Within unknown royal bed chamber-like, Celtic was snoring and sleeping on her bed while hugging and holding her big golden teddy bear-like. She was sleeping on right direction. The unmasked Lelouch removed his armor and clothes out as he approached to the bed. He laid down near and to her from her back. He held, rubbed and tickled her body while kissing on her neck for few times; making her giggle happily. He pushed his bottom part against hers from back for few times, making her moaned happily.
Celtic turned to Lelouch as she held and hugged him tightly while kissing each other's lips gently and passionately. As she sat up straight upon him, he slowly get up. They both began shook and nuzzled each other's whole bodies for few times. They even had their tongues and lips interacting each other's wildly and happily. They enjoying it a lot as they moaned happily.
Lelouch sighed, "Tell me, Witch of Time; do you enjoy it as I do? We can do this for another millennium years. There is no stopping."
Celtic smiled and kissed on his cheek, "Yes. I truly am..."
"Tell me. Why did you rescue your little sister? You know she's inexperience with Time Ability especially handling the dark alternate timelines. She could have been killed."
"Do not worry so much about her. She survived a lot. This one is no different. We both know how capable of Twilight Sparkle is especially Shadow Dragon. She should not be underestimated..."
"I supposed so..."
Celtic sighed as she pushed Lelouch down. She gave a brief kiss on his lips. She smiled and asked, "What is your next plan? We have freed both of your first and eleventh brothers. There are more to find. It will be difficult for us to find."
Lelouch chuckled a bit before rubbed on her chest gently, "Do not worry. We will find them. But for now, we should focus on Shadow Dragon now. I have something special just for him especially the birth of the Crystal Prince and Princess's child. They all will be essential to my plan..."
"I can't wait to hear. Please keep it going. I don't want it to be stop! I want it continue until we're ready to go..."
"I wasn't planning, my beautiful lustful witch..."
Both Lelouch and Celtic continued their nuzzling and kissing on each other for few times. Whatever their plans are, it can't be good...
At the unknown dark chamber, there was a light shined on the table. Thirteen mysterious armored knights were sitting down on their seats as they were having some conversation.
"Good... I see everyone has been gathered," The leader said calmly, "We can begin the meeting. This involved with a pony, who swore her allegiance to the rebels - Amon Blood Statham and the Dark Mystic Loyalists. She has turned over to us."
Twelve Knights chatted and muttered in concern about the subject.
The leader continued, "While our Emperor and even Princess of Friendship may have believed that Starlight Glimmer has turned over to new leaf, but we all know it is too soon to say. We need to keep any eye on her."
Second Knight nodded firmly, "I agreed, Black Alpha. We each take turn keep an eye on her from one day to another. If she ever attempt to betray or even contact with them, she must be brought to justice."
"She isn't the only one we should keep an eye on," Third Knight said calmly, "The Human Realm is also our concern. There is no doubt that Human Version of Nezha may attempt to bring apocalyptic on his realm for mutants' freedom."
Fourth Knight snarled, "He may tried to use our Cybertronian Counterpart's bodies for his ambition. This cannot be allowed! We must attack before they attack us!"
The rest of the knights chatted in concern and agreement about the situation. Black Alpha remained silent while firm and calm. He held his hand up high. The knights went in silent.
"We will," Black Alpha said firmly, "Our counterparts are alerted of it. They will deal with him and his kind. He will deal with his realm while we deal with ours. Keep an eye on Starlight Glimmer. If she attempt to bring misdeed, capture her alive for interrogation and trial."
The Fifth Knight raised his claws up, "Magna Delta shall deal with her. If she intend to attack us, I will deal with her personally."
Black Alpha nodded, "Go now, Delta. Fulfill your duty."
Magna Delta bowed, "Thank you, Black Alpha. I won't fail you..."
Starlight Glimmer, an enemy to Mane Six and apprentice to Amon Blood Statham, has surrendered to Princess Twilight Sparkle, as well as stopping Seekcurse from bringing death of the Mane Six's past versions. She has turned over to a new leaf after realizing the true meaning of Friendship. She is now Princess Twilight Sparkle's student...
At the Castle of Friendship, Starlight Glimmer muttered in concern as she looked around of the area. She struggled in finding the library. She almost lost in the castle. Other than that, she had a new mane-cut, which is similar to both Sunset Shimmer's and Rarity's.
And each time she passed the room by, she approached Metal Ponies. But instead they ignored her and moved to next chores to work on. She sighed in upset as she knew why. They're still angry and upset with her for Mind Control Spell and Blackout Spell on them. Starlight Glimmer sighed in upset as she approached to another door, hoping for somepony can help her out.
"This castle looked a lot smaller from the outside." Starlight Glimmer remarked. As she opened the door, she found Spike brushing his teeth inside the bathroom. She yelped as she quickly closed the door, "Whoops! Sorry, Spike! I guess I'm still trying to find my way around."
Spike chuckled and muffled a bit from within bathroom, "No worries. And by the way, morning!"
"Morning to you too. You don't happen to know where the library is, do you?
"Next door on the left!"
Starlight Glimmer was in shock and surprise of what she heard. It was beside the bathroom's left side?!
Starlight Glimmer giggled in amusement about not realizing how close the library is. As she entered the room, she found Twilight Sparkle and Shadow Dragon chatting with each other while the princess was working in listing down the scroll.
"What I'm saying is that you're rushing things again," Shadow Dragon said in concern, "Should we like ask her more about Amon Blood and Dark Mystic, and even their plans. This could be the key to end them for good."
Twilight Sparkle sighed, "I understand, Shadow Dragon. But I think interrogation makes her very uncomfortable. Besides, I promised her that I'll be her mentor. And I will. Don't you think you're too suspicious on her?"
"It's call 'cautious', sweetie princess. You could never know when the enemy strike back at you especially when one just suddenly turn over to new leaf."
"Well, everypony deserve second chance especially Starlight Glimmer. You were give that chance before, Shadow Dragon. I'm sure she and you share the same in common. And I believe in her."
"But still..."
"Shadow Dragon, I saw her past. It was silly but very painful, frightful and heartbreaking for her to handle it. Her best friend left her for Princess Celestia's Gifted School for Unicorns. She was all alone, Shadow Dragon. And I feel sorry for her to get confuse and misunderstand everything."
"Well... I..."
"Trust me, Shadow Dragon. It will be fine," Twilight Sparkle insisted.
Shadow Dragon was in dilemma for the moment about Starlight Glimmer and even compare to his tragic past. He sighed as he nodded in defeat. Twilight Sparkle smiled as she gave him a passionate kiss by cheek. She turned and found Starlight Glimmer was standing at the entrance.
"Starlight, good morning, come in!" Twilight Sparkle called.
"Sorry I'm late. I got a little turned around." Starlight Glimmer said as she entered the library. She was in shock and surprise to say, "I still can't believe you're letting me stay here... as your pupil... after everything I did."
Shadow Dragon rolled his eyes in amusement, "I'm surprise as you are, Starlight."
"Well, I'm not one to dwell on the past, and neither should you. The castle is your home now," Twilight Sparkle said while nudged her boyfriend's chest a bit. She levitated and showed the scroll to Starlight Glimmer, "and as far as being my pupil goes, I was just trying to figure out what your first friendship lesson should be!"
"Oh, well, it looks like you're really narrowing it down!" Starlight Glimmer remarked in surprise.
Shadow Dragon chuckled, "Oh, Starlight, you have no idea how much work and research your mentor has been through..."
Twilight Sparkle nodded in agreement, "He's right. These are just the A's. After this, I move on to the B's!"
Twilight Sparkle pointed at the pile of scrolls and papers, which shocked and surprised Starlight Glimmer. It pressured her a lot of handling the lessons. She wondered if she can handle it or not...
Starlight Glimmer gulped, "I know I'm just learning about friendship, but I didn't think there were this many lessons for anything. How do we choose?"
Shadow Dragon nodded as he looked through the piles of scrolls, "She does have the point. Maybe we should pare things down a bit before we go through them."
"I guess you're right," Twilight Sparkle nodded in agreement. She turned to Starlight Glimmer, "Why don't you join the others in the throne room? They're planning our trip to the Crystal Empire when Shining Armor and Princess Cadance have their baby!"
"Throne room! Got it!" Starlight Glimmer saluted. As she rushed out of library, she returned with embarrassing looks while nervously laugh, "Um, which way is the throne room?"
Shadow Dragon and Twilight Sparkle sighed in amusement while rolled their eyes as they can't blame her since Starlight Glimmer is trying to get use to the Castle of Friendship...
At the Throne Room or Meeting Chamber, Mane Five were discussing about what to do when the baby. Lance Justicestrike and Nyx were there as well. Starlight Glimmer entered it.
"Well, I think we should leave ASAP. I don't want to miss the Crystalling!" Rainbow Dash insisted excitedly.
Fluttershy hummed in concern, "But, um, shouldn't we wait for the invitation?"
"Frankly, I'm not exactly clear on all the customs and traditions of the Crystal Empire," Applejack said in concern. Rarity nodded in agreement with her best friend. She continued, "especially when it comes to a Crystalling."
Curious about the subject, Starlight Glimmer approached her friends and asked, "What's a Crystalling?"
Rarity sighed, "Well, that's just it, darling. Princess Cadance and Shining Armor's baby is due any day, and we're still not sure. The Crystal Empire was gone for a thousand years. A lot of their customs are a bit murky."
"Well, one thing for sure," Nyx said calmly, "It's gotta to do with Crystal Ponies' special and rare occasion holiday to celebrate."
Applejack nodded, "We know it's got somethin' to do with the new baby."
"And Mystic Ponies of Ice," Lance Justicestrike added.
"And the Crystal Heart," Fluttershy added.
"And some kinda cool energy," Rainbow Dash added.
"Party... Party... Party..." Pinkie Pie squealed happily as she threw her confetti up high, "And... a party!"
Everyone laughed in amusement and happily at Pinkie Pie. She really loved parties a lot, even though she doesn't know much of Crystal Empire's tradition. Spike entered the throne chamber while holding both scroll and vase. He taken his seat.
"It's not hard to understand. Most things in the Crystal Empire aren't." Spike explained, "I've had to help Twilight do a lot of research on Crystallings."
"Interesting... What do you find about Crystallings?" Lance Justicestrike asked in amusement.
Nyx nodded, "Yeah! I want to know how it works! I don't want to be embarrassed myself in front of my first born cousin! I have to look good."
Spike giggled as he took the vase up and explained,
"Whenever a baby is born in the Crystal Empire, the parents bring it before the Crystal Heart. They get the purest shard of crystal they can find, then pick a crystaller to present the baby to everypony who comes. The Mystic of Ice judge the baby's heart before giving the blessings. Then they all share the light and joy they feel, feeding it into the crystal that joins with the Heart, and increases its power! And this is going to be a royal Crystalling, so pretty much the whole empire will show up. No doubt that Frozen Sage and her ponies will be there as well. That hasn't happened in a millennia!"
Lance Justicestrike whistled, "That's something... It's no wonder Frozen Sage talked with Princess Cadance a lot about her baby in private. She wanted my aunt to be prepared for it."
Nyx nodded, "True. Since Mystic Guardian of Ice created the Crystal Heart in the first place, so the Mystic Ponies have to be there for judge and give blessings to the baby. So, they can be part of Crystal Empire."
Starlight Glimmer hummed, "What do you mean it increases the Crystal Heart's power?"
"The energy it uses to protect the Crystal Empire, I guess." Spike answered.
"Protect it from what?"
"I... didn't help Twilight with that part."
Lance Justicestrike hummed, "Well, whatever it is, it must have a good reason to have that event."
Nyx nodded, "Yeah. Hopefully, nothing is serious..."
Everyone nodded in agreement about Crystal Heart. It's most mysterious for it needing more energy to protect from something dangerous...
At the library, Twilight Sparkle and Shadow Dragon were discussing with each other while handling and preparing the Friendship Lessons. Starlight Glimmer arrived and entered the library.
Starlight Glimmer called, "Hey, Twilight, can I ask you something about the Crystal Empire?"
Twilight Sparkle smiled as she turned to Starlight Glimmer, "Huh! Funny you should mention it. Because I just narrowed your first friendship lesson down to three options, and one of them is in the Crystal Empire!"
Starlight Glimmer looked surprise of what her mentor had say.
Shadow Dragon groaned in concern, "Twilight, I don't think that's a good idea we start with the first lesson. She's not ready to see him."
"She has to, Shadow Dragon. And I have faith in her," Twilight Sparkle said calmly. She turned to Starlight Glimmer, "I found out that's where the first pony you ever cared about lives!"
"Sunburst?" Starlight Glimmer asked in concern.
"Of course, that's just one idea. We could also go to Griffonstone." Twilight Sparkle exclaimed happily as she explained about going to Griffonstone. Starlight Glimmer got frightened and panicked about reuniting her old friend. She stopped as she found her pupil being distracted. She asked, "Starlight? Is something wrong?"
Starlight Glimmer yelped, "What? O-Oh, no, heh, those all sound great!"
Twilight Sparkle smiled, "I know! I guess you were right – it is gonna be hard to choose one!"
Starlight Glimmer laughed nervously, "Yeah..."
Shadow Dragon noticed Starlight Glimmer stunned and frightened. He suspected that reuniting her old friend is too much for her to handle. He should talk with Twilight Sparkle about it.
Starlight Glimmer was walking around the Castle of Friendship. She was looking for her room to get some rest. But each time she came across the door and opened it, she entered to wrong room. And each time she found Metal Ponies working or taking a break, she tried to ask them but ignored her or busy with other things.
Starlight Glimmer groaned, "Ugh! I am never gonna find my way around this place!
During their walking, Lance Justicestrike, Spike and Nyx noticed Starlight Glimmer being distracted and upset. They approached and checked on her.
"Gee, Starlight, what's wrong?" Spike asked.
Starlight Glimmer sighed, "I don't know, Spike. Twilight's figuring out what my first friendship lesson is, and I guess I'm not exactly thrilled with the options. Well... with one of them."
"Is it about Sunburst?" Nyx asked curiously.
Lance Justicestrike hummed, "Reuniting with an old friend? Doesn't sound terrible. I think it's great. You and him were very close."
"It's not that easy, guys," Starlight Glimmer said in concern as she recalled how much close she and Sunburst went though. She sighed, "When we were foals, Sunburst knew everything there was to know about magic. He always knew just what to do. And he was always there to help me. But that is when-!"
"We know that! We've been there before!" Lance Justicestrike, Nyx and Spike interrupted.
Nyx gasped in realization, "You're worry about telling him your past action?"
Starlight Glimmer nodded, "He's probably some big important wizard now, and... I can't even find my way around Twilight's castle."
"Well, if Sunburst is that good at magic, maybe he'd appreciate your, uh..." Spike hummed calmly before he cleared throat, "exploits."
Starlight Glimmer looked away in concern. Lance Justicestrike sighed as he patted her back gently, "You should talk to Twilight about it. I'm sure she'd want to hear what you have to say."
"I know. But I don't want her to think I'm not ready to learn or that I'm not grateful for everything she's doing." Starlight Glimmer said in concern, "And not to mention, Shadow Dragon doesn't trust me. I can't blame him for that."
Nyx sighed, "He's just protective of us and mummy. Don't worry, he'll learn to trust you. I promised."
Starlight Glimmer sighed, "I hope so..."
"Everypony! Come quick!" The voice called.
The children and Starlight Glimmer rushed all the way to the balcony, where Twilight Sparkle and Shadow Dragon held on the barrier like they were waiting for something. The Princess of Friendship smiled happily as she spotted a snowflake-like invitation card flowing towards her by the wind's blow. As she raised up, her right wing caught the card. It opened up for her to read.
Shadow Dragon smiled, "A Crystalling invitation is here! This means..."
"Yes! Shining Armor's a father! I'm an aunt! You're an uncle! Lance, Nyx and Spike are cousins!" Twilight Sparkle said proudly and happily as she nuzzled Shadow Dragon's head. He nuzzled her a bit. The children gave the applause happily. She turned to Starlight Glimmer, "Well, this settles it! Since we're going to the Crystal Empire, your first friendship lesson is going to be... reuniting with Sunburst!"
Starlight Glimmer gulped, "Great..."
Twilight Sparkle, her friends and family were now travelling to Crystal Empire via the Ponyville Train. Along the way, they were resting and wondering of what to do with the baby for a while since it's a long way to reach.
Starlight Glimmer looked nervous and worry about reuniting with Sunburst. Twilight Sparkle was reading the book about babies. The children chatted with each other happily about meeting the baby. Applejack was looking after her gift. Rarity was sewing the blanket. Fluttershy was holding her baby doll. Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie were sleeping. Shadow Dragon was meditating calmly and firmly.
Rainbow Dash yawned in waking up from her nap. She turned and noticed Applejack's gift. She then asked, "Um, Applejack, what is that?"
"Oh, just a little somethin' for the young'un." Applejack explained as she removed the cloth. It was revealed to be a wooden baby rocking cradle's. She explained, "Made from genuine Sweet Apple Acres apple trees. We make 'em for all the Apples, and anypony related to Twilight is practically family."
Twilight Sparkle smiled happily to hear it.
"Yeah, it's okay..." Rainbow Dash said in amusement. She lifted her Cloudsdale baby's hanging toys which has rainbows, clouds and lightnings-shaped. She smiled, "But it's no Cloudsdale mobile! Bam!"
Everyone awed in amazement and surprised in looking at Rainbow Dash's mobile baby's hanging toys.
"Well, a mobile is real nice..." Applejack smiled, "as long as you have somethin' to lay in so you can look at it."
Rarity placed the blanket on cradle, "And a fetching blanket to keep you warm."
"I'm sure Shining Armor and Princess Cadance will love all our gifts." Twilight Sparkle said calmly, "But I think they're more happy we'll be attending the baby's Crystalling."
"Me too! I can't wait to see my cousin! For the first time!" Nyx squealed happily.
Lance Justicestrike nodded, "Yeah! If my mother was here, she would be freak out about it! Believe me, my mom always exciting for the babies especially when it comes from her family."
"Ooh! I can't wait to see all that light and love make the Crystal Heart even more sparkly and shiny!" Pinkie Pie remarked happily.
"Remember, Pinkie, the Crystal Heart is an ancient and powerful relic - created by Mystic Guardian of Ice," Twilight Sparkle reminded calmly, "Without its magic, the Crystal Empire would be lost to the Frozen North."
Lance Justicstrike hissed, "I don't even want to know that."
"Wow, this Crystalling sounds pretty important. I'd understand if you wanted to... you know..." Starlight Glimmer nervously said, "wait to do a different friendship lesson when we get back."
"Are you kidding? This trip is perfect! Not only do I get to see the baby and take part in the ceremony that helps maintain the magic of the Crystal Empire," Twilight Sparkle exclaimed happily as she held and hugged Starlight Glimmer tightly and passionately, "but I'm starting my new pupil off with the most amazing friendship lesson ever! I can't wait!"
"Right... Me neither..." Starlight Glimmer said in concern as she departed from hugs. She turned and found Spike shook his head in pointing at his adopted mother. She sighed, "Actually, Twilight, I am a little worried about meeting Sunburst."
"Oh, trust me. I know what it's like to see old friends. But I'll be right there to help things along." Twilight Sparkle said confidently as she unrolled the long list of scroll to the ground. Everyone was in shock and surprised by it. She continued, "I've broken the whole lesson down into a few easy steps to ensure this reunion goes off without a hitch!"
Starlight Glimmer laughed nervously as she looked away. She yelped in surprise as she found someone sitting down on his seat while crossing both hands and legs. He was glaring at her. He is mysterious blue skinned humanoid dragoon with long tail in his golden modern armor and demonic spiky European Helmet with mouth cover.
Starlight Glimmer gulped as she approached and asked Shadow Dragon, "Uh, Shadow Dragon, who is that golden armored elf?"
Shadow Dragon looked up and found a knight sitting down on his seat, "Hmm... Magna Delta the Golden Knight - one of Dark Sacred Knights from Darkness. By the way, he's humanoid blue dragon, not elf."
"Any idea of what's he doing here? Why is he glaring at me? I'd never seen him before or even done anything wrong to him or his crusade."
"I don't think that's the case. Dark Sacred Knights are kinda like Mystic's Black Ops. While they did obey to the Mystic Emperor, they often take some serious and important matters into their own hooves or hands because they can handle it or know something we don't."
"Really? Does he know about my past? You don't think he's come to kill me?"
"Unlikely... Whatever his purpose is, be careful of him. It can't be good."
Starlight Glimmer gulped in concern, "Okay. Thanks for the warning..."
Twilight Sparkle hissed, "You sure know a lot about him and his kind. But I didn't see them come to Grand Equestria Pony Summit. That's kind of rude and disrespectful to his kind and master."
"They have no interest in politics or negotiation. Their main concern is defend both realms, and deal with greater threat," Shadow Dragon explained seriously and firmly. He sighed,
"I've known when my father told me the story of 'Dark Legendary of Thirteen Knights'. I also freed them from their deep slumbers from the Dark Country. And they helped me save both worlds from Dark Curse and his empire. Dark Sacred Knight maybe our allies, but they're not friendly. They're very secretive, mysterious and powerful warriors that Mystic Ponies ever have. We should be very careful of it..."
Everyone looked in concern and worry of what he just said. And they don't really like it or even want to know capable of Dark Sacred Knights are. But why is Magna Delta doing here? What is he planning? Why Starlight Glimmer?
As the train arrived its destination, Twilight Sparkle and her friends got out from the train. As the Princess of Friendship explained her plans to her friends, she bumped onto somepony else. She looked up as she found a familiar pony standing before her.
Twilight Sparkle gasped, "Shining Armor!"
"Twilight...!" Shining Armor called in tired tone.
"Shadow Dragon! Welcome back," Flash Sentry greeted while saluted happily.
Shadow Dragon saluted back, "Good to see you too, Flash Sentry."
Both Twilight Sparkle and her older brother gave each other a passionate hug. They then departed.
"I didn't know you were meeting us!" Twilight Sparkle said happily.
Panicked and tired, Shining Armor exclaimed, "Of course I am! It's me, right here. Here I am. Why wouldn't I come meet my sister? Though we have met before, heh-heh..."
Flash Sentry hissed, "Not again..."
Twilight Sparkle and her friends looked surprise yet shocked and concern with his tone and looks. Shining Armor's mane and tail is completely messy while he has small stubble mustache and beard. He reminds most of her friends, and even children and Shadow Dragon about Twilight Sparkle and her panicking personality.
"Oh boy... Shining Armor's in Panic Mode," Lance Justicestrike remarked.
Nyx nodded, "Must be runs in the family. I hope I won't go crazy as my mummy or Uncle Shiny..."
Shadow Dragon chuckled in amusement, "Somepony's been working out late night..."
Twilight Sparkle grunted as she gave a nudge on Shadow Dragon's chest. She turned to Shining Armor, "Are you all right?"
Shining Armor smiled and exclaimed frantically, "Never better! Being a father is amazing! And wonderful, and amazing, and confusing, and amazing, but surprising too, you know? I mean, not that you'd know. You wouldn't know, I know... You know?"
Twilight Sparkle and her friends looked very uncomfortable and worried about Shining Armor. Shadow Dragon chuckled a bit while covering his mouth. Twilight Sparkle smiled uneasily while nudged his chest hard in not making her older brother angry. Flash Sentry gave a gentle slap on his forehead.
Shining Armor sighed, "Sorry. I haven't really slept since Cadance had the baby. Come to think of it, she hasn't either. It sure would be great to get a break."
"Yeah. A big boy really needs lots of rest since he was handling his first baby," Shadow Dragon said in amusement. He chuckled happily, causing Shining Armor hit on his face. He yelped in pain, "OW! That's really hurt!"
Shining Armor grunted, "Let's see if you like this when you have a baby with Twiley! What am I saying?! I'm not letting you near her! You hear me?! Not letting near her! NEVER!"
"You'd never change..." Shadow Dragon said in annoyance.
"Ooh, I'm so sorry, Shining Armor. I don't know what I was thinking! You two probably need all kinds of help!" Twilight Sparkle said in concern. She turned to Starlight Glimmer, "I'm sorry, Starlight, but I guess combining your first lesson with this visit wasn't such a good idea."
"Oh," Starlight Glimmer said in relief tone. She quickly said, "uh, don't be ridiculous! You're an aunt now especially your boyfriend is gonna be an uncle while your children are cousins! That's way more important than some friendship lesson."
Twilight Sparkle hummed, "I just wish there was a way to do both."
"Maybe there is!" Spike said in realization as he rolled his scroll up. He suggested, "You've already done the work for Starlight's lesson with this list. All we have to do is follow it!"
Twilight Sparkle and her family smiled in realization and relief while Starlight Glimmer slapped on her face hard.
"Spike, you're a genius!" Twilight Sparkle exclaimed happily. Starlight Glimmer gritted and muttered in annoyance at Spike. She smiled happily, "Then it's settled! Shining Armor and I will head straight to the castle, and you two can head straight to Sunburst's!"
Noticed Magna Delta standing behind of him and his friends, Shadow Dragon was uneasy and worry about the Golden Knight's purpose and glare at Starlight Glimmer. Still doubtful and suspicious of Starlight Glimmer, he decided to give her head start again.
"Starlight, remember what I said before. Just don't do anything to provoke him or even pick a fight with him! He's watching you now."
Spike saluted, "Aye-aye, Princess and General!"
Starlight Glimmer nodded nervously, "Uh-huh."
Spike and Starlight Glimmer turned and marched out in finding Sunburst's home. Twilight Sparkle and her friends spotted Magna Delta also emerged from the train as he followed Starlight Glimmer.
"Does that guy always follow Starlight?" Lance Justicestrike asked in annoyance.
Nyx shrugged, "Whatever it is, he must have a good reason to do it. Must be Dark Sacred Knights' important order."
Twilight Sparkle turned to Shining Armor, "Alright, big brother, let's go see this amazing baby pony!"
Twilight Sparkle and her friends noticed Shining Armor snoring and muttering about the baby. They all smiled and giggled in amusement especially Shadow Dragon as he finally get to see embarrassing moment for his girlfriend's older brother. Prince of Crystal Empire really worked very hard to look after and care for his baby so much...
Unknown to any of them, Lelouch and Celtic were hiding behind the train station as they overheard everything. The mysterious masked warrior smirked in pleasant to hear it. He and his wife headed off at once for their darkest plan...
Starlight Glimmer and Spike continued their walking in finding Sunburst's home. But they were also been followed and spied by Magna Delta. They noticed it. And they don't really like it. Nevertheless, they both continued their search on Sunburst.
"I know you're a little worried about this reunion," Spike said calmly while holding his long scroll, "but I'm sure Twilight's got everything covered."
"Everything except how I'd rather do absolutely anything else." Starlight Glimmer remarked in annoyance, "And not to mention, we're being followed and spied by one of Dark Sacred Knights..."
"Oh, I bet she's taken that into account too. It's all part of the lesson. Trust the lesson." Spike said calmly. He then glanced at Magna Delta. He turned to Starlight Glimmer, "And for Magna Delta, all we have to do is not to make him angry or annoyed, or even try anything bad."
Starlight Glimmer nodded in agreement. She stopped and noticed a large statue of Spike standing near on the main street of Crystal Empire. She smiled in amusement as she hatched the plans of avoiding reuniting with Sunburst.
"Hey, i-is that... you?" Starlight Glimmer asked curiously. Spike nodded in agreement. She quickly asked, "Why is there a statue of you in the Crystal Empire?"
Spike smiled, "Because I saved the Crystal Empire twice. First one is that I saved it from King Sombra. And the second is during Equestria Games. But third one goes to Twilight and King Sombra for saving it from Umbrum Ponies. That day was very scary. I had nightmares. But it's no big deal"
"It most certainly is!" Crystal Ponies insisted happily and proudly.
More of Crystal Ponies came and chatted happily about Spike being hero and save the Crystal Empire twice, other than King Sombra died in saving Crystal Empire from his own kind.
Starlight Glimmer smirked in amusement, "That's it! We're not going anywhere until I get the whole story!"
Taken advantage in avoiding to see and reunite with Sunburst, Starlight Glimmer levitated and rolled the scroll up. Crystal Ponies gathered as they wanted to hear the story from their savior. Spike sighed in defeat as he agreed to tell the story. Magna Delta continued watching the event from behind.
"Hmm... She hasn't contact with Amon or any of her former colleagues yet," Magna Delta said suspiciously. He sighed in concern, "However, I pity for her as she bear guilty and shame on her shoulders, making her unable to face with him. Poor unfortunate soul..."
Shining Armor has guided his sister and friends all the way to Crystal Empire Castle. They have arrived at the baby's chamber.
"Before we go in, I should probably tell you." Shining Armor said in concern, "Seeing the baby might be a bit of a shock."
Flash Sentry nodded in concern, "Trust me. It's kind of mix feeling about his baby..."
Shining Armor then opened the door while leading Twilight Sparkle and her friends into it. Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, exhausted and tired Princess Cadance, and even both Icy and Solflare - her purple older sister with pinkish and white mane and tail in short yet spike ponytail and her Cutie Mark is Pyrokinesis Symbol, were there and near to the cradle bed.
Twilight Sparkle giggled a bit, "Come on, big brother. I've met babies before. I expect meeting this one won't be any different."
Shadow Dragon nodded, "Unless you're too chicken of handling your own baby."
Shining Armor groaned in annoyance, "Very funny..."
Twilight Sparkle and all of her friends approached the bed cradle. They witnessed the white Unicorn Baby, which was covered in blue blanket around her. She was very cute and beautiful. And just before they could admire her, they gasped in shock and surprised as they witnessed the blanket just unfolded by itself?!
Unfolding the blanket not only surprise them, everyone witnessed the baby's true form - an Alicorn with pinkish-purplish mixed mane and a cyan stripes on it. She cooed happily before she sucked on her little right hoof.
"Okay... Not what we expected..." Shadow Dragon said in shock and surprise, "Is this even possible?"
Twilight Sparkle gulped as she turned to Princess Cadance and Shining Armor, "The baby is an Alicorn?!"
Princess Cadance sighed and nodded in agreement. Twilight Sparkle and her friends were full of surprised and shocked by the baby's appearance.
"But... But..." Rarity frantically exclaimed in shock, "But I thought Alicorn horns or wings had to be earned by accomplishing some great, princess-worthy deed!"
Applejack nodded in concern, "Yeah. How can you just be born with 'em?"
"The birth of an Alicorn is something Equestria has never seen!" Princess Celestia said in concern, "It is beyond even our understanding. The only ponies who knows about this is our mother and father, and even our uncle. But he was too busy with his duty."
Princess Luna sighed in concern, "And to be honest, we too want to know more about our kind. But sadly, we only know of deeming worthy chosen one to become an Alicorn by our blessings."
Fluttershy hummed, "That's not very reassuring."
"Even so, I'm glad that I'm not the only Alicorn to be born," Nyx commented as she tickling the baby's belly, making her giggled happily. She giggled, "She's so cute!"
Lance Justicestrike nodded while gently patted the baby's mane, "She sure is, Nyx. She almost reminds me of you..."
"Wow! A unicorn, and a Pegasus!" Pinkie Pie squealed happily while looking at the baby, "So she could be a super-strong flyer and have crazy baby magic!"
Rainbow Dash smirked, "Well, I know all about super-strong flying!"
Twilight Sparkle nodded, "And I can help keep tabs on her magic!"
Suddenly, the baby sneezed out loud as her horn fired a powerful beam straight up. It destroyed every level's ceilings of Crystal Empire Castle. Everyone was in shock and surprised while looking at her. The baby rubbed her nose gently before went to bed.
"It appears her magic is more powerful than that of a newborn unicorn!" Princess Celestia commented.
"And not to mention, the crowds have already started to gather." Icy said in concern as she was looking at the window.
Watching the crowds approaching the castle from window, Solflare hummed in concern, "It's going to be a very busy day for the Crystalling."
Princess Cadance hummed in concern while patted her baby, "Do you think we should call it off?"
"Um, we've all faced a lot worse than baby magic." Rainbow Dash commented in amusement.
Rarity nodded, "I can't imagine cancelling such a beautiful and important ceremony over something so potentially adorable!"
Everyone chatted and nodded in agreement. It's not wise to cancel the Crystalling since it's an important tradition to Crystal Ponies, despite the sudden surprise from the baby's appearance and ab abilities.
"In light of the little one's abilities, this Crystalling might be more important than ever." Princess Celestia nodded in agreement. She turned to Princess Cadance, "Perhaps you should address your subjects and remind them of that."
"I should help as well," Solflare said, "My mother left me in-charge of preparing the Crystalling. We can't afford to delay it."
Princess Cadance nodded in agreement. She then gave a gentle kiss on her baby, making her wake up and giggled happily. She and three princesses immediately left the chamber. Twilight Sparkle and her family turned to Shining Armor, who was almost fall in sleep.
"Shining Armor! Do you have everything you need for the ceremony?" Twilight Sparkle asked.
"Huh? Oh, no!" Shining Armor exclaimed frantically and panicked while walked around in a hurry, "I still have to interview the honor guards, choose the purity crystal, and pick a crystaller!"
Flash Sentry groaned, "Not again..."
"Somepony has gone panic..." Shadow Dragon said in amusement. He yelped in pain upon feeling a box toy on his head. He groaned, "Hey, that hurt, you know!"
Shining Armor huffed, "Oh yeah? Let's see how much hurt it can be when you become a father to a baby?!"
"Alright, take it easy." Twilight Sparkle interrupted while patted her older brother's shoulder gently, "Pinkie, Lance Justicestrike and Nyx can stay here with me and keep an eye on the baby. The rest including Shadow Dragon will help you with everything else you need."
Shadow Dragon and Shining Armor groaned in annoyance, "Do I have to work with him?!"
"That's the order, guys," Twilight Sparkle said playfully, "Well, we'd better get things down now before the Crystalling. Let's go."
Shadow Dragon and Shining Armor groaned in annoyance as they both headed off at once. Applejack, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Flash Sentry and Icy followed them. Twilight Sparkle and her team kept their eyes on the baby. She needed to be there for the Crystalling.
Spike finished his story of how he saved Crystal Empire. Starlight Glimmer enjoyed the story, and also relieved to avoid her first lesson. Crystal Ponies cheered wildly and happily while some of children demanded him to continue with Equestria Games and King Sombra's sacrifice in defeating the Umbrum Ponies.
Spike smiled, "Well, as much as I love reliving my heroic deeds, Starlight and I have an important lesson to do, by order of the Princess of Friendship!"
Crystal Pony Children groaned in upset and disappointment about it. Spike gave them his autograph. Starlight Glimmer looked worry and feared. Both of them headed off to Sunburst's home at once. Now, she has to deal with her lesson - reuniting with Sunburst.
Spike sighed, "I know you're nervous about seeing Sunburst, but it says right in step 3, to, uh, 'Deal with your fears by facing them, not by putting it off'."
"Ugh. Let's go get this over with." Starlight Glimmer remarked in annoyance, "And hopefully to avoid making contact with Magna Delta."
Spike nodded in agreement as he took a glance at Magna Delta. The Golden Knight continued to follow them, even though Spike saving Crystal Empire story is over.
Upon arriving at the green crystallized version of hut with crimson rooftop, both Spike and Starlight Glimmer approached it. And just before she could do anything, he held hoof as he explained about the list's next step. It annoyed and surprised her.
Spike sighed, "I know Twilight can be a little nitpicky, but this is your first lesson as her pupil, and it's important that we do it right! The first step - 'Before they see each other, be sure to highlight the importance of the meeting'."
"I'm pretty sure we can skip that." Starlight Glimmer commented.
"But if we skip it, the whole lesson could go south! You'll never be able to learn anything about friendship at all!"
"Fine. We'll do it."
"'Highlight the importance of the meeting' – check! I can't believe you wanted to skip that!"
Starlight Glimmer took a deep breathe before knocked the door for few times. The door was opened as the figure emerged from it. He looked exactly the same pony she used to know, except he has a small goatee, glasses and worn blue wizard's cape.
"Sunburst?" Starlight Glimmer asked.
Sunburst gulped, "Yes? What can I do for you?"
"It's... It's me, Starlight." Starlight Glimmer answered, "We used to be friends?"
"Starlight? As in... Starlight Glimmer?!" Sunburst asked for confirmation. Starlight Glimmer nodded. He gasped in surprise, "My goodness, it-it's been a long time! What, uh, what have you been up to?
"Me? Oh! You know, some of this, some of that, different... stuff. Right now, I'm sort of Twilight Sparkle's new pupil."
"The Princess of Friendship?"
"Heh... yeah... that's actually kind of why I'm here. I mean, I know you're probably very busy."
"What do you mean?"
"Well, I figured after magic school, you'd go on to do important wizard work, but..."
"Oh. No. Y-Yes! Uh, y-yes, that's me, yup." Sunburst nervously chuckled, "Important wizard! Really busy with lots of, uh, wi-wizarding... stuff."
Both Starlight Glimmer and Sunburst were in silent while looking away. They were too shy and nervous to talk with each other due to something they don't want their childhood friend to find out. Spike looked concern about it.
"Maybe we should have skipped highlighting the importance of the meeting after all." Spike said in concern while looking at the scroll. He turned to Starlight Glimmer, "It's now or never, Starlight Glimmer. We have to at least explain what Twilight wants!"
"What does he mean?" Sunburst asked in concern.
Starlight Glimmer smiled and blushed as she agreed to explain and talk with Sunburst of why she and Spike were here in the first place. Magna Delta remained quiet while looking at the event...
As the Crystal Ponies gathered at the front of Crystal Empire's Castle, Princess Cadance made some announcement to them. Royal Sisters and even Solflare were there, watching and listening to her.
"Dearest citizens, I am sure you are all just as thrilled and ready for this Crystalling as myself and Shining Armor."
Crystal Ponies cheered wildly and happily. Shining Armor saw the event from behind the stage's curtains. He looked worry and panic like he was about to lose it. Shadow Dragon laughed in amusement at him. Flash Sentry and five Royal Guards were there to represent Shining Armor's honor guards.
Shining Armor screamed, "I'm not ready!"
"Take it easy!" Rainbow Dash said as she brought two helmets to him, "Just pick whoever looks the most like honor guard material."
"Right... right." Shining Armor nodded as he levitated the helmets.
Shining Armor turned and gave the glare at both nervous Flash Sentry and laughing Shadow Dragon. He threw the helmets straight to both faces hard, making the rest of guards walked away at once. Both Shadow Dragon and Flash Sentry fell to the ground hard.
Shadow Dragon took the helmet out, "Seriously?!"
"Sir, maybe you shouldn't laugh at him too much..." Flash Sentry said in concern, "He's been stressed lately."
"Yeah, I can tell..." Shadow Dragon said in annoyance. He looked at Shining Armor continued panicking. He sighed, "Shining Armor, will you relax? Everything's alright!"
"I can't! I just can't!" Shining Armor exclaimed in anger.
"Why are you so worry? You should be proud that you're a father! It should be easy for you to handle!"
"For you, maybe. You're just lucky. Lance, Nyx and Spike are children! Mine is a baby! It's stressing me down!"
"Sorry." Shadow Dragon apologized while rubbed his head gently, "Ever since I exiled from my home, I'd never get a chance to raise a baby before my life..."
Shining Armor sighed, "I'm sorry. Fatherhood is way more stressful than I ever thought."
Shadow Dragon and his friends nodded in understanding and agreement. This is Shining Armor's first time to become a father. But what surprise them is Shining Armor apologized to Shadow Dragon? That was new...
Icy sighed, "Well, either way, we should get things done ready. I will teach you how the Crystalling done. But first the crystal of purity."
"Now, I know choosing the crystal is a very important decision," Rarity said as she approached with the box of five rectangle shaped diamonds before Shining Armor. She smiled, "So I have gone through the trouble of arranging them in order from incredibly pure to outrageously pure."
"Um, Rarity, don't they all sort of look the same?" Fluttershy asked in concern.
Rarity smiled, "Oh, well, to the untrained eye, perhaps. What do you think, Shining Armor?"
Shining Armor looked worry and concern while staring at the box. He screamed, "I don't know!"
Everyone looked in concern and worry about Shining Armor, who dropped to the ground while held his head tight.
Icy sighed, "I hope Twilight and others are having better luck with the baby!"
Unfortunately, Twilight Sparkle and her friends struggled in catching and stopping the baby. Nyx used her levitation in pulling the baby back. Pinkie Pie also help by holding and pulling the little filly back hard. But the baby was strong to fly around the chamber.
By using their Unicorn Burst and Dual Blades, both Twilight Sparkle and Lance Justicestrike deflected and destroyed the Unicorn Bursts that the baby had fired. They have to get the baby calm down before this gets out of control...
Sunburst allowed Starlight Glimmer and Spike into his house. Both of the ponies were about to have a chat while having the tea at the fireplace. However, both Sunburst and Starlight Glimmer were nervous and worried as they have no words to speak to each other.
"So... the Princess of Friendship wants you and I to be friends again?" Sunburst asked nervously.
Starlight Glimmer hummed, "Heh, I know. Weird, right?"
"Uh, I don't understand." Sunburst said in concern, "Did something happen to you after I left for magic school?"
"What?! No!" Starlight Glimmer exclaimed in concern as she stomped her hooves on the table hard. She levitated the teapot in pouring the tea on her cup. She nervously said, "I-I don't see what that has to do with anything. W-Why would you even ask that?"
The teacup is over-poured. Sunburst looked concern and worry about his old friend like she was keeping a secret she's afraid to tell. Starlight Glimmer put the teapot down.
"I mean, did something happen to you after you left for magic school?"
"What? Um, no. L-Like you said, I'm a i-important wizard. What about that guy? I'd never seen an elf before in my life..."
Starlight Glimmer took a glance at Magna Delta. He's watching the event from outside of Sunburst's home. She groaned in annoyance as she was getting irritating by his spying on her. She explained to him about why he was here while avoiding telling him about her past. Behind the pile of books, Spike struggled in finding the right step or lesson to back Starlight Glimmer up.
At the Crystal Empire's Castle altar, Shining Armor and his friends have managed to get the preparation done for the Crystalling. The Prince of Crystal Empire breathed heavily yet calmly as Rarity combed his mane gently and calmly. The rest of his friends were waiting for the next move.
The castle's door opened. Three Princesses of Equestria and Solflare emerged from the castle as they were meeting up with others now.
"How's things here? I hope Prince of Crystal Empire didn't strive you crazy," Solflare remarked in amusement.
Icy smiled proudly, "Not a problem. We get things done in time."
Shining Armor said proudly, "Okay. I chose the honor guard - both Flash Sentry and Shadow Dragon, picked the purity crystal, choose Solflare and Icy as our Mystic of Ice to give our baby their blessing, and I know exactly who I want to be our crystaller."
"Hard to believe that Shining Armor chose you to be his honor guard," Icy said in amusement.
Donned their Crystal Armor and helmets, Shadow Dragon and Flash Sentry saluted to Shining Armor. Everyone was amazed and shocked to believe that Shining Armor picked Shadow Dragon as his honor guard, despite the resentment and doubt they had for each other. Icy and Solflare smiled and nodded in agreement. The preparation is almost complete...
Shining Armor hummed, "So, all we need is..."
Princess Cadance sighed in annoyance, "The baby?"
Shining Armor yelped in concern and worry of what he just heard. He has forgotten about his baby!
Everyone then heard some shouts. They turned to the Crystal Empire Castle's entrance as they found Twilight Sparkle and her team arrived to the area. The Princess of Friendship used her Magic Bubble from letting the baby go as Nyx was holding her baby cousin tightly. Lance Justicestrike and Pinkie Pie looked tired and exhausted while following their friends. Shining Armor was relief that everything is fine.
As Princess Cadance used her magic in separating her baby from holding Nyx, Twilight Sparkle levitated her daughter down. The baby landed on the Princess of Love's left hoof. However, the baby whimpered unhappily as she wanted to play more with her older cousin.
Everyone noticed the baby began sniffling tearfully. And just before they could do anything, the baby cried out loud unhappily, tearfully and literally. Her cry caused a powerful sound wave in making the ponies covered their ears tightly.
Her cry even have stopped the Crystal Heart from spinning. It got several cracks. It broke to pieces while dropping to the ground hard. The ponies gasped in shock and fear. Crystal Heart is destroyed!
"That can't be good..." Icy said in concern.
Solflare nodded in concern, "Mother will be furious about it if she finds out about this!"
Applejack gulped, "I'm guessin' that's gonna make it harder to do the Crystalling."
"It's worse than that." Twilight Sparkle said in concern as she opened the curtain a bit. She was looking at the blue sky is covering by the dark snowy storm. She hissed, "Without the Heart, the Crystal Empire's about to be buried under a mountain of ice and snow!"
Shadow Dragon hissed, "Equestria, we have the problem..."
Everyone nodded in agreement. Crystal Empire is now in grave danger. Will they survived or buried under the mountain of ice and snow?!
At the top of Crystal Empire's resident, Lelouch and Celtic have watched the event. The masked warrior smiled in pleasant.
"It is time..." Celtic said calmly.
Lelouch nodded, "Yes, it is. Alert the Demon Warrior. It is time for his rematch, as promised. We will begin ours - Shadow Dragon will face my second trial or he will lose his loved ones and friends..."
What is Lelouch planning? Why does he desired Shadow Dragon so much? What was their connection?
To be Continued...
Review and Suggest...
Main Casts:
Tara Strong: Twilight Sparkle
Matt Lanter: Shadow Dragon
Kelly Sheridan: Starlight Glimmer
Ashleigh Ball: Applejack, Rainbow Dash
Andrea Libman: Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie
Tabitha St. Germain: Rarity, Princess Luna, The Baby
Cathy Weseluck: Spike
Kira Tozer: Nyx
Jesse McCartney: Lance Justicestrike
Minor Casts:
Andrew Francis: Shining Armor
Britt Mckillip: Princess Cadance
Nicole Oliver: Princess Celestia
Vincent Tong: Flash Sentry
Ian Hanlin: Sunburst
Michael Rosenbaum: Magna Delta
Erica Schroeder: Solflare
Kristen Bell: Icy
Cameo:
Johnny Young Bosch: Lelouch
Kate Higgins: Celtic
Kevin Conroy: Black Alpha
George Newbern: Second Knight
Steven Blum: Third Knight
Derek Prince Stephen: Fourth Knight