Celestia had left the library about twenty minutes ago, yet Twilight continued to stare out the window which faced Canterlot. Her tiny ears pinned back as Spike was sitting next to her, rubbing a claw gently down her back.
Luna smiled, sadly glancing at the moon. It was late far too late for Twilight to still be awake, yet she wasn’t sure if she was within her rights to make her go to bed. “...Twilight?”
After a few moments Twilight turned her head to face Luna, the fur under her eyes wet. Luna felt her heart break. My poor baby, you must feel so betrayed. “Twilight, I know that this is hard for you, how could it not be? Your life has been completely torn asunder. But know this, Twilight: I am here to help you. I do not desire to take everything from you, your name, or your life.” Luna shook her head. “I could never even dream of doing so, so tell me right now and be true. Twilight, do you want me to leave now? Pretend none of this happened? Constructing an illusion would be difficult, but not out of my realm of pow—” Luna stopped as she felt a small hoof on her own and looked down to see her small daughter.
Twilight stared up at Luna. Now that she knew the truth that Luna was her mother, she was able to see the familial resemblance between the two of them. Their muzzles had the same shape, as did their eyes. “I… I understand what you are trying to say, Lun-Mother, but I do not want you to do something that might be difficult for you. Or… or hurt you?”
Luna glanced away at the question, partially amazed by how quickly Twilight had figured out how much energy a glamor took from the one casting it. “Alright, Twilight, I promise I will not do anything which will hurt myself, if at all possible.” Luna lay on her belly to look Twilight in the eye and smiled.
Twilight nodded. “Good, th-that’s good, because I don’t want you hurt. Not at all.” Her ears pinned back. “Is this it, then? My two choices are to be a foal or to selfishly risk your well-being?”
Luna shook her head, wrapping a gentle wing around her daughter. “There is always a third option, Twilight.”
Twilight curled under her mother’s wing, laying her head down on her fore hooves. “A third option?”
Luna nodded. “Always. There are at least three options and more if you are bright enough.” She smiled as she heard Twilight huff and felt her tail flick up against the underside of her wing.
“Alright, well what is that third option then, Lun-Mom?” Twilight asked, wiggling out from under Luna’s wing to stare up at her.
Luna simply shook her head. “That, my dear, is for you to discover on your own.” Luna stood up and stretched her wings. “It has been a very long night though, hasn’t it? What do you say we get a bit of sleep before we need to travel to Canterlot?”
Twilight nodded as she stood up. “Luna?”
Luna closed her eyes for a moment as Twilight did not even try to refer to her as ‘Mom’, but shook her head. “Yes, Twilight? What is it?”
Twilight stared down at her tiny hooves as she pawed against the floor. “I’m very tired, but I’m afraid of the dreams I may have.”
Luna gently lifted Twilight into her arms. “If I go too fast for your comfort, please tell me?”
Twilight nodded, allowing herself to curl up to her mother’s sweet smelling coat as Luna began to rock her softly back and forth, humming a familiar lullaby.
“I was surprised to find upon my return that Celestia had released my little song and that it was so popular. But, I did write it for you. It will keep the bad dreams away.”
Twilight felt her eyelids flutter closed as Luna sang quietly.
“Hush now, quiet now, it’s time to lay your sleepy head. Hush now, quiet now it’s time to go to bed...” Luna glanced down to see Twilight curled up, her breathing slowed, a peaceful look on her face as the fur under her eyes began to dry. Luna carried Twilight upstairs and tucked her in, kissing her cheek as she did so. Her ear flicked as she heard the sound of a throat being cleared behind her.
Luna turned to see Spike standing in the doorway and relaxed a touch. “Hello, Spike. I’m sorry, I forgot you downstairs. What is it?”
Spike opened his mouth and promptly closed it again, frowning for a moment. “What happens now, Princess?”
Luna shrugged a bit. “Tomorrow we’ll go to Canterlot to speak with Twilight’s foster parents and then with the court so that I am able to have full custody of her again. What happens after that is up to Twilight. You have to understand, Spike, I feared my daughter dead for one thousand years. Finding her alive and well? I don’t care if she curses me and Celestia and moves away from Equestria. As long as she is safe. Do I hope she chooses to stay and let me… semi-care for her? Yes, of course I do. I know it is selfish, but no pony is perfect. In the end though, Twilight needs to figure out her third option.”
Spike nodded and walked past Luna to climb into his basket and close his eyes. After a minute he reopened them to see Luna standing over Twilight, stroking her hair. “I, um... When we get back from Canterlot I’m sure Twilight will get the other bed down and made for you.”
Luna simply nodded, a sad smile apparent on her muzzle.
“She’s happy you’re here, you know? If she was still a mare she’d be overjoyed. It’s just…” Spike touched his claw tips together.
“I understand, Spike, I understand. Now sleep; I’ll watch over both of you tonight.” Luna sat down on her haunches and closed her eyes to keep watch on three particular dreams.
Dream of your third option, my daughter.
MMMOOOOOORRRRRREEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
So sweet hope to read more soon
okay, what's the third option? Can't be the Elements for they would have restored her earlier.
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The third option wouldn't be the glamor being put back on if that's what you're asking any more will spoil the process Twi will be going through ^^
5831674 I figured glamour was out. Personally I think she should stay this way. Luna got robbed raising her due to what happened and Twilight will already outlive her friends.
Oh Jeeze I'm starting to consider what will happen when Pinkie fines out.
5831674 Another pic change? How many changes can you make girl?
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Well my avi was a bit bloody... this is my OC ^^
5831696 Ffffffff... She's about 985 birthdays late... She's going to blow her top.
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Oh yes and this is Twilight's "real" birthday she's been woken by quite the doozy! Twilight is screwed.
I don't like the start of this story. It seems so weird. Wouldn't it be better if Twilight found the glamour herself and dispelled it? Wham, you've got the same situation, only not as forced.
5831718 ummm what the heck is the big one a butterfly-changeling?
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Shes a young changeling queen and my OC she runs an orphanage
5831734 and 1000 years later a tour group will come to a crater.
"This is Ponyville crater. It was formed when an Earth Pony named Pinkie Pie tried to make up for nearly a thousand years of missed birthdays for Princess Twilight Sparkle. Rumors have it that the Pink pony exploded, then exploded again."
5831859 EVERYTHING IS SO MUCH CLEARER NOW!!! (Thx for telling me a bit about her so I could understand what was happening )
Aww, wonder what the third option is.
I know also wonder how 'capable' Twilight is. I mean, on the one hand she's just a foal, but on the other she's super powerful and smart.
That was very pretty, and cute.
I am very interested in a talk between Twilight's parent and Luna. I don't think they want to give up on Twilight like that :)
That was fun, may I have another? Looking forward to more.
Keep up the good work. Deus tecum.
We read the two storys and we think you should keep them apart the 1ST one is dark but we got into through some of this one and it's not as dark and takes after the show we just hope you don't do tiarak or s5 open keep the dark stuff out it much nicer that way
Well that was nice. I'm glad Luna's keeping a level head. Also Spike is doing very well. Hopefully Twi can find option three before... well... Um... I don't even know option three. I'm sure I could figure it out, but I'm busy... So...
I'll see you at the next chapter.
Twilight stood above the fallen bodies of her former friends. Dark fire burned in her eyes, as she stood taller than her former stature.
"Well, mother… how do you like me now?" Twilight examined her slender forearm, her coat now a deep violet instead of her original lavender. Jagged teeth showed as she sneered, and slitted eyes directed themselves towards her mother once more. "So much power, you were a fool to give this away…"
"This…" Luna sighed, shaking her head. "This is not the third option We were talking about, little Twilight. We are sorry to do this, but thou art grounded. No TV… for a thousand years."
Twilight stomped her hoof on the ground. "That's not fair! TV hasn't even been re-invented yet! You can't ground me!"
"Twilight Andromeda Sparkle!" Luna narrowed her eyes. "Thou shall not speak back to thy mother! Go to thy room, right now, or We shall give thee a spanking thou shalt ne'er forget."
Twilight flattened her ears against her skull. "Yes, mom," she groaned as she tromped her way upstairs.
"Children!" Luna scoffed, as she heard Twilight slam her door and turn on some Linkin Park. She looked down at the former bearers of the elements. "We shall have to inquire with Sister where she hides her bodies nowadays."
Love this story and can not wait for more
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You literately made me burst out laughing! That was awesome!
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Success!
Why does the conversation in this story feel so unnatural?
Awwwww, that was adorable
5831898 "Can you do that? Can you explode twice?"
5834469 this is pinkie Pie we're talking about.
Well, I'm still on the fence about this story, but at least I'm not going anywhere. If anything I just want to find out how this whole mess gets sorted out, and how long it takes Twilight to really realize the extent of the mess.
So as not to be downer, here are the things I did like about this chapter:
1: Twilight stopped trying to call Luna 'Mom'. Luna doesn't deserve that title, not yet at least. That's reserved for the mare that was there for her, the one that really raised her. For Twilight to give that title to Luna so easily would be a slap in the face to Twilight Velvet. Luna wasn't there for Twilight. She doesn't get that title. Not when she just shows up now after being back for two years. Not when she robbed her of a thousand years of her life and almost got her killed. Not when all of this happened because her petty jealousy was more important to her than her unborn foal. This second chance she has now? It's a precious gift, and far more than she deserves.
2: You gave a justification why another glamor wouldn't work. That was sorely needed last chapter, and well put here.
3: You justified Twilight's lack of reaction earlier--she's half asleep. That would also have been a great thing to have in the last chapter.
4: Luna realizes Twilight has her own life already and that she's taking it away. She's fully prepared to hurt herself to reapply the glamor and let Twilight return to that life. This goes a long way toward making Luna a reasonable character.
I would love to see more of Spike's reaction in later chapters. The mare who raised him from an egg is suddenly younger than him! What does he do? Break down and cry? Go on an ice cream binge? Lawless rampage? I can see it now...
Spike? Why is "Elements of Harmony: a Reference Guide" under 'H' for 'Harmony' instead of 'E' for 'Elements'?
HAHAHAHA! You can't tell me what to do anymore! I'm older than you! *as he shovels ice cream into his mouth straight from the bucket.
If I were tree feet taller right now, you'd be in so much twouble mister!
HAHAHA! Try it pipsqueek!
*Dumps ice cream on his head
(it would also be hilariously adorable if Twilight reverted back to baby babble when stressed)
We all know Shining won't care that Twilight is not his little sister by blood, he'll probably be upset with his parents if they give any hint they viewed her as a ticking bomb. I can totally see Luna over reacting to minor injuries and turning Twilight into a bandage mummy.
5833173 Shouldn't it be no BOOKS instead of TV????
It lives!
Two ideas for the third option.
one: Accelerated aging spell. Not insta growth but full growth over the next year or two would be sufficient.
two: a spell that protects her Mind from the effects of being in a child's body until she grows up enough for it to not be a problem anymore ... say ... early / mid adolescence.
One gets Twilight back into her body sooner rather than later but ...
Two is much much more adorable and opens up the opportunity for adventures with the Crusaders.
ex : how difficult would it be for Cheerilee to attempt to teach a micronized Twilight Sparkle?
could the reason for twilight not growing correctly be for being born on the moon, where the gravity is less? studies have theorized that a person or in this case a pony born on a planet/moon with less gravity would cause the bones to weaken and growth to be stunted.
Hmm... I hope to read more soon, it's getting better and better and I hope it just gets better.
Well, that was nice. Calm and not very long or eventful, but nice and gentle. I look forward to more when the time comes
5835145 Yes. Stress-induced baby babble would be very cute and amusing.
5837754 i can imagine it would be very hard for cheerilee. Wait, does twi still have her mark or did it disappear when she became a foal? I've forgotten
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I want to say she still has it but i don't know ...
5833173 Now we know how it ends...thanks for the spoiler, you jerk!
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I am best jerk!
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Could have been worse, she might have banned Twilight from dinner for 1000 years, if Celestia had promised they would never starve Twilight.
5843218 How about no dessert for 2000 years instead? She won't be starved, but she'll still get punished.
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There are far too few people here watching Steven Universe.
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If that's so, then that's exactly why it's irresponsible to have her act as an adult. That means she can't form relationships with adult ponies as their equal, but neither she nor the adults she interacts with knows that.
5846356 In that case, how about no saving the world for 500 years?
.... Wait....
Make her go to bed Mommy.
I enjoy this story, but I have trouble thinking Twilight could forget all the 'growing up' she did. Maturing sounds like something you can refuse to do, but not forget.
Crap. Someone (meaning you, Foals Errand) already did a story of Luna actually being Twilight's mom. Buck.
Buck, buck, buck, buck, buck.
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Just about everything has been done. You think you have a different twist on the idea then do it. It's fanfiction, I don't think copyright applies...
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Well, last year, while I was in school I suddenly came up with this big, allaborate story on how Luna was rushing her foal to the orphanage while trying to escape the Nightmare. Then my thoughts kept building, and then I found this story and thought, Buck.
Mooooorrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeee plllleeeeeeaaaaassssse
Sorry for bugging you again but I was wondering when the next chapter of the story will be updating