Chapter 9: An Aftermath Miracle
With Heavy Weight in her arms while he shook with fear at what he had done. Golden Heart opened the doors to the school and was immediately greeted by the sight of seeing unicorns trying to clean up the rubble and the broken walls of the school. Lockers had appeared to have been destroyed, some knocked over by the giant hole that was made in the wall. Some others even looked slightly singed from the magic that was used. Some unicorn colts and fillies had even joined in to help the staff clean up what they could, and were even crying over the loss of the school's play ground.
All of the staff and students then suddenly dropped what they were doing and began glaring at Golden Heart as she remained right by Cloverstep's side. She could hear them all talking under their breathe about her son. She kept Heavy close to her so she could block out the cold voices she was hearing.
"How did principle Vice Grip let a monster into the school...?"A colt whispered.
"Now what are we suppose to do for fun, the entire play ground is ruined thanks to that monster. I hope he gets expelled..."A filly also whispered out.
"Oh I am certain that this abomination will be dealt with most viciously. It would serve that little monster right for ruining the school...!"A stallion teacher conversed with other staff members.
That word "monster" kept echoing in the back of Heavy Weight's mind, he felt sad, a little bit insulted, but mainly angry, he did not like being called this word and proved it as he pull his head away from his mother and glared at all the other unicorns. He growled at them as they all froze, but Golden Heart only shushed him and turned him back around to look at her as they met Ms Cloverstep by the office door.
"Don't listen to them Heavy. They don't understand what you were doing when this all happened, they are scared now that they see what you can truly do, and believe me. They may be afraid of you now, but they have great respect for you as well, no matter how much they wish to deny it."Golden Heart explained as Ms Cloverstep got their attention.
"Come with me now Golden Heart. You and Heavy can wait right inside and wait until the principle is ready for you."Cloverstep said as she opened the door for them.
"Thank you Cloverstep, and it's very nice to see you after all this time."Golden Heart said with a smile as they walked into the office.
"It's nice to see you too Golden Heart. Oh I remember back when you and you and Mega Weight were just a colt and filly and you had the silly filly crush on him till you both got your cutie marks. It's amazing how much you have grown..."Cloverstep gossiped as Golden Heart took a seat in a chair with Heavy by her side.
"Yes... I suppose it is a bit amazing. I remember when you were just that beautiful mare assisting our last teacher, we certainly a hoof full for you and him weren't we?"Golden Heart joked before giving a slight chuckle.
"Indeed you were, now just wait here for a bit and principle Vice Grip will see you soon."Cloverstep said as she walked to the door to leave.
"Thank you Ms Cloverstep."Golden Heart said as Cloverstep left the office.
Golden Heart was now left alone with Heavy still in her arms, and the office secretary quietly doing paper work behind her desk. It was quiet and peaceful, non of those rude ponies could be heard now as she looked down to her worried son. She let out a sigh as she gently brushed a hoof through her son's mane. He knew that he had messed up, and they both knew that he could be expelled for what has happened here.
Golden Heart just shook the troublesome thoughts aside as she then suddenly noticed out the corner of her eye, what appeared to be an interesting looking cutie mark on Heavy's flank. The cutie mark appeared to be a mark of an ice blue heart inside a matching blue six pointed star, the heart also appeared to have a sword stuck through it and pointing down ward through it. Golden Heart chuckled as she got Heavy's attention.
"What is it mom?"Heavy asked.
"Oh nothing... I just couldn't help but admire that wonderful cutie mark you have on your flank."Golden Heart said with a sly smile.
"What do you mean? I don't have a cutie mark,"Heavy said before suddenly looking at his flank and seeing the cutie mark himself,"Whoa...! I... I have cutie mark! I actually have a cutie mark!"
Heavy Weight suddenly jumped out of Golden Heart's arms and landed on the floor as he looked at his new cutie mark, but he could not figure out what it meant, but he didn't care. All that suddenly mattered was that he had earned his very own cutie mark. Suddenly their moment was interrupted by the door to the office swinging open. It was then that Twilight Sparkle had rushed in and looked around until she had found Heavy and his mother sitting quietly. She felt scared and greatly worried for her friend as she quickly approached Golden Heart.
"Mrs Golden Heart! please don't be angry with Heavy. It was my fault, I'm the one who started that fight with Dark Shine in the cafeteria, Heavy and Shining were just protecting me. I don't want him to get in trouble because of me!"Twilight frantically said.
"It's quite alright Twilight. I understand Heavy's reasoning for what he did, it was very brave of him to stand up and protect you from that bully, but I fear that the principle will not see things our way."Golden Heart explained as she looked at the back door that lead to the principles office.
"Well...! I'll make her see it, I won't let her expel Heavy...! I,"Twilight continued on before she was approached by Heavy and immediately hugged him,"Oh Heavy...! I'm so sorry you're in trouble because of me."
"It's...fine Twilight, I wasn't about to let that coward hurt you, so... How is Shining Armor?"Heavy asked while Twilight continued hugging him.
"The nurse said that he was going to be alright, it was just some bruising and his ribs were softened up. He just managed to avoid them being broken, but Dark Shine had to be taken away to the nearest hospital. He was in pretty bad shape."Twilight explained before finally parting from her hug with Heavy.
"I could care less about Dark Shine, that coward can rot for all I care. It's my friends that concern me."Heavy said while Twilight smiled and blushed a bit at his response.
"Thanks... You know... I couldn't help but notice your cutie mark, I can't believe you got yours already...!"Twilight said as she stared at the cutie mark on Heavy's flank.
"Yeah, you like it? I didn't even notice it until mom brought it up,"Heavy said as he looked back at it with confusion,"I still can't figure out what it means though."
"I think I can clarify what it means,"Golden Heart said as she walked over and pointed it out for her son,"The sword represents your talent for fighting and defending, the star is for your talent in magic, and that heart... It means that yours is strong, and when you fight... You fight with your heart."
"Wow..."Both Twilight and Heavy said in unison and fascination.
Suddenly they were all interrupted by a great big flash that appeared to emanate from behind the back door that lead to the principles office. Curiosity struck them as they then began to hear a conversation occurring between two ponies from behind the door. Finally curiosity got the best of both Heavy and Golden Heart rushed to the door while Twilight chose to stay behind. They quietly made it to the door and were then hearing the voices of a stern mare, and a very elegant mare appearing to be arguing over something.
"I did not expect to see you here already princess, is there something wrong?"The stern mare asked.
"No there is nothing wrong, but I'm guessing that anything but nothing must have happened here. The play ground looks like an absolute mess...!"The elegant voice sounded out.
"Yes well... A little nuisance and his friend had turned the whole play ground into a battle field and badly injured one of our top students, but not to fear. This little monster will find himself expelled faster than you can say elements...!"The stern one said with pride.
"That is exactly what I came here for, this little nuisance of yours is anything but a nuisance. He happens to be a very talented colt by the looks of the magic he performed and he happens to be the son of my former captain of the royal guard."The elegant one explained.
"Ah yes I heard about what happen to him, that would explain this abominations power, but why on Equestria's good soil would give praise to a colt that has demolished half of your school?"The stern one questioned.
"Believe me principle Vice Grip, I couldn't be angry with this colt or his mother if I tried. They have become the most important thing to me and I do not appreciate you insulting him. He is one of your school students after all,"The elegant one said to the one known as Vice Grip.
"Well he will not be a student for long when I'm done with him!"Vice Grip said fiercely.
"You will not be dealing with him at all, I have a much better plan in mind for him, I have waited for six years for this day, and now the time has come... You may both come in now...!"The elegant one suddenly called out to Heavy and Golden Heart.
They looked at each other with shock that this mare knew they were listening in on them and were feeling a bit hesitant about entering, but they managed to swallow their fear and slowly open the door. They slowly ventured into the principles office and closed the door behind them only to be greeted with the unbelievable sight of none other than princess Celestia herself.
Her elegant rainbow mane flowed in the wind as her and a mare looked to them, while the princess smiled with delight, the mare just frowned at them as Golden Heart took a seat while Heavy just stood next to her.
"I will talk with you later about how you treat your students, but for now... It's good to finally meet you Golden Heart, it is an honor to meet the wife of my beloved captain of the royal guard."The princess said to the mother.
"It... It is an honor to meet you as well princess Celestia, Mega Weight has told me all about you. I see he was not exaggerating about you in the least."Golden Heart said in disbelief as Celestia then looked to Heavy.
"Oh my goodness... And this must be Heavy Weight, It is a real honor to finally meet the son of Mega Weight, and after what you did at the play ground. There is no mistaking the fact that you must be quite the talented little unicorn."Celestia said while Heavy looked upon her in astonishment.
"Y-yes princess, are you here to expel me for what i did to the school?"Heavy asked with his head low before it was then raised by the gentle hoof of Celestia.
"No... I have something else in mind for you Heavy Weight."Celestia said with a gentle smile.
"What...?! But princess Celestia this child just wrecked half the school, you are not honestly going to let this little monst-"The principle snapped before getting cut off by a stern look from the princess.
"I will personally pay for the damages to the school, It is after all my school,"Celestia said before turning back to Heavy,"My dearest little friend, today in your battle with that colt, you have shown me that you have a strong heart that lead you to defend your friends rather than pursue blind victory. With it, you have displayed the most magical talent that has ever been displayed in the history. a pony such as yourself is above this school, and I feel it is not adequate to help you grow as a fine unicorn."
"So... What are you saying princess?"Heavy asked nervously.
"Well... I wanted to make you an offer Heavy, how would you like to leave this school and become my newest personal student?"Celestia offered as Every pony's eyes went big.
"WHAT!"Every pony but Celestia shouted in confusion.
"Yes... I'm certain that your father would have wanted this for you... Heavy Weight... It would be an honor and a privilege to take you under my wing and teach you personally everything you can know about magic. Do you wish to become my student?"Celestia asked with anticipation.
"Yes...! This is amazing! Of course I'll be your student!"Heavy exclaimed as he ran to his mother in excitement.
"Then it is settled!"Celestia said completely elated with Heavy's answer.
"This is... A miracle... This is absolutely unbelievable...!"Golden Heart Said in growing excitement and disbelief.
"You don't say..."The principle said in a grouchy tone.
"I promise you, with my help and guidance, I'm certain that you will grow to do great things Heavy. I will be sure to give you the best learning experience you could ever hope for, and by the end. You may even grow to surpass your father one day."Celestia said while containing her own excitement.
"Thank you so much princess...! I promise to try my very best to be the greatest, that is my dream, and I will make it a reality!"Heavy happily stated as he ran around the room in excitement.
"Alright Heavy, calm down now son...!"Golden Heart said with a chuckle.
"Well now... This is all good to know, and the best part is that you will also be getting your very own sibling student when you start tomorrow,"Celestia chimed in as she watched the mother and son hug each other with joy,"Now then... Heavy? Would be kind enough wait outside and give me a moment to speak with your mother?"
"Of course princess, this is so cool!"Heavy said as he quickly rushed out of the office.
He quickly exited the principles office and closed the door behind him before jumping with joy and excitement at where he was now going. This felt like a dream com true that he never wanted to end, he was now a student of the princess herself. He kept jumping around till he got tired and went to go sit down before getting yet another pleasing sight, he now saw Twilight Sparkle sharing a hug with Shining Armor who had a few bandages on the side of his body and an ice pack wrapped around his head. Heavy gasped with joy as he quickly ran to his friends, they both noticed him and mimicked the same action before rushing to Heavy with worried looks and confusion.
"Hey Shining, are you doing alright?"Heavy asked while gesturing to the bandages.
"Oh yeah, I'll be fine, these injuries don't even hurt, but boy did you put the hurting on Dark Shine. I heard he had to get carted off to a hospital...!"Shining Armor said as they all shared a laugh.
"Yeah, serves him right for trying to hurt my friends,"Heavy said with a proud smile.
"Yeah... Thanks for saving my sister, I don't know what I would have done if something were to happen to her. I can't thank you enough."Shining said as he suddenly raised a hoof and pointed it at Heavy.
"No problem..."Heavy said as he put his hoof against Shining's and shared a solid bro hoof with each other.
Twilight watched as a friendship had forged between the two colts. It had warmed her heart to see her brother making a friend that she also considered a friend, and as the two colts finally parted hooves, she then stepped forward to ask a very important question.
"So... How much trouble are you in? Are they really going to expel you?"Twilight asked nervously.
"Pfffft... They wish, you will not believe what just happened to me in there. Princess Celestia herself showed up and she had seen the battle we had with Dark Shine, and she offered me to become her new personal student, and I said yes!"Heavy explained excitedly as shock stretched across their faces.
"No...way! That is so awesome! You're actually going to be a student of the princess herself, not just any pony can become a student of princess Celestia...!"Shining Armor said in a thoroughly impressed voice.
"That sounds amazing, so... You get to go to a castle and learn from the princess herself. I guess that means you won't be coming here any more huh?"Twilight said in a solemn tone while Heavy gave her an honest smile.
"I guess I am, but maybe if you apply yourself more. Maybe you will become Celestia's student one of these days, and that would make us sibling students."Heavy said as Twilight then smiled at him with confidence.
"Yeah... So where's your mom?"Twilight asked.
"She's in the principles office talking with the princess."Heavy said as they all turned to the door and waited patiently.
Meanwhile back in the principle's office, Golden Heart was pacing back and forth with a big smile on her face, she felt so excited about this miraculous aftermath that she could barely contain herself. The princess indulged in her excitement and gave her all the time she needed to come to grips with this good news while principle Vice Grip just sat at her desk in disbelief at what the princess had just done.
"Oh my gosh this is such a miracle! This is just stupendous! I cannot thank you enough for this princess!"Golden Heart said as she couldn't help but hug Celestia.
"It was not a problem at all Golden Heart, like I said. I have been looking forward to this day since Heavy was first born."Celestia said as she indulged in Golden Heart's hug.
"Thank you so much, I promise you will see great things from him, I'm certain he will lead to do great things under your guidance I'm sure of it,"Golden Heart said as she parted from the hug and began panting heavily,"I just can't believe this, If Mega Weight were here he would be so proud-"
Suddenly before Golden Heart could say anything else, she spooked both Celestia and Vice Grip by letting out a hard cough and suddenly spewed out a large amount of blood from her mouth before dropping to her knees.
"Golden Heart...!"Celestia exclaimed as she rushed over to Golden's aid while Vice looked on in confusion.
"Oh... I'm sorry about that,"Golden Heart said as she got up with Celestia's help and wiped the blood from her mouth,"I just caught a little something nasty a while back, it's nothing to worry about."
"Golden Heart... I know about the little ailment you have come down with. Doctor Hoover sent me a letter describing the situation you are in."Celestia grimly said with a frown.
"I... I don't want him to know... If Heavy were to find out about this, he would be so heart broken... Please you have to understand... I'm all he has left. I just don't know what to do..."Golden Heart said in a shaky voice as tears stung her eyes.
"I understand... And I want you to know that you have my support for any medical needs you require, and... If the worse should come for you. I would be more than happy to take him into my home,"Celestia said with a small smile.
"What...? You would be willing to care for my son?"Golden Heart questioned out of disbelief.
"Of course... It is because of your husband that i still live to this day. The least I can do is take care of your son if the worse should come for you."Celestia replied.
"The... The doctor said that the worse is most likely outcome for me at this rate. I can't imagine Heavy going on without me."Golden Heart said as a tear escape her eye and streamed down her cheek.
"It's alright Golden Heart, I promise to show him all the love and support he will need to grow."Celestia said as she wiped away the tear from Golden Hearts cheek.
"Please... Make sure that he knows that he is loved, and... Make sure he grows into the great unicorn he dreams of becoming..."Golden Heart said as she did her best to put on a small smile.
"Of course, I will make all of it a reality, just as he will make his dream a reality,"Celestia said with a warm smile.
"Thank you... Now then... Could I perhaps go to be with my son? I need to spend every last moment I have with him."Golden Heart said.
"Of course... It is about time I departed to the castle and inform Sunset Shimmer that she has a new sibling student coming tomorrow,"Celestia said as Golden Heart began to leave.
Celestia chose to follow her out. Opening and then closing the door behind them to leave principle Vice Grip now hanging her head low in shame at the behavior she showed during this visit. They both walked together and smiled as they saw Heavy Weight, Shining Armor and Twilight Sparkle and laughing and talking happily to each other. Celestia could feel the friendship that was forging between them as they approached the group.
The minute the princess and mother approached them, they all turned and all gazed upon the princess with fascination and overwhelming feelings except for Heavy, Twilight and Shining Armor immediately rushed over to the princess and bowed in respect for the princess. Celestia found it kind and even a bit adorable as she let out a happy chuckle while Heavy Weight had rushed and was now sharing a hug with his mother.
"Rise young students,"Celestia said as the siblings gradually rose, it was then that Celestia notice Twilight and gave her a peculiar look,"Hmm... How interesting, you must be Heavy's friends."
"Yes princess, I'm Twilight Sparkle, and... This is my brother Shining Armor."Twilight introduced while Celestia continued to give them an interesting look.
"Very interesting... I have a feeling I will be seeing both you again in time."Celestia said as she walked away and disappeared in a flash of golden light.
"Huh...? What do you think that meant?"Twilight asked her brother.
"I have no idea?"Shining said in confusion before they both turned to Heavy.
Heavy and his mother were currently still hugging each other happily now that Heavy was going to be a student of the princess. This was truly a miracle for both of them. They nuzzled a bit before Golden Heart fixed her grip and looked directly at her son.
"Come on Heavy, lets go home. You have another big day starting tomorrow."Golden Heart said as she started walking to the door with Heavy in her arms.
Twilight and Shining watched in happiness, but also in a bit of sadness as Heavy and his mom left the office and were departing for their home, Twilight had began to think about what he said and how she would possibly be able to see Heavy again. The idea of never seeing her friend again then began to eat away at her until she finally had enough, she then suddenly ran after them with Shining Armor right behind her as they burst through the office door. She looked around and saw Heavy and his mother at the edge of the schools exit, she quickly took off again as fast as she could until she was only three feet from them before calling out to Heavy.
"Heavy...! I will become the next student of Celestia! From now on, you and I are going to be rivals, and some day... I will become the greatest unicorn in Equestria as well...!"Twilight stated proudly as she saw Heavy poke his head out and smile at her as he then waved her off.
Twilight waved back at Heavy as Shining finally caught up to her and began waving good bye to Heavy as well, they watched as their friend pass through the doors before they closed behind them, leaving the siblings to always remember their friend.
Meanwhile outside of the school. Golden Heart and Heavy were slowly departing for home now happier and more full of hope than they had ever thought possible. Heavy smiled at his mother as she smiled at him. What was awaiting both of them tomorrow was certainly a wonder, but for now they just decided to enjoy today. For it had ended more miraculously than they had ever hoped.
"I did it mom...! I really did it. I'm going to be a student of Celestia. Now I know I'm going to become the greatest unicorn in Equestria."Heavy said as he looked to the sky.
"You already are Heavy... You already are..."Golden Heart said as they enjoyed their walk home.