The train was now into the city of Prance. And the engines and equines were impressed at the marvelous sight.
"Blistering Boilers, I've never any city so amazing before!" exclaimed Percy.
"It's absolutely fabulous! I can't wait to see what high class outfits they have here!" squealed Rarity with complete delight. As she tugged on her mane. And as the train continued on, the citizens took notice of them.
"Look! It's OpThomas Prime!" shouted a mare.
"I's our savior of Equestria!" exclaimed a high class stallion.
"My! What splendid coaches he has! No train in Equestria has ever had such coaches!" shouted a unicorn mare, admiring Annie and Clarabel.
"Well, at least the citizens think I'm cool." said Thomas. He felt a little better, since the citizens were accepting him, despite being a tank engine. But deep down, he still was worried for what Twilight's family would think. Speaking of which, Thomas noticed they were reaching the Main Town hall. "well, here goes nothing."
They continue on and soon reached the station platform outside the town hall. Once the train stopped, everyone hopped out.
"Well, it took a while but we're here!" said Shining Armor as he stretched his legs.
"Twilight! Shining Armor! Cadance!" shouted a voice, it was Night Light, Twilight and Shining Armor's father. "Good to see you!"
"Hello, Dad!" shouted Twilight as she embraced her father.
"Shining, honey! Come over her and give your mother a hug!" said, Twilight Velvet, Twilight and Shining Armor's mother.
"Good to see you again, Mom." said Shining Armor as he embraced his mother.
"And there's the hero of Equestria himself! Good to see you again." said Night Light, after he noticed Thomas.
"Hello, Mr. Night Light, and Miss Twilight Velvet." said Thomas.
"And you brung Percy too. The one who defeated Discord!" said Twilight Velvet.
"Technically, Edward defeated Discord. I just helped." replied Percy.
"Doesn't matter in my book." said Twilight Velvet.
"And who might these 2 ladies be?" asked Night Light, gesturing to Annie and Clarabel.
"These are my coaches, Annie and Clarabel." replied Thomas.
"Nice to meet you." said Annie.
"A pleasure to meet you 2." said Clarabel.
"Alright, I'll join you guys later. I'm gonna take the coaches to the siding." said Percy, as he shunted Annie, Clarabel, and the royal coach to the sidings.
"I hope Twilight's Uncle and Aunt will accept Thomas." said Clarabel.
I'm sure they will. " replied Annie.
"Alright, now that our reunion is complete, time to catch up with Starshine and Moontorch." said Night Light. As they went to meet up with them.
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They soon arrived near the main hall where Starshine and Moontorch would be waiting. But as they went around the corner, Thomas stopped. He wasn't ready to meet them yet.
"Aunt Starshine! Uncle Moontorch!" shouted Twilight as she raced up to her aunt and uncle.
"Twilight, honey! It's good to see you all." said Starshine, a blue unicorn with lavender mane and her cutie mark a star with a shining mark on it.
"It's been forever since we've seen you!" said Moontorch, a white unicorn with a sleek black mane, with a Crescent moon and flashlight for a cutie mark. And they embraced Twilight and than Shining Armor. "It’s lovely to see you, all. Enough of this, where is he? Where is the finest stallion in all of Equestria? Where is the perfect groom for my beloved niece?”
Thomas cringed after hearing that and stood put and kept quiet.
"I'm sure you'll be pleased to meet him. Come on out, Thomas!" said Twilight. But Thomas didn't come out.
"Oh, the dear must be shy to meet us. Oh, that's quite alright. I remember when Moontorch was nervous of introducing himself to my grandparents." said Starshine, which in turn made Moontorch's cheeks glow red.
"Oh honey, don't flatter me." said Moontorch.
"Oh, I think I'll help him come out from the corner." said Twilight, walking to the corner where Thomas stood. "Come on, Thomas. Come show yourself."
"I can't do this, Twi! They're expecting a stallion to come out! They’re gonna be in for a surprise that they probably won’t like!" said Thomas, nervously.
"Don't worry, I'm by your side!" said Twilight. And slowly Thomas followed her out and came from out from his spot to show himself directly in front of Starshine and Moontorch. The wide, eager smiles on their faces vanished into shock as he stood before them scared stiff with a similar expression. "Starshine, Moontorch, this is Thomas. My spouse!" said Twilight, smiling from ear to ear.
Thomas couldn't speak, he didn't have any words to utter, nor did Starshine and Moontorch. They just stared at him with wide eyes.
"Uh, top of the morning?" said Thomas, nervously. But Starshine and Moontorch didn't reply, they just continued to stare at Thomas.
"I'm sure they'll get over their surprised looks, Thom." said Night Light, reassuringly.
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Later that evening, Starshine and Moontorch had taken the group to the local buffet for dinner. Thomas still stood in his spot, nervously. As he looked at Starshine and Moontorch. Starshine had gotten past her surprised state and was smiling again, but Moontorch on the other hand, was watching Thomas with a disappointed scowl.
"So, how are things in Prance?" asked Shining Armor, trying to strike up a conversation.
"Things are normal as usual, of course after that monster attack Equestria, many of the police forces acquired some more better weaponry, me and Moontorch caught sight of 2 stallions carry some kind of stick with a wooden end, and a wooden handle on the tube." said Starshine.
"It's called a shotgun, Auntie." said Twilight. "The SpongeRaiders had a meeting with Princess Celestia and she agreed that all forces should get better weaponry and now, the majority of them have firearms, or commonly known as 'guns'." explained Twilight.
"Ah, that makes sense. I mean that beast of a unicorn was indeed very powerful, even strong enough to defeat Princess Celestia herself!" said Starshine.
"Even I've gotten to acquire some of those firearms, being Captain of the Royal Guard as it is." added Shining Armor.
Then the door opened as Percy pulled in.
"Sorry, I'm late guys!" said Percy as he took the empty spot at the table.
"Oh, and who is this?" asked Moontorch.
"This is Percy. My best friend and Lieutenant. he helped me defeat Galitor." replied Thomas.
"Well, he definitely fits for your Lieutenant! Still able to battle even with one arm only!" said Starshine as Moontorch nodded in agreement as Percy blushed. And the equines' meals were brought out.
"So, how was the wedding? How was the turnout?" asked Starshine.
"It was absolutely glamorous! It took place in Canterlot castle of all places, it was a real... replied Rarity.
"Rarity, she was asking Twilight and Thomas!" snapped Percy.
"What Rarity said. It was one of the best days of my life." said Twilight.
"Canterlot Castle? Huh, I would've imagined you having it a train yard." said Moontorch sarcastically. Starshine was not amused by his comment, and she gave him a look of mild irritation.
"So, Thomas, I hope you don't mind me asking. But, why is it that you're called 'OpThomas Prime'?" asked Starshine.
"It's just my Trainbot name. And Prime means that I'm leader of the Trainbots" replied Thomas, happy to be able to share about his life a s A Trainbot.
"Oh, and where are your soldiers of the Trainbots?" asked Moontorch.
"Well, besides me, there's also James, Gordon, Henry, Edward, Hiro, Toby, and Emily." replied Percy.
"Huh, I'd expect there would of been a bunch of Soldiers with you." said Moontorch.
"Well it's not an easy thing to find other Trainbots." said Thomas.
"Oh, and it's easy for my niece to find an excuse for a spouse?!" snapped Moontorch.
"Moontorch!" snapped Starshine as she glared at her husband.
"Uncle! How can you say that?!" asked Shining Armor, shocked to hear such a rude remark from his uncle.
"What's that suppose to mean?" asked Thomas, slightly upset for the remark.
"Well, I'm saying. You don't look too much like the type to take of my niece." said Moontorch.
"Hey, he does too! He defeated Galitor singled handedly!" snapped Rainbow.
"And he also defeat that mean Changling queen!" added Pinkie, trying to help.
"Oh, really? I thought he needed help from the Elements of Harmony to defeat the huger unicorn." said Moontorch. Then suddenly everyone started arguing about the situation.
Percy soon lost patience from all the arguing, "QUIET!!!!!!" he shouted as he blew his whistle, so loud that everyone stopped and looked at him. "WILL YOU ALL KNOCK IT OFF?! WE'RE HERE A FOR FAMILY GATHERING, NOT A YELLING CONTEST!! HOW DO YOU EXPECT IT TO HAPPEN WITH EVERYONE ARGUING OVER A SILLY SUBJECT!!?"
No one said anything, they all just stared at Percy, but soon Thomas began to feel down. While Twilight was devastated.
"Um, I think I'll leave now, I lost my appetite." said Twilight sadly as she left the table.
"Oh bother. I'm sorry, I think I'll go too." said Thomas and he left to follow Twilight. No one else left, or moved they all began to feel very ashamed, but unknown to anyone a hooded figure was watching from the window.
"Perfect. Just what I need for revenge." said the figure as she left into the shadows.