The main streets of the Crystal Empire were packed, as the four princesses and the mane six took their places on stage in the same dresses they wore for Twilight's coronation, "Citizens of Equestria, we are gathered here today for a momentous occasion. The children of my faithful student, Twilight Sparkle, and her friends, along with my son, my sisters two sons, my nieces son and daughter, and the children of Discord have completed a tremendous feat. They have used the power of Friendship to finally put an end to one of Equestria's greatest threats, once and for all," Celestia announced, as the thunderous roar of applause echoed throughout the entire empire.
Cadence walked up, "And now, we are proud to present our children with the highest award anyone in Equestria can receive, so please help us welcome, the Children of Harmony!" Cadence announced, as the aforementioned children walked down the middle isle, and towards the stage.
"Words alone cannot begin to describe the tremendous acts of bravery each of you displayed in the battle against Tirek," Luna said.
"We are all so proud of your actions to save Equestria from a tyrannical rule, so, with great pride, we bestow on you the highest achievement anyone can earn," Twilight said, as some guards came over with several velvet boxes, "For courage, and the display of courage you all showed, we present each and everyone of you with this, the Cross of Eternal Friendship," Twilight said, as she and her fellow Princesses distributed a platinum medal with a compass rose with four different gemstones all around. The ponies in attendance all stomped their hooves to cheer for their newest heroes, as photographers got pictures of all the children.
"There's going to be a private after party at Twilight's castle, just to let you kids know," Celestia whispered to the children.
"OK Auntie Celestia," Toby replied.
"Eris, I have a job for you, before we go to the party," Discord said to his daughter.
"What kind of job?" Eris asked.
"Tirek murdered Cerberus when he escaped," Discord replied, which made Eris gasp, "So, in addition to giving Cerberus a proper burial, I wish for you to summon another guardian," Discord explained.
"Yes Daddy. Could a Leviathan Dragon be acceptable?" Eris asked.
"It would," Discord replied, as Eris teleported away, "Well, while she's taking care of that problem, I might as well take Pinkie back to Twilight's castle and start preparation for the party," Discord said, as he teleported Pinkie back to the castle.
"Alright kids, we should get back to Ponyville," Twilight said, before noticing two slight problems: the paparazzi and fan fillies.
"I'd say getting off the stage alone will be a challenge, how do we get the train station itself?" Silver asked, as some fan fillies tried getting at Toby and the others.
"Uhh, maybe we should just teleport?" Celestia suggested.
"Sounds good to me, I don't know how much longer the stage can stay standing," Surfer commented, as the press and fans clawed at the stage, "We need to go, now!" he called, as the alicorns all lit their horns, and teleported the group out of the Crystal Empire.
"Where'd they go?!" one reporter asked.
"I wanted a picture with Conner!" one filly whined.
"We'll find them, one way or another!" a reporter said with determination.
Making their way back to Twilight's castle, the ponies and humans all found themselves outside the doors of the castle, "Man, that was a close one," Rainbow Dash commented.
"I'll say, but at least we're away from the paparazzi," Cadence said.
"And all those fans," Toby said, rubbing his head.
"Yeah, but now we're back home, safe and sound," Silver Spoon said, leaning on Toby in her Anthro form.
"Well, lets head inside. Knowing Pinkie Pie, she'll have the party all ready to go," Twilight said, as she opened the castle doors, and led the others inside. Once in the throne room, confetti cannons went off, catching everyone off guard.
"SURPRISE!" Pinkie yelled.
"Welcome back, everyone!" Discord said.
"Always a surprise from you two, isn't it?" Twilight chuckled.
"Well, it wouldn't be a surprise party with no surprise, now would it?!" Pinkie asked, getting in the lavender alicorns face.
"Uh, I guess not?" Twilight awkwardly replied.
"I thought so," Pinkie said, backing up, as the party commenced. Just then, Eris teleported in with several humans.
"Mom?" Ashley asked.
"Ashley, y-you're alive and Toby's safe and sound!" Toby's grandmother said as she hugged her daughter and grandson.
"We're fine Grandma, but, Eris, why'd you bring my grandma to Equestria?" Toby asked, turning to the female Draconequss.
"Yes, I would like an explanation myself," Discord said, folding his arms.
"Uh, you want the long version or the short version?" Eris asked.
"Just tell us," Discord said firmly.
"Well, basically the planet the kids all came from was destroyed by meteors, like Joshua's world, so I jumped in, and using pictures from Melody and Nathan's rooms, I was able to swing in the last second, and save their friends, and their friend's families. I also saved one American flag from destruction," Eris replied.
"Long story short, Earth is gone," Shade bluntly said.
"I will hang it up with the Equestrian flag, in memory of Earth," Celestia said, taking the flag.
"So, we're living in Melody's new home world?" Pedro asked.
"It would appear so," Pedro's mother, Allison replied. She had lightly tanned skin, with green eyes and brown hair.
"This may take some getting used to," Amber commented.
"Well, maybe there's room in town for an estate sized orphanage, for those ponies who want a child?" Shade's mother asked. She was a medium sized woman, with red hair and icy blue eyes.
"We might be able to put something out past Will's ranch," Discord replied.
"Who's Will?" Kyle asked Nathan.
"Believe it or not, he's a for real Pokemon Master, that lives on a massive ranch with every Pokemon he's ever caught!" Nathan said excitedly, which made Kyle and Luke's jaws drop like rocks, "No joke," he added.
"What kinds of Pokemon does he have?" Luke asked, getting excited about the information on the Pokemon trainer.
"All kinds! And a bunch of them Ah've never seen before. He says those ones are from a new region called Kalos," Nathan replied.
"Nice," Kyle commented, before remembering something, "Oh yeah, we got you something Nathan," he said as he and Luke dug through their bags. Kyle pulled out a box with a picture of a red game system on the side, while Luke pulled out four game boxes along with four large books, "Here, an upgrade for you DS," Kyle started.
"And some of the newest Pokemon games! Pokemon X and Y take place in the Kalos region, so you'll get an idea on the various new Pokemon you'll encounter. And Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are remakes of the original Ruby and Sapphire games, and like in X and Y, you can use Mega Evolution! And here are some strategy guides to the games, and Pokedex's to see what Pokemon can use Mega Evolution," Luke finished.
"Wow, thanks guys!" Nathan said, giving them a hug. As they hugged, Cadence noticed something in her sons hair, which looked like a black strap. A needle inside Cadence went from 'Normal' to 'Mom-Zilla' mode. She stomped over to Nathan, and picked him up with her magic, "Uh, Mommy, is something wrong?" he asked, uncomfortable by Cadence's glare.
Lifting up the hair that Nathan usually keeps in front of his right eye, Cadence gasped when she saw an eye patch, "Nathan, why are you wearing an eye patch?!" Cadence demanded, as she took off the eye patch, and shuddered at what she saw.
"Ok, so you got me, I have no right eye. I never had one," Nathan admitted.
Thinking for moment, Cadence turned to Discord, "Discord! I need a favor!" Cadence called.
"Oh yeah, what can I do for you?" Discord asked.
"Think you can give Nathan a replacement right eye?" Cadence asked, pointing at her eldest son.
"Why, what's wrong with the eye he already has?" Discord asked. Cadence explained what she saw, which Discord frowned upon too, "Very well, I think I have something he may like," Discord said, pulling our a metal ball with a red pupil. Poofing over to Nathan, Discord presented the eye to him, "Well, what do you say?" he asked.
"Ah would love that!" Nathan replied happily. With a snap of his talon, the eye disappeared, and Nathan clenched his right eye, as the pain was slight but unbearable. Taking his hand off his eye, Nathan could see that could see with two eyes now, "Wow, thanks Discord!" Nathan said, as he went back to mingling with his friends.
"So, you're Toby's stepmom?" Ashley's mother asked Fluttershy.
"Oh, um yes, he's such a sweet angel. Its very nice to meet you, Ms.?" Fluttershy replied.
"Samantha, and just Samantha. Well, doesn't look like much has changed about him," Samantha commented.
"Well, other than the fact that he's got a girlfriend now," Ashley said.
"Really? Well Toby, what's she like?" Samantha asked.
"Well, she's one of the town rich girls, not that I care about wealth or anything like that," Toby replied, as Silver Spoon wrapped her arms around Toby, and kissed his cheek.
"I take it she's your girlfriend?" Samantha asked, noticing the pony ears and tail on Silver Spoon's body, "And why is she wearing fake pony ears and a tail?" she asked.
"Fake? Those ears and tails are real," Toby replied.
"Oh really?" Samantha asked, giving Silver Spoon's ears a slight tug. Looking into the young girls hair, Samantha saw that the ears were connected to Silver Spoon's head, "I guess they are real," she commented.
"So, you're the head of the orphanage Nathan comes from?" Shade asked Amber.
"Why yes, well, one of the heads, anyway," Amber replied.
"And you're the head of Melody's orphanage?" Lucy asked.
"Yep. I bought the orphanage after the old care takers were sentenced to jail for child abuse," Shade replied.
"Oh, the poor dears," Lucy commented.
"Yeah, but at least they all still have a chance at new parents," Shade said. Just then, several thumps came from the front door. Twilight walked over to the door, and opened it only slightly, and she saw several reporters and fan fillies outside.
"Oh dear," Twilight said, slamming the door shut.
To be Continued in the next story