//------------------------------// // Returning Home // Story: Daughter of the Night and Darkness // by PrincessLunaSara //------------------------------// Returning home took longer, like going back up a river is longer than traveling down a river. They had already been gone for a weeks time, but they did not realize in another week Queen Crysalis and Lord Tirek would search for them. Because they thought they had a lot of time to visit other places, a week later the queen and lord began to search for their sons and Stella. "We must out our sons and the princess immediately," Tirek said. "Of course we must their actions were unacceptable, and it was all that princess's fault they left to find Sombra," she added. "Indeed my lady," he said. "She must be punished for this," she said. "Indeed," he replied. The last stop Stella, Sage and Gareth made was Seahorse Cove in Western Equestria. The water was crystal blue, and it was a beautiful place full of marine life. "This place is amazing," Stella said. "Indeed," Gareth said. "Yes soooo amazing," Sage said sarcastically. "Thou doth not sound excited to be here," Gareth said. "I am sorry for being exhausted from this journey," he replied in a moody tone. "We are all exhausted Sage, but thou art the only one who is not enjoying this stop," Stella said. "I do not need thine comment princess," he replied. "Enough you two," Gareth said. "That is find with me," Sage said. "And I," Stella said. "Is it foggy all of a sudden or is it just me?" Gareth asked. "It is foggy, and it is not just thee," Sage said. "It is strange how quickly the fog appeared," Stella added. Then, Gareth saw something moving in the water. "Curiouser and curiouser," he said. "What?" Sage asked. "I saw something moving just now," he replied. "What is that sound?" Stella asked. "Singing," Gareth answered. "We should hence away now," Sage added. Then, something swam up to the shore and appeared before them. "Hello," she said,"I am Melody Dazzle." "Art thou a siren?" Gareth asked. "I am sir," she replied. "Thou art very pretty... I mean your voice is very pretty," he said blushing. "Thank you. What are thine names?" She asked. "This is Stella and Sage, and I am Gareth," he replied. "It is nice to meet your acquaintances," she said. "And I you," he said. "Like wise," Stella said. "Of course," Sage said. "Is there anyway thou couldst come on land?" Stella asked. "Yes just let me change into my land form," she answered. "Great!" Stella said. After Melody changed into her land form the four of them talked. They told Melody of the journey, and she decide to travel with them when morning came. Soon, the sun rose causing the cove's water to sparkle like crystals. So, the group journeyed on towards Canterlot. The trip back took them about two weeks time, and Chrysalis and Tirek spotted them. "There they are," Chrysalis said," it is time for our surprise visit." "Yes it is," Tirek said. They snuck up on the group, and the queen directed her magic straight towards Stella, since she was the one to blame. But, Gareth turned his head saw the bolt of magic. He ran to Stella and knocked her down pushing her out of harm's way. Stella quickly turned her head not knowing what had happened, but then it hit her. "Gareth no!" She screamed. "Gareth canst thou hear me?" Sage asked. "Oh no," Melody said. Then, Lord Tirek realized what had happened, and he was extremely angry. "What hast thou done to my son?!" He yelled. "I am not at fault; he ran in front of my magic like the stupid centaur he is!" Chrysalis yelled. "Shut thy mouth!" He yelled. Mean while... "Gareth please do not leave me thine art the older brother I never had," Stella cried. "Stella I am glad my son made friends with thee," Tirek said,"I have to help him now; stand aside." "Stella come here," Sage said. "No I am not leaving him like this!" She yelled while more tears began to flow down her face like a river. Sage grabbed her around her waisted and pulled her away from Gareth. "Unhand me Sage!" She yelled crying. "No! I hate seeing thee cry!" Sage yelled. "Let go of me now!" She yelled. "No Stella! I love thee, and I hate seeing you crying like this!" He yelled. "Sage... I... I," She said blushing, stopping her tears. Then, he leaned in and deeply kissed her. "I love thee too," she said. "How lovely, but Gareth is still unconscious," Melody said. "Is he going to be alright?" Stella asked. "I am sure he will," Tirek replied. "Uhhhhh. What did I miss?" Gareth asked groaning in pain. "Gareth!" His friends exclaimed. "Thank goodness," Tirek said. "Oh yes, this is such a sentimental moment," Chrysalis said annoyed. "Mother," Sage said with hatered. "Son," she replied with hatered. They stared at each other with hate in their eyes for a few minutes then... "So thou hath fallen for this princess?" She asked. "Yes mother I have," he replied. "Then you have betrayed thine mother and changelings," she said. "What is wrong with him loving me?" Stella asked. "I have always despised your family, so I despise thee too," she answered. "Enough!" Sage yelled. "How dare you! I am a shamed to be thine mother!" Chrysalis yelled. "I do not give a damn mother! Leave now!" He yelled. "Fine, but I will have my revenge!" She yelled as she flew away. After the queen left, it was time for Gareth to leave. "I hope to see thee soon," Gareth said. "I will miss thee so," Stella said. "And I you. Sage take care of her," he said. "Of course," Sage said. "Melody will thou come home with me?" He asked. "I would love to," she replied. "Let us know when the wedding is," Sage said. "As long as you let us know when thine wedding is," he replied. "Of course we will," Stella said. As soon as Melody and Gareth left, Tirek looked at Sage and Stella with hatred, but they could not understand why. "Stella," he said. "Y- Yes?" She asked. "Tell thine mother that I still deeply hate her," he said. "Y- Yes sir I will," she replied. Stella looked up at Sage with a concerned look, but he looked at her the same way. There was something she had to ask her mother when the returned to Canterlot.