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// Chapter 25 
// Story: A past that I did not see coming 
// by sakuralovelight 
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~~~ Last Time... ~~~

Twilight decided to go watch a comet with Solarium and Luna!
Artemis and Cosmos are celebrating their wedding anniversary at their private cabin.
Twilight says she has a patent on snacks but will she bring enough?
Oh and some mad pony is out to get royal blood, but who cares about that!
It's time to go to! (Drum roll)(Cymbal)

~~~ Some hill off in the country side... ~~~

Later that night. The three Alicorn's, Star swirl and some lunar guards made it to the hill. As soon as they did, Twilight levitated the blanket onto the ground and started placing the snacks and drinks which were all sweets and some fruits. Twilight made sure to pack a lot of cupcakes and as soon as Solarium saw them he began to drool. This caused Luna to roll her eyes and some of her lunar guards to chuckle. They all sat down and began eating and drinking. The next thing Twilight prepared was for when the commit appeared. It was like any other comet. But instead of all white trail it. Had a them that matched Celestia's hair, which made Twilight wonder. If this comet was the inspiration behind Celestia's mane and tail coloration. Everypony who was there was in awe at the what they saw. Even Star swirl stopped writing his notes to watch the commit in amazement of it's beauty. Eventually Twilight leaned over to Solarium whom then draped his wing around her. He looked down towards her to see her smiling and enjoying the commit. Seeing this made him glad that he decided to take the risk and come out here tonight. He began looking back up towards the sky. Luna was enjoying the fact that everyone was loving the commit and decided to do something a little extra special for once with this commit. She channeled her magic and had a few shooting stars fly by the commit. But not in a way where it would take away attention from the comment. It just made the comment even more beautiful than it was by itself. Seeing this everyone gasped and oohed and awed at what they saw. It also made Twilight squeal in delight even Solarium was at a loss for words at what he was seeing. They'll Watching the comment and shooting stars. Soon the the shooting stars rushed pasted the comet and the shooting stars were gone, but not the comet it stayed on its course. It was, meant to stay flying past Equestria for a week. Anyways, and Luna began to lower the moon while Solarium began to raise the sun. As soon as their tasks were done. The two notice that Twilight began rubbing her eyes and yawning. Clearly showing signs that she was, tired and could probably use some rest. The group decided to skip breakfast when they get back to the castle. Since everyone had just finished eating the last of Twilight's snacks and were still pretty full from all the snacks they ate. Solarium placed his wing over Twilight once more. (He had stopped when Twilight decided to clean up everything and he started raising the sun.) So he started guiding her back towards the Everfree forest to get back to the Castle. But just as they were about to leave Solarium saw a figure from a corner of his eye. That did not look like one of Luna's lunar guards. He turned his head towards the figure to see of gray unicorn. With a white mane and tail with burns and cuts all over his body, wearing weapons around him. Seeing this Solarium's eyes widened reanalyzing who it was. The same unicorn that was the leader and more than and likely sole survivor of the organization. That what wishes to kill his family. Seeing the unicorn (unfortunately they never learned the name of unicorn.) Solarium pulled Twilight closer. Which because she was so tired really didn't pay much mind to it. But Luna saw this and look towards her brother then to where he was looking at. Only for her eyes to widen at seeing the unicorn. The lunar guards saw this as well. Turn towards the direction of their Princess was looking at. Only to see the unicorn as well. They turned their heads towards the Royals siblings to get their commands. Luna mouth out, the orders since they do not want to startle Twilight. "My guards and I will go after him, Solarium guard Twilight."


Solarium was about the protest until he was, cut off. "If you move your wing away from Twilight. She's going to get curious and will start looking around and then she'll see him with weapons. Which if she see that will more than likely cause a panic attack and we do not need right now."


Solarium hated to admit it, but his sister was right. So he nodded his head and began to lead Twilight to safety. But as soon as they took their first step the unicorn disappeared. It turned out it was an illusion. This whole time that the unicorn had stood there. Which only made everypony more nervous. Luna finally spoke up, and gave the guard instruction. "There's a good chance that that illusion was, placed there last night. So there is a good chance he's not even here it's best. If we all had back to the Castle and have the guards go on extra high alert."


Everyone nodded. Except for Twilight and she didn't really perceive what was going on due to her tiredness. They all went back to the Castle and as soon as the Royal guards checked five times, to be certain that the unicorn was not inside, Solarium and Twilight went in all with lunar guard behind them. Luna closed the doors while Solarium got Twilight to bed. As soon as he made sure she was comfortable in bed, he turned towards his sister. "What are we going to do? Last time we saw him he wasn't good at inclusion spells. He could make it look like he's in two places at once now!"


"I know. We'll just have to be extra cautious as well as keep a closer eye on Twilight for her safety. Hopefully Star swirl will be able to find a way to send her back to time. So then she would be sent into the future and out of harm's way. "


At that moment Solarium was starting to hope that Twilight would be, sent back to her time. Just so then this crazy unicorn would not harm her. "You're right. Let's hope we'll be able to send her back to her time for safety sake."


Luna nodded her head. "Anyways, I'm going to my room to get some rest. I would highly recommend you do the same. You won't be able to keep her safe. If you're tired."


"You're right, and thank you Luna."


"That's what siblings are for."


And with that Luna left. While Solarium put away his Royal regalia and went to bed and placed his wing over Twilight. But this time, pulled her close to him. Trying to make certain that Twilight was close to him so that he could shield her from any danger just in case that unicorn entered. Twilight did not really seem to mind since she started to snuggle up closer to him and gave a content sigh. Seeing this calm him down so he began to lay his head and closed his eyes.


~~~ Meanwhile, back in the future.... ~~~


Some of the Royal guards were watching the device that Discord had brought to analyze the rainbow matrix gem when all of a sudden it started beeping...