Celestia’s sun started to rise, announcing a new day, Bright Sunny opened his eyes and looked through his room’s window, with a grin in his face he started to jump and scream:
“It’s here, it’s here, the day is finally here!”
He immediately jumped down his bed and went straight to the bathroom, he took a shower and got dressed, his clothes were kinda plain but he liked them that way, a pair of gray pants and blue t-shirt with his mommy’s cutie mark in both shoulders, the center remained blank, he and his mommy decided long ago that they would add his cutie mark to the shirts when he finally got one, he also put on his white socks and little black and red sneackers, he always liked wearing them instead of boots or formal shoes, it made him feel fast and agile, not that he really wasn’t, thanks to his body shape, his agility was something else.
Once ready, he opened his room’s door and much to his joy, he was recieved by a tight hug from no other than his mother.
“Hello birthday boy, how is my sweet little angel today?”
“Awwww mommy, I’m fine and I’m not so little now you know?”
“Oh Come on Sunny, you are only five years old today, that’s still little and you know it, besides, it doesn’t matter if you are five or one thousand years, you will always be my little baby”
“Mommy, you are embarazing me”
“Well, I AM your mother, that’s my job”
They both laughted together and proceded to hug to each other again.
“I love you mommy”
“I love you too Bright, now get on”
“Ok!”
Bright got on Celestia’s barrel and she started to walk to the dinning room, she was overjoyed, this past five years were the best she ever had in the last thousand years, and it was all thanks to Bright, he made everything complete and he never gave her troubles, the only real issue was when she found out he was omnivore, but a quick deal with the Griffin’s meat sellers fixed that. She never told them for what it was for of course.
Every day and holyday she spent with him was amazing, Heartswarming day, Winter Wrap up, Nightmare night, (since he couldn’t go out, Celestia always gave him tons of candies) she even came to enjoy the summer’s day celebration, it still ached her heart to think about Luna during this particular celebration but Bright always found a way to cheer her up, and now here they were, celebrating his fifth birtday, since they didn’t know when his true birthday was, they decided to celebrate it the day Celestia found him.
In their way there, they were greeted by some guard and servants, by this time, Bright had already managed to gain the trust and love of almost everypony inside the palace, there were still some who thought he could be dangerous and would try to do something in the future, Celestia always ignored their warnings and trusted someday her son would be able to gain their love as well.
Suddendly, Bright was held in a green aura, he immediately recognized it, it belonged to his all times favorite maid.
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE BRIGHT!”
“Hahaha, thanks Sweet Rose”
“You are very welcome, ready to spend another incredible birthday with all of us?”
“You bet”
At that moment, she felt something pulling his T-shirt, when he turned around, he saw a cute unicorn little filly, not older than 4 years, she had white fur and green mane
“Happy Birthday Brighty” she said and hugged him in his chest, blushing hard.
“Awww, thank you Flying Hope” he said as he hugged her back, after that, the four of them walked to the dinning room, the little filly never stopped hugging Bright, he by his part didn’t mind, she was his only friend of his age, she was Sweet Rose’s daughter and her pride, Bright knew her mommy was always right and of course was when she told Sweet someday she would have the foal she wanted so much, Flying was born one year after his mommy found him.
For being his personal babysitter, Celestia gave Sweet special permittion to let Flying Hope to know Bright, she wanted him to have at least one childhood friend and somepony who would help him to adapt when he finally goes to the outside world, since the day they met, they were inseparable.
When they finally arrived at the room, they were greeted by a happy pink alicorn, his favorite cousin.
“Happy Birthday my sweet little cousin!” she said as she proceeded to give him a crushing hug.
“Thanks Cadence, I’m glad my favorite pega, I mean favorite alicorn cousin is here with me”
He still had troubles remembering his cute older cousin was now an Alicorn, he wasn't surprised at all, for a so young mare, she was super Smart and caring, it was just a matter of time before Mommy finally decided to ascend her to an alicorn, too bad it wasn’t the same with. . . at that moment Bright noticed somepony was missing.
“Has anypony seen cousin Blueblood? Bright said, sadness present in his voice.
Cadence frowned at this, it was the same every year, BlueBlood always found an excuse to evade seeing her cousin in his birthday, why was he like this? Their cousin was so lovely to both of them, she put a hoof on Bright’s shoulder and said:
“He is busy right now with important royal duties, but maybe he will come to your party this afternoon”
(sigh) “It’s ok Cadence, I know he will not come, he never does, but at least you will be there. . . right?”
“Of course I wil, I wouldn’t miss it for the World”
“Thanks!”
Cadence was smiling but inside, she was furious, she noted to give his brother a good lecture after the party that she was sure he would definitely not attend.
Everypony proceded to have breakfast, after that Celestia said:
“Ok my little ponies and son, I must attend my issues but don’t worry, I will finish them early today so we can celebrate Bright Sunny’s birthday party”
She turned to her servants and guards.
“As always, everypony is invited, tell that to the rest of the staff”
All of them noded and she gave her son another hug.
“See you later little one, please enjoy this day, ask for all the ice cream you want, but not too much, save some place for your Birthday cake, ok?”
“I will mommy, have fun at work!”
Once she was gone, Bright and Flying Hope started to run to his room to play some board games, in a corner of the hall they bumped with somepony, it was BlueBlood, when he saw him, he smiled and said:
“Cousin BlueBlood, you are here!”
He tried to hug him but was pushed back by BlueBlood’s aura.
“Ugh, How many times do I have to tell you this? don’t call me cousin, I’m Sir BlueBlood to you, got it?”
“But, but mommy says we are family. . . such formalities are not necesary between us. . .right?”
“Ha! As if I ever consider you Family, you are just a monster my auntie Celestia took pity of, nothing more”
Bright stayed there, shocked, Cousin BlueBlood always did his best ignoring him but never dared to insult him, he had always tried to get in his good side, he always thought he was cool, then why? why was he saying those mean words? He started to cry, Flying hugged him while looking at BlueBlood with angry eyes.
“Hey!, how can you say those mean things to him, he didn’t do anything to you!”
“I can say whatever I want to whoever I want, I’m a Prince after all, nephew of Princess Celestia, know your place brat”
Flying was about to cry but then another voice joined the conversation.
“Then I think you should know your place as well. . .brother”
Blueblood shocked turned to see his sister, staring daggers at him, she continued talking:
“You know Bright is our auntie’s son so he is above you, and if you really want to talk about ranks, then remember I also outrank you, after all, I’m an Alicorn and the Princess of Love and trust me, I don’t apreciate what you are doing to my dear cousin right now”
“Cadence! Why are you siding with this fre”
“STOP RIGHT THERE, NOT ANOTHER WORD BLUEBLOOD! I MEAN IT!”
“Ugh, this isn’t over, the day I’d become an Alicorn. . . you all see”
“Keep dreaming you big minnie!” Flying screamed to him.
“Oh shut up or I will -”
“YOU WILL WHAT?” Cadence said as she stood Between the Children and Blueblood, Blueblood only huffed and left the halls, Cadence wrapped Bright with her wings and started nuzzling him.
“I’m sorry that happened my little treasure, I promise I will scold him later, please don’t let this ruin your birthday”
(sniff) “Ok, thanks Cadence. . . I love you”
“I love you too my little Bright”
The rest of the day they spent their time playing with Cadence in the royal gardens, very soon it was time to go to the party, when they got there, everypony cheered for Bright, her mother was there too, he rushed and gave her a crushing hug, he didn’t tell anything about his encounter with cousin BlueBlood, the party was good, all the guards congratulated him and gave him presents and sweets, he was so happy, he recieved plushies, a scooter, even a wooden sword and shield, Cadence gave him a replica of a royal guard’s armor, custom made to fit his shape, how she got this? he’d never know but it was so cool, every present was awesome but the best one was the last and it came from his mother, it was a Phoenix! A real Phoenix!
“She is all yours, her name is Philomena, but please remember, these birds are nobles creatures, treat her with respect”
“I will Mommy! Nice to meet you Philomena!”
The bird flew to him and landed in his shoulder and started to nuzzle his cheek.
“I think he likes you! I’m Impressed, normally Phoenixes take their time to start liking somepony, you are indeed special son, not like I ever doub it”
“Thanks Mommy”
The rest of the party went smoothly, but without them noticing, a dark figure was looking at them outside from the shadows.
“What a disgrace, she really had lost it! I really thought she would get bored of him eventually but it seems she is really serious about keeping him. . . Damn, I don’t know how much longer I can let this joke go on, he needs to go, he is ruining this family!”