wiping the table down. “where is Twilight I have a letter from Nyx.”
“She is over in Shooting Star’s suite.”
“could you give her this Letter, I am not in the mood to see Crystal.” Spike put the letter on the table and went back into his room.
Cherry Blossom pickup the letter. “Oh spike, she only tease you because she likes you.” Then she walked to Shooting Star’s Suite. She knocked on the door. “I have a letter for princess Twilight.”
Shooting Star answered the door and got the letter. Then he took it to Twilight. She read it. “Nyx is wondering if she can tell the full story of how Luna became Nightmare Moon in her play.”
Shooting Star went to his desk and start writing.
“What are you doing over there?”
“I have to write the story down or she couldn't tell it.”
It was the middle of the evening meeting a thick Letter appeared. Nyx open it.
Dear Nyx,
This is the full story of how Luna became Nightmare Moon. I know you would do something amazing with it
Shooting Star
“Pinkie, it looks like we can add it to the script of the play. Shooting Star even wrote it down for us.”
Pinkie looked over the story. “hmmm, she did what, oh, oh no.”
Nyx looked at the pages the Pinkie had read. Shooting Star wrote the story like a play script. “he thinks of everything.”
“Ok, everyone lets go over the play scene by scene. She see how we could improve it.”
They spent a good part of the night going over the script and adding here and taking out there.