> Prince Blaze Sparkle. > by Phantom Writer > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Chapter 1. My Little Prince. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 1. My Little Prince. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight walked through the garden as Luna's moon shinned giving Twilight enough light to move along. "I can't sleep with these stupid wings!" She huffed as she walked down the path. As she walked she turned the corner and she started to hear crying "Is a foal crying?" She asked her self as she search for the crying foal. She found the source of the crying and found a basket "Who would leave a baby out here?" She walked over to the basket and slowly pulled the blankets down and she saw him. Twilight's eyes went wide as she saw the little baby "How did you get here little guy?" She asked looking at the baby "Who would leave a baby in a garden?" She looked around then back at the little baby "Well, Don't you worry my little one." She used her magic to pick up the baby. She watched as the little baby brought out it's arms and his fingers trying to reach out at Twilight "I'll take care of you." She carried the baby back to the castle. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight sat in her room with the little baby as she changed his diaper. "We're going to have to give you a name." She said as she placed the diaper in the garbage. The little baby just giggled as Twilight magic tickled him as she put a new diaper on him. "How did someone manged to bring a human baby to this world? It boggles the mind." She thought as she climbed into bed pulling her little bundle of joy close to her. Spike came walking into the room with a glass of milk and a plate full of cookies "Oh... Twilight... Your up." "Late night snack?" She asked as she watched him frozen in fear. "Um... I thought you were going to be out for your nightly stroll?" Spike asked placing his cookies and milk on the table near his little basket. "I did, But i found this little guy outside." Spike walked over and saw the little human baby wrapped under Twilight's wing. "H-How?" "I don't know, I just know he's here." Twilight said as she saw the little one yawn. "What do you plan on doing with him?" She looked up at Spike "I'm keeping him." "Your going to take care of him?" "I took care of you as a filly, I think i can take care of a baby." She said glaring at Spike. Spike raised his hands up "I didn't mean it like that, I'm just saying are you sure you want to take care of him?" "Yes, I think i can handle taking care of him." She looked at the sleeping baby under her wing. "Well, I'm with you every step of the the way." Spike said with a smile. "Thank you Spike." She said with a smile "Go eat your cookies, When your done i want you to get ready for bed." Spike nodded as he went to go eat his cookies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Princess Celestia sat outside with her sister Princess Luna as they both had there morning tea. "I'm sorry to interpreting your tea time but i really need to talk with you two." Twilight said trying to keep her little baby hidden till she was ready to tell them. "Your not interpreting anything Twilight, What is it you need to talk to us about?" Celestia asked taking a sip of her tea. "Well, Last night i was taking my nightly stroll through the garden and i came across something." The two sisters waited for her to finished. Twilight magic began to glow and a stroller rolled out from behind her and the little baby boy smiled at the two sister's. "Awe! He's so cute!" Luna said as she bent down making silly faces at the baby. "You said you found him in the garden?" Celestia asked as she looked at Twilight. "Yes, He was in a basket and i couldn't leave him." She looked at her sister as she her the baby laugh "You did the right thing in taking him in Twilight, Do you plan on keeping him?" She asked looking back at her. "Yes, I don't believe his parents will be coming back to get him." Celestia nodded "Then, He is yours to keep." She said with a smile. "Do you have a name for your baby prince?" Luna asked looking at Twilight. "I've been thinking and i think i'll name him Blaze." She said looking at him. "Prince Blaze Sparkle. I like." Luna said as she went back to making the baby laugh. Celestia walked over as she began to make silly faces making Prince Blaze laugh. Twilight smiled "He'll be happy here." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight sat outside with Blaze as he sucked on his bottle as she talked with her best friends. "He so cute!" Pinkie said as she sat next to Blaze. "Ah have ta say, He is cute." Applejack said. "And you just found this bundle of joy outside? Who would leave this cutie." Rarity said kissing his cheek. "He's okay... For a baby." Rainbow Dash said looking at her Blaze. "I just want to hold him and never let go." Fluttershy said. They all got a whiff of something awful "Ah think the little one needs a changing." Applejack said plugin her nose. "I'll change him!" Pinkie Pie said picking Blaze up making him giggled as she changed his diaper. "Thank you Pinkie." Twilight said. "It's a pleasure to help" She said with a smile. "Has Spike been helping?" Rarity asked. "Yes, He's been a big help. With out him i don't think i would have been able to get some things done." Twilight said taking a sip of her tea. "Well, Since were here we can help out the best we can in raising Prince Blaze Sparkle." Fluttershy said with a smile. "Thank you girls. I want him to be able to know his aunties." Pinkie Pie placed Blaze back into his stroller "We have to throw him a big party!" "I want to throw him a little party, Nothing to big." Twilight said worried if they threw him a big party he might get scared. "Alright, I can give him the best small party!" She said making silly faces making Blaze giggle. "We'll have to go shopping for clothes and cribs and other things Blaze might need." Rarity said "OH! I would love to make him his own set of clothes!" Her eyes began to sparkle as she saw all the baby cloths she could make him. "I was going to ask you since i know we don't have any cloths for him." "I'm going to have to teach him how cool the Wonder Bolts are." Rainbow Dash said. "As long as your not teaching him to fly." Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes. Twilight used her magic to pick up Blaze and place him in front of her as she made some silly faces. "Ah have ta say, Seeing Twilight act like a mother is weird." Twilight looked at Applejack "What do you mean weird?" "It's just strange just seeing ya with a baby is all." She looked down at Blaze as he was smiling at her "Well, Get use to seeing me act like a mother as he get's older and older." "He'll find a princess and he'll get married and he'll leave happily ever after." Rarity said. "Ah never know, He might find somepony who's not a princess." Applejack said. "Maybe he'll date one of our kids." Fluttershy said. Everypony looked at Fluttershy. She blushed as she hid behind her hair. Then everypony started to laugh as they all surrounded Blaze as they all took turns in holding him and making silly faces. Twilight smiled as she knew Blaze would love all his aunties. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Be Continued. > Chapter 2.Talk With Cadance. Moving. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 2. Talk With Cadance. Moving. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Six years have gone by since Twilight had found Blaze. Twilight was sitting outside with Cadance as she watched Shinning and Spike play with Blaze. "He's gotten so big since the last time I saw him." Cadance said taking a sip of her tea "It feels like yesterday i was holding him in my hoofs making silly faces." She placed her tea down "Soon he'll be courting mares." "He's still to young to be thinking about mares." Twilight said as she watched Blaze trying to out run Shinning. "He's already seven years old, Pretty soon he'll be bring home a mare." "Stop! I don't want to see him grow up to fast!" Twilight said trying to get out the idea her son won't be needing her. "I'm only messing with you Twi." She said taking a sip of her tea. "Well it wasn't funny." She said with a huff. She chuckled "So, How has Spike and Blaze been getting along?" "Spike has been doing a lot better." "So he's not trying to get your attention any more?" "He still try's but he knows i'm still there for him just like i'm there for Blaze." She said as she saw Spike lay on the ground with his tongue hanging out as Blaze stood on top of him "I have slain the dragon!" She chuckled "Well that's good to know. How's school been going?" "His grades are getting better since I have taken the time to study with him." "Has he made some friends yet?" Twilight smiled faded "No, Most of the kids think he's strange. I know he likes going to Ponyville to go play with the kids down there since they already know him for who he is." Twilight smile slowly came back as she remember how much fun Blaze had when they were at Sweet Apple Acres visiting Applejack while Blaze played with Apple Bloom, Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle. "Well it's good to know he has friends in Ponyville. Soon he'll be meeting his cousin." Cadance said as she felt the little one inside her kick. "I still can't believe i'm going to be an aunt." "I still can't believe it took me and Shinning this long to finally start our family." Cadance said as she saw Shinning letting Blaze ride on his back as he trotted around the garden "So, How are you and Flash Sentry been doing?" Twilight blushed "We have been doing good. He's really warming up to Blaze since we started dating." "That's good. How has Blaze been taking it?" "He's beginning to like Flash." "Glad Blaze is warming up to Flash, They would really get along if they were to get to know each other." Twilight smiled as she saw Spike sneak up from behind Shinning and jump onto his back scaring the two as he shouted "I HAVE RETURNED TO GET MY REVENGE ON YOU TWO!" Which made Twilight smile. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight pulled out some cloths and placed them on the bed as Blaze sat there looking at his mother. "Do i really have to go to school today?" Blaze asked. "Yes sweetie. You have too." She looked at her son as he had his arms crossed. "Why can't you just teach me instead? You did it with Spike." "Spike was different, He didn't want to be away from me." She said as she used her magic to lift his arms and put on his clean shirt. Blaze knew he had lost to his mother "Fine, But do I really have to wear cloths?" "Yes, You have to wear cloths." "You don't wear cloths!" "That's because i have fur to keep me nice and warm, You don't have much hair." She said as she placed his shoes onto his feet "Rarity would be sad if she heard you didn't like her cloths that she made just for you." "I don't want to make auntie Rarity sad! I'll wear them i'll wear them!" Twilight chuckled as she placed Blaze on the ground "Good. Now shall we go to school?" Blaze smiled as the two made there way out of the room. As they walked down the hall they ran into Princess Luna. "Morning Luna!" Blaze said with a smile as he waved. "Morning Blaze, Off to school are we?" "Yup!" He said with a smile. "Have a good day at school Blaze." "You have a good day too!" He said as they walked passed her. Luna smiled as she watched the two walk "He's so cute." ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After school. Blaze followed his mother as they made there way back home. "How was school?" "It was okay... Some of the bullies were picking on me again but i did what you told me to do and i told the teacher and she made them stop." "That's good." She said as they walked into the castle. "Mom?" "Yes sweetie?" "Can we go to Ponyville and visit Applejack?" "Why do you want to go visit Applejack?" She asked looking at her son. "So i can play with Apple Bloom!" He said with a smile. "We can go down to Ponyville this weekend okay?" "Okay!" He was happy to hear his mother say they could go. "Maybe we should move to Ponyville." She looked at her son as he happily walked along side her. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight sat with Applejack as she saw her son running off with Apple Bloom and her two friends. "Ya really thinkin' about movin' back?" Applejack asked placing a apple juice down on the table. "Yeah, Blaze has no friend back in Canterlot, He's always wanting to come down here and play with Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo." "Well, Ah know a few houses for sale ah can have Matt take a look for ya." She said. "Thanks." "No problem sugarcube." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Blaze was jumping for joy as he ran around his new room. "Do you like your new room sweetie?" Twilight asked from the door way. "YES! I love it!" He said jumping on the bed. "I'm glad." Twilight left her son to enjoy her room while she goes and unpack some of her things. She heard a voice and saw Flash placing the last of her things down. "That's the last of it." He said walking up towards her and kissing her cheek. "Thank you for helping us move Flash." "It's my pleasure to help out." He said "I'm just glad i manged to find a place here so i can still be with you." "I'm glad too." She kissed his lips as the two began to make out. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blaze sat by the door as he waited for his mother to get ready. For once in Blaze life he was happy about going to school. "Are you done yet mom!?" He yelled up the stairs. "Just about sweetie!" She made her way down the stairs. She placed her saddle bag on her back as she opened the door as they both headed off. Blaze saw Apple Bloom, Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle just outside of school and Blaze rushed off towards them "Have a good day at school!" Twilight said as she watched her son wave goodbye as he talked with the girls. Twilight made her way into town and saw Applejack sitting at her cart selling her apples. "Mornin' Twi!" Applejack said with a smile. "Morning Aj. How's business today?" "It's going good! I thought Flash would be with you?" "He is." She pointed up to see Flash hovering in the sky. "Ah see." "I'll see you later Aj!" She said waving goodbye to her friend as she made her way through the market. Twilight noticed Spike walking of Carousel Boutique with a smile on his face "So that's why you were in a hurry to leave this morning." Spike blushed "Um... I-I just wanted to stay hi." "Whatever you say lover boy." Spike blushed as he followed Twilight. "It's good to be back in Ponyville." Twilight thought as she saw all the friendly faces. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Be Continued. > Chapter 3. Dreams. Blossom Cake. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 3. Dreams. Blossom Cake. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blaze ran for his life as a three headed dog chased after him. Blaze tripped over a rock and fell to the ground hard. He looked up to see the three headed dog standing over him. Blaze knew he was done for till a giant blue blast came out of know where, Blaze looked up to see Princess Luna standing behind him "You shall not harm him!" She said as she blasted the three headed dog again making it run away in fear. Blaze got to his feet and hugged the princess. He began to cry. "It's alright Blaze." Luna said placing a hoof on his back "I'm here for you." Blaze smiled as he held onto Luna's leg "Thank you for saving me." "That's what i'm here for Blaze." She said. Blaze looked up at her as She smiled down on him "Would you like to play with me?" Luna nodded as the world changed and Luna smiled as she followed Blaze. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight made her way downstairs to see Spike already cooking breakfast. "Oh, Your up already." Twilight said taking a seat next to the table. "I couldn't sleep." Spike said as he flipped the pancakes. "Rarity?" She asked. Spike looked at Twilight "No, Somepony else." "And who's the lucky mare?" Spike looked at Twilight "Scootaloo." "Oh, And how did this happen?" Spike blushed "Well, I ran into her on my way to the store and she needed help carrying some of her things and being who i am helped her out and before i knew she gave me a kiss on the cheek and told me thanks for the help." "Aw, My little dragon is growing up!" She said teasing him. Spike's blushed went even redder. Blaze walked down the stairs as she saw Spike placing some pancakes onto a plate. "YAY! Pancakes!" Blaze said running over to the table. Twilight smiled as she saw her son jump into his chair and smiled "Morning Blaze, Did you get a goodnight sleep?" "Yeah, I slept really good." "That's good. Are you ready for school today?" Spike asked. "Yeah! Oh i forgot to tell you mom that i made three new friends at school yesterday!" Twilight was happy to her she was making friends at school "That's good, What are their names?" "Pound Cake, Pumpkin Cake and Blossom Cake." Twilight smiled "I'm glad you made some new friends!" Blaze smiled as he woofed down the pancakes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Twilight dropped Blaze off at School while she went shopping. "Hey Blaze!" Blossom Cake said walking up to Blaze "I-I got you something." "What did you get me?" He asked as he looked at his friend. "I made you a cupcake." She said. Blaze looked at the cupcake. "T-Thank you, You didn't have to make me a cupcake." Blaze said. "I-I wanted to make you something since you were so nice to me yesterday." She said blushing. "I wish i knew you were bring me a cupcake i would have brought you something too." "D-Don't worry about it Blaze, Just know you like my cupcake will make me happy." Blaze blushed as he put the cupcake someplace safe for later "T-Thank you." The bell rung "Well, I'll see you in class." She said rushing off leaving Blaze to think as he made his way into the school. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Twilight sat outside of school waiting for the bell to ring. The bell rang and the kids came running out of the door. Twilight saw her son walking out with a smile on his face as he was talking to Pound Cake. "It's nice seeing him being treated like everypony else." She notice her son stop as she saw a filly came running up to him, Her mane was blue and her coat was pink. She was telling Blaze something and it made him blush and in return made the filly blush as well. Now Twilight knew her son would one day start dating but she was worried about the fillies breaking his poor heart. She watched as the filly placed a kiss on his cheek as she took off running leaving a very goofy smiled Blaze. She walked up to her son and over heard Pound Cake "See, Told you Blossom Cake likes you!" "What's this about Blossom Cake liking Blaze?" Twilight asked making Pound Cake jump. "I-I gotta go! I've got homework to do!" He said taking off running leaving Blaze to look at his mother. "Um... Blossom made me a cupcake for being nice to her yesterday and i told her the cupcake was really good and it made her happy... And she kissed me." Twilight chuckled "How about we get you home and we can make some cookies for Blossom Cake." Blaze eyes went wide "R-Really?" "Yes, Really." Blaze jumped for joy as he followed his mother back home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight giggled as she looked at her son, He was covered in flower and sugar. "Is this right mom?" He asked. "Yes, You have everything right." Blaze smiled as he placed the cookie dough onto the sheet and Twilight used her magic to place them into the oven so they could bake. "Now, While they cook how about we go get you cleaned up?" "Okay!" Blaze said running up the stairs as Twilight put the timer on and made her way over to the stairs. The door opened and she saw Spike walking in with a goofy grin on his face "Let me guess. Scootaloo kissed you again?" "No, Apple Bloom." Twilight rolled her eyes "He has a way with the fillies." Twilight thought as she made her way up stairs. Spike looked into the kitchen to see it trashed "This is why i don't let them into my kitchen!" Spike yelled in his mind as he grabbed a broom and gloves and made his way into the dirty kitchen. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight put Blaze's pj's on him as she got him ready for bed. "Mom?" "Yes sweetie?" She asked pulling the cover's up over him. "Why don't you have a husband?" This made Twilight look at her son "What do you mean sweetie?" "Well, Today at school, Some bullies were saying they have a mom and a dad and i only have you and a dragon." Twilight let out a huff of anger. She hated the fact that the bullies targeted her son but this was down right mean. "The reason i don't have a husband is because i haven't found the right stallion." "What about Flash? You two have been dating." "Yes, Flash and I have been dating for two months now but i still don't wish to get married just yet." "Why?" "Because... I'm not ready. You'll understand when your older." She said as she used her magic and brought over her book as she crawled into bed with her son "How about i read you a bed time story?" "Okay." He cuddled up to his mother as she used her wing to wrap him up. "Once upon a time, in a faraway land, a young prince lived in a shining castle. Although he had everything his heart desired, the prince was spoiled, selfish, and unkind. But then, one winter's night, an old beggar mare came to the castle and offered him a single rose in return for shelter from the bitter cold." Blaze enjoyed it when his mother read him bed time stories. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blaze walked down the path as he played in his dream world. "I see you started having fun with out me." Blaze looked to see Luna standing there "I'm sorry, I had such a fun day at school i didn't want it to end." "Oh? So you made some friends?" Luna asked taking a seat next to Blaze. "Yes, Pound Cake, Pumpkin Cake and Blossom Cake. Blossom Cake made me a cupcake and mommy helped me make some cookies so i can give them to her." Luna smiled "I'm happy to hear that, So do you like Blossom Cake?" Blaze Blushed "Kinda... She's really nice. She kissed me on the cheek and Pound Cake she likes me more then just a friend." Luna smile grew "Maybe when you give her the cookies you should give her a kiss on the cheek too." "I-I was thinking that earlier when i was making cookies with mommy." "Take it from me, If you kiss her on the cheek you'll make her very happy." "T-Thank you Luna." "Any time Blaze." Luna watched as he jumped off the swing "Let's go have some fun!" She chuckled as she followed Blaze. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Blaze eyes slowly open. He saw his mother fast asleep with the book on her chest. "Mommy... Wake up." Twilight eyes slowly open as she looked at her son. "Morning Blaze." Twilight yawned as she got out of her son's bed "We better get you ready for school." Blaze smiled as he hopped out of bed and followed his mother so he could get a bath before school. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight watched her son take off running with a bag of cookies. "I hope this filly doesn't break his heart." Twilight thought as she watched her son give Blossom Cake the cookies and giving her a kiss on the cheek. The little filly blushed. "I didn't tell him to do that! I told him give her the cookies and tell her thanks for the cupcake!" Before Twilight could call for her son the bell rung making the kids pile into the school. She huffed as she made her way back home. As she walked in she saw Flash talking with Spike "Alright, Which one of you told Blaze to kiss Blossom Cake on the cheek?" They both looked at each other then back at Twilight "Who's Blossom Cake?" They both asked. "Maybe it wasn't them... Then who told hi... Luna." Twilight rushed to her room as she began to write her letter to the Princess Of The Night. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Be Continued. > Chapter 4. Letter. Family Visit. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 4. Letter. Family Visit. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It's only been two days and Twilight still was angry at the Princess of the night for telling her son to kiss that young filly. Twilight sat in her living room as she sipped on her tea as she looked over the letter she was going to send to Luna but dropped it after she read her own words and figured out she would write a well detailed letter telling Princess Luna to please butt out of her son's love life and allow his mother to help him with fillies. "She's only trying to help out." Said a voice inside Twilight's head. "Doesn't matter! He's my son. He should be asking for my advice on how to ask out fillies." She huffed. "Still, Luna has always been around Blaze since he was just a baby, She's use to foal sit him while you were busy with royal business." Twilight had to give it to the voice, It was right, Luna had always been there watching over him and making sure he was happy "Still, I'm his mother. He should come to me." "I think Blaze felt weird asking you about fillies, It's like you asking your father about colts." "What does asking my dad about colts have to do with Blaze asking fillies out?" "Think about it. You never had to ask him because you had your mother to help you out with colts. Blaze, He found somepony he could talk to with out feeling strange about it." Twilight placed the letter down and sighed "I can't really blame her for doing what she did, She was only trying to help." "Are you talking to yourself again?" Spike asked as he stepped out of the kitchen with lunch for the two "If you keep doing that ponies are going to notice and you'll have ponies talking." "Spike, Do you wish to be sleeping outside tonight?" Twilight asked giving the purple dragon a glare. Spike just chuckled "Did you figure out what you're going to say to Princess Luna?" Twilight sighed "I think i'm going to just burn this letter and forget this ever happened." She said looking back at the letter in front of her. Before Spike could speak he let out a burp and a scroll fell onto the table "Oh, A letter." Twilight used her magic to pick up the letter and began to read the letter. "Well, Who's it from?" Spike asked. "M-My parents are coming down for a visit..." Twilight couldn't believe it. It's been a while since she saw her parents, They weren't really happy with her when she told them she was going to raise a baby human on her own. But they soon warmed up to the idea of having him as their grandson. Spike let out another burp and another letter fell onto the table "Were popular today." Twilight opened the letter "Oh, You have got to be kidding me!" "What is it?" "Shinning and Cadance are coming down here the same day mom and dad are showing up." "Oh, This isn't going to work out so well." Spike said scratching the back of his neck "We only have three rooms, Your room, My room and Blaze room." "Shinning and Cadance can take Blaze room and Blaze can sleep in my bed, As for you. I think you can handle sleeping on the couch for a few days." Twilight said with a smile. "B-But... My room!" "Don't worry, You'll have your room back within a week." She said as she got off the couch "I'm going to get their rooms ready. While i'm doing that why don't you send those letter's off to Celestia for me." Spike nodded as he watched Twilight made her way up the stairs. Spike pulled all the scrolls together and use his green fire to send the letter's away to the Sun Princess. With that Done Spike took the gem that was sitting on the tray and took a bite as he made his way out of the room to go clean his mess up in the kitchen. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Princess Celestia sat in her room drinking her coffee going over some letter's when she saw the green flame landed and six scrolls sat in front of her "I see Twilight had finished those documents." She smiled as she placed the scrolls onto a small little rack till she notice a letter that wasn't address to her "Oh, I see she sent a letter to Luna." Celestia made her way out of her room. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Blaze watched as his mother rushed around the house making sure everything was perfect. Blaze watched as Spike came walking out of the kitchen "Okay, I've got everything cleaned." "Did you clean behind the fridge?" Twilight asked as she used her magic to lift the couch up so she could get the dust bunny's out of hiding. "Twilight, They're not going to go looking behind the fridge." Spike said. "I want everything to be perfect!" "He has a point. Why clean under fridge when no pony is going to look behind there?" Blaze said as he sat on the stairs. "Just do as i ask and please clean behind the fridge." Twilight said as she placed the couch back down and made her way to the chair. Spike rolled his eyes as he made his way back into the kitchen. Blaze was happy knowing his grandparents were coming to visit along with his auntie Cadance and Uncle Shinning. Blaze remembered the story Shinning told him about his wedding to Cadance and how their love defeated a whole army from destroy Canterlot. He thought that was cool. Twilight placed the chair down "Now the house is all cleaned and i can relax." "Mom, When will they be getting here?" Blaze asked walking into the living room. "They should be here soon." She said as she sat on the couch "So, How was school today?" Blaze sat next to his mother "It's was good, Blossom Cake, Pound Cake and Pumpkin Cake played hid and seek during recess today." "That's good." Twilight said as she looked at her son "Did you finish your homework?" "Yes, It's already done." Blaze said with a poured smile "I think the teacher is going to be happy with how it's nicely put into a folder." Twilight smiled "I bet she will." "Alright, I cleaned behind the fridge. Now can i please stop cleaning?" "As long as the kitchen is cleaned then yes, You may stop." She said. Spike walked over to his chair and got comfortable "Now i can sit and relax." "You always sitting and relaxing." Twilight said using her magic to pick up a newspaper. "I do not always sit and relax." "You do too, I saw you and Apple Bloom snoozing under at school." Blaze said making Spike blush and Twilight look at Spike. "So you went to visit Apple Bloom at school?" Twilight asked with a grin. "I-It's not like that! I was walking by as she was sitting by a tree and i notice she was sad so i went to talk to her, Next thing i know i'm waking up with her on my side!" Spike said. "Awe, My little dragon is growing up!' Spike blushed as Twilight used her magic to pinch his cheek "So, Should i start planning the wedding?" "Knock that off!" Spike yelled making Twilight magic stop pinching his cheek. "I'm only teasing you Spike." She said with a smile. "So, Blaze, How is Blossom Cake?" Spike asked. "She's okay, She was telling me about how she likes being here then Manehattan since the ponies there were giving her a hard time for not having a cutie mark. It's going to be sad when she goes back next year." Blaze said getting a little sad. "Don't worry, When she leaves we'll make sure you have her address and you can send her letter's to keep in touch." Twilight said with a smile as she used her wing to give Blaze a little hug. "Thank's mom." Blaze said hugging back. Spike now felt bad for bring that up. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After some time the three just sat there in the living room waiting for everypony to show up. Twilight and Blaze both had there noises stuck in there books while Spike was sound asleep. Twilight manged to pull her head out of her book to see her son sound asleep with his head in the book "Awe, He fell sleep." She looked at the clock and notice it was already seven "They should have bee-" Her thought were interrupted by the sound of the door bell "Oh, There here!" Blaze eyes snapped open as he heard the door bell go off "Finally!" Blaze said rubbing his eyes. Spike was still sound sleep "Wake up Spike! There here!" Twilight said kicking the chair waking Spike up as she made her way towards the door. Spike jumped "I'm up! I'm up!" Twilight opened the door and smiled as she saw her patents and her brother and her old foalsitter all standing in front of the door talking with each other. "Mom! Dad! Shinning! Cadance!" Twilight said as she hugged her parents and her bother and her old foalsitter "It's so good to see you all again!" "It's good to see you too Twilight." Her father said. "I'm glad you could make it!" "GRANDMA! GRANDPA!" Blaze yelled as he hugged them. "There's my favorite grandson!" Dusk Sparkle said with a smile. "I'm doing good." Blaze said a she hugged his grandpa. "That's good, Oh, I got you something." Dusk used his magic to pull out of his saddle bag a neatly wrapped box with a bow on top. Blaze took the box "What is it?" "Open it and you'll find out." Dusk said. Blaze ripped open the wrapping and opened the box. Twilight watched as her son's eyes lit up. Blaze pulled out a sword and what looked like armor "A guard pony suit!" Blaze was over joyed. He wanted one of these but couldn't get on because they didn't have any that fit him "This is so cool!" Blaze placed the helmet onto his head as he pulled out the other pieces of armor as it fit nicely on to his body "It fits!" Shinning chuckled "How did you find a suit that would fit him?" "A buddy of mine works on making these and i asked if he could make a special one for me and here we are." Dusk said. "Thank you so much grandpa!" Blaze said as he hugged him again. "Your welcome." "I don't think my gift will be able to top your gift Dusk." Cadance said. "You guy's didn't have to get him anything." Twilight said as she saw her son take off running into the living room to go show Spike. "I have the right to spoil my grandson." Dusk said. Twilight rolled her eyes "Anyways, I'm glad you guys are here." "We're happy were here too." Star Sparkle said with a smile "So, How have you been?" "I've been good, I've been keeping myself busy with Blaze in school." Twilight said as they all walked into the living room "I'm really happy your here." "We're happy to be here." Cadance said as she notice Blaze taking off his armor and taking a seat next to his mother. "What really bring you all here?" Twilight asked knowing they weren't here just to visit. "Told you she would figure it out." Shinning said looking at his parents who in returned looked back at him. "If you would have played stupid just now we could have!" Star Sparkle said to her son. "It still wouldn't have worked." Twilight said "Now, Spill the beans." Her parents sighed "Since you brother here blew it, We were hoping to tell you tomorrow over breakfast but, A family reunion is coming up in a few day's and we wanted to surprise you." Dusk said. "You could have just told me in your letter." Twilight said. "We wanted to tell you face to face." Star said. "Hey, Blaze how about you and me go open your gift up stairs." Cadance said. "Okay!" Blaze said jumping off the couch and following Cadance out of the room. Twilight was confused about why Cadance took her son "We were told not to tell you about this reunion because of Blaze." Dusk said. Twilight eyes went wide "WHAT DO YOU MEAN BECAUSE OF BLAZE!?" "Shh, We didn't want his feeling's getting hurt." Shinning said. "It would seem some of the family member's think that you raising a... Human is wrong." Star said. Twilight narrowed her eyes "How could they think it's wrong! I helped raised a dragon and no pony thought of that as wrong! Why do they think me raising Blaze is so wrong!?" Twilight asked angry. "Some think it's weird and other's just don't like the idea." Shinning said "We know Blaze is still young but we don't want his feeling's getting hurt so we thought we would come get you and Blaze." "So he could be laughed at? I don't want him being bullied by his own family." Twilight said "Let them have their reunion. Blaze and I can have our own little reunion." "Are you sure you don't want to just go and show that no matter what other's think he's your son?" Dusk asked. "I don't care what they think! He's my son no matter what! I'm raising him and making sure he has toy's and cloths and food! If they want to say he's not then let them because i don't care! Twilight huffed. "Still, We think it would be better to bring Blaze along and show them he's awesome." Shinning said with a smile. "No, I won't take my son to ponies who will make fun of him and call him names and hurt his feeling's." Twilight said getting up "Now, If you'll excuse me, I have to go start dinner." "Let me go talk with her." Star said leaving the two stallion's in the living room. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cadance used her magic to pick up Blaze gift as they made their way up the stair's. "Since you and Uncle Shinning are staying in my room for awhile we can open my gift in here." Blaze said opening his door and allowing Cadance into his room. She looked around the room "Did your mom clean your room?" "No, I cleaned it all by myself. Mommy made the bed." Blaze said with a proud smile. She smiled and gave Blaze his gift "Shinning and I thought you would like this. It took me hour's to make." Blaze ripped the paper off and opened the box and his eyes went wide as he pulled out the gift. "Y-You made this?" Blaze asked looking up at Cadance. "Yes, It took me hour's but i knew it would bring a smile to your face." Cadance said with a smile. Blaze ran up to her and pulled her into a hug "THANK YOU SO MUCH AUNTIE CADANCE FOR MAKING ME A LUNA PLUSHIE!" Cadance smiled and hugged him back. "Your welcome Blaze." Blaze pulled away and looked at her "H-How did you know i-" "That you like Luna? Easy, I remember when i was visiting and you were playing with Spike and Shinning, Your mom went to use the restroom and Luna came walking out of the garden and when you saw her you froze making it easy for Spike to tackle you to the ground." Blaze blushed "Y-You won't tell her or mom... Right?" He asked worried. "I Pinkie Promise you. I cross my heart hope to fly stick a cupcake in my eye." Cadance did the silly dance move "Your secret is save with me." "Thank you." He said with a smile. "So, Tell me, Have you made any friends?" Cadance asked --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pinkie Pie body began to shake as Aj looked at her friend. "What's the matter sugar cube?" Aj asked. "Cadance made a Pinkie Promise to Blaze." Pinkie Pie pulled a book out of know where and wrote down the date and time the Promise was made. "I'll never get use to her." Matt said looking at Aj. "I'm still not use to her." Aj said. "Okay! We can continue to the movies!" Pinkie said bouncing down the road. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight placed some corn into the water and turned on the burner to boil the water. "Mind if i help you?" Star asked walking into the kitchen. "Sure." Twilight began to chop up some carrot's. "Twi, I know how you feel." Star said placing plate's onto the table. Stopped chopping the carrot's and looked at her mother "Really? You know how it feel's to raise a human in a world full of ponies who judge you?" "Yes, Ponies thought it was weird having a foal who did nothing but read and stayed locked up in her room all day and night." Star said looking at her daughter "But i kept my head up high and always knew you would amount to something, And i was right." "Still, He's always going to be made fun of and picked on." "You got picked on and made fun off when we put you into school." Star said looking at her daughter "And look at you, You showed them that know matter what they did to you, You still didn't let that keep you down." "What i went through was different, I got picked on because of my reading. Blaze is being picked on because he's different and it's much worst then what i went through!" Twilight had tear's in her eyes "I watched as he cried in my shoulder telling me that those ponies were calling his a ugly monster who wanted to eat them! I watched as he cried himself asleep! I don't want him going through that again!" Tear's were running down her cheek as her mother pulled her into a hug. Twilight hugged back "I hated seeing him cry like that." "I know, I know." Star said patting her back as she felt her daughter's tears soak into her fur. After awhile Twilight calmed down and wiped the tear's from her eyes. "We won't force you or Blaze to go, But think about it." Star said giving her daughter a small smile. "I will." The two went back to cooking and making sure everypony had a place to sit and eat. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cadance laughed as Blaze told her about Spike and Apple Bloom falling asleep under a tree. "Does Spike like Apple Bloom?" Cadance asked. "I don't know, I think he might like Scootaloo because she kiss him on the cheek or he might like Sweetie Belle too, She also kissed him on the cheek." "And how do you know about this?" Cadance asked. "I over heard Mom and him talking about it. I didn't mean to over hear them." "It's okay, As long as you didn't mean it to over hear them, But maybe you should keep this a secret." Blaze looked away "Oh, Did i thank you for the doll?" "Blaze... Who did you tell?" Cadance asked. "I might have told Pound Cake... But i don't think he'll tell anypony!" "When you go to school and make sure he know's not to tell anypony." Cadance said "We don't need Spike getting embarrassed." Blaze chuckled "It's funny watching him get embarrassed. His face get's all red." "Still, Would you want Spike to tell everypony your secret?" Blaze knew she was right, If Spike went around telling everypony his secret he would be embarrassed "No, I wouldn't." "Good." Cadance felt a little kick in her stomach "She's kicking again." "Can i feel?" Blaze asked. "Of course." She said with a smile as Blaze placed his hand on her stomach and felt the foal kick. "I felt her!" Blaze said with a smile as he felt her kick again. "I think she like's you." Cadance said with a smile as Blaze face lit up. "How do you know it's a girl?" Blaze asked. "The doctor told me my foal will be a girl." "Did you want a girl?" Blaze asked as he felt the little one kick again. "Yes, I did." "When will i get to meet her?" "Soon, Doctor told me any day now i she should be coming into this world." Blaze smiled "I can't wait to meet her." "I think she can't wait to meet you too." Cadance could feel her foal kick again. "DINNER IS READY!" Blaze and Cadance both looked towards the door at Twilight's voice. "Let's go eat." Cadance said getting up. Blaze followed her out of the room and downstairs's. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Be Continued. > Chapter 5 .Waffles, Bet's, Memory's. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 5 .Waffles, Bet's, Memory's -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight sat in the living room with a cup of tea as her mind was thinking about this family reunion. "I see somepony is still up." Twilight looked to see Cadance walking into the living room "Can't sleep?" She nodded. "Is this about the reunion?" She asked taking a seat next to Twilight. "Yes, Everypony thinks i should take Blaze to the reunion and i don't want him going through being bullied. Yet, I want to take him." Twilight sighed as she looked at her old foalsitter "I don't know what to do." "I can't tell you want to do. Just do whatever your heart is telling you." She said with a little smile. "I just don't want Blaze going through that pain again." She said looking at Cadance "I know, But if anything goes wrong he has all of us to be there to protect him." Cadance said. "Then it's settled. we're going." --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blaze smiled as he saw Luna walking towards him. "Hello Blaze, How are you tonight?" She asked taking a seat next to him. "I'm doing good. Auntie Cadance and Uncle Shinning are staying with us along with grandpa and grandma." "That's good." Blaze notice something was off about Luna as he could tell something was wrong. "Is everything okay?" Blaze asked. Luna looked down at Blaze "No, It would seem i'll be going away, I don't know how long i will be gone and this will be my last time coming into your dreams." "What! Why!?" Blaze was starting to panic. Ever since he moved to Ponyville he couldn't visit Luna like he use to and the dream world is the only time he could ever see her. "I know this is going to be hard for the both of us, But i will try my best to come and visit you when i'm not busy." She said trying to keep herself from crying. "Then we better make the best of tonight." Blaze said getting up and dragging Luna off. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight made her way into her room as she looked at her son who was sound a sleep with a smile on his face. "I bet Blaze is dragging Luna in to some kind of an adventure." Twilight smiled as she climbed into bed as she gave Blaze a kiss on the forehead as she pulled the cover's over body and closed her eyes to get a goodnight sleep. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Morning came to early for Twilight as the sun shinned through the window. Twilight pulled the blanket's over her head as she tried to hide from the sun. That's when she smelt something delicious cooking "It can't be! I smell mom's homemade waffles!" Twilight jumped straight up making her son eyes go wide. "What's wrong mom?" Blaze asked slowly getting up while rubbing his eyes. "Nothing is wrong sweetie. I just smell grandma's homemade Waffles." Twilight slowly got out of bed as she made her way into the bath room to go get the shower ready. "Are they any good?" Blaze asked crawling out of bed. This made Twilight looked at her son in shocked "Are they any good? Are they any good!? THEY ARE AMAZING! You'll love them." Twilight said as her son walked into the bathroom. "Am i getting a shower after you?" He asked still tired. "You can take a shower with me." She said as she checked to make sure the water was nice and warm. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After they gotten cleaned Twilight and Blaze made their way downstairs and saw Star and Dusk in the kitchen "Morning Twi! Morning Blaze!" Dusk said as he put down his news paper. "Morning Grandpa!" Blaze said getting up at the table. "Morning Dad. Morning Mom." Twilight said taking a seat at the table. "Waffles will be ready soon." Star said with a smile. Twilight notice Shinning floating into the room which made Blaze laugh as Shinning stopped right in front of the Waffles "Mmm. I knew i smelt something." Cadance walked in looking at her husband "He just floated out of bed and down the stairs, Please, Tell me how you did that." Cadance asked taking a seat next to Blaze. Star chuckled "I'll share this recipe with you and you'll be able to get him out of bed with out any fuss." Shinning took a seat next to his wife as he waited for the waffles to be done. "Thank you." Spike walked into the room to see everypony "Oh, I don't have to worry about making breakfast for everyone." For once he had a break from cooking. "I make breakfast." Twilight said. "And that's why Spike cooks." Blaze said. This made Twilight glare at her son. "And what's that suppose to mean?" She asked. Blaze gulped "You burn the food." "I do not burn the food!" "You do." Spike said. "I do not! I'm a wonderful cook!" "Mom, You can make cookies and cakes and pies but when it comes to real food... You burn it." Blaze said patting his mother's back. Twilight couldn't believe it! Her own son was calling her a bad cook. "Mom, Don't worry, You make the best chocolate chip cookies!" He said with a smile. Star placed the plates in front of her kids and grandson and her daughter in law and her husband and Spike "Eat up!" She said with a smile. Blaze took a bite of his waffle and his eyes we wide as he tasted the best waffle in his entire life. "Told you." His mother said taking a bite of her waffle. After breakfast Shinning and Cadance took Blaze and Spike to the park so Twilight could talk to her parents. "So, Have you thought about the reunion?" Dusk asked. "Yes, And we're going." Twilight said with a small smile "If things get out of hoofs i'm taking my son and leaving." "We understand." Dusk said. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spike sat on the park bench reading a book while Shinning was pushing Blaze on the swings. Cadance sat next to Spike "So, Is Twilight cooking that bad?" Spike chuckled "Not as bad as Sweetie Belle's cooking, That's for sure." "HEY! MY COOKING IS AMAZING!" Sweetie Belle yelled. Spike slowly turned his head to see Sweetie Belle standing there with Apple Bloom and Scootaloo. "Oh, I need to go use the little filly's room." Cadance said walking away. "I didn't mean it like that." Spike said raising his hands up as an angry Sweetie Belle came towards him. Blaze saw Sweetie Belle yelling at Spike "I see she found out about Spike kissing Apple Bloom." This made Apple Bloom blush and Sweetie Belle look at her best friend "YOU KISSED SPIKE!" "Ah only kissed him on the cheek. It's not like i kissed him on the lips." "I've also kissed him on the cheek." Scootalo said blushing too. "WHAT!?" Both Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle said in shocked. "Don't act so surprise, He helped be carry some of my things and i gave him a kiss on the cheek for his help." All three girls looked at back at Spike who was sweating "Why didn't you tell us one of us kissed you?" Apple Bloom asked. "Well... I didn't want to hurt your guy's feeling's." Spike said hoping he would survive this. Blaze watched as the girls went into a huddle and this made Spike sweat bullets. "We decided to let you off the hook for now. But remember if one of us kisses you tell one of us so we know." Apple Bloom said as they began to walk up to Spike as each one gave him a kiss on the cheek and made there way away from the park leaving a very red dragon behind. "D-Did he just get three fillies to kiss him?" Shinning asked in shocked. "Mom said fillies would be lining up at the door just to date Spike." Blaze said looking at his shocked uncle. "I had to work for my kisses and he manged to get all three!" That's when he felt dagger's. He slowly turned his head to see his beloved wife "Hi honey." "You're sleeping at a hotel tonight." Cadance said as she walked away. Shinning took off after his wife leaving Blaze and Spike to watched him go flying into the bushes as his angry wife made her way back to the house. "Bet you ten bit's he'll go flying ten feet when he try's sneak in through the window." Spike said. "Make it 20." Blaze said. "How did you make 20 bits?" Spike asked shocked. "Been saving my birthday money." He said with a smile. "Nice. You have a deal." They both shook hands. They made their way towards Shinning who was looking up at the sky. "She had to be standing next to me when i said that." Shining said as Spike and Blaze helped him out of the bushes. "Don't worry, She'll forgive you." Blaze said "Just, Go buy some chocolates and a big box of cupcakes." "I agree with him." Spike said. "You think?" Shinning asked. "Of course! It's the best way to say i'm sorry." Spike said. "Alright! Let's go!" Shinning said as Spike and Blaze followed Shinning. "Nice idea with the cupcakes." Spike said. "She's going to need something to throw at him that doesn't hurt him." Blaze said as the two chuckled. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Later that night. Spike and Blaze sat outside with a bag of popcorn as they watched Shinning go flying into the air as cupcakes came flying out towards him. "That's more then ten yards." Blaze said holding out his hand. "Remind me to never make a bet with a seven year old kid." Spike said giving Blaze ten bits "How did you know he'll go passed ten feet?" "She's pregnant, When a pregnant mare is angry her magic will be ten times that of a normal unicorn and since she's an alicorn i knew she would be a lot more powerful." Blaze said making Spike jaw drop. "I'm telling Twilight not to let you go through her books." Spike said. "Who said i was reading mommy's books?" Blaze said with a sly smile. Blaze placed his bit's into his pocket and chowed on some popcorn as he saw Shinning try again to speak with his wife. "Honey, I'm sorry." Again Shinning went flying as Twilight came walking out of the house and saw her son and Spike sitting in some chairs as they watched Shinning and Cadance fight. "You two are watching them fight?" She asked. "Yup." Both of her boy's said. "How much did you bet?" She asked looking at her brother go flying again. "I bet ten bit's for ten feet and Blaze bet 20 bits for a long flight." Spike said. "And you won?" She asked Spike. "No, I won." Blaze said with a smile. Twilight couldn't believe it. Her son manged to beat Spike in a bet. In all the years she had lived with Spike she could never win a bet. "And how did you win?" Twilight asked wanting to know his secret. "Well, Since she's pregnant and being very emotional. So her magic would be ten times more powerful then any normal mare and since she's an alicorn it would be ten times worst for Uncle Shinning." Blaze said hoping his mother wouldn't question how he knew this. "Have you been reading my books again?" "No, You told me to stop so i did." Blaze said sinking into his seat. "Have you been in the attic?" Blaze began to sweat "N-No." "I'm buying a lock for the attic door." Twilight saw her brother go flying again "I have five bit's he'll give up in an hour." "I have 10 bit's for two hour's." Spike said. "I have 20 bit's on Uncle Shinning giving up right now." Blaze said making both Spike and Twilight look at him as Shinning walked by them. "I'm going to crash on your couch." Shinning said making his way inside. Both Spike and Twilight couldn't believe they just lost to Blaze "How did you know he was going to give up?" Twilight asked. "Did you not see him land in the thorn bushes?" Blaze said as he took the bit's from his mother and his uncle Spike "I'm going to go clean up and get ready for bed." Blaze smiled to himself as he made his way into the house. "He reminds me of you." Spike said getting out of his chair. Twilight smiled as she made her way into the house "I knew reading to him when he was a baby was a smart idea." Twilight saw her brother pulling thorns out of his side as she made her way up the stairs "Night Shinning." "Yeah, You too." Shinning said as he yelp in pain as he pulled out another thorn. She made her towards her room when she heard Cadance and Blaze talking "Don't do what your uncle Shinning does." "I won't Auntie Cadance. Mommy tough me to treat a filly right." Blaze said with a smile as he placed his bit's into his piggy bank. "How much do you have saved up?" "About 40 bit's." "That's a lot of bit's. What are you going to buy with your bit's?" "I'm going to buy Luna a birthday gift. I saw this necklace that has a blue gem that is shaped like a half moon. I just need ten more bit's before i have enough to buy it for her." "Your so sweet." Cadance said "I'll give you ten bit's to scratch my back." "Okay!" Blaze quickly rushed over to his aunt as he used his finger's to scratch Cadance's back. Twilight quickly rushed to her room and grabbed her camera and took a picture "Another one for the scrap book." Twilight made her way back to her room and pulled out her scrap book as she placed the picture on her book. She went to close the book when she notice a baby picture of Blaze when he was three years old and the memory came flooding back into her mind. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blaze sat on the couch with a sippy cup in his hands as his mother sat reading a book. "And that's how Equestria was founded." Twilight said with a smile as she looked at her son as he sucked on his sippy cup "Did you enjoy the story?" Blaze just smiled "I take the smile as a yes." She kissed Blaze on the cheek as she used her magic to put back the book "Someone needs a new diaper." She said smelling Blaze. "Let's change you." Twilight used her magic to pick Blaze up and placed him on the changing table "I need to stop feeding you carrot's." Twilight said as she cleaned Blaze butt and it made Blaze giggle. She put a new diaper on Blaze "All clean." She picked up her son and made her way back to the couch as she pulled out another book and began to read. After awhile Blaze wanted another sippy cup so she got up and made him another bottle. She gave Blaze the sippy cup as she sat down next to him and found the chapter she was on. What came next made Twilight eyes go wide "Thank you. Mommy." Twilight couldn't believe it. Her son just spoke for the first time. Twilight quickly rushed to find her camera as she snapped a picture "My little boy said his first words!" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As the memory ended. Twilight was sad as she looked back towards Blaze room. "He's growing up so fast... I wish time would go slower!" She closed the book so she wouldn't go through the pages at all the picture's and memory's of her and Blaze. She put the book back and made her way into the bath room to go get a quick shower so she could get ready for bed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After her shower she made her towards her son room to see Blaze sound asleep next to Cadance as Cadance was sound asleep. Twilight pulled out her camera and took a picture. After she took the picture she used her magic to pull the cover's over the two and made sure they were tucked in. She gave her son a kiss on the cheek and made her way out the room. She turned off the light and crawled into bed. "Tomorrow, I'll have to pack up Spike and Blaze for out trip to Canterlot for our Family reunion... I hope everything goes well." Twilight closed her eyes as she tired to get some sleep. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Be Continued. > Chapter 6. Rainbow Dash, Run away. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 6. Rainbow, Run away. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Cadance slowly opened her eyes to see Blaze sound asleep next her. She smiled down at him as she looked out the window to see the sun slowly rising. There came a knock at the door and Cadance eyes narrowed "Who is it?" "It's me, Your loving husband... I brought you and Blaze breakfast." Shinning said praying his wife would let him in. "Leave the food by the door." She said as she waited for her husband to leave. She could hear a sigh "Alright dear." She heard the trays and heard his hoof steps as he made his way down the stairs. Cadance felt Blaze move as he rubbed his eyes "Are you still mad at Uncle Shinning?" "No, Just torturing him." She said with a smile as she used her magic to open the door and brought in their food "Mmm, Pancakes." Blaze smiled as he saw the big stack of pancakes in front of him "This looks good." "It is, Shinning makes the best pancakes." Cadance said as she took a bite of her pancakes. "We should have breakfast in bed more often." Blaze said with a smile. "Next time you come and visit us, I'll make sure Shinning cooks us breakfast every morning." Cadance said with a smile. "Are you still mad at Shinning for what he said about Spike?" Blaze asked. "No, I'm over the comment he made yesterday." She said taking a sip of her tea "But, I'm going to act like it for a little while to see how he makes up for it." "Your evil." Blaze said with a chuckled. "I'm not evil. I'm a wife and soon to be mother." She said with a smile. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight placed Blaze cloths into a suit case as she made sure he had everything he needed. "Shirt, Check. Pants, Check. Socks, Checks. Underwear, Checks. Suit, Check." Twilight smiled as she closed the suit case and placed it with the other's "Now, To go get some lunch." Twilight made her way down the stairs and she saw Shinning still on the couch reading a book. "Cadance still mad at you?" Twilight asked as she reached the bottom of the stairs. "Yes, I've made her breakfast and lunch and she still hasn't came out of her room!" "Keep trying Shinning, She'll come out sooner or later." Twilight made her way into the kitchen to make her self something to eat. She looked out the window to see the little colts and fillies out enjoying this beautiful day. Then it hit her "Where is Blaze and Spike?" She quickly rushed into the living room "Where is my son and my number one assistant!?" Shinning looked at his sister "Mom and Dad took them out to enjoy this beautiful day." "And you didn't want to take them?" She asked looking at her brother. "I was but mom and dad beat me to the point." Shinning flipped the page "By the way, Rainbow Dash tagged along." Twilight eyes went wide as she rushed out the door. She rushed back in "Which way did they go?" "They took a right then a left and that's the last i saw them." She rushed back out the door and took a right then a left. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rainbow Dash sat next to Blaze under a tree as Rainbow read Daring Do and the Quest for the Golden Crown Of Fire. "And that's how Daring Do brought the crown of fire back to it's resting place." Rainbow Dash closed the book and looked to her side to see Blaze out cold as he laid on her side "Awe, He fell asleep." Rainbow Dash pulled out another book and began to read as she let Blaze use her like a pillow. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight searched high and low as she searched for her son "If i find out she took Blaze out for another flight in the sky with out me knowing she's going to lose her title as Aunt Rainbow Dash!" Twilight found herself in the park and saw her parents sitting on a park bench talking with each other while Spike was playing with Apple Bloom. She couldn't see Blaze and was getting worried. She looked up in the sky to see if she could spot Rainbow Dash "No clouds... I don't see her!" She looked back down at the park and looked towards the trees and that's when she saw Rainbow Dash with a book and a sleeping Blaze. "Oh thank Celestia. She didn't do anything stupid." Twilight sighed as she was glad to see her son safe and sound. She made her way over to Rainbow Dash "Hello, Rainbow Dash." Dash looked up to see Twilight standing there "Uh oh, I'm dead!" "You are not dead Rainbow Dash, In fact i'm proud of you." Twilight said "Maybe i'll let you foal sit more often." Dash rolled her eyes "Last time i foal sit for you, You through me out the window because i took Blaze flying." "He was two and you took him flying! Of course i would throw you out a window!" Twilight shouted. Blaze eyes cracked open to the sound of his mother's voice. "M-Mom?" Blaze looked at his mother "What are you doing here?" "I heard you guys were at the park, So i came to join you all." Blaze smiled "Wanna go play on the swings?" "Sure." Blaze got to his feet as his mother walked along side him. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Next Day. The sun was high in the sky as Twilight and her family were aboard the train heading to Canterlot for the Family Reunion. Twilight looked to her side to see her son passed out asleep on her side. This brought a smile to her face as she notice the smile on his face. Twilight looked back out the window as she saw Canterlot coming into view. Twilight looked back at her sleeping son "If they do anything to make Blaze cry, I will bust some heads!" She thought as she heard the train began to slow "Wake up Blaze, Were here." Blaze eyes slowly opened as he looked up at his mother "W-Were here?" "Yup, Were in Canterlot." Blaze looked out the window to see the ponies walking around and town. Then he saw the castle and a smile came to his face. Twilight notice Spike was still sound asleep in his seat "Wait here sweetie, I have to wake up Spike." Blaze nodded as he continued to look out the window. "Wake up Spike." Twilight said giving him a light shake. "Five more minutes." Spike said pushing her hoof away and turned away from Twilight. "Spike! Rarity is outside waiting for you!" Twilight said hoping this would get him up. "She's in Ponyville." Spike said still keeping his eyes shut. Twilight glared at the dragon "Spike! Apple Bloom is here and she is mad about you kissing Sweetie Belle!" Blaze said. Spike jumped out of his seat "HIDE ME!" Twilight watched as Spike hid under her. "He's up now, Can we get off the train now?" Blaze asked. Spike looked up at Blaze and glared at him "I'll get you back for this." Spike said getting back onto his feet as Twilight looked at Spike. "If you lay one claw on him, I'll make sure you don't get any gems for a week." She said. Spike looked at Twilight in horror "Y-Your bluffing!" "Try me Spike." Twilight said glaring back at Spike. "Okay! I won't lay a claw on him!" Spike said getting down onto his hands and knees. "Good." She looked at Blaze "Let's go get our things." "Okay!" Blaze said following his mother. Spike got back onto his feet "I told Twilight i wouldn't lay a claw on him... But i didn't say anything about a tail." Spike said chuckling as he made his way off the train. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight smiled as she saw her old home. "I have all your room's ready." Star said with a smile "And i made sure Spike had a nice place to sleep as well." Spike was happy to hear about that. "You didn't have to do that Mom." Twilight said as she followed her parents inside her old home when she was just a filly. "I did, Since the family reunion is being held here in Canterlot this year, I want my kids to be home for it." Star said as she turned on the lights. Blaze looked around and saw the pictures of his mother as filly along with Shinning. One picture made Blaze giggle "Why is Uncle Shinning's mane like that?" Twilight looked at the picture and chuckled "He was trying to die his hair and left it on to long and it went green on him." "It wasn't my fault! Mom said it should only stay in for at least three hours!" Shinning said. "No, I told you that." Twilight said with a smile. Shinning paused for a second trying to recover the memory. The hamster in his head working the wheel stopped and the memory came flying into his mind "YOU CHANGE MOM'S NOTE!" Twilight grin changed into a big smile "You didn't take me out for ice cream that day, So, I rewrote mom's note." Shinning went to tackle his sister when a purple aurora flew around his body "Don't even think about it shinning." Twilight said with a smile as he fell to the ground with an thump. "I don't want you two fighting while your here!" Star said looking at her two kids. "Alright." Both of her kids side. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight placed her bags in her room and looked around. "It's been a long time since i have been here." Blaze looked around his mother's old room and notice all the books "You have a lot of books." Twilight chuckled as she looked at the books "Yes, When i was younger i was into books." "You still are." Blaze said. His mother has a whole room full of books back at home. Twilight chuckled "There is nothing wrong in reading." Blaze notice a few of his mother's dolls sitting on a shelf "The only shelf that doesn't have books." Twilight looked at the shelf and notice the dolls "Mr Bunny!" She used her magic to pick him up "I forgot all about him!" "Mr Bunny?" "He was one of my toy's when i was just a foal." She said as she looked at how old it was "The years haven't been kind to you." Blaze chuckled. Twilight looked out the window to see the sun slowly going down "We should put our thing's away and get ready for dinner." "Okay!" Blaze said as he opened up his bag and pulled out some of his cloths. When they were finished unpacking they made their way down stairs to get a delicious dinner. After they ate Twilight pulled the cover's over her son as she got comfy in her old bed. "Night Blaze, Night Spike." Twilight said as she used her magic to turn the light off. "Night Mom." Blaze said closing his eyes. "Night Twi." Spike said enjoying the nice soft basket. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Next Morning. Blaze sat there as his mother brushed his hair as she check to make sure his cloths matched. "Mom, Are we done?" "Just about sweetie, I want to make sure you look your best when we go to the reunion." She said as she brushed his short hair. "Twilight! Hurry up!" Shinning called from down stairs. "Just a moment!" She yelled back "Alright, Your done." "Finally." Spike said as she placed his book down "Let's get going." Twilight watched as Spike left the room. She looked back at her son "Now, Before we go I want to go over a few things with you." "Okay." Blaze said listening to his mother. "I want you to be on your best behavior. And if anypony makes fun of you or hurts your feelings i want you to tell me, Okay?" Blaze nodded "And don't wonder off, Stay close to me at all times, Okay?" Blaze nodded. "Okay, Mom." "Okay." She kissed the top of her son's forehead "Let's get going." Blaze hopped down off the bed and walked along side his mother. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight looked at the many looks she was getting from the other family member's that were staring at her and her son. Spike huffed as he heard the whisper's "If they don't knock it off i'll show them how angry a dragon can get!" "Dusk! Star! It's so wonderful to see you again!" Twilight looked to see a purple mare with pink hair. "Mindnight! It's soo good to see you too!" Star said giving her a hug. "How are you doing Midnight?" Dusk asked. "I am doing. I see you brought the whole family!" Midnight said with a big smile "Twilight! It's been so long since I've last seen you!" Midnight notice Blaze standing next to Twilight "And this must be Blaze!" Midnight said as she used her magic to give Blaze a red sucker "We have an area for the kids to play at so the adults can have a little peace and quite, But if Blaze wants to be with the adults that is fine." "I think he'll be fine with me for now." Twilight said. "If you change your mind he's welcome to join the other's." Midnight said "Now, We have plenty of food so go ahead and get yourself's something to eat while i go attend to a few matter's." Midnight said making her way towards the kitchen. Twilight notice Shinning and Cadance talking with some of the other family member's. "Are you okay?" Spike asked. "I'm fine. Let's go get something to eat." She said making her way towards the table. "She had to bring that Thing with her? I can understand the dragon but that ugly thing." The mare said to her husband. "I agree. If i was her i would have thrown that Thing into the forest." Another mare said. "I would have given it to my kids as a pet." A stallion said. Twilight's rage began to grow as she heard the ponies whispered. That's when Twilight notice her son was gone. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blaze ran and ran. Tear's falling to the ground as he ran. Blaze found himself in the castles garden, The little pound near the fountain that his mother took him to everyday after school. He found the stone bench and sat down. He looked into the water as he looked at his face "I couldn't i be a pony..." The tear's fell down his cheeks as he threw a rock into the water. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To Be Continued. > Chapter 7. Talking, Luna, Flash > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 7. Talking, Luna, Flash. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blaze wiped the tears from his eyes as he looked into the water. "Mind if i join you?" Blaze looked to see a stallion. His coat was a light blue as his mane was a dark blue. "S-Sure." Blaze said scooting over. The stallion sat down next to Blaze as he looked out onto the pond "Names Night Shimmer, What's yours?" "B-Blaze, Blaze Sparkle." He said looking at Night Shimmer. "Nice to meet you Blaze Sparkle. What brings you out to the garden this late at night?" Night asked as he looking at Blaze. "J-Just needed some fresh air." Blaze said "W-what about you?" "Needed some fresh air." Night said "It's been pretty busy lately." "It must be, Princess Luna is on a trip." Blaze said. Blaze notice Night had a confused look on his face "What's wrong?" Night shook his head as he looked back at Blaze "N-Nothing is wrong. Yes, It has been busy with Princess Luna gone on her trip." Night rubbed the back of his neck "What's the real reason your out here?" Blaze looked back at the pond "I-It's nothing." "You sure? I think i could help you out." Night said. "I-I was at a family reunion and they were calling me it or thing... They were whispering when they said it but i could still hear them." Blaze felt the tears returning. "I see, I can relate." Blaze looked back at Night shocked "You can?" Night just nodded "I was raised by donkey's." "Y-You were raised by donkey's?" "Yup. My Mother, Father, Sister and Brother were donkey's. I was the only pony in the town and i was made fun of all the time." Night said as he picked up a rock and skipped it across the water "Even some family member's didn't like me." "W-What did you do about it?" Blaze asked. "At first i wanted to hide in my room and never come out." Night skipped another rock then looked at Blaze "Then i learned to not let their words get to me, I had family member's who did love me for who i was and friends that cared for me. Just remember, No matter what happens in life, You have family and friends to always be there for you to help pick you right back up." Blaze smiled as he watched Night skip another rock across the pond. "Did i manged to help?" Night asked. "You did." "Good, Now." Night stood "How about we get you back to your mother, She must be worried sick about you." Blaze eyes went wide "Mom's going to kill me!" "Worst thing is you are grounded for a month." Night said "You look tired. How about i let you ride on my back?" "Okay." Blaze climbed on to Night's back as they made their way back into the city. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight huffed as she walked down the street's of Canterlot. "T-Twilight? Are you okay?" Spike asked. "No! I am not alright!" Twilight snapped "My son is missing! Those stuck of ponies calling my son it and thing!" "Did you have to throw one of them across the room just to get your point across?" Spike asked. "YES! If i didn't do what i did, They would have kept stepping all over my son! He's done nothing to them!" She said as she notice the guard ponies in the sky "I hope i manged to get the guards out quick enough." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Night walked down the street as he saw Princess Twilight Sparkle walking down the street with her dragon friend "I found your mother Blaze." Blaze looked over at his mother "S-She looks mad." "She does, But i highly doubt it's about you." Night said as they made their way towards Twilight. Twilight looked at Spike "We have been all over the city... Where could he be?" "Mommy!" Twilight looked up to see her son running towards her. Before Twilight knew it she felt Blaze arm's wrap around her leg "I'm soo sorry for running away." Twilight hugged him back "Don't you ever do that again! You had me worried sick about you!" She had a few tears run down her cheek as she held her son. "I'm so sorry!" "I-It's okay." She said as he continued to hold her son. She pulled away "Your grounded for a year for running away." Blaze frowned "You were right Mr Night." Twilight blinked and looked up to see a stallion with a dark blue mane and a light blue coat standing there "Mom, This is Night Shimmer, He helped me find you." "Thank you for finding my son." Twilight said "How can i ever repay you?" "Don't need to repay me, Just knowing he's back in his mother's arms is all i need." Night said with a smile. "Are you sure i can't repay you?" Twilight asked. "I'm sure." Night said. The bell rang as Night's eyes went wide. He looked at the clock tower to see it was midnight "I have to go! You all take care!" He took off running as he made his way back towards the castle. Twilight blinked a few times as she watched the stallion take off running. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Luna sat in her room as she read through her book. She heard the bell rang. She looked at her clock "It's midnight... Where is Night?" She thought as she looked towards her door "He's never this late." She stood as she made her way towards her door. She opened the door and stuck her head out as she looked down the halls "There he is." She watched as the stallion came running up towards her as he was out of breath "I-I'm sorry (Gasp) i-i'm late." He said. "It is alright, Whatever kept you from coming in on time, It must have been important." She said she allowed Night to enter her room. "It was." Night said as she followed her inside "I'm kinda surprise to see you here." "What do you mean? I'm always here." She said as she took a seat in her spot as she reopened her book. "Well, A little birdie told me you were on a trip." Night said with a smile as Luna raised an eyebrow and looked at him. "And who told you that?" She asked. "Prince Blaze." Luna quickly looked back at her book "He must have been mistaken." "That's what i thought when he told me you were gone." She quickly looked back at Night "You didn't tell him i was still here did you!?" "So, She told him a lie... Naughty Princess." Night thought as his smile grew bigger. "Did you tell him i was still here!?" She said getting up as she glared at Night. "I told him you were gone, I figured had a reason lying to him." Luna was glad he told him she was still gone. She sat back down in her spot as she went back to reading "I have a very good reason." "Mind telling me?" Night said as he took a seat next to her "After all, I think your assistant needs to know these things." Luna took a deep breath then exhaled "I told Blaze i was going on a trip and i wouldn't be able to visit him in his dreams for awhile." "Why?" Night asked. "The reason i'm doing this is... It's because of Twilight." Night could see sadness in her eyes as she looked blankly at the book "What does Twilight have to do with you not visiting Blaze?" She looked over at Night "She asked me to leave her son alone after i told him to kiss this filly her met at school." "And she got mad about it?" Night asked. "Yes, She sent me a very angry yet detailed letter." Luna said looking back at her book. "Well, This was the worst time for you to go on your fake trip." Night said as he looked at Luna. "And why do you say that?" She asked looking back at Night. "Blaze was out in the garden crying." Luna's eyes when wide 'Who made him cry!?" Night felt anger coming from the Princess of the Night. "He was at a family reunion and they kept calling him it and thing and he ran to the garden." Night said. Night could still feel the anger coming off the Princess "How dare they! They will know fear when i am done with them!" Luna's eyes began to glow. "WAIT!" Night yelled breaking Luna out of her trance "I talked with Blaze and told him about my past. I had family member's who did the same thing to me when i was little. And i heard Twilight thrown one of them into a wall." Luna blinked "Twilight threw one?" "Yes, She throw a pony into a wall." Night said. Luna looked out into the night sky "Then she has everything under control." "Maybe you should talk with her." Night said "You seem to really care for Blaze if your willing to spread nightmares into these ponies dreams." "She wouldn't want to speak with me." She said as she stood and made her way towards her window. "She might after what happened tonight." Night said following her "She might want you around her son more." Luna closed her eyes as she felt the night air blow through her mane. "It never hurts to ask." Night said. Luna opened her eyes and looked over at Night "I shall, If she is still here tomorrow i shall speak with her." "Good." Night said as he made his way over towards the door "Since that's out of the way, I'm going to go get some work done, I'll be back with all the paper's you'll need to sign." Luna looked back out at the night sky as she watched the many lights of Canterlot slowly die out. "Maybe she won't be as angry with me as she was with her letter." Luna thought as she watched the last light in Canterlot go out. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight sat in her living room with a cup of coffee as she watched the morning sun being to raise. "I see somepony is up early." Twilight looked over to see Shinning standing there. "Just have a few things on my mind." She said as she looked back out the window "I see Cadance let you back in to her room." Shinning took a seat next to his little sister "After what happened last night, She forgave me." Twilight chuckled "What's on your mind kiddo?" "Nothing that you need to worry about." She said taking a sip of her coffee. "Are you sure? I could help out." He said. Twilight looked at her brother "I've got into a fight with Flash before coming here." "You did? What did he do that made you two fight?" Shinning asked. "I found out Luna told Blaze to kiss that filly i told you about, And he said it wasn't any harm and at the time i was really angry... I yelled at him he tried to keep calm and it got to the point where I said I didn't want to see him anymore." Twilight looked away from her brother as she looked into the cup in front of her. "Maybe you should apologize." Shinning said "If you were the one that said you didn't want to see him anymore, You should be the one to apologize." "I know... I just don't know... This isn't the first time we fought like this." Twilight said looking back at Shinning "It have fights here and there and they get pretty heavy to the point he walks out. He always comes back..." "And he didn't come back this time." Shinning said. Twilight just nodded as she looked back at her cup "I-I don't know what to do." Shinning notice the tears making it's way down her cheek. "Maybe this is a good thing." Twilight looked at her brother with a shocked look on his face "Before you bite my head off, Hear me out." Shinning said raising his hoof "If you two are always fighting like this maybe you two should take a break, And try to figure out why you two keep fighting." Twilight looked back at her mug as she thought over what Shinning told her. "M-Maybe your right... Maybe we should take a break from each other." Twilight looked back at her brother "Thanks." "Any time kiddo." Shinning said as he gave her a hug "Now, I'm going to go make breakfast for Cadance... You want something?" "I'll take you world famous pancakes." "A stack of my famous pancakes coming right up!" He said making his way into the kitchen. Twilight looked back out the window "I better go speak with Celestia about getting Flash resigned back to Canterlot for awhile." "I smell pancakes!" Twilight looked towards the stairs to see Blaze running down the stairs. She watched as he son run into the kitchen "And i think i'll bring Blaze with me, I know he'll want to visit Luna while were here." Twilight took a sip of her coffee as she got up off the couch as she made her way towards the kitchen. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Be Continued. > Chapter 8. Food Fight, Book. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 8. Food Fight, Book. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight walked through the halls of Canterlot castle. "And that's the last of the paper work." Night said as he walked along side Celestia "Luna is all caught up on all of her work." "I am glad." Celestia said with a smile "It's nice having her caught up." "I'm just doing my job your highness." Night said as he looked in front of them. He was surprise to see Twilight there this early in the morning. "Twilight, It's good to see you." Celestia said with a smile "And it's good to see you too Blaze." Celestia notice somepony was missing "Where is Spike?" "Spike is back at home with some gems." Twilight said with a smile. "What brings you by?" Celestia asked as they continued to walk down the hall. "I came to speak with you about a few things and i figured Blaze would want to come visit you and Luna." She said as they walked. "Well, Your lucky!" Night said "She just got back from her little trip." "When did she go on a tri-" Celestia was cut off by Night "You remember your highness, She went on that trip you sent her on." Celestia didn't know what was going on but she decided to go along with it "Oh, Right, I've been working so hard lately I completely forgot." "Anyways, If you want I can take Blaze to go visit Luna while you two talk." Night said. "Thank you Night." Twilight said as she used her magic to place her son onto his feet "You stay out of trouble, Alright?" "I will." Blaze said with a smile as he followed Night down the hall leaving the two Princess's alone to talk. Twilight watched as her son walked down the halls with Night which brought a smile to her face. "Now, What is it you wish to talk about?" Celestia asked. Twilight snapped out of her day dream and looked back at Celestia "I wanted to talk to you about Flash." "Oh? Something wrong?" She asked as they walked. "Flash and I have been fighting a lot lately... And i was wondering if maybe you could transfer him back to Canterlot for awhile till I can work out a few things." Twilight said keeping her eyes on the floor. "I see. I shall make the arrange meant's right away." Celestia said as they walked. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Luna stepped out of her room with a smile on her face as she closed her door. "That will teach them not to hurt my Blaze like they did last night." Luna said as she made her way down the hall. Night turned the corner to see Luna walking away from her room "Oh Princess!" Night called out. Luna turned her head to see Night turning the corner "Night, I thought you would have gone home by no-" Her words were cut off when she saw Blaze standing next to Night "Night is going to get it when i'm done with him!" "See, I told you she would be surprised." Night said with a smile Blaze ran up to her and gave her leg a hug. "I'm happy your back from your trip!" Blaze said as he hugged her. Luna anger was quickly gone as she felt Blaze hug her "I'm happy i'm back too little one." "Well, I'll leave you two alone, I have a few things to do before I can leave." Night said as he waved good bye to the two as he made his way back down the hall. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A dark figure watched as Night Shimmer walked way. "Soon, Soon I shall visit you my dear brother." The figure said as it moved through the shadows. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Celestia and Twilight found themselves outside in the garden. "So this Night Shimmer was hired right after i moved?" Twilight asked. "Yes, Came highly recommend by an old friend of mine." Celestia said "Luna didn't want his help at first but in time she excepted his help and it has been nice." "I bet, With her always visiting Blaze in his dreams it must make her happy knowing her work is done." Twilight said. This made Celestia raise and eyebrow "She has been visiting Blaze in his dreams?" "Yes, After I learned Flash nor Spike told Blaze to kiss this little filly named Blossom Cake. It dawned on me that Luna has been visiting my son's dreams." "So that's why you sent her a letter." Twilight blinked as the cogs in her head turned and it hit her like a ton of bricks "I didn't send her a letter." "I remember clearly you did send her a letter. It was with all those other letter's you sent me." She said. The cogs in her head turned even faster "NONONONONONONONONONONO! I didn't mean to send that to her! Spike must have thought that letter was meant to go but it wasn't!" Twilight was now in panic mode. "Clam down Twilight." Celestia said "I am sure this can all be fixed if you speak with her." Twilight froze in her spot "I-I need to go see her! I'll be right back!" She quickly took off running leave Celestia to chuckle "She is still the same as the day i met her." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Night continued to walk down the hall with a saddle bag on his back as he had a check list hanging from his head "And I've got to get some hay and some oats along with some oat meal, Then I'll need to make sure the bakery is open tomorrow night so I can get those yummy honey buns, Then i need to stop by the book store to pick up that book everypony has been talking about, Then i need to ge-" Night's words were cut off as he felt somepony run right into him. Night fell to the ground with a thud as the paper rolled back up into his hat making him look face to face with Twilight Sparkle. Night felt his cheeks heat up as his mind went blank. Twilight and Night both continued to look into each other's eyes as they seemed to be lost in their own worlds. Night was the first to break out of his little day dream "Um... I don't want to sound rude but my back is starting to hurt." Twilight blinked then quickly jumped off Night "I'm so sorry! I was in a hurry to speak with Luna." Night got back onto his hoofs as he looked at Twilight "It is alright, Luna and Blaze should be in the kitchen getting something to eat. Well Luna might be getting something to eat since this is her dinner time." "T-Thanks." Twilight continued to look at Night. "Your welcome, I'm glad that you could come by the castle this morning." Night said. Twilight raised an eyebrow to this "Y-You are?" "Yeah, Luna said you sent her this angry yet detailed letter to her." "I-I didn't mean to send it to her! I was going to burn that stupid letter and forget the whole Blossom case." Twilight said as she felt guilty for even writing that stupid letter. "I had a feeling that letter wasn't meant for her." Night said "Why don't I take you to go see Luna?" "Y-You don't have to do that." "I do." Night said as he started walking. Twilight walked up along side him. "So... Blaze told me about you being raised by donkey's." Night just smiled "Yup, My mother and father were donkey's and so were my brother and sister." "And how did that happen... If you don't mind me asking?" "I don't mind at all, My mother was the one who found me, I was in a basket when they found me with a note attached to my blanket asking them to watch over me and keep me safe." Night looked over at Twilight "My real mother asked that they keep the name Night Shimmer. And that did." "Was it hard for you growing up with donkey's?" "It was, When I got my cutie mark." Night pointed to the night sky shimmering on his flank "They made fun of me for a long time. My sister and brother would help keep some of the bullies away, A few years later I made a few friends and I got to have a girlfriend for the first year of school till we figured it would be better to be friends." Night said as he chuckled of the memory of how they both tried to let the other down easy with out hurting each other. Twilight chuckled "So your friends and Family helped you out during school?" Night nodded "Even when I went to college in Manehattan it got easy for since i got to be with my own kind... But that still didn't work out in my favor when my brother and sister started getting bullied by some idiots and i stepped in to try and stop them but I got thrown into a dumpster and was ladled by the stupid stallion's donkey lover. I let it slide and moved forward. After college I got a job working at a book shop in Canterlot a few years back and then got sent here not to long ago." Night said to Twilight. Twilight was kinda surprised he would give her his whole life story. "We're here." Night said as he opened the door "I'll let you speak with Luna, It was nice talking with you Twilight and if you ever want to know more about me you know where to find me." Twilight blinked a few times "O-Okay... Thanks Night." "Any time your highness." He gave her a quick bow and made his way away from her. "H-He's really nice... I'll have to ask Luna what she thinks of him." Twilight thought as she walked into the kitchen to see Luna laughing with pudding in her mane and on her coat. "You think you can just throw that pudding at me and get away with it!?" She said as she used her magic to lift up some pudding. Twilight notice her son using a plate as a shield "You were the one who pushed my face into the cake!" Luna threw the pudding towards Blaze. Blaze tried his hardest to block the pudding but it wasn't good enough. Luna couldn't help but laugh as she watch Blaze remove the pudding from his eyes as he bent down and grabbed a large piece of cake "You wouldn't dare throw that me!" Luna said as she used her magic to pick up some more pudding. "Try me, Princess." Twilight slowly backed up out of the room knowing this wasn't going to end well. Just as she closed the door she heard Blaze war cry as she heard Luna scream. "Note to self: Keep all food locked up when Luna visits." Twilight as she heard the two laughing. She slowly opened the door to see Blaze and Luna both sitting at the table laughing as Luna used a rag to clean off Blaze face "I can't remember the last time I've had this much fun." Luna said as she got the last of the pudding and cake off Blaze face. "We have to do this more often." Blaze said as he watched Luna use her magic to remove the cake and pudding from her face. "I do not think so. I think the maids will be very upset if we keep making a mess in the kitchen." Luna said as she saw all of the cake and pudding all over the walls, Floors and ceiling. "How about in my dreams? We can make a big mess there and no pony has to clean it up." He said with a smile. "I'll think about." She said. "Wow, I leave you two alone and you make a huge mess in the kitchen... Glad this wasn't back home." Twilight said walking into the room "Looks like you'll have to have another bath before we do anything else today." She said with a smile. "It is my fault this happened." Luna said "I was only trying to make him laugh and it got out of hoof." "It is alright, I know you two are good friends." She said she notice Luna keeping her eyes away from her "Anyways, I wanted to talk with for a moment if that is alright with you?" Luna looked at Twilight "She's mad... I hope she allows me to see her son once in a while." Luna nodded "Of course." "Blaze you just stay here, We girls need to have talk just in the hall." Twilight said as the two walked out leaving Blaze to wonder what was going on. "Well... Auntie Cadance told me not to ease drop... And I won't." Blaze crossed his arms "Being good sucks." Blaze thought as he looked at the big mess in the room "I think we might have gotten a bit carried away... I hope I don't need to clean all this..." ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Luna stepped out and just waited for Twilight to yell or scream at her. "I'm sorry." Luna looked at Twilight with a shocked look on her face "That letter I sent you was never meant to be sent." Twilight said as she continued to speak "In my anger I over looked that Blaze see's you as a friend then a family member like the rest. You were his first friend, And as a friend you were just trying to help him out. I am sorry you had to read my angry letter but that is not how a feel and truth be told I am glad you are watching over him and keeping him safe in his dreams." Luna didn't know what to say "I am glad to know you do not truly feel that way about me." Twilight smiled "I'm going to need a foal sitter tomorrow since I have to handle a few things with some family member's, Do you think you could watch Blaze for me?" "Of course I can watch Blaze while you handle your family member's." Luna said with a smile. "Thank you, I'll bring him by first thing tomorrow morning." The bell rung singling it was noon "We better be going, I have to go shopping for a few things and Blaze wanted to get something with his bit's he saved up." Twilight opened the door "Come on Blaze, We have to get going." "Alright mom!" Blaze said getting off the chair and making his way towards his mother. "Bye you two, Have a great day." Luna said as they said their goodbyes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Night looked at his list in front of him. "I've gotten everything on my list... Wait forgot about that book at the book store." Night heard the bell ring "Great, It's noon... I'm going to be dragging at working tomorrow." Matt sighed as he made his way towards the book store. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blaze pouted as they entered the book store. "I thought we were going to go to my store first?" Blaze asked. "I just want to pick up that book everypony has been talking about." Twilight said as she looked through the rows of books. When she couldn't find the book she was looking for she walked up to the front desk. "Hello, How may I help you?" The mare asked with a smile. "Hello, I'm looking for a book call-" "The Time Hero. I'm sorry but I just sold my last copy to that stallion right there." The mare said pointing over to a blue stallion browsing through some books. "Night?" Night raised his head from a book he was looking through and saw Princess Twilight Sparkle and Prince Blaze Sparkle "Hey! Twilight, Blaze! Funny running into you two here!" "We have been running into each other lately." Twilight said with a smile. "I've notice. So, What brings you two here?" Night asked as he placed the book back on the shelf. "Well, I came here to see if I can find that book everypony has been talking about." "The Time Hero. Yeah, I just got my hoof's on the last copy in town." Night said pulling out the book "I was glad I put in an order." Twilight smile faded "Guess I'll have to wait for them to make more copy's." Night felt guilty knowing she wanted to read this book and knowing he had the last copy in town made him feel even worst "Here, You can borrow it." Night said holding out the book. "Y-You just got it. Go ahead and read it." She said pushing the book back. "No, You go ahead and read it. I think I can wait a little bit longer." He said placing the book in her saddle bag "And I won't take no for an answer." Twilight smiled as she let him place the book into her saddle bag "I'll bring it back to you when i finish it." "Sounds good to me." Night said. He notice the clock on the wall and notice it was now one O'Clock "I'll see you later Twilight, Enjoy the book." He said as he waved goodbye leaving Blaze and Twilight in the book store. "He's really nice." Blaze said. "He is." Twilight said as she made her way out of the book store with her son on her back. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Night placed his bag onto the table as he open the windows to air out the house. Night made his way to his room and placed the books he got from the book store and placed them on the nightstand. He then made his way towards the shower as he got a quick shower. After drying off he placed his towel into the dirty close and notice his towels pile of towels growing bigger "Might as well do a load before I go to bed." Night placed the towels into the washer as he made his way back towards his bed. "Do not turn around." A female voice said. He felt something sharp poke his side "If you're here to rob be... I don't keep my bit's here, I keep them at the bank." "I'm not here for bit's. I'm here to tell you stop searching for your sister. She's gone and will not come back." The female voice said. "You'll have to kill me then, I won't stop searching for her." He said as he felt the whatever this mystery mare was using as a weapon. "Trust me, You don't want to continue looking for her. She is gone." "No, She is not gone." Night said still looking towards his bed "She's alive, I can feel it." The figure slowly moved the weapon she was using on Night and slowly back up into the shadows "Please, Stop looking for her." Night quickly turned around to only see darkness in front of him. "W-Where did she go? And why does she want me to stop looking for Sunset?" Night thought as he looked inside the dark room only to find his cloths inside "I'll worry about that later." Night looked towards his bed as his tired mind was to tired to try and figure out what was going on. He climbed into bed and pull the cover's over his body as he got ready for a good day rest. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The figure stood just outside of Night's room as she watched him lay in bed. "Please, Stop looking for me, I'm not worth finding brother." She jumped down off the roof and into the ally and made her way through the crowd and made her way towards the train station. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Be Continued. > Chapter 9. Sunset, Dreams. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 9,Sunset, Dreams. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Luna laid in her bed with a book in front of her as she heard a soft knock at her door. "It's open." She said as she continued to read her book. "I have those honey bun's you wanted and I have a stack of paper's for you to sign." Night said walking into the room with the paper's and box of honey buns on his back. "Did you say honey buns!?" Luna jumped out of bed and standing in front of Night "I thought they were closed at night?" "I got up early before coming to work just to get a box just for you." He said with a smile as he watched Luna's horn glow and the box was removed from his box. He watched her eyes go wide as she opened the box. "Y-You didn't have to do that." "I didn't, But I wanted too." He said as he walked passed her and placed the paper's on her desk "I have a few things to do, Make sure you read through these paper's and sign them when your done." He said making his way towards the door. "And where do you think your going?" She asked. "I have to go to the library, I'll be back before nine. If you don't have those signed you won't be able to visit Blaze tonight." Night said opening the door "So make sure you read them before signing." He closed the door making Luna look at the stack of paper's on her desk. "He get's me my favorite honey buns... He's hiding something." She looked back towards her door "Time for me to go spy on my assistant." Luna placed the box of honey buns down as she walked out of her room. The box slowly opened and a honey bun slowly floated out the door. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Night looked around making sure no pony was following him. "Okay, Now to figure out why that mare wants me not to look for Sunset." Night walked down the rows of books as he looked for the right ally's. "Here we are." Night said as he now looked for the right book. Night found the book he was looking for and he placed it down on the table. "Page 86." He ran his hoof down the page looking for his sister's name as he found it "Here we go, Last time she was here was eight years ago." He looking through the rest of the pages and couldn't find his sister's name "I know Celestia was her teacher but... Why would she just stop coming." Night forehead met the table hard surface "Och." Night smelled honey "Luna... Why are you following me?" He looked over to see Luna hiding behind a book cart "I can see you." Luna stood onto her hoofs "I knew I should have left you behind." She said as she took ate the rest of the honey bun "I wanted to know what you were up too." "How much did you hear?" "Just 'eight years ago she was here' part." She said walking up towards Night "Mind telling me who you are looking for?" Night closed the book he was reading "I'm looking for my sister." "Oh... And she was here eight years ago?" "Yes, She was a student of your sister." Night said looking at her "Her name is Sunset Shimmer." Luna eyes went wide "H-How do you know she's your sister?" She asked trying to cover up her her shocked embarrassed. "I've done my research... My parents put Sunset in a orphanage when she was just a filly and I was given to a nice family when I was just a foal." Night said looking at the book in front of him "I found my real parents... They died three years later in a fire." "I'm sorry to hear that." "She's the only one I know is alive... I was told to stop looking for her." He said looking at Luna "I won't." "What do you mean you were told to stop looking for her?" "When I got home this morning a hooded mare held I think a knife towards me and to stop looking for her, She told me my sister wasn't worth searching for." "It would seem she has returned." Luna said "Bad timing, The portal would be close before she gets there." "W-What are you talking about?" Night asked confused. "It's hard to explain but I shall do my best to inform you." Luna said sitting down "Your sister was a former student of my sister, who began her studies not long before Twilight did. However, when she did not get the things she desired as quickly as she'd liked, she turned cruel and dishonest, eventually deciding to abandon her studies and pursue her own path. She escaped into a portal to another world." Night blinked a few times "Years later she returned to steal Twilight's crown, She planed on using it to take over equestria with a teenage army... Which I still don't know how she would have pulled it off.. Anyways, Twilight stopped her and helped her open her eyes. She decided to stay in this world to fix the wrongs she had committed." "But why try and cover it up?" Night asked. "My sister wished to cover it up, I really knew nothing about it till that day she stole the crown." Luna said looking at Night "The mare that told you to stop looking for Sunset was Sunset." "Where is this portal at?" "It's in the Crystal Empire." Luna said "Why do you asked?" "I'm going to go see her, I want to know why she doesn't want me looking for her." Night said as he grabbed his book and put it back onto the shelf. "Well, You won't have to worry about going to that world to see her." Luna said still sitting her her spot. Night looked at Luna confused. "The portal closed this morning, It won't open up for another thirty moons." Luna said looking at Night "If i'm right and I am, Sunset is on her way to a closed portal." Luna looked outside at the night sky "Go, I can deal with my paper work till you return." "Thank you Luna." Night said as he walked up towards her "I owe you." "Go, Before I change my mind." Night took off running leaving Luna alone in the library "Maybe Night can help Sunset return." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight sat in front of her cousin, Aunt and Uncle. "After speaking with other family member's we have come to an agreement, You and you're son are aloud back." The mare said. "Was that so hard?" Twilight asked as Spike stood next to her with a piece of paper in his claws "I have already paid for the damages, Tomorrow morning we should have this place fix up as new." Spike looked around the room at the tables that were broken and the pipe that was sticking out where a sink use to be "And the pluming will be fix tonight." "Then we shall see you tomorrow." The three said leaving Spike and Twilight alone in the room. "Hard to believe you trashed this room and threw a pony across the room." Spike said rolling up the paper. "I let my temper get the best of me... I'm just glad Blaze didn't see me lose my cool." She said as she used her magic to open the doors in front of her as Spike followed her outside. "So... What do you plan on doing for the rest of the day?" Spike asked. "I was thinking about talking with Night Shimmer, After what he told me about his past... I want to know more about him." She said as she felt her cheeks heat up "What do you plan on doing with your day off?" She asked trying to change the subject. "I was planing on going back home and snack on those gems you gave me, And I might read that book Night gave you." He said with a smile. "Do you want me to walk you home?" "No, I think I can handle walking home by myself... I'm not a baby." Spike said with a huff. Twilight chuckled "Go before I deiced to put you in a stroller." She said with a joking smile. Spike glared at her as he made his way back home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight looked around for Night Shimmer but couldn't find him any where. "Where could he be?" She thought as she found herself out in the garden. Twilight saw her son playing with Luna in the garden. This brought a smile to her face as she heard a voice "I thought you had family member's to deal with?" Twilight turned her head to see Celestia standing next to her with a smile on her face. "It ended early, So I figured I would talk with Night... You haven't seen him have you?" Twilight asked. "Luna told me Night was leaving town for a few day's, She wouldn't tell me why." She said as she watched her Sister tickle Blaze. She looked back at Twilight "So you came to speak with Night? What were you two going to talk about?" Twilight blushed "I-I was just going to talk with him about his past, He told me he was raised by donkey's so I thought I could learn more about how he grew up." "Guess you'll have to wait then. I was on my way to lunch, If you want you can join me." Twilight heard her stomach growl "I think I could use some lunch." Celestia chuckled as the two walked away. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunset slammed her hoofs on the mirror. "No! This can't be happening!" She sat in front of the mirror as she looked at her reflection "I'll have to wait thirty moons before I can go back." Sunset closed her eyes as she lowered her head "Mind telling me why you didn't wish to speak with me?" Sunset whipped her head back to see Night standing there in front of the door. "H-How did you find me?" She asked getting onto her hoofs. "I had a talk with Luna, She told me about this portal and why you left." He took a step making Sunset take a step back "I told you I wouldn't stop looking for you." "You should't have! I'm not worth finding!" "You are to me!" Night yelled "When I went on a search for my real family and learned you and I were the only one's left of our family, I had to find you." He said taking a step closer "You may think your not worth finding, But you are worth it, I'm your brother and you are my sister." "I-I've done things... Things that hurt people I care about... I've hurt my friends here as well." Sunset said a she felt the tears run down her cheeks. "I can help you, I can help you fix the mistakes you have made." He said "Just please, Come with me." Sunset looked back at the mirror and back at Night "When the portal reopens... I'm going back." "I won't stop you, But till then." He brought out his hoof "Come with me." Sunset looked at Night's hoof and took it in her hoofs. Night smiled "You won't regret it." Sunset smiled. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Night looked at his sister next to him as she held her tea in hr magic as they both felt the jolt if the train as they went through a tunnel. "I've been watching you." She said looking at Night "Ever since Mom gave you to that family." "Y-You have?" He asked shocked. "Yes, I would sneak away from the orphanage and would visit you... When you got older I just sat back and made sure you were safe." She said taking a sip of her tea "If a bully hurt you I would use my magic to scare him to make sure he didn't bother you... Since you weren't born a unicorn you couldn't protect yourself." "So that explain why the bullies either stopped or just called me names." Night said "Then Celestia took you in as her student." "Yes, My visited stopped and I just studied... T-Then..." "Then you went mad." Night said finishing her sentence "I know the rest." "Luna?" "Luna." Night said "She told me what I needed to know, But the thing I don't get, How did you know I was looking for you?" "I-I never really left with out knowing where you were." She pulled a small mirror out of her bag "I enchanted this mirror to allow me to keep an eye on you in case I did ever... Get what I wanted." "I see." He said looking at the mirror, He looked back at Sunset "Why not talk with me and tell me what was going on?" "I was afraid... Afraid of what you might of think about me." Sunset looked into her tea looking at her reflection. "I know what you have done was wrong, But... But you are my sister, You and I are blood." He said placing a hoof on her's "No matter what I'll be by your side." This made Sunset smile "I'm glad." She lifted he tea up and took a sip "On my way back to the portal, I noticed you ran into Twilight... Do you have a thing for her?" Night about choked on his drink as he looked at his sister in shocked "M-Me have a thing for Twilight! No way!" Night placed his cup down onto the table in front of him "Even if I did, She's dating Flash Sentry." "You never know, She might like somepony else." She said taking another sip of her tea. "I doubt that." Night said looking out the window to see they were out of the tunnel and going through a forest "I doubt she would date a earth pony... She'll either date a unicorn or a pegasus." He could see the sun slowly sinking as the moon came out "Luna better have gotten those paper's done while I was gone... Or so help me she's going to get it." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Twilight yawned as she got into her bed for a goodnight sleep. She looked to her son to see him sound asleep. She bent forwards and kissed his forehead "Goodnight, My Prince." She pulled her cover's up over her body as she fell into a deep sleep. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight walked along side Night. "Thank you for dinner." Twilight said as they walked. "You are welcome." He said with a smile "I'm glad you took my offer to go out to dinner with me." Twilight stopped in front of her door "This is where we say our goodbyes." Night said. "I'll see you tomorrow?" Twilight asked. "Of course." He kissed the side of her cheek making her blush "I'll be by around noon to take you out to lunch." Twilight pulled Night into a kiss. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight eyes shot open as she looked at the darkness in her room. "D-Did I just dream I went on a date with Night?" She turned her head to see her son sound sleep. "I need to stop eating sweets before bed." She closed her eyes and went back to sleep. Luna chuckled to herself as she watched Twilight go back to sleep. "She'll thank me for this." She said with a smile as her horn began to glow. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Be Continued. > Chapter 10. Sweet Dreams. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 10. Sweet Dreams. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Night opened the door to his apartment. "I'll sleep on the couch, You can take the bed." He said looking at Sunset. "You can sleep in your bed." She said looking at Night. "You are my guest, You can sleep in my bed." He said placing his sheets onto the couch "And I don't want to hear 'It's your home you can sleep in your room.' I can handle sleeping on the couch for a few nights." Night looked at the clock and notice the time "I need to get to work." "Are you sure you have to go to work?" She asked "You haven't had any sleep." "I'll be fine, Luna finishes her paper work pretty early. I'll take a nap when she finishes." He said placing his saddle bag onto her back "There's food in the fridge, And I have plenty of books to read." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Night yawned as he walked down the hall. "I'm going to need a lot of coffee." He thought as he walked through the halls of Canterlot. Night found Luna's room and gave a light knock. "Who is it?" He heard her say. "It's me, Night." "O-One second!" "Okay... What is she up too?" He thought as he heard her rushing around her room. The door slowly opened and he saw Luna head pop out. He notice her mane was a mess and she was out of breath "Night... I thought you were going to take the night off?" "I did take the night off. It's the next night now." He said "Did I come at a bad time?" "N-No! I was just getting ready for a shower." She said trying to avoiding eye contact. "Well, If you just give me the paper's you have signed i'll take them to Celestia." He said. Luna eyes went wide "I forgot to sign those papers!" "You forgot didn't you?" He sighed "Go take your shower, Then when you are done go read and sign those papers." "And what will you be doing?" She asked raising an eye brow. "I'm going to the library to go over some books." He yawned "I'm going take a nap is what i'm really going to do." He left Luna to whatever she was doing as he made his way towards the library. Luna closed her door as she looked around her messy room. "I sense Night is exhausted... I think my plan will work after all." Her smile grew even wider "I just need a little help." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Night pulled a shelf back as a bed pulled out. "I'm glad Celestia likes to take naps in the library." Night laid his head down as he closed his eyes to get some sleep. His mind began to go into a deep slumber. Night found himself in a middle of a field of daisy's. "Thank you for bringing me out here." A female voice said. Night looked to his side to see Twilight Sparkle standing by his side. "Y-Your welcome." Night said shocked to see her standing next him. "That lunch was you made was delicious." She said rubbing up on his side "Spike's a good cook and all but You made that meal delicious." Night blushed "I-I'm not that great of a cook." He said rubbing his neck. "Oh but it was!" She said with a smile "This walk through a field of daisy's for desert was a smart idea." "I have to be dreaming... There is no way I'm on a date with Twilight." Night thought as the two walked. He looked at Twilight and notice the big smile on her face as the two walked "At least I can enjoy this dream while it lasts." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Just off in the tree lines a figure stood watching the too. "Twilight and Night both think they are dreaming... If only they knew." Luna thought as she watched the two. "She looks a lot happier on her date with Night then she does when she goes out with Flash." Blaze said looking up at Luna "Do you think she would be better off with Night?" "If I'm right, Which I am, She would be better off with Night because they both are the same. Night always makes checks lists and has to have order." Luna said remembering how Night would have a list when ever he came by, Always making sure everything was in order "If they aren't meant for each other, Then I am losing my touch." "Well, I think mommy should be happy, I know mom hasn't told me about how Flash and her fight... I over heard them once and I saw how sad she was." He looked back at his mother "I-I don't like it when she's sad." Luna lowered her head and gave Blaze a kiss on the cheek "Do not worry, As long as i'm around, I will always make sure Twilight is happy. Just like you." Blaze blushed as the two continued to watch Night and Twilight walk down the bath through the field. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight couldn't believe how well this dream was going. "If this is a dream... Please don't let it end." She thought as she rubbed up on Night's side as they walked. "Well, Were here." Night said as they stopped just up on top of the hill. Twilight couldn't believe what she was seeing "T-That's Ponyville." "I figured you would like this." Night said with a smile "I like to come down here to look over the town. Found it one night when I was on break." "The view is amazing!" She could see all over Ponyville, She could even spot her home from here. "It's a lot better at sunset." He said as he notice the sun slowly going down. "We have be out later then I thought." She said as she watched the slowly began to go down. She watched as the sun cast a beautiful orange across the mountains near Ponyville. "In all my years of living here... I've never seen anything like this." She said looking at Night. "I guess it takes an outside to find what you couldn't find." He said with a smile as he notice a blanket near a tree. "I see you set up a place for us to rest." Twilight said as she notice the blanket on the ground. "Okay... I don't know how that got there but I'll go with it." Night thought "Y-Yes, I thought we could just sit and watch the sunset." "You are a charmer Mister Night." Twilight giggled as the two walked back towards the blanket and laid down. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Is there a spot like that in Canterlot?" Blaze asked. "There is, I know Night goes out there all the time." Luna said as the two kept watched over the couple. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The two laid close together as they watched the sun completely gone down and the moon slowly raise. "Ponyville looks amazing at night." Night said as he watched the moon shine bright over Ponyville. "It is amazing... Just look at how the moon makes Ponyville shine." She said looking at Night "I have to say, This day has been amazing." Night smiled "Good to know I made Princess Sparkle have an amazing day." He said "I can say this has been an amazing day for me too." Twilight cheeks heated up. She nuzzled up close to Night "It's getting cold." Night notice a blanket on his side "I have something to keep us warm." He turn his head and pulled the blanket over the two. Twilight snuggled up close to Night as she looked up at the night sky. Night looked at Twilight and couldn't help himself as he looked deep into her violet eyes "She has beautiful eyes... To bad this isn't the real Twilight, It would be nice to get to know her." Twilight felt Night staring at her. She turned her head as she notice his eyes were a lovely shade of light blue "He has handsome eyes... Now I really wish I could be next to him." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Luna and Blaze both watched as they just stared at each other. "Come on and just kiss each other all ready!" Luna said getting annoyed at the two. "Shh! If they hear you they won't kiss!" Blaze said worried they would be caught. "They can't hear us. I have a sound barrier in place." She said as she continued to watch the two "They just need to kiss already." "But this is their first date... Shouldn't they have a few more dates before they kiss?" Blaze asked. "Yes, But this is their dream world. This will help them get together... Once they kiss in the dream world they will want to kiss in the real world when the time comes." "Oh." Blaze said "I wonder if I kiss her now if later on... No, You have a plan.. Stick to it." He thought as he watched his mother slowly move towards Night. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "No, Back off Twilight! Your moving to fast yet... This is a dream... So this kiss won't mean a thing." "I-Is she going to kiss me... T-This is moving to fast... Yet... This is a dream... I can enjoy this." He slowly moved closer towards her as he felt her lips touch his. Twilight eyes went wide as she felt his lips. He mind went blank as she closed her eyes and kissed back. "Flash never made me feel like this." That was the only thing that came into her mind. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Luna smiled "Now, My work here is done." She stood "Shall we go back to your dream now Blaze?" "Should we leave them alone? I mean you did bring their dreams together." "They will be find, I can still keep an eye on them while we enjoy the rest of our night." She said with a smile. "If you are sure, Then yes! Let's go enjoy the rest of our night!" He said getting onto his feet and following Luna as the two left the two love birds alone. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Night slowly pulled away from the kiss as he looked at Twilight "W-Why did you stop?" She asked. "I-It's getting late... I don't want your son to worry about you." He said "I don't want him getting angry at me for keeping his mother out so late." The two walked back to Twilight's parents house. Twilight stood in front of her door as she looked back at Night. "Tonight was amazing, Thank you." She gave him a kiss on the cheek. "No, Thank you." He went all in as he kissed her on the lips. Twilight smiled in the kiss as she enjoyed it. She felt him pull away "Have a goodnight sleep, Princess." "You do the same, My Knight." This made Night chuckled in return made Twilight giggle. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Luna gave Blaze a push on the swing. "So, Tell me more about Flash and your mother." She asked a she gave Blaze another push. "Well, I've notice they haven't been getting along since we moved to Ponyville. Mom was happy at first till... Till you told me to kiss Blossom Cake on the cheek and since then... Her smile has slowly faded." Blaze said as he remember seeing his mother frown when he got home from school that day. "How often do they fight?" "I really don't know, I just know they have been fighting... Flash hasn't come by to say hi or even take mom out on a date... I'm worried about her." "There is no need to worry." Luna said stopping the swing and turning Blaze around to face her "No matter what happen's between Flash and your mother, You will always bring a smile to her face." Blaze smiled "So... Are you excited for your birthday?" Blaze asked. Luna raised an eyebrow "And how did you know my birthday is coming up?" She asked curious on how he learned her birthday was coming up. She hasn't told anypony about it and the only one who knew about her birthday was her sister... But she wouldn't tell Blaze... Would she? "I-I just knew." He said with a fake smile. "Great, She's going to try and throw me a party." She thought "Celestia told you didn't she?" Blaze just nodded. "Does she plan on throwing me a party?" "No, She's not planing anything like that." Blaze said. "Then why did she tell you?" "S-She just told me... I don't know why but she just did." Blaze said "I hope she buys that... I don't want her to find out I was planing a party for her." "She must be planing something." Luna said "But I shall deal with that tomorrow, Right now it's our night to have fun." She said with a smile. "She bought it! Hopefully Auntie Pinkie Pie keeps this party under wraps." He thought as he followed Luna into a party room full of toys. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Night eyes slowly opened as he notice a pear of Pale light grayish magenta eyes looking down at him "I see you found my secret spot." Night eyes went wide as he was face to face with Princess Celestia "I-I just need a spot to take a nap." Night notice the sun was high in the sky "I-I over slept! Oh... This isn't good." "Do not worry Night. You can use my secret sleeping spot as long as you allow me to use it once in a while." She said with a smile. "W-What time is it?" "It's almost noon." "I really over slept... Did Luna manged to sign those documents?" Night asked getting off Celestia's secret bed. "She did, They were late but she manged to sign them." She said getting comfy in her bed "I'm glad you back to put her back on track." "Enjoy your nap Princess." Night said leaving the library. "I needed this." Celestia thought as she closed her eyes and went to sleep. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Night stopped in front of Luna's room and knocked. The door opened "Night, Your just now checking up on me?" She asked as she fully opened the door. "I dozed off, Sue me." Night said "I'm just making sure you don't need me." She notice the bags under Night's eyes "Still tired are we?" He yawned "Yes, I was up all night and day so, I wouldn't be surprise if i'm still tired." Luna chuckled "Well, I don't need you till tonight. So go home and get some sleep... Oh before you go, Did you find." Luna looked down the halls to make sure no pony was listening "Sunset?" "Yes, She's back at my apartment." Night said "I bet she's bored out of her mind." "You better get going, We don't need her getting worried." Luna said. "Enjoy your day Luna." Night said leaving the Princess of the night to her day. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight sat on her bed with the book Night had lent her. "That kiss... It felt so real." Twilight thought as she stared at the book in front of her "Night was so tender and... Caring... Kissing Flash never felt like that." She ran her hoof across the cover of the book "Snap out of it Twilight! What happened in your dream wasn't real... The kiss you felt wasn't Night it was a dream version of Night!" She shook her head as she tried her hardest to forget her dream "Yet... It felt so real." She placed a hoof to her lips as she could still feel Night's lips touching hers. "Morning Mom! Shinning helped me make Pancakes!" He said carrying a tray full of pancakes with a glass of orange juice. Twilight smiled as she watched her son place the tray in front of her "Why thank you Blaze." "Your welcome mom!" He said with a big smile. "He knows just how to make me smile." She thought as she took a bite of her pancakes "Mmm, This is delicious! You and Shinning made this?" "Yup! I made the patter and he cooked them for me!" He said. "Well, I think when we get home I'll let you cook breakfast from now on." When Twilight finished her breakfast she made her way downstairs. "Morning Twilight. Did you sleep well?" Cadance asked. "I-I slept pretty good." She said blushing as her memory of Night kissing her came flooding back into her mind. Cadance felt a sharp pain go through her body. "You okay Cadance?" Twilight asked walking up towards her. Cadance felt the couch go wet "Twilight, Don't be alarm... But my water just broke." Twilight eyes went wide "S-She's going into labor!" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Be Continued. > Chapter 11. Night, Sparkle Shine. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 11. Night, Sparkle Shine. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Night was just about out of the castle when Luna came running up. "Night! I forgot to ask you if you could run these over to Twilight's parents house for me?" She said pulling out a package. Night just wanted to go home and sleep but he knew if he told her he would tomorrow he would make his good day sleep into a nightmare "Yeah, Where does she live?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How does one deal with a mare that is going into labor? That is what Twilight's mind was asking as she stayed frozen in place as she couldn't believe that Shinning had to run out to get a few things and her parents left to go hang out with some cousins, Leaving Twilight, Cadance and Blaze home alone. Twilight was snapped back into reality as she heard Cadance gripped the couch and tried to muffle her scream. She quickly rushed over towards Cadance "Breath! Just breath!" "I-I should be telling you that." Cadance said through the pain. "We need to get you to the hospital." "I-I can't... I'm in to much pain." "Is everything okay mom?" Twilight looked behind her to see her son next to the stairs with a worry look on his face. "Everything is alright... Auntie Cadance is just having a little pain." Twilight said "I'm going to get some warm water." She quickly rushed out of the room. There came a knock at the door "D-Do you think you can get the door?" Cadance asked trying to remain calm. Blaze nodded as he made his way towards the door and opened it to see Night standing there. "Night? What are you doing here?" Blaze asked. "Princess Luna wanted me to drop off a package to Twilight." Night said. "Well mom is getting some warm water for Auntie Cadance who is have a little pain." Blaze said looking towards the living room. "What do you mean Cadance is in pain?" Night asked curies on what was going on. "I don't really know... Mom is acting funny and so is Auntie Cadance." Blaze said looking back at Night. "Mind if I speak with Cadance?" Blaze nodded allowing Night to walk into the house. Night followed Blaze over towards the living room. "W-Who was at the door?" Cadance asked turning her head to see Night walking behind Blaze into the living room. "I've got the water!" Twilight said rushing into the room as she quickly placed a warm rag onto her forehead "Take a deep breath and remain calm! I sent Spike a letter telling him to go fetch Shinning." "Is everything alright?" Night asked concerned for Princess Cadance. Twilight turned her head surprised at the new voice "N-Night!? What are you doing here!?" "I came by because Princess Luna wanted me to drop this package off." Night said placing the package onto the couch "But I think it can wait to be opened." Cadance let out a hiss as she felt the pain grow worst. "Do what I do!" Twilight said breathing in and out trying to help Cadance through this. "Is she in labor?" Night asked. "Yes. And I think it's too late to take her to the hospital." Twilight said worried. "Twilight, I'm going need a few things." Night said walking over towards Cadance. "W-What are you doing?" "I'm going to help Cadance deliver her foal." Night said looking at her "I've notice her contractions are to close together, Meaning she's very close to having her foal any minute." "H-How do you know this?" Cadance asked. "My sister went thought this." Night said "I had to help the doctor out." "W-What do you need?" Twilight asked. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight sat with her son in the hall as they let Night and Candance be alone. "Is Auntie Cadance going to be alright?" Blaze asked looking at his mother worried about his aunt. "Yes, She will be find." Twilight said looking at the door "Where is Shinning? He should be here for this." They heard the sounds of a crying foal which made the two looked at each other. Night walked into the hall and he saw the two sitting there. "Is everything alright?" Twilight asked. "Everything is fine. Both Cadance and her foal are peacefully fine." Night said with a smile "You two can go visit her." Twilight and Blaze walked into the living room to see Cadance holding her foal in her arms as her mane was in a tangled mess. Cadance looked up and notice the two just standing there "I want you two to meet Sparkle Shine." "Can I hold her?" Twilight asked. Cadance nodded as she placed Sparkle Shine in Twilight arms. Twilight smiled down at the foal "Hello Sparkle, I'm your Auntie Twilight." The little foal had a smile on her face. Twilight notice the foal at Shining's blue eyes as she had her mother's mane and coat. "She looked a lot like Auntie Cadance." Blaze said looking at the foal. This made Cadance smile "She has her father eyes." Twilight said. "Can I hold her?" Twilight looked at Cadance and she smiled and nodded. Blaze smiled as he got to hold his cousin. Sparkle smile grew as she was held by Blaze. The door burst open and Shining came in all out of breath as he was in a panic state. He quickly rushed over towards Cadance "Don't worry! We will get you to the hospital and everything will be fine!" Shining said. Twilight used her magic to stop her brother in mid air "Shining, Say hello to your daughter." She said looking down at Blaze who was still holding Sparkle. Shining panic disappeared as he looked at his daughter. Blaze gave Shining his daughter "Hello little one, I'm your daddy." Shining said as he had a tear slowly fall down his cheek. He looked at Twilight "You delivered?" "I'm not the one who delivered her." Twilight said looking over at Night who was watching everything from the hall way "It was Night who delivered her." Shining looked towards the hall way to see Night standing there "Thank you." "No problem." He said with a smile "I'm just glad I could help." "Spike went to find mom and dad, I told him to tell us to meet us at the hospital but I guess they'll be surprise when they learn we had a home birth." Shining said chuckling. "Blaze and I can go to the hospital and get them, You two just stay here and relax." Twilight used her magic to lift Blaze onto her back. "I'll walk you there." Night said. "You don't have to do that." "But I want too." He said with a smile. "Well be back." She said as walked out of the room with Night. "She looks a lot like her mother." Shining said as he looked at his wife. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight was nerves as she walked along side Night. Her mind kept going to last nights dream of her kissing him on the lips. Blaze had a grin on his face as he notice his mother had a blush on her face as she kept looking at Night. Blaze also notice Night had a blush on his cheeks as well as he kept stealing glances at his mother. "Um... So, How's that book I lent you?" Night asked trying to break the awkwardness. "Huh? Oh the book... It's good so far." Twilight said as her blush turned darker. "Oh, Okay." "So... You did something like that with your sister?" Twilight asked. "Y-Yeah, It about a month before I moved here to Canterlot." He said "We got hit by a snow storm up in the mountains and were trapped, My sister at the time was pregnant and it was her idea to go to the mountains for a nice relaxing trip, Lucky for her, Her husband is a doctor and he needed my help in delivering my nephew. The rest is history." "Wow, I would have been freaking out." "I was, But it was my sister who snapped me back into reality and I knew I needed to be strong in order to help her through that." He said as the memory of his sister smiling came to his mind. "It's a good thing her husband was a doctor or you three would have been in trouble." "Yeah, I said the same thing to her after the whole thing was done." Night said chuckling "After the whole thing was done her husband told me he wished he was a unicorn." "Why did he want to be a unicorn?" "Because being a pegasus doctor isn't all that crack up to be." He said. "You're sister married a pegasus?" "Yup, The two fell in love and the whole family was happy to see her happy." He said with a smile. "I guess you learn something new everyday." She said. "Well, Here is your stop." Night said as they found them self's in front of the hospital building. "Oh... T-Thanks for walking us here." "It's no problem." He said. "Ask him out to dinner, He did after all just help deliver your niece." He mind said. "Um... B-Before you go, I want to know if you were free this Saturday night for dinner?" Twilight asked. "Did she just ask you out on a date? I think she did... Well go on and tell her your free!" Night's mind yelled at him "Sure, Saturday night at eight, I'll come by and pick you up." "It's a date then!" She said with a smile. "Till then, Have a good day Princess." He said leaving the two. "Did you just ask Night out?" Blaze asked as his mother walked through the doors of the hospital. "I did, It's to thank him for helping Cadance." She said as she looked for her parents and her number one assistant. "Luna's going to be happy to hear their going out on a date this Saturday." Blaze thought as they walked through the waiting rooms. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Night opened the door to his home and made his way over towards the couch and collapsed. "You're home really late... Did you have to work over time?" Sunset asked walking out of the kitchen with a daisy sandwich floating in the air. Night just let out a moan as his brain was shutting down on him. Sunset notice her brother had fallen asleep on her "Guess I'll have to wait to hear why he was late." She used her magic to lift the blankets up over Night "Have good dreams little brother." She gave him a light kiss on the forehead. She made her way towards her temporary room to go read a good book. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Luna walked towards her sister's door to speak with her. Luna gave her sister door a knock "W-Who i-is it?" She heard sister her stutter. "It is I, Luna." She said. "O-One moment!" Luna raised an eyebrow. The door slowly opened and she saw her sister head slowly stick through the door. Luna could see her hair was a mess and she seemed to have her fur all ruffled "What has my sister been up to?" She thought. "W-What do you need Luna?" "I came to speak to you about an up coming event." Celestia just stared at her sister "What event?" "My birthday... It would seem somepony told." She said give her sister a glare. "I-I did no such thing! I haven't told anypony!" Celestia said as the door and open fully as she stood tall "You asked me not to throw you a party or tell anypony when your birthday is! I have kept my word." "Blaze told me you told him." Celestia felt her cheeks heat up "Alright... I did tell Blaze but he came to me because he wanted to know so he could get you a gift... W-What that gift is I do not know." "If you are planing on throwing me a party, You better cancel everything now." Luna turned away from her sister and walked away/ "I do not know why you won't have a party on your birthday, But when you learn it's not me planing it, You may change your mind Lulu." Celestia thought as she walked back into her room and closed the door behind her. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Luna collapsed onto her bed as she let out a yawn. "I should go to sleep." Luna thought as she closed her eyes. But sadly she heard a voice that made her blood boil. "Does the cook know I hate daisy's? Send it back and I want what I ordered!" She heard Blueblood yell. "Why my sister took him in... Is a mystery!" "It's so hard to find good help these days!" She heard Blueblood yell. "I am glad Blaze did not turn into him." She thought as she placed the pillow over her head to drown out Bluebloods yelling "I am glad Twilight kept Blaze away from Blueblood." "THIS ISN'T WHAT I ORDERED! GO REMAKE IT!" She heard him yell. Luna flew out of bed faster then the speed of light and stood in front of Blueblood "IF THO DOESN'T SHUT UP AND EAT WHAT HAS BEEN GIVEN TO YOU OR SO HELP ME I WILL SEND YOU TO THE DARKEST PART OF THE MOON!" Blueblood was shivering in fear as she saw Luna standing there with piercing black eyes going threw his soul "Y-Yes... I-I'll eat my f-food!" Blueblood said taking the food and quickly rushed back into his room. Luna smiled as she walked back into her room as she climbed into her bed "That should hold me over till he goes to sleep. Then the real nightmare shall begin." She thought as she closed her eyes to get some sleep. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Celestia's sun was slowly begging to set as Luna's moon began to raise. Night was making himself a lunch for work as he watched his sister walked out of the bedroom. "I see your up." Sunset said with a smile "Whatcha making?" "A daisy sandwich." He said placing the sandwich into the bag. "That's all your having?" "No, I have an apple too." He said as he placed the bag into his saddle bag. "Mind telling me why you were late coming home?" She asked taking a seat on a stool. "I took a nap and over slept." Night said looking at his sister "Then when I was leaving Princess Luna wanted me to deliver a package to Princess Twilight." Night felt his cheeks heat up as the memory his dream about Twilight came flooding back into hims mind "A-Anyways, When I got there Princess Cadance was going into labor and was going to have her foal right there and then so, Me knowing how to deliver a foal rushed into action! And the rest is history." Sunset just blinked as her jaw was on the floor. Night walked over to Sunset who was still frozen with her mouth wide open. He used his hoof to close her mouth "Your going to attract fly's." Sunset shook her head clearing her mind "That's all that happened?" "Yeah... Oh and I have a date this Saturday so, I might be late coming home." He said placing his saddle bag onto his back. "And who's the lucky mare?" Night chuckled "I'll give you a hint. She's a princess." Night opened the door and left his sister. She quickly rushed over towards the door as she called down the hall to him "Told you she likes you!" Night chuckled as he walked down the stairs. Sunset closed the door as she walked back into the apartment. "Hello Sunset. It's been so long since we have last seen each other." Sunset eyes went wide as she couldn't believe who was standing in the room with her. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Be Continued. > Chapter 12. Celestia, Star's, Costumes. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Edited by Alternivity ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 12. Celestia, Star's, Costumes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunset was frozen in fear as the pony in front of her stared at her. "H-How did you find me?" She asked as the shadow slowly moved towards her. "It wasn't hard. When I noticed Night snooping around the library, I looked at what he was reading and noticed a name he kept looking for and I figured he would find you in due time and I was right." The moon light was shinning through the window as the shadow moved and there shining in the moon light was Princess Celestia. Sunset sighed as she knew Celestia would have her locked away. "I am glad you deiced to stay," Celestia said surprising Sunset. "So, how have you been my former student?" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Night sat in Luna's room with documents she needed to sign before she could run off into the dream world to hang out with Blaze. "And this is the last one," Night said placing the paper in front of her. Luna sighed the paper as she kept her eyes focused outside. "We're not into our work tonight, are we?" Night asked as he placed the paper onto the stack of paper's. Luna just continued to look out the window. Night then pulled a blank piece of paper and place it in front of her "Sign here." Luna did as she was told as he noticed she signed it "She's really out of it," Night thought as he ripped the paper "I'm glad you approve moving the moon to Ponyville so they can have some cheese." Luna still continued to stare out the window "Alright, That didn't work." "Luna! Blaze is here!" This snapped Luna out of her day dream as she looked behind only to see the room empty. She turned her head back towards Night and glared at him "That was mean." Night just chuckled "I needed you back in reality." He said as he placed the paper's in to his saddle bag "Mind filling me in on why you spaced out on me?" He looked back her as he notice she was looking back out the window. "Do you enjoy my nights?" She asked looking back at Night. "Of course I enjoy your nights. It's one of the main reason's why I took this job," Night said, "Why do you ask?" Luna signed as Night noticed the frown her face and her ears hanging low "Does this have anything to do with ponies not enjoying your nights?" he asked. She nodded. Night stood, "The night was all I had growing up as a kid, I would look to the night sky. It's the one thing I knew would never call me names or bully me," he said "I loved looking up at the stars and just counting them and charting them, I know this doesn't really help make you feel better but believe me, when you returned and started bringing back the night, I for one was glad to see the artist back at work." Night looked out at the night sky and saw the stars sparkling. Night felt a kiss on the side of his cheek and this made him blush "Thank you for cheering me up Night, you'll make a mare very happy." "I-It was nothing Luna, you would have done the same thing for me if I was feeling down too." Night placed his saddle bag onto his back "I'll go take these to Celestia. If you need me I'll be outside." "Will do." Luna said climbing onto her bed. Night walked down the hallway as his mind kept wondering off to a pony that made him blush and smile. Night found the door he was looking for and knocked. To his surprise no pony answer "She should be in her room... Well, I'll just leave these here for her," Night placed the paper's next to Celestia's door as he made his way outside. Night walked down the path that lead to his secret spot. He sat down next to the tree as he over looked Ponyville "Maybe I should bring Twilight up her like in my dream." He thought as he notice the moon shining bright in the sky. "I take it you're on a brake?" Night's eyes went wide as he recognize the voice. He slowly turned his head to see none other then Twilight Sparkle standing there. Night quickly stood onto his hoof's "Y-Yes I am," He said rubbing the back of his neck. "What brings you by here?" "Well, I came to speak with Celestia about this," Twilight used her magic to pull out an invitation "I found it in my room this morning and was wondering why I'm in invited to a party tomorrow night." Before Night could say anything a Pink blur flew passed the two and was gone. Night blinked as he notice a blue envelope stuck into his mouth. "That was strange," Twilight said as Night removed the envelope from his mouth and opened it. "You are invited to a costume surprise birthday party for Princess Luna tomorrow night at Nine, Bring a gift." Night chuckled "So that might explain why Celestia isn't in her room." Then Twilight chuckled "Well, Make sense since Blaze bought Luna a birthday gift already." "Wished I knew ahead of time," Night said. "It's going to be a pain to pick out a gift for your boss." "I bet you'll think of something." Twilight notice the moon shining down onto Ponyville "T-This was in my dream!" She slowly took a step forwards as she looked down. "Enjoying the view?" Night asked walking up next to her. Twilight turned her head and notice how close he was to her and she felt her cheek's heat up "Y-Yes... I can see my house from here." Night just smiled "Just like in the dream... Luna! Your going to ge-" Night's thoughts were interrupted by Twilight "I guess we'll have to cancel our date." "What do you mean?" Night asked confused "Did I do something wrong?" "Luna's birthday party is this Saturday, And our date is tomorrow, I'll have to take Blaze to the party so he can give her his gift," Night notice the smile she had early faded as she looked at him. "No, We can still have our date, We both are invited to this party." This made Twilight smile slowly return "That is if you want me to take you?" "If you really want to take me you can, Just know Blaze will have to tag along." "I don't mind, After all, He's a cool kid." Twilight smile fully came back "I'm glad... I-I'll see you tomorrow?" "I'll be by at 8:56 to pick you and Blaze up." He said with a smile. She gave him a kiss on the cheek making Night blush as she left a frozen stallion behind. Night turned his head and watched Twilight walk away "I think I'm falling for her." Twilight took a quick glance at Night "I think I'm falling for him." ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Luna sat by the lake with Blaze laying next to her as they talked about Night and Twilight. "So she asked him out?" Luna asked as she used her magic to toss a stone across the lake. "Yes, she was blushing when she asked him out," Blaze said chuckling. "She might have been remembering the dream she had with Night and blushed when she asked him," Luna said skipping another rock. "Did she tell you why she asked him out?" "Yeah, she wants to thank him for helping Auntie Cadance out." "What did he help Cadance out with?" Luna asked curios what happened. "Well, Night helped Cadance with her foal." Luna blinked as she turned her head towards Blaze, "What do you mean helped her with her foal?" "Well, Cadance was going into... Labor.. That's right, labor and Night came by because you sent him over and he just happened to know how to help and then Sparkle Shine was born." Luna blinked "And I didn't hear about this!?" "I overheard Mom and Cadance talking about bringing her over to the castle tomorrow to surprise everypo- Oh no... I wasn't suppose to tell you!" Blaze was now panicking as he knew his mother would be mad. "Do not worry Blaze, I will not tell a soul," Luna said with a bright smile. "Thank you! I owe you!" "I'll just put that with the other's you owe me," She said chuckling."So, What would you like to do now?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Night yawned as he walked down the busy street's of Canterlot as he made his way home. "It was nice for Luna to let me go early... I just wish I knew where Celestia was so I could give her those paper's," Night thought as he saw his apartment coming into view, "I have Sunday off, I'll take Sunset out somewhere nice." Night opened the door to his apartment and his eyes went wide. There sitting on a stool was Princess Celestia, And she was talking with Sunset. "Oh, Night, you're home early," Sunset said surprised to see him home. "I-I got off early... W-What did I miss?" He asked, still in shock from seeing the Princess in his home. "Nothing, We were just catching up," Celestia said taking a sip of her tea, "I take it my sister is looking for me?" "No... She was getting ready for bed when she let me off early," He said, "Um... J-Just how did you find out Sunset was here... If you don't mind me asking?" Celestia chuckled "You really need to cover your track's when in the library." She said with a smile. "First Luna and now you," Night said walking past the two as he walked into his room to put his saddle-bag away. "Oh, I forgot to give this to you," Celesita used her magic to pull out a blue envelope out of her saddle bag. Sunset took the envelope and opened it "Y-You want me to come to a birthday party?" Sunset asked surprised. "Yes, I figured since you have reunited with your brother, you might as well come and say hi to an old friend," She said, "I'm sure Twilight would love to see you again." Sunset pushed the envelope back towards Celestia. "With all due respect, I can't go." "Why not?" Night asked stepping out of his room "The princess hasn't locked you up, in fact it would seem she's happy to you have you back." "I have my reason's," Sunset said glaring at her brother. "If you change your mind," Celestia pushed it back towards her, "the castle doors are always open for you," Celestia stood, "I must be going, it was good seeing you again Sunset, take care you two." After she left Night just stood there, "I'm not going to force you to go. But, I would like for you to come." "What about your date with Twilight?" She asked, "Isn't your date with her Saturday?" "It is, I'm taking her to this party instead," he said as he yawned as he felt the sandpony throwing his bags at him, "I'm going to go to bed." "Night, If I go... Will you keep an eye on me?" Night was confused why she wanted him to keep an eye on her "Um... Why?" "If something happens, to where I'm being pushed into a corner, will you help me?" "Yes, I will help you," he said giving his sister a smile. "Even if it mean's stopping my date with Twilight just to help you, I will." "Thank you," Sunset used her magic to pick up the book she had sitting on the coffee table and made her way to her room. "Have a good day sleep Night." "Will do!" Night said, pulling the cover's over his body and falling into a deep sleep. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ One thing Night hated doing was spending his Saturday shopping, so here he was in a costume shop looking for a good costume. "What do you think of this one?" Sunset asked stepping out of the dressing room and was wearing a very bright pink princess costume. Night just blinked. "Try this one on and tell me what you think," Night said handing her the costume. Night looked through the racks looking for a good costume, "What would be a good costume?" Then he saw the costume he was looking for. "How do I look?" Sunset asked stepping out. Night smiled as he looked at his sister who was wearing a dark blue dress as she was wearing a mask over her eyes that matched the dress. "Like a glowing star." This made her smile, "Did you find a costume?" "I may have," he said as he placed his saddle bag onto his back. "You're not going to tell me?" "You'll find out tonight. Now, let's pay for our costumes and get home so I can get some sleep before the party tonight." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight stood wearing her old nightmare night costume. "Mom? You're really going to wear that?" Blaze asked looking at his mother who was dressed like Star Swirl the Bearded. "Of course! I think Night might get a kick out of it." She said with a smile. Spike just so happened to be walking by with a knight suit on as He notice Blaze was wearing a royal guard's uniform. He then notice Twilight "You're going as Star Swirl? You really need a new costume." "I don't need a new costume!" "Mom. You do," Blaze said. Twilight sighed as she looked into the mirror, "Maybe they're right... If I really want to thank Night for everything he's done... I should look my very best!" she looked at the clothes she had sitting on her bed, "But what can I wear?" "I think I have the perfect dress," Twilight turned her head to see her mother standing in the door way with bag sitting on her back, "Blaze, Why don't you go wait down stairs with the others while I help your mother get ready." "Okay grandma!" Blaze said, leaving the two alone. "Mom? What are you doing?" Twilight asked as she watched her mother close the door behind her as she placed the bag on the bed. "I want you to wear my old Nightmare night costume." She said "This is the very same costume I wore when your father and I met," She said with a smile, remembering how she met Dusk. Her mother used her magic to pulled out the dress. Twilight took the dress and went to her closet to change. She stepped out and looked into the mirror. The dress was a dark purple, her mask had sparkles all over it. "No wonder dad fell for you, this dress and mask make you mysterious." This made her mother laughed "That wasn't all that made him fall for me. When you don't tell him your name and take off running at midnight, you get them chasing after you." She said with a smile. "Mom! You made dad chase after you?" "Of course! A girl has to keep them on their hoofs." Twilight just smiled. They heard the door bell, "That must be your date," Star said. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Be Continued. > Chapter 13. Costume Party, Flash. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Edited by Alternivity ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 13. Costume Party, Flash. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Twilight took a deep breath as she stood in front of the door. "Well? Aren't you going to answer it?" Spike asked, walking out of the kitchen with a caramel apple in his claws. Twilight exhaled and opened the door to see a Knight standing in front of her, "Um... Night?" Night was frozen in his spot. "Beautiful," went through his mind as he stared at Twilight. "Are you okay?" Twilight asked, noticing he wasn't moving. Night quickly broke free of his mind as he blinked, "Y-Yeah, just got lost in my mind for a second," he was glad he was wearing a helmet to hid his embarrassment, "I have to say, you look beautiful." Twilight face heated up, "T-Thank you. You don't look too bad yourself." "I'm ready, Mom!" Blaze said running up next to his mother. "Nice costume, kiddo." "Thanks! I like your costume too." "Shinning! For the last time I have everything under control," Night, Twilight and Blaze looked to the stairs to see Shining backing slowly down the stairs, away from his mother. Night noticed he was wearing a blue bunny costume which made him chuckle, "I think I can handle watching Sparkle Shine." "I-I'm just making sure she has everything she needs," Shining said. "Honey, I think Star can handle watching Sparkle while we're gone," Cadance said walking out of the kitchen. She was wearing a pink bunny costume, "Beside's, we don't want to be late for this costume party now do we?" "Hello, Night," Cadance said with a smile as she saw him standing outside still "Nice costume." "Now, you're going to be late for this costume party," Shinning felt his body float up into the air and was placed outside. "Have a good time." The door shut behind the five. "Come along, honey, we don't want to keep the others waiting," Cadance said with a smile as she walked along the path way. "Coming dear," Shinning said, moping down the path way. "What was that about?" Night asked, alongside Twilight as they followed the couple in front of them. "Shining didn't want to leave Shine Sparkle behind, Cadance wanted to get out while they can, since they will be busy with their bundle of joy for some time and this will be their only chance to enjoy a party." Matt chuckled, "I can't blame him, he's just become a father and wants to see every little thing his daughter does." "I know, I took every little picture of Blaze when he was growing up," Twilight said, which made Blaze blush and hide on his mother's side. Matt chuckled, "My mother did the same thing with me and my brother and sister. Drove my dad crazy." Twilight giggled, "My mom did the same with us when we were younger." Shining said, "Drove our dad crazy too." "By the way, nice costumes you two." Night said. "Thank you, Night," Cadance said with a smile. "I wanted to go as a dragon, but noooo, I had to go as a blue bunny," Shining said, making Cadance glare at him. "I think the bunny costumes are a clever idea," Night said, "But if you were the dragon it would have been funny since I'm a knight." "Told yo-," Shinning was cut off by Cadance "Do you want to sleep on the couch again?" she asked. Shinning quickly closed his mouth as he continued to walk down the path with his wife. Twilight and Night both chuckled at the couple. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Luna had her door locked as she heard her sister bang on the door. "Open this door now Luna!" she heard Celestia yell. "No, I'm in the middle of reading," she said, with her book open in front of her. In reality she wasn't even reading her book, she was angry at her sister. "Luna! We have important guests that have come all the way from Saddle Arabia just to experience Nightmare Night for the first time, please come out." "Tia, I know we do not have guest from Saddle Arabia here, if we did, I would have heard about it," Luna said as she used her magic to flipped a page to sound like she was reading. When she did not hear her sister reply she figured she had given up, "Good, Now I can just relax." Luna used her magic to flip another page as she continued to stare out the window at the night sky, She looked at her clock and noticed it was nine o'clock. Luna her a soft knock on her door, "Tia, Leave." "It's me, Night." Luna looked at the door surprised to hear Night's voice. She used her magic to unlock the door and opened the door to allow Night in. Once he was in she quickly used her magic to slam the door shut and lock it. Celestia glared at the door, "My oldest enemy... I will one day defeat you," she thought. "Shouldn't you be on a date?" Luna looked Night up and down and noticed he was wearing a knight costume, "And why are you wearing a Knight costume?" she asked. "I was on my date, 'til I got a letter from your sister, telling me you weren't coming out of your room," he said removing his helmet, "I took Twilight to a costume party after dinner, that's why I'm all dressed up." Luna rolled her eyes, "And you just dropped what you were doing and rushed over here to talk with me?" "Believe it or not, Luna, you are the only friend I have in this whole town," he said, walking up towards her. "When I heard you were keeping yourself locked up in your room, I came here to figure out why." "Why are you really here?" Luna asked, not buying Night's act. "To get you out of this room and into your costume," he said, standing his ground, "If I told you Blaze was throwing you a party I would be breaking a promise I made with Celestia and I won't do that," he thought, "You can either get up and put on your costume or I'll do it myself." She glared at Night, "You wouldn't dare." Night took a step closer to her, "I would," he said, staring down the Princess of the Night, showing her he wasn't afraid. Luna watched as Night took another step closer and closer towards her, "He's not backing down... What do I do?" "You have to the count of three," Night said. "One." Luna felt her heart race as she saw his eyes turn cold as he got closer, "Two." He placed a hoof onto the bed making Luna slide to the end of the bed. She was trapped between a wall and Night, "Two and a half." "FINE! I'll put on my costume," for the first time in her life she felt fear, and it was from somepony she shouldn't have feared. Night got off her bed and watched as she made her way toward the closet, "Tomorrow when he goes to bed I'm going to give him the worst nightmare any pony has ever seen." "And if you dare give me nightmares tomorrow, know I can make your life here a nightmare," he said. "And what can you do that will make my life here a nightmare?" she asked as she dug through her closet looking for her costume. "Well, two month's work of paper work, which you'll have to read and go through, and with you going through them you'll never be able to go hang out with Blaze in his dream's 'til all these papers are signed," Night said, placing his helmet back on his head. "And, all those other papers you did sign, that just magically became unsigned, will have to be re-signed which means another two months of work." Luna blinked as she couldn't believe Night would do this to her, "You wouldn't." "I would," he said cracking a smile in his helmet, "Like I could really do that." Luna closed her eye's as she thought it over, "He's lying... But will you take the chance with Blaze?" the voice asked. "You won't see Blaze for at least four month's," she looked at her costume in the mirror and sighed again, "He wouldn't do that to me, and besides, I'll just tone down my nightmare on him and just scare him a little." She stepped out of the closet and saw Night standing there with his helmet on, "Aren't you forgetting your teeth?" Night asked. "I'll put them in later." "Come on, you can't be a vampony with out your teeth, then you're just a pony with a cape on," Night said. Luna rolled her eyes as she placed her fake teeth into her mouth "Happy?" "Yes, now," Night unlocked the door and opened it, "let's get you to your party." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Celestia quickly closed the door behind her as she singled for everypony to hide. She quickly used her magic to turn off the light's and hid behind a table. The door opened and Luna and Night walked into the dark room "Why are the light's out?" Luna asked out loud. "I have no clue." Night said as he tried to see through the darkness. The light's came to life as the two heard the sound of a cannon go off as confetti flew all over Luna making her teeth flew out of her mouth as everypony yelled "Happy Birthday Princess Luna!" Night watched as the teeth landed on top of a cupcake. Night felt a pair of eye's glaring at him which made his slowly step away from the Princess. Luna looked to her sister and glared at her, "I thought I told you no Party?" "Don't be mad at her. It was my idea to throw you a party," Blaze said stepping out from behind Celestia. Luna noticed the sad look on his face and knew she had hurt his feelings, "It is alright Blaze, I thank you for the party." "I'm glad! I had Auntie Pinkie Pie plan the whole thing!" he said as he felt Pinkie Pie lift him up onto her back as she trotted over to Luna. "Wait till you see the cake!" Pinkie said with a smile. Luna noticed all the the elements of harmony had all come to celebrate her birthday, along with their dates. This made her smile, knowing she had friends who came and what made her truly happy was knowing Blaze had planned this all just for her. Night smiled as he watched Luna follow Pinkie Pie and Blaze as they showed her the table with all the gifts on them. "Thank you, Night, if you hadn't gotten her out of her room... I think Blaze's plan would have been ruined," Twilight said, looking at him. "No need to thank me, I was just doing what I do best," Night said with a smile. Night looked around the room and noticed Sunset hadn't shown up yet, "Where is she?" "Ya'll must be the Night Ah've heard about," Applejack said, walking up towards the two. Night looked at Aj's costume as he thought the dead bride costume was cool. "I hope they were good things said about me," He said, chuckling. "They were." Twilight said blushing. "Twi here told me about what ya did for Cadance," she said. "If ya could do somethin' like that, then yer alright in mah book," she smiled. "It was nothing, I was just in the right place at the right time." "Well, Ah'll let you two be, Ah gotta go find Matt... Ah don't how Ah lost him, he's wearing a werepony costume!" she said, walking off, making the two chuckle. Night heard the music start the play and looked at Twilight, "Care to dance?" he asked, offering his hoof. She smiled as she placed her hoof onto his, "Of course." The two made their way onto the dance floor and began to dance. Luna watched as the couples made their way onto the dance floor. Blaze reached into his fake armor and pulled out a small black box with a blue bow on top, "Here, I got you something," he held the box out for Luna. Luna looked at the box and smiled as she used her magic to pick the box up. She unwrapped the small box and opened it to find a small necklace with a blue gem that was shaped like a half moon, "Blaze... This is beautiful," she said, pulling the necklace out of the box to get a better look at it. "When I saw it... I thought of you," He said feeling his cheeks heat up. Luna lowered her head as she gave Blaze a light kiss on the cheek, "Thank you." Blaze's cheeks became even redder as he felt Luna's lips touch his cheeks, "Y-You're welcome." He watched as Luna used her magic to pull back her hair as she wrapped the necklace around her neck, "How does it look?" "Beautifu- I mean awesome!" he said, trying to cover up what he said. Luna giggled as watched his cheeks turned even redder, which she thought was impossible. Sunset walked into the ballroom to see the ponies dancing on the dance floor, and she saw her brother dancing with Twilight. She noticed Twilight had her head laying on Night's side as they slowed danced, "They look cute together," she thought. She went to walk in when she felt some pony push past her, "There you are!" Sunset watched as this brilliant gamboge pegasus stallion wearing a guard uniform walked toward Twilight and Night. "Flash!?" Twilight's eyes went wide as she was surprised to see him here, "W-What are you doing here?" "I came to talk with you. I got your letter and I want to talk about it," he said, angrily. "Flash... You're making a scene," she said, noticing her friends staring at them. "I don't care! I want to know why you sent me this?" he said, pulling out a letter from his uniform. "I don't want to get into this, but I think it would be wise if you two take this outside," Night said looking at Flash who glared at him. "Who are you? Her date?" Flash asked. "Kinda," Night said. Before Twilight could say or do anything, Night was sent flying and his helmet went flying into the air. "NIGHT!" Twilight quickly rushed over to him as he slowly got back onto his hooves as he wiped the little blood from his lip. Over by the door Sunset's horn was glowing a bright light brilliant opal as her eyes started to glow as a single tear ran down her cheek as the memory's of her brother being bullied came flooding into her mind. Flash stood in front of Night, "That's a warning." Twilight looked at Flash anger in her eyes, "Why did you hit him!?" "He's trying to steal you away from me!" he said. "He's not stealing me if I'm the one who asked him to come here!" she said, snapping at Flash. Flash went to speak when he was sent flying toward the wall, as he was being held by a magic force field, "HOW DARE YOU LAY A HOOF ON MY BROTHER?" Everypony looked to see a mystery mare standing in the door way with tear's in her eyes, "YOU THINK YOU CAN JUST PUNCH A PONY BECAUSE HE BROUGHT YOUR EX TO A COSTUME PARTY? YOU ARE SCUM!" Flash was sent flying towards another wall as he was slammed hard. Night quickly rushed over toward Sunset who was still crying, "Hey, let him go." "Why? He hurt you!" she said as Flash was sent flying into another wall. "He did something stupid out of anger, and you're doing the same," Night said. "Just let him go and calm down." Sunset eyes turned back to normal as she looked at Night. She was breathing heavily as she let Flash go. Night pulled his sister into a hug and the dam burst as she started to cry into his shoulder. Flash glared at the two, "Flash, Go home," Twilight said as her horn began to glow. "Or I'll send you there myself!" "Fine! But this isn't over!" he said, making his way out of the room. He walked passed Night and Sunset and glared at them as he left. Sunset pulled away as she wiped the last of her tears from her eyes, "S-Sorry... I-I didn't mean to lose control like that." "It's alright, you were just protecting me, but next time let me handle it," he said, cracking a smile. He felt a sharp pain on his lip but didn't let it show on his face. "Sunset? Is that you?" Sunset looked over at Twilight who was walking over towards the two. "I-It's me," she said with a small smile. "W-What are you doing here?" "I was searching for her," Night said, looking at Twilight. "She's my sister." Twilight stood in front of Sunset, "It's good to see you again," she said, pulling her into a hug surprising Sunset. She hugged back. "It is good to see you again too, Twilight." Twilight pulled away from Sunset, "How have you been?" "I've been good," she said and followed Twilight as they walked towards the other girls, leaving Night to smile. "You should go clean that cut up," Celestia said. Night looked to his side to see Nightmare Celestia standing next to him, "Nice costume." "Thanks," she said with a smile. "There should be a first aid kit in my room down the hall, you can clean that cut." "Thanks," he said, making his way out of the room. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flash kicked a flower pot as he walked out into the garden as he let out a frustrated sigh. "We're alone, talk." Flash turned his head to see Twilight standing there with her mask off. "Why did you send me this letter? Huh? Why not just come talk to me?" Flash asked, throwing the letter down onto the ground. "Because I'm not happy anymore, Flash, all we ever do is fight," she said, her eyes turning red as she felt the dam wanting to burst, "I'm tired of the fighting, I'm tired of not knowing if you're going to come back and talk to me, I'm tried of this!" she said, slamming her hoof down onto the ground as a tear escaped, "I've tried sitting down and talking with you! I've tried figuring out what the problem is! I've tried everything in the book!" she felt another tear flow down her cheek, "It's over Flash, I'm done." "Give me another chance! We can figure this out together!" Flash said, taking a step forwards, only to have Twilight take a step back. "No, I've given you too many chances... It's over Flash, I'm moving on from this," she said, "You'll be able to date whoever you want and do whatever you want with out me and Blaze tying you down." "You can't do this to me! I love you!" he said as he watched her walk back into the castle leaving an angry Flash behind, "I won't let you slip through my hoofs! You're mine!" he took off into the night sky as he flew back towards his home, "Before you leave, You will be mine again!" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Night walked back into the ballroom to see Sunset laughing and hanging out with the element's of harmony. Then he noticed Twilight was missing. "There you are, I was looking for you," Twilight said walking back into the room. "Sorry, I went to go take a better look at my lip," he said, turning around to look at her. He noticed her red eyes, "You okay?" "Yes, I'm fine." Night knew she was lying, "You went to speak with Flash, didn't you?" he asked. "Yes... I told him we were done." Night noticed the a tear go down Twilight's cheek and he placed his hoof on her cheek and wiped it off, "How about we go and enjoy the rest of this night?" She smiled and nodded. Night smiled as he led her onto the dance floor. Luna used her magic to hold Blaze up to allow him to dance with her since she was to big to dance with him. "I think mom just found her new boyfriend," Blaze said, noticing the two slow dancing as he his mother had her eye's closed as she had her head on his side. "I think she has," Luna said as she looked at Blaze. "Thank for this party, Blaze." Blaze smiled, "Nopony should be alone on their birthday." Luna smiled, a strange feeling in her chest, as she danced with Blaze. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Around midnight the party had ended and Blaze was sound asleep on Luna's back as she allowed the group of ponies to stay in the guest rooms for tonight since it was late for them to travel home. Luna laid Blaze on her bed as she turned off the lights. "Night Luna," Twilight and Night said as they walked passed her room, the two were going to take a trip outside for some fresh air before bed. "Night Twilight, goodnight, Night," Luna pulled the covers over Blaze as she climbed into bed. She watched as Blaze was sound sleep, "This was the nicest thing anypony has done for me," she thought as she looked at the necklace Blaze had given her. The strange feeling came back as she looked at the necklace "Am I falling for him?... No... We're just friends." Luna used her magic to remove the necklace as she put it into her music box with the other jewelry she owned, "Just say it out loud, You're not falling for Blaze." "I'm falling for Blaze," she said out loud as her eyes went wide. "That's it I'm out of here!" she heard the voice in her head say as she heard a door slam in her mind. She looked down at Blaze and a faint smile came across her face "I am falling for him... Who wouldn't fall for him?" She kissed his for head, "Sleep tight, I'll be joining you shortly," she watched as a light smile came across his face as she lowered her head and her horn began to glow as she used her magic to enter Blaze's dream. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Night and Twilight sat on the cliff that looked out over Ponyville. "Thank you for not hurting Flash," she said looking at him. "I wasn't planning on fighting while you were in the room," he said, looking at her, "I don't believe in fighting in front of a mare." This made her smile as she kissed the side of his lip that Flash had punched, "I hope that makes your lip better." Night blushed as he felt the kiss, "It did make it some what better." She gave his lip another light kiss, "Better?" "Still a little sore," she kissed his lips again this time staying a little bit longer then last time. She pulled away, "Better?" "Almost," he leaned forward as he kissed her this time. The moon shined bright as two colorful bunnies saw the two from the castle. "I think your sister has found love." Cadance said looking at her husband. "As long as he treats her right, He's okay in my book." "Since were alone... How about we enjoy this beautiful night?" she said, using her magic to unzip her bunny suit as her hair proofed out of the hoodie. Shining smiled as he followed his wife inside. Night and Twilight looked up at the night sky as they watched the shooting stars. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spike made his way towards his guest room as he yawned. "Hope Twilight is alright," Spike thought as he opened the door to his room. He turned on the light. He shut the door behind him as he turned around to see three little fillies in the room with him. "Howdy Spike, wanna join us?" Apple Bloom asked rolling the dice. "W-What are you three doing in my room!?" Spike asked. "Princess Celestia said we should share a room with you," Scootaloo said, "she gave us all these board games to play." "Come on Spike! It's a sleep over!" Sweetie Belle said jumping off the bed and pulling Spike toward the bed, "You can be the shoe!" Spike looked at the three and sighed, "Guess I'll never get some sleep... But... I could enjoy hanging out with these three," Apple Bloom handed Spike the dice. "Yer turn!" Spike rolled the dice. ------------------------------------------------------------------- To Be Continued. > Chapter 14. Cut's, Deal, I Love You. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Edited by Alternivity ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 14. Cut's, Deal, I Love You. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Celestia's sun slowly began to rise as two sleepy ponies slept under an oak tree wrapped in a blanket. The stallion began to wake as he felt the rays of the sun shine into his eyes waking him from his wonderful slumber. "Note to self, Buy pure black curtains," he thought, opening his eyes to see the sun greeting him "Wait... I'm outside." He went to raise his head when he felt something holding him down, "Okay... Did I get drunk and somepony passed out on me?" He turned his head to see none other then Twilight's mane covering her face as she was sound asleep, "Oh yeah... I forgot about her....How can you forget you fell sleep outside with a princess?" The memories of last night came flooding into his mind as a smile came across his face, "She looks cute when she's asleep." He didn't want to wake his sleeping beauty from her slumber, so he closed his eyes and just basked in the morning light. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blaze slowly opened his eyes as he looked around to see he wasn't in his room or in his mother's room, "Where am I?" he thought as he went to sit up only to feel something holding him down. He turned his head to see none other than Princess Luna right next to him with her hoof and wing over him as she slept. Blaze's eyes went wide as he couldn't believe Luna was right next to him, holding him close as she slept. His panic went away as he noticed the smile on her face as she slept. But sadly, as much as he wanted to enjoy this, he heard a knock at the door making him quickly turn his head and close his eyes to act like he hasn't woken yet. The knocking came again making Luna's eyes flutter open, "Why is some pony knocking on my door this early in the morning?" she thought as she yawned. She looked down to see Blaze still sound asleep and this brought a smile to her face, "He looks so cute when he's asleep." She heard the knocking again and she glared at the door, "If they wake Blaze I'm going to throw them out the window." She carefully got out of her bed as she made her way towards the door. She opened the door to see her sister standing in front of her, "Tia? What brings you by?" "Twilight and Night aren't in their rooms and I was hoping you would know where they were," she said with a worried look on her face. "Um... I think they might be just outside the castle near the cliff," Luna said as she remembered that's the way the two were heading last night. "Thank you Luna," Celestia said, making her way down the hall. "Wait! Why are you looking for them?" Celestia looked back at her sister, "Flash is on a search for Twilight, I'm going to find her and make sure he doesn't do anything stupid." Luna looked back into her room and looked at Blaze who was still asleep. She looked back at her sister, "I'll keep and eye on Blaze, just in case Flash does pull something stupid." Celestia nodded as she made her way down the hall leaving Luna to go back into her room. She closed the door behind her as she made her way towards her bed, "I'll sleep for five more minutes then I'll wake up and start my day," she said as she climbed back into bed and wrapped her wing around Blaze as she closed her eyes, "If Flash does anything to harm Twilight or Blaze, he'll know the true meaning of pain." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight felt the rays of the sun touch her eyelids making her squeeze them tight as she wished to sleep, "Five more minutes," she thought as she buried her face in to her... She opened her eyes to see her pillow had turned into furry blue pillow, "When did I get this pillow?" she thought as she blinked. "C-Can you please remove your horn from my neck?" she heard a voice say, making her jump away "Thank you." She blinked as she noticed Night rubbing his neck. The memory's of last night came flooding into her mind "Oh I'm soooooo sorry! I forgot I wasn't in my room!" she said, noticing her horn drew blood as she saw a little on his neck. "It's alright," he said as he noticed a little blood on his hoof, "I didn't know unicorn's horns could be so sharp," he said, chuckling, making Twilight blush as she felt guilty. "D-Do you need a band aid?" she asked, worried. Night double checked his neck and knew this was just a little cut, "Nah, It's just a little cut. It'll heal fast enough." "A-Are you sure?" "I'm sure Twilight," he said, giving her a smile as he noticed how close she was to him, "Did you sleep well?" "I-I slept pretty well," she said with a smile as her face turned even redder. "There you two are!" their heads turned to see Princess Celestia walking down the path way that lead to Night's secret spot. "Does everypony know about this place!?" Night yelled in his mind as he watched her get close. "P-Princess!" Twilight quickly jumped to her hooves as the blanket flew off her back and covered Night's face. Night blinked as he now saw darkness, "Something tells me the sun is going to be hot," Night thought as he removed the blanket from his face to see Celestia now standing in front of them. "Next time you two leave the castle please inform somepony where you will be so I don't have to go on a pony hunt for you three," she said. "S-Sorry!" Twilight said. Night noticed she was acting very strange. "It's my fault," Night said getting to his hooves as he heard his back crack as he looked at Celestia. "It slipped my mind." Night noticed no anger coming from the princess which meant he was safe from either going to the moon or the sun. If he had to choose though, the Moon seems better. "Just remember next time to remind somepony where you are," she said as she cleared her throat "Now, You two need to come back to the castle, Flash is searching everywhere for you." Twilight sighed as she looked at her former teacher "I thought he would drop this but I guess I was wrong." She looked at Night who was folding the blanket figuring they wouldn't need this anymore "Thank you for last night, Night, I'll see you later." She kissed the side of his cheek making him blush. She then made her way down the path way to go find Flash and make him stop this stupid crap. Night watched as she left making Celestia chuckle "I don't know about you, But I think she like's you." Night looked at Celestia who had a grin on her face "You should chase after her." He quickly rushed off making her chuckle again as she watched him run "This reminds a lot like Shinning when he chased after Cadance." She notice Night change into a white stallion with a blue mane chasing after a pink mare "And in the same spot none the less." She made her way down the path with a smile on her face as she walked. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flash searched the castle grounds as he looked for his mare. "If she's with that stallion again I'm going to knock his lights out!" he thought as he walked through the maze. "Maybe I can help you." Flash turned his head to try and find the voice, "W-Who's there!?" he asked. "We both want something, I want a body and you want Twilight Sparkle," the voice said. He searched around trying to find the voice, "Show yourself!" "Walk towards the bush and you'll see me," Flash walked toward the bush and notice a strange broken red stone in the bush. "If you help me, I can help you." "Why should I trust you?" Flash asked. "Because, I know the pain of losing the one you love," the voice said, "Twilight Sparkle still loves you but her mind is clouded." "How do I un-cloud her mind?" "It will take time. For, you see, In order for me to help you I need a body and the body I need is still to young for me." "What body do you need?" "Princes Blaze Sparkle, his body will be perfect for me. When he is old enough, I will use him to help you get back together." "What will happen to Blaze?" "Nothing. His mind and body will be fine. He'll just be in a sleeping state." "How long will I have to wait?" "On his 16's birthday he'll be ready." "I have to wait nine years!" "Yes. It's the only time I will have a chance to enter his body. Once he's under my control I shall help you back into her heart. After all, she loves her son more than life its self and will do anything to make him happy. Even giving you a second chance." Flash thought about it for a moment and figured this strange rock might be telling the truth, "Alright. If I have to wait nine years you better make this worth my while." "Don't worry Flash. You'll get what's coming to you." "So, I come back here in nine years?" "No. You will take me with you. When Blaze birthday comes you will send me as a gift." "Alright, sounds good," he picked up the strange rock and flew off into the sky. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blaze ran his fingers through Luna's mane as he rode on her back as she trotted down the hall as they were on their way to the kitchen to get some breakfast. Luna stopped dead in her tracks as she saw two servants come running out the kitchen, "I DIDN'T WANT THIS!" somepony yelled after them. Luna and Blaze watched as a plate came flying out of the door and into a wall. "Is that Blueblood?" Blaze asked. "Yes, it is," Luna sighed, all she wanted was a nice breakfast with Blaze but no, his royal pain in her flank had to be here. Luna used her magic to lift Blaze off her back, "Blaze, please wait here while I have a word with Blueblood." Blaze nodded as she walked through the door as she used her magic to close the door. Blaze stood there as he waited for her to return. "YOU UNGRATEFUL LITTLE BRAT! YOU WILL EAT WHAT IS GIVE TO YOU!" Blaze's eyes went wide as he notice the door glowing black and he could hear Blueblood let a girly scream. "Note to self; never get on her bad side," Blaze thought as he saw the door grow even blacker. "YOU WILL APOLOGIZE TO THOSE PONIES! THEY DO EVERYTHING FOR YOU AND YOU TREAT THEM LIKE SCUM! NOW GO BEFORE I LET LOOSE MY DARK SIDE!" The outburst over, Blaze watched Blueblood take off running towards his room with his tail between his legs and Luna come walking out, "Ready for breakfast?" she asked with a smile. Blaze nodded as he followed her into the kitchen. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Night walked along side Twilight as they made their way through the castle. "Tomorrow I'm leaving and going back to Ponyville," she said, looking at Night. He looked at her and notice how sad she looked, "Guess I'll have to make your time here special." He said with a smile making her smile as well. "Before I leave I'll make sure you have my address... If you want to keep in touch," she said, blushing. "YOU WILL APOLOGIZE TO THOSE PONIES! THEY DO EVERYTHING FOR YOU AND YOU TREAT THEM LIKE SCUM! NOW GO BEFORE I LET LOOSE MY DARK SIDE!" Night and Twilight both stopped head in their tracks as they heard the voice yell. "It would seem Luna isn't in a good mood," Night said as he lowered his head. "Great, My job just got harder." "Does this get this way often?" Twilight asked. "Whenever Prince Blueblood is in one of his moods and Luna is close by...War breaks out," he said. They watched as the door burst opened and Blueblood rushed out and passed them as they both notice tears in his eyes as his tail was between his legs, "Ready for breakfast?" they both noticed Luna walk out with a smile on her face as they notice Blaze nod and follow her into the kitchen. "Hopefully they don't have another food fight," Twilight chuckled as they walked passed the kitchen. "That was them? Jeez, I heard the chef was mad about his work of art was all over the floor and walls," Night said chuckling, remembering the chef was in tears. Twilight chuckled, "I've had a wonderful time with you." "I've had a wonderful time with you as well, Princess." Twilight notice they were outside her room and she knew she needed to get change out of her clothes. "Well, here's your stop," Night said. "I'll be around later today, if you want, I'll take you out for lunch?" "Sure, I'll be free," she said with a smile. "Well, I'll see you then," he kissed the side of her cheek making her smile. He went to leave when he felt something hold him in place. He then felt something touch his lips and his eyes went wide as he felt Twilight's lips. He kissed her back. Twilight smiled in the kiss as she was glad he kissed back. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Months Later. The snow blew across the land as the ponies below built snow forts or snowponies or having a good old-fashioned snowball fight. Twilight on the other hoof was inside with a book in front of her as she sat by the fire. She looked out her window to see her son outside with Pound Cake and Pumpkin Cake. This brought a smile to her face as she watched them throw snowballs at each other. Just then her horn began to glow. She jumped a little as she saw a scroll land in front of her. She was in shock as she wondered how her magic was brought a letter here when she didn't use it at all. She picked up the scroll and opened it, and what she read brought a smile to her face. "To my lovely princess, Twilight. I bet you're wondering how I managed to send a letter to you without Spike around. Long story short, Sunset has been in the library more and learned a new spell. Anyway, The reason I had this letter sent to you without Spike around is because I miss you. Not a day goes by that you're not on my mind, or in my dreams, and I love every minute of it. We should really get Luna a gift for connecting out dreams." Twilight chuckled as she remembered how Luna had told them she would be able to connect their dreams so they can be together. She continued reading the letter. "But sadly, I can't take it anymore, I have so much I want to do and say, but I can't in this letter, So if you could please open the door, I think I might be catching a cold!" Twilight blinked as she looked flipped the letter around trying to figure out if this is a joke he was playing "He's gotta stop these jokes," she said aloud. She then heard a knock at the door making her jump. She quickly rushed to the door and opened it to see Night standing in front of her with a scarf around his neck, "Did you finish my letter?" She answered him with a kiss, happy to have him in the flesh. She pulled away as she noticed the goofy grin on his face, "I'll take that as a yes," he said, chuckling. "Yes, I read the letter." She said letting him in from the cold as he took his scarf off. "Good, because I have some good news!" He said, looking at her, his goofy grin still plastered to his face, which made Twilight smile as she made her way back to her spot near the hearth. "How about we get you all warmed up by the fire?" she said as she patted at a spot right next to her. He didn't need to be told twice as he laid down right next to her as he felt the warmth from the fire-place and the warmth of Twilight next to him, "So, what's this good news you have that made you write this confusing letter and have it sent, only to be standing at my door in the middle of winter?" "Well, Hearths Warming Eve is in a few weeks and you'll be here and I'll be in Canterlot, and I'd hate for us to miss this event... So, I've talked with Luna we have come to an agreement, I'll be moving here to Ponyville to be closer to you." "W-What about your job? I mean, I'm happy you'll be closer to me but.. Your job." "That's where the good news comes in, Luna will be moving here as well, she's been tired of being cooped up in that castle, she wants to try someplace new," he scooted closer towards her as he looked into her eyes, "I've managed to find a place just down the road from here, I'll be able to take you out more." She felt her heart beat faster as she looked into his eyes. He moved towards her and kissed her on the lips. She kissed him back as she felt her heart explode in joy, knowing Night will be closer to her. Night pulled away from the kiss making Twilight wonder what was wrong, "I love you Twilight." Before Night knew it he was on his back, with Twilight on top of him kissing him deeply. She pulled away and looked down at the shocked stallion, "I love you too Night." Night felt Twilight kiss him again as the two had a very heated make out session in front of the fire place. After awhile they just sat by the fire place as they just relaxed. "Night?" Night looked down at the mare he loved, "Yes?" "Is Sunset moving with you?" She asked laying her head on his side. "Right now she's looking for a couch for our house," he said chuckling, "I think she's finally happy." "Well, who wouldn't be happy with you around?" She said, using her magic to place a blanket on them as she closed her eyes. He kissed her forehead as he laid his head next to hers as he closed his eyes "I'm glad I have you and Blaze in my life," she heard him say making her smile. "We're happy to have you in our lives too, Night." --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunset trudged down the snow-filled streets of Ponyville as she made her way toward Twilight's house to see if Night was still there. As she approached the house she noticed a filly, a colt and a human standing around a window looking inside. She walked up behind them and looked inside to see Night and Twilight sound asleep by the fire with a blanket around them, "They look so cute together!" Sunset heard the little filly say, "It's a shame Blossom Cake is sick, She might have wanted to see the princess' new boyfriend." "I thought she was dating that guy, Flash?" The colt asked looking at the human. "She was. They broke up," the human said. "But I think she'll be a lot happier with Night than Flash. And Night is a lot nicer to me than Flash was, he was strict. Night can be strict, but not to the point I'm scared of him." "Well you have to be strict if you want to be a member of the Royal Guard," the colt said. "I know! But I'm still young!" the human shot back. "Knock it off Pound. If Twilight and Blaze like Night then he's okay in my book," the filly said, glaring at the colt. "What do you know? She could find somepony a lot better," the colt said, glaring back at the filly. "And what's so wrong with Night that makes you think Twilight deserve better?" Sunset asked, making the three jump. "S-Sunset! W-What are you doing here?" Blaze asked in shock. Sunset chuckled, "I came to see if Night was done visiting," she smiled as she saw her brother sound sleep with Twilight, "But it seem he's enjoying his time with your mother. So, mind telling me why my brother isn't good enough for her?" The colt watched as she stood tall over him, "H-He just isn't." Sunset notice a bead of sweat fell down his face, "I think somepony has a crush on a princess," she said, chuckling, making the young colt blush like mad. "YOU HAVE A CRUSH ON MY MOTHER!?" Blaze yelled. "YOU HAVE A CRUSH ON HIS MOTHER!?" Pumpkin yelled. "N-No! I-I do not!" He said trying to play stupid. "You do!" Blaze said in shock as he saw his friend blushing like mad. "YOU HAVE A CRUSH ON LUNA!" He shot back at Blaze making him blush. This made Pumpkin look at Blaze, "You have a crush on Luna!?" she nearly shouted. This made Pound smile knowing the heat was off him. "At least he's not in love with someone's mother," Sunset said, making the two look back at Pound. He glared at the mare as he wished she was gone. "Anyways, How about I take you three out for some hot chocolate?" The three cheered as this brought a smile to her face as she followed the three. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sunset sat at her table as she watched Blaze and Pumpkin sat by the window drinking their chocolate as Pound went up stairs to go use the bathroom. "So.. You like Luna?" Sunset heard the little filly ask Blaze. "Y-Yes," he said, blushing. "D-Does she like you back?" Pumpkin asked. "I-I don't think so," He said, taking a sip of his hot chocolate. Sunset notice how close Pumpkin got to Blaze as they sat near the window watching the snow fall "Oh... She has a crush on Blaze," Sunset thought as she watched the two just talk about random things. Sunset didn't know how long she was sitting there watching the two but she notice how late it was getting "Blaze, It's getting late," she said, walking up to him. "We don't need you're mother having a panic attack," she said chuckling. "Okay, I'll see you tomorrow Pumpkin. Tell Pound and Blossom I said bye." "I will Blaze," before Blaze could stand he felt somepony place their lips on to his cheeks making his eyes go wide, "H-Have a safe trip home," she said, bolting off, leaving a shocked Blaze behind. Sunset used her magic to lift Blaze up and place him onto her back as she wrapped her scarf around her neck "Luna and Pumpkin are going to enjoy having you around," She thought as she made sure Blaze had his coat and hat on and then they left. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The door to Twilight's home slowly opened and the two made their way inside to see the couple still sound asleep. "They're still asleep? They must be really tired," Sunset said, closing the door as she placed her scarf on the coat rack as she notice the time. "How about I make dinner for everyone?" She asked looking at Blaze. "Can I help? Mom and I have been learning how to cook since Spike quit cooking for us," he said, chuckling at the last time they made a mess in the kitchen and Spike just said he quit. "Sure." She said as she made her way into the kitchen with Blaze by her side. Sunset placed the noodles into the boiling water as Blaze stirred the tomato sauce, "If mom marries Night... Will that make you my aunt?" Blaze asked, making Sunset look at him. "Yes, If they do marry I would be your aunt," she said. "Why do you ask?" "Because you're fun," he said with a smile. "Last time we were in Canterlot and you foalsat me, it was a lot better than the other foalsitters I had." This made her smile, "I'm glad to know I don't suck," she said, chuckling as she stirred the noodles. "You're the best." Sunset blushed "I'm glad. Thank you." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Two Years Later. Twilight paced back and forth as she waited in the bathroom. "Why do these tests take so long!? It should just say you're pregnant the moment you pee on it!" she looked at the clock and notice the time "I don't have to worry about Blaze catching me panicking," she sighed in relief as she looked at the stick sitting by the sink. She then looked back at the clock, "It's going to be a few more minutes... Might as well go get something to eat." She made her way down stairs and into the kitchen to make herself something to eat. Spike finally getting up from his after noon nap made his way out of his room and into the bathroom. Twilight carried her plate up the stairs as she made her way back towards the bathroom. She stopped dead in her tracks as she notice the door closed, "I don't remember closing the door." She opened the door as she walked in to see Spike standing in front of the sink holding the stick Twilight was waiting for. "Y-You're p-pregnant?" he asked looking at Twilight. "I-I don't know just yet... I-I'm waiting for the stick to tell me," she said. "Does pink mean you're pregnant?" Spike asked. Twilight nodded. "Is Night the father?" "Of course Night's the father! He's the only one I slept with!" she said as she placed the plate down, "How am I going to tell him?" "Just tell him. It's not like he's going to go leave the moment you tell him," Spike said, "I mean, he moved all the way to Ponyville just to be near you, and he's been around for two years now." "I know, I know," she said with a sigh, "I'm just worried, we're not married... Ponies will talk." "Who cares what they think? You took Blaze in and everypony talked till they were blue in the face, I think you having a foal out of wedlock isn't the worst thing," he said. "I know but... What if Night doesn't want to be a father?... I know Night has been really great with Blaze and they both have so much fun but... What if he's not ready for a foal?" "I highly doubt he's not ready," Spike said. "He started dating you knowing you had a child that's not even a pony. Heck! He even bought Blaze all those new toys and books he wanted for his birthday! I think he's ready." "I hope you're right Spike." "I am right." He said, walking up towards her and giving her a warm smile, "Well, I'm going to go get something to eat." She watched as Spike walked down the stairs and she placed a hoof her her stomach as she looked down, "You may have not been planed, But I'll love you no matter what," she said with a smile, as she was going to be a mother again. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight sat in front of the mirror as she waited for Night to come to the door so they could go out to dinner, "How am I going to tell him? Will he accept the news? Or will he freak?" Her thoughts were interrupted by the door, "Hope tonight goes well." She doubled checked her mane then made her way down the stairs. "Blaze, don't give Sunset a hard time and go to bed early, you have a busy day tomorrow," she said as she saw her son sitting on the floor with a book. "Will do mom," he said keeping his eyes glued to his book. She chuckled as she opened the door to see Night and Sunset standing there in the door way, "Hey Twi," Night said kissing her on the side of the cheek. "Ready?" "Yes, I'm ready," she said with a smile. "You two have fun, and don't get into too much trouble," Sunset said, walking past Twilight as she made her way towards Blaze, "Hey, whatcha doing?" "Reading," He said still reading his book. "Just let me finish this chapter." Twilight chuckled, "I'll be home around nine, so don't stay up pass your bed time." "Yes mom. Have fun." "Ready?" he asked with a smile. "Of course," she said, closing the door behind her as they made their way toward the restaurant. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Night sat across Twilight as he had a nervous look on his face. "You okay?" she asked noticing how anxious Night was. "I'm fine, just a little hot," he said, taking a sip of his water. "Alright, If you're sure," she took a sip of her water, "He's been acting very strange tonight... Maybe he wants to break up," She felt a tug in her heart as she thought those words. She pushed that thought out of her mind as she wanted to enjoy herself. "Twilight, We've been together for two years now, And I couldn't be more happier being with you, But there's something I need to ask you." Twilight blinked as she was confused, "W-What is it?" Night got up from his seat and walked up next to her as he pulled a tiny box from his coat and opened it, revealing a diamond ring, "Will you marry me?" Twilight's eyes began to water up, "Yes! Of course!" she pulled Night into a long and passionate kiss. She pulled away and looked at the ring. She used magic to lift it up, "I-It's beautiful," she said placing the ring over her horn and was surprised to see it fitted. "When I saw it, I thought of you," he said as he heard the ponies around go 'aww'. "I-I have something to tell you," She said wiping her tears of joy away from her eyelids, "I-I'm pregnant." Night blinked, "You better not be joking," he said, not finding this joke funny. "I'm not joking. You're going to be a father." Night smiled as he looked down at her flat stomach knowing soon she would have a big old belly. He looked back at Twilight, "This is way better than me proposing! I'm going to be a dad!" he said jumping for joy making Twilight giggle, as he was acting like a big child. Then he stopped, "Does Blaze know?" "N-No, not yet... I was going to talk about this with you first." "Well, I hope you didn't stress yourself out over this," he said placing a hoof on hers. "I-I was stressing out, I was worried you would get angry or leave," he notice she had tears in her eyes. "But knowing you wanted to marry me and you're jumping around excited about being a father, I guess I worried over nothing." He wiped a rogue tear from her cheek as he kissed her cheek, "Even if I hadn't proposed, I would have still been excited to know I'm going to be a father. And to think, we only did it once!" He said, chuckling making Twilight giggle. "It was still an amazing evening," she said, kissing his lips. "My sister is going to freak knowing you're pregnant," he said, chuckling. "Blaze is going to freak too." "He's going to have a brother or sister, I think he'll be extremely happy," he gave her a light kiss. "Now, how about we enjoy our dinner?" She smiled as their waiter made her way over to them. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sunset was sound asleep on the couch and the house was silent. The front door slowly opened and a small dragon slowly stepped into the house. His face was covered in lipstick as he made his way up the stairs. "Have a good night, 'Lover Boy'?" Sunset asked from the couch. Spike froze in his tracks, "W-What?" "Which filly was it? Scootaloo or Sweetie Belle?" she asked. "Apple Bloom," Spike said. "You'd better clean the lipstick off you face before Twilight gets home," she said still laying on her back as she kept her eyes closed. Spike made his way upstairs. Sunset chuckled, "How he got three fillies chasing after him I'll never know," she thought. Sh heard the front door open, "Do you think Blaze is in bed?" she her her brother say as the two stepped inside. "If I know him, no, he's reading a book," she heard Twilight say. "Wonder if Sunset is up there with him?" "Nope, I'm on the couch catching a few z's," they heard her say. "Oh good, you're down here," Night said, walking into the living room to see her laying on the couch, She cracked an eye open to look at him, "How did your date go?" she asked as she notice Twilight walking around and then she spotted the ring on her horn, "By the look of things she said yes." "Yes and we have even greater news!" Twilight said, with a smile. "She's pregnant!" Night almost yelled, making Sunset eyes go wide as she sat up on the couch looking at the two. "WHAT?! How?!" She asked shocked. "A week ago," Twilight said blushing, "I-I found out this morning I'm pregnant." "I'm going to be an aunt! This is great!" she said pulling Night then Twilight into a hug, "Oh this is just some great news!" "I'm going to see if Blaze is still awake," Twilight said giving Night a kiss on the cheek as she made her way up the stairs. "You're going to marry the mare of your dreams and now you're going to have a foal with her. Can I say I told you so now?" she said smirking. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight walked into her son's room to see him under his covers sound sleep. "For once he listened to me," she thought as she kissed his forehead, "I'll tell him tomorrow before school," she pulled the covers up over him so he wouldn't get cold, "Sleep tight, I love you." She walked out the door leaving Blaze, "I love you too Mom," she heard her son say making her smile. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Be Continued. > Chapter 15. Pirates! > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Edited by Cartoonfan20. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 15. Pirates! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight smiled as she watched her son smile. "I'M GOING TO BE A BROTHER!?" He asked jumping for joy. "Yes." She said as she watched her son jump for joy "And I have some other news for you too." Blaze stopped and stared at his mother with a confused look on his face "There's more!?" Twilight giggled and nodded "Yes." She said as she watched her son wait for her to speak "Night has asked for my hoof in marriage." Blaze eyes went wide as he jumped for join "THIS IS AWESOME! LUNA'S GOING TO BE SO HAPPY TO HEAR OUR PLAN WOR-" Blaze stopped as a panic look on his face. "What plan?" Twilight asked taping her hoof the floor as she waited for her son to speak. "Plan for dinner." He said hoping his mother would buy it. "Try again, And this time," She leaded in close to her son "Tell the truth." Blaze gulped. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight sighed as her friends where laughing as she told them about Luna's and Blaze plan to get Night and her together. "It's not that funny." Twilight huffed. "It is funny! You're own son managed to get you together with Night, and he even got the Princess to do it!" Rainbow said trying to stop herself from laughing. Twilight glared at her "Ah know it isn't that funny but ya gotta admit, you’re son played match maker." Applejack said chuckling. Twilight sighed "It would have been nice to find somepony on my own." "And looked at how that worked out darling." Rarity said "You were always fighting with Flash and were unhappy, Night has been there for you and even when you two fight, He's always there to fix the mess he or you have made." Twilight knew this was true, She cracked a smile as she remembered the big fight they had gotten into a month ago and even though she threw him out of the house and he sat by the door as he waited for her to calm down, In the end the two made up under the warm fire. "We know Night is a good guy, He moved here to Ponyville just to be with you." Fluttershy said. "So, when is the wedding?" Rarity asked. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blaze relaxed on the couch with a nice book in his hands as he read the story of how Princess Celestia and Princess Luna ruled together, Blaze had a test coming up and this was what he needed to study for. He sighed as he lowered is book and looked at Pumpkin who was lying across from him with her book in front of her face as she used her magic to hold her book. One think Blaze liked about unicorns were their magic, they could do anything with them. "Stop looking at me and get back to your homework." Pumpkin said still looking at her book. Blaze brought his book back to his face as he mumbled under his breath "I am not a witch." She said making Blaze wish she didn't have such good hearing. "Will you stop that!" He said lowering her book "I was taking a break from my book." She lowered her book and stared at him "How you get straight A's is a mystery." "The reason I get A's is because I study, but when you have your noise in a book for three hours straight, you’re eyes begin to hurt." He said rubbing his eyes. She rolled her eyes "Your eyes may hurt, But mine are just fine." "That's because you have eyes like an owl." He huffed as he closed his book "You know we could just go to Luna and get all the facts from her." He said wiggling his eyebrows. "Are you sure we should bother her this late in the day?" She asked. "Night has the day off and is spending his time with my mom, so Luna is just at home alone." "I don't know, I don't want to just barge in and ask her questions." Blaze notice how worried she looked. "Trust me, She won't mind at all." He said giving her a big smile. Pumpkin sighed as she closed her book and got onto her hoofs "Let's go before I change my mind." ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Luna walked through her home as she smiled at the pictures that hung on the walls. Each one was a picture of her and Blaze along with Twilight, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Applejack, Matt, Night and Sunset. Since her move to Ponyville she has found peace in her life, She has made friends and even has somepony who is by her side to be with her. She placed a hoof to her chest as she felt in her hoofs the half-moon necklace Blaze had given her two years ago. "He's growing into such a gentlecolt." She thought as she made her way towards her room as she used her magic to open the door. She made her way toward her desk as she saw a stack of paper's sitting there and she sighed "I am glad Night is taking the day off or he'll be freaking out about these papers." She closed her door as she sat down as she began her work for tonight. As she worked her mind went to the young man she had fallen for. Everyday he's showing just how much kindness his heart has as he makes new friends. She then remembered what Sunset had told her, Blaze friend Pumpkin Cake has a crush on Blaze as well and Luna being who she was couldn't force Blaze to choice as she knew She could never be with him, As much as she loved him, It could never work. She looked into the mirror as Nightmare Moon appeared "For who could ever love, A monster?" She sighed as a tear rolled down her cheek as she forced back the memories of her past. She wiped the tear away as she went back to her work. She heard a knock at the door making her happy to get a break from her hard work. She made her way out of her room and down the stairs towards her front door. She was surprised to see Blaze and Pumpkin in front of her "Hey Luna!" Blaze said with a big smile "Hope you don't us dropping by?" Luna smiled back "I don't mind at all, what brings you by?" She said letting the two inside. "Well, we have to study for a test about our two Princesses’ and I thought it would be smart just to come ask our favorite Princess for some help." Blaze said making Luna chuckled. "I shall go fetch some snacks and drinks; you two go ahead and make yourselves at home." She said closing the door as she made her way towards the kitchen. "See, told you she would help us." Blaze whispered to Pumpkin. "I hate it when you’re right." She huffed. "You love it when I'm right." He said grinning making her blush. "I've got carrots and peanut butter, with a nice tall glass of cold milk all the way from Trottingham." Luna said placing the tray down in front of the two. "Um... Why is this milk from Trottingham?" Pumpkin asked. "Night brought back a few bottles from his last trip down there and said this was the best milk he has ever tasted, and he's right." Pumpkin took a sip and her eyes lit up "This is good!" Luna chuckled as she took another sip "So, What would you two like to know?" Pumpkin used her magic to pull out her book from her saddle bag as she flipped the page's to the chapter they were reading "We were at chapter five in our history book, It was three months after Discord was defeated, How did you and Celestia managed to rule with food supply’s running low?" Pumpkin asked. Luna lowered her milk "It was hard, At this time the griffon kingdom were still enemy’s and we still had the dragon's to deal with, But we remain strong as we sat down with our town leader's and discuss a way to grow our food and to keep our kingdom safe from invader's." She remembered the meeting like it was yesterday "We all reached an agreement; we would shorten the night and make the day's longer to allow the farmer's to grow their food, When winter came, The night would last longer and the day would be shorter." "And whose idea was it to do that?" Blaze asked. "It was mine; I thought it would be wise for us to shorten the night to help grow our food so we wouldn't go hungry." She said. This surprised Blaze, Why would she suggest to do something like this then turn into Nightmare Moon? This puzzled his little brain. "Something on your mind Blaze?" Luna asked looking at him. "I-It's nothing." He said looking down at his book. "You can ask me Blaze, I won't get mad." She said giving him a warm smile. Blaze looked back up at her as he had a lump in his throat "W-Why would y-you s-suggest this, T-Then t-turn i-into N-Nightmare moon l-later on?" He asked while stuttering as he feared he might have angered her. Luna sighed as she looked at Blaze "At the time I was, I was happy with my life, but later on my mind was clouded by darkness and hate." She said "Anyway, Then a month went by and we notice our foods were beginning to grow faster than before, And that is when we had peace talks with the griffon kingdom." An Hour Later. Luna smiled as she watched the two slept, During her teaching on how peace between the griffon kingdom went sour due to some miss understandings, The two fell sleep as she got to the boring part of the story "I should inform Twilight and Miss Cake where their children are." She thought as she got up and made her way towards the closet that was under the stairs. She opened the door and pulled out some blankets and made her way towards the couch as she placed the blankets on them. Luna looked at Pumpkin "I can see Blaze falling for her, she’s cute looking and she's not mean to him or scared of him." She looked at Blaze who had a small smile on his face "He deserve somepony younger, I'm just an old pony who put's little ones to sleep with her old stories." She sighed as she went to go write her letter. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The sea roared as lighting struck around the sea. "Fire!" A stallion yelled as two ships were locked in cannon fire. The mighty storm raged on as cannon fire was sounded out by the sound of the wild lightning. "Don't hold back! Keep firing! We shall capture Pirate Luna and bring her to justice!" A young human yelled as he held his sword in his hands as he heard the crew roar. The ships slammed into each other as the stallions from both sides swung to opposite sides as the two sides fought each other as swords rung. "Stand down Luna or you shall find Davey Jones locker here tonight in this storm!" The young man yelled as Luna stood across from him with her sword wrapped within her magic. "It is you that shall find Davey Jones locker here tonight General Blaze! For I have the upper hoof Blaze!" Luna's sword began to glow light blue "For I have found the sword of Nights! And I shall forever be known as Pirate Luna of the night!" Blaze was sent flying into the water as he saw his ship begin to sink into the ocean as he slowly began to sink deeper into the water as his vision began to blur as his last thoughts were "I shall capture you!" Then darkness. He slowly awoke on the shores on an island and he slowly got to his feet as he looked out at sea to see smoke from his ship "She shall pay for this, for I'm the son of Queen Twilight and I will never give up the fight to stop Luna and Celestia from ruling these seas." He looked at his sword that laid on the sandy shore as he sighed "Yet, Luna finding the sword of nights is clever. Now all they need is the sword of days and the seas shall be theirs, unless I find it first." He picked up his sword and made his way into the jungle as his mind was in deep thought as he thought about the legend his mother told him when he was young. One Month Later. Our young hero stood at the edge of the cliff as he saw a ship just outside the shore of the island. "Finally! It's about time they found me." He cut a vine towards his side as a barrel was sent flying into the air as he pulled out a pistol and fired at the barrel as it exploded "That shoul- Oh this isn't good." The ship began to fire as he just noticed the pirate flag waving. He quickly jumped off the cliff just as the cannon balls hit the cliff. The young man dived into the water as debris of the cliff's fell he dodged each one fell into the water. Blaze quickly moved around the water and swam towards the ship as he came up out of the water slowly as he could hear the pirate talk "Find him! We have order's to capture the general at all costs!" Blaze slowly made his way up the side of the ship as he watched the stallion's move along the deck of the ship. Blaze then notice the captain as he stood by the helm "Captain! Maybe it would be wise to drop off our prisoner’s onto this island and flee before the general try's to capture this ship." Said a stallion. Blaze smiled as he found his plan "I'll need to wait for them to go to sleep tonight in order for me to take control of this ship." "No, We have order's to keep them imprisoned and if we came across General Blaze, He will be thrown in there with his own crew, Now, I want the water and the island searched, Find him!" He watched as the ponies on the ship started to get there boats ready as they got swords and pistols. Night Fall. The moon shined bright in the night sky as a mist covered the water. A camp fire could be seen on the shore as a ship sat on the water as the tide was calm. "It sucks! We have to do the captain's grunt work while he sat in his nice warm quarters while we remain out here looking for a man that can easily take us out!" "It's better to remain out here; If General Blaze goes for the ship we just have to worry about our row boat." The stallion said as he watched the fire. A shadow moved along the tree lines as it watched the many fires on the shores as he could still hear ponies searching for him "There won't be many ponies on this ship, This is to easy." He jumped off the tree's and slowly made his way into the water as he let the cold water wash over his body as he quietly made his way towards the ship. Only three ponies walked the deck of the ship. Blaze watched as each one moved along the ship. He saw his opening and made his way towards the stairs that lead into the belly of the ship. Below he knew he would need to find the brig. He snuck through a few of the sleeping ponies as he found the cells keeping a few of his friends "General Blaze! You’re alive!" "Shh, I see you made it, tell me are you all ready to take this ship?" Blaze asked as he undid the cell doors letting his crew free. "Yes, we are ready to fight." "Good, there are three stallions on deck, four asleep and the captain is in his quarters, with us six we can easily take this ship and get to the nearest port." "We'll need crew on the cannon's." "No need, I had some time to mess with their row boats before coming over here." He said grinning making the crew grin as well "Now, Let’s take this ship." The six made their way through the ship as they gagged and tied the four ponies that were sleeping and waited for the three above to turn their backs before attacking. The three stallions’ gave a good fight but were quickly defeated. "What in Luna's name are you doin-" The captain's eyes went wide as he saw General Blaze standing there with five of the prisoners "You! How dare you!" The captain's horn began to glow as the bell's went off making Blaze chuckle "Why do you chuckle!?" "I chuckle because right now, those row boats are now sinking." They heard the yells of ponies as he turned his head to see the row boats were sinking "Take our dear captain and throw him in the brig, The rest of you way anchor and let's set off." Blaze held the helm of the wheel as he smiled "Now, Let's get to the nearest port so I can get to Saddle Arabia." Blaze watched as the sail fell and the wind blew "Sand blows within the seal, where night maybe lost, the day hides and waits for us to find." He knew only one land that had sand that this legend spoke of and he knew Celestia and Luna would figure it out soon "Let's hope I find it before they do." In The Middle Of The Desert. The wind blew as the sand blew around our two pirates. The sun was high in the sky burning down onto our two pirates Luna took a sip of water out of her canteen "How much farther is this place?" Luna asked her sister. "Just a bit farther, once we find the seal we'll find the path that leads us to the sword of days." Celestia said as they continued to walk in the heat. The two came across a cliff as and the two sister's looked at it in awe; there they saw the seal shining through the cracks as it showed them where they needed to go "The seal is the map... The sword is hidden in the cliffs near hear." Celestia said looking over the map making sure she was correct. "Then we must hurry! If we wish to rule the seas!" Luna said as the two sisters’ raced off into the desert. "Bet I can beat you there first!" Luna yelled as she spread her wings. "You are on dear sister." Celestia's wings spread as well as they took to the sky. Luna smiled "Is that all you got sister?" Luna asked as she was ahead of her sister. Before Luna's eyes Celestia went flying passed her as she saw she had caught the wind making her wish she would have thought of that. Luna tried her best to catch her sister but could not as she made it to the cliffs before her. "You cheated." Luna said as she huffed. "I did not cheat my dear sister, I just, Caught the wind." She said smiling as Luna stuck out her tongue at her. "Let's get this sword." She said making her way inside the cave with Celestia close behind. ---------------- Inside---------------- Celestia and Luna looked around the cave as they could not locate the sword. "Are you sure you read the seal right?" Luna asked as she used her magic to flip over a rock. "Yes, I read the seal right! It should be here!" Celestia noticed a stone that had sunlight shinning onto it as she saw a there use to have something inside the stone "I think the sword has been taken." "By who?" Luna asked. "By me." They turned to see none other than General Blaze standing there wielding the sword of days in his hands. "How did you beat us here?" Celestia asked. "You’re not the only one who heard the legends of the swords." Blaze said "I have the sword of days, Surrender now!" "Never! We still have the sword of nights!" Luna said pulling out the sword. "Its power only works at night." Blaze sword began to glow bright yellow "But my sword has power and I shall use it to bring you two to justice!" Celestia smiled "Luna, I shall handle Blaze, You take the sword somewhere safe." "Why? So you can have the honor of defeating Blaze!" Luna used her magic to steal her sister's swords as she placed the sword of nights where her blades once were "I shall defeat Blaze, You shall take the sword somewhere safe!" "As you wish." Celestia took off through the hole in the cave leaving Blaze and Luna. Luna smiled "It's just you and me now Blaze, Once I take the sword of days from you, we shall rule the seas!" Blaze chuckled "Oh the seas shall never be yours Luna, for as long as I breathe you will always see me standing there with my sword in my hand ready to fight you." Luna smiled faded as she shook her head "You shall fall here today Bla-" Her words were cut off as Celestia landed onto of her as the sword of nights landed into Blaze hand. "Good work." Blaze said with a smile as two of his stallion's came flying out of the hole in the cave as they looked down at the two sisters’. Celestia and Luna groaned as they heared chains wrap around their hoofs "You are hear under arrest by order of Queen Twilight Sparkle, You will remain locked up for the rest of your days." "We shall go free!" Celestia said. "Oh I know, you’ll be free after a few thousand years." Blaze said as he placed the sword into the holder "As for these," He patted at the swords "They will go into the vault; Storms of the night and day shall stay out of your reach and will never be used as a mean of control." He said as he looked at the two sister's "Captain, Inform the Queen we shall be returning home with our two guests." "As you wish sir." ------------------On The Dock's------------------------ Blaze stood as he watched Celestia and Luna made their way onto the ship. "I will follow close behind on the ship we borrowed from their crew, Watch these two, They will try everything in the book to get you to release them." Blaze said to his captain. "As you wish sir! They will not escape on my watch!" He said as he saluted. "Alright, let’s move out." Blaze yelled as he got onto his ship as the two ships set sail. ----------------------Out At Sea------------------------------ The night had fallen abound them as the moon was the only light for miles. Blaze watched as the sea as he kept his eyes on the ship in front of him "Sir, if you don't mind me asking, why would you let the captain take the two sisters’?" The first mate asked. "If they were to escape and take the ship, they would take these swords for their own and would rule the seas, but since I am here, they have no choice but to just take the ship and flee." He said looking at his first mate "Wake the crew and tell them to load the cannon's." "W-Why?" The first mate asked. Blaze said as he saw the captain go flying into the water "Because the captain just went overboard." The bell went off alerting the crew making them all wake. Blaze pulled out the sword of nights and it began to glow "W-Why are you using the sword of night’s sir?" "Two pirate ships off the port bow, Tell the crew rain is about to hit." The rain began to fall as the waves began to rise. Blaze watched as the ship in front of him turned and began to fire cannon ball's towards his ship hitting the front of the ship. Blaze turned the ship as he yelled fire. A raging storms roared as two ships were locked in battle both sides taking on damaged. "FIRE!" Blaze yelled his sword glowing bright blue as the lightning flashed behind him Luna jumped onto his ship. "I shall take back my sword!" Luna rushed towards him. Blaze blocked her attack as sparks went off "You will fail Luna! For I have the upper hand!" He said quoting Luna. Luna raised her sword high into the air and brought it down only to have it blocked by Blaze as he knocked the sword out of her magic "Time for you to live on an island for a month!" Wind blew around Blaze as he rushed towards Luna. She quickly used her magic to bring forth her sword and block his attack as the two were locked in battle. Blaze had no choice but to pull the sword of days out and use it to block Celestia's blade. "You shall not sneak attack me Celestia!" He pushed the swords back as he spun his swords. Blaze watched as the two sisters’ stood in front of him with their swords in their magic as they smiled. He knew he was out numbered. "Surrender Blaze, You have lost." Luna said. "I may have lost my ship, but I have not lost my swords." He brought the swords together as they merged into one blade "Bet you didn't know you could combine them?" The two sisters were shocked to see this as the swords were now one "How did you know this?" Celestia asked. "This sword was once held by the master of weather, He made the blades to work the storms for night and day, but when combined the power of this sword is doubled and can create the most powerful storm!" The blade started to glow yellow and blue as the thunder roared as the lighting went off everywhere as Blaze held the sword towards the sister's "Now, Let's the true battle begin!" He rushed towards the sister's busting both their blades as he now held the blade towards the sister's throats "Looks like I win." "We surrender." Both of them said as the storm cleared and the three were now standing in a field with a water fall. "Wow, I didn't think I would win that easily!" Blaze said as he was now in his small nine year old self. "Just wait, the two sisters’ shall return and this time we shall win!" Celestia said chuckling "You were right Lulu, This was a lot better than doing paper work." Luna chuckled then she sighed "I must leave for a moment; I need to use the little ponies’ room." She said fading away. "What do you want to do till Luna returns?" Blaze asked. "We shall wait for Luna to return so we can continue our adventure." Celestia said as the two walked down the path way "So, Are you happy summer is around the corner?" She asked looking down at Blaze. "Not really, Pumpkin and Pound are going to be going to their grandparent’s house for the summer." He said as his smile was now a frowned as he was going to be alone this summer. "I am sorry to hear that, maybe you and Luna would like to come with me on my trip to Saddle Arabia." She said as they stopped making Blaze blink. "R-Really?" "Yes, that is if you two want to come with me?" "I-I want to go but... I don't know about Luna." "I shall talk with her and your mother." She said with a smile "I am sure you will enjoy this trip." "I hope my mother will let me go." "She will, As long as I and Luna are there to watch over you." She said as the land changed into the castle grounds of Canterlot "Tell me, Is Luna enjoying her time in Ponyville?" "I think so, she’s been smiling more than when she was in Canterlot." He said as looked around "Yet... I still think she's lonely." Celestia raised an eye brow as she looked at the young prince "What do you mean?" "Well, Whenever I'm around her I can feel as if deep down she's sad, I don't really know why I feel this when I'm around her... And I hate knowing she's sad." She watched as he sat down in front of the pound as he looked into the water. She sat down next to him "Luna has been through a lot, I wouldn't be surprised if she was still sad." She sad looking into the water "But she has you around to keep that smile on her face Blaze, She may be sad deep down, But you are what keeps her happiness flowing." She noticed his blush on his cheeks as he continued to look down into the water "I'm sure whatever is bothering her is something you will help her with in due time, But for now, Enjoy every moment with her." Blaze looked up at Celestia as she had a smile on her face as he smiled as well "I'm back!" The two looked behind them to see Luna walking back with a smile on her face "Ready for round two?" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blaze yawned as he slowly awoke from his slumber. He looked out his window to see Celestia's sun beginning to rise as this brought a smile to his face as he saw the ponies beginning their day. "BLAZE! Breakfast!" He heard his mother call making him jump out of bed and rush down the stairs as he could smell waffles. He knew today was going to be a good day. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Be Continued. > Chapter 16. Spike, Stories, Heartbreak. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Edited by Cartoonfan20. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Chapter 16. Spike, Stories, Heartbreak. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was a beautiful day in Ponyville as Twilight sat outside with her son as the two were reading through the newspaper as they waited for Night and Sunset to arrive so that could go to the park. Twilight's mind wasn't into the paper as she wondered where little Spikey went off too. He wasn't in his room this morning and hasn't been seen since then and she was getting worried. "Hey Twilight!" She snapped out of her thoughts as he looked over to see none other than Spike rushing down the road. One thing Twilight missed was Spike being small, he's gotten bigger in years, and he’s even gotten much taller than Blaze and herself as he was now standing 4 foot now. "And where have you been?" She asked giving him the 'You didn't leave a note to tell me where you were going' stare. Spike rubbed the back of his neck "Sorry, Forgot, But there is a good reason why I was gone this morning. "Mind telling?" She asked. "I'll tell you later, Right now I need to take a quick shower and get ready for my job." He said walking pass her only to be stopped by Twilight's magic. "What job?" She asked raising an eyebrow. "I-I've got a job working at Sweet Apple Acre's..... Applejack needs some help because Matt is out of town for a few weeks so I offered to help her out." He said. "And you didn't tell me this till now?" "You're in trouble." Blaze whispered as he read the comics in the paper. "I was going to tell you when I got back home." He said as he crossed his arms "Mind putting me down so I can get going?" She sighed as she let him go "Go, before I hold you down and force you to stay." Spike chuckled as he took off into the house. Twilight went back to reading her paper as she looked at houses "Why are you looking at houses?" Blaze asked noticing the ads. "Well, we need more room when Night move's in and when this little one is born, she or he will need a room too, all we have is a three bedroom home, we’ll need a four bedroom home if we're going to be able to fit everypony." "What about Sunset? Won't she be moving in too?" He asked. "No, She'll have her own home to live in, I'm sure she'll keep the house Night bought." She said as she found a house and marked it "I'll show this to Night and you can come with us to go look at the new house." Blaze sighed as he looked back at his paper, He did not wish to move from this house. He was close to school and to his friends "Hey sweetie." Blaze looked up to see Night walking over towards them with Sunset next to him. "Hey you." "I see you two are enjoying the morning paper." Sunset said as she looked at Blaze with a smile. Blaze noticed Night looking at the newspaper his mother was holding as he raised an eye brow "Why are you circling houses?" "Well, we don't have room for the foal and we're going to need room." She said "And I figured you and I should look for a house." "Spike didn't tell you?" Sunset asked surprised the purple dragon didn't tell her the good news. "Tell me what? That he got a job at Sweet Apple Acre's?" The two looked at each other then back at her "Spike agreed to live with me and split the rent 50/50." Sunset said. Twilight blinked "H-He's going to move out?" "Well, it was his idea, He didn't want us spending more money on a house when all we had to do was let him take my old room and give us enough room." Night said "And he's just a block away so you know he's not far, And he has Sunset." Twilight had memories of Spike rushed through her mind as she remembered the times feeding him and helping him learn to talk and walk and even helping him read. Now he's moving out, He's leaving her. "Twilight, I know how much Spike mean's to you, But you know I'll keep him safe." Sunset said. The door opened and a purple dragon came walking out "Hold it right there!" The dragon froze in his place as he could feel the wrath of Princess Twilight coming for him "When were you going to tell me about moving in with Sunset?" Spike felt beads of sweat rolled down his forehead as he slowly turned around to see Night and Sunset standing next to Twilight and Blaze. "Oh.. Um well you see.... I-I thought it would be wise to tell you at your wedding." He said rubbing the back of his neck. Two thing's ran through Spike's mind, One he was going to be locked deep in a cage never to see light again and two, Twilight was going to yell at him till he became deaf or worst, Dead. But what surprised him was how soft her voice became as she spoke "Spike, As much as I wish you would still be living with us, I know you’re getting older and going to become an adult soon... I understand you want to move out and explore the world," Spike watched as he could see the tears began to form in the princess eyes "I can't stop you from leaving but know I will love you and you always have a placed here if you ever need a place to stay." This made Spike smile knowing he wasn't in trouble "Twi, He's moving just down the road for ya, not moving to Canterlot." They all turned their head's to see none other than Applejack standing there with her boyfriend Matt with a wagon strapped to his back as he was pulling a load of apple's into town. "It may be a block to you but for me it's like he's moving to Canterlot." Twilight sniffed at the thought of his move. Applejack rolled her eyes "Well, Ah came by ta tell ya Spike Apple Bloom will be waiting for ya in the north orchard." And that's when a smirk came across Twilight's face as she knew the true reason why he took a job working at Sweet Apple Acres. "Alright, I better be going Twi, I'll see you tonight." He said taking off leaving the group. "Well, I'll take these apples to Big Mac and I'll meet you back at the farm." Matt said kissing his girlfriend on the side of the cheek as he pulled the wagon away. "So what are ya'll doin'?" She asked noticing the group in front of her all gathered around a newspaper. "Well I was looking at houses but it would seem I worried for nothing." Twilight said using her magic to close the paper as Blaze flipped the page and looked at some of the wanted ads. Night chuckled "I would have told you sooner but I thought Spike was going to tell you." The sounds of hoof's made Blaze lower his paper to see his two friend's running down the path with smiles on their faces "Blaze! You've gotta come to the park!" Pound Cake said out of breath as he stood in front. "We're being challenged to a game of kick ball!' Pumpkin said "Y-You have to come with us to keep our title!" Blaze looked at his mother in hope's she would let him go. "I'll take him if you want Twilight?" Sunset said looking at Blaze. Twilight sighed "Alright, but stay out of trouble." "Will do mom!" Blaze jumped to his feet and ran towards the park with Sunset trying to keep up with the two. "I thought we were going to the park?" Night asked confused. "We're still going to the park." Twilight said getting up "I just didn't feel like running." Night chuckled "Well, Ah'll catch ya two later... Ah have some thing's Ah have ta do." Applejack said waving goodbye to the two as she made her way down town. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ As Celestia's sun slowly lowered and Luna's moon began to rise. Blaze laid in his bed as his mother pulled a blue book from a shelf and sat down next to her son as she opened the book up. "Yay a Doctor Whooves story!" Blaze said smiling as he was excited to hear one of his mother's stories. "Now, Why don't you relax, and I shall start the story." She said making sure she was comfy next to her son as she used her magic to hold the book in front of her, She flipped through a few pages as she got to the page she wanted "Shadows of the Lunar Republic, Chapter 1." Blaze mind began to wonder as he listened to his mother's story of shadow ponies and Princess Luna once having ponies living on the moon. He enjoyed these stories, A mad pony in a blue box traveling through time and space saving each planet and saving the day. How his mother came up with these stories were just amazing. He could see the enjoyment on his mother's face as she read through the book. "And with that, The Doctor and his beautiful assistant saved the day and brought a great joy to the princess." Twilight closed the book as she noticed her son fast asleep. This brought a smile to her face as she kissed his cheek and pulled the cover's over her son and made her way towards the bookshelf as she placed the blue book back. "Where I get these Idea's for these book's I'll never know." She thought as she made her way towards her room and into her comfy bed. She pulled the covers over her body as she closed her eyes and began to fall into a deep sleep. Her dreams were filled with amazing adventures with her loving fiancé. Then her dream began to change and a blue box appeared in front and Twilight's new story for her book began. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Celestia's sun slowly began to rise and Night began to awaken from his deep slumber as turned to his side to block out the sunlight only to come face to face with green eyes making him jump out of bed as he could hear giggling. "Did you really have to do that Clair?" He asked sitting up on the floor as he looked at the donkey on the side of his bed as she had a grin on her face "And how did you get into my house without a key?" He asked annoyed. "To answers your first question, yes I did. And I picked the lock." She said placing a pin in her hair "Anyways, I've made breakfast." She said walking towards the door. He sighed as he made his way into the bathroom to begin his day. He looked at himself in the mirror as yawned. "Hurry up! You don't want your breakfast getting cold!" He heard Clair yell making him sigh again. Once he finished up in the bathroom he made his way down the stairs as he saw his two sisters’ both chatting and laughing. "What's so funny?" He asked walking into the kitchen. "Hello Nighty, I see you finally decided to come and visit with us." Sunset said trying not to keep herself from laughing. Night glared at Clair as she busted laughing making Sunset laugh as well "Really? You had to give her my nick name?" He said sitting down and looking at the meal in front of him. Clair managed to get herself under control as she wiped a tear away "Of course! It's something Sunset her needed to know!" Night rolled his eyes "I hated that nick name." "You don't hate it! You always liked it when I use to call you that." She said wiggling her eyes making Night blush. "That's when I was younger!" He said crossing his hoofs. "Why do you hate being called Nighty?" Sunset asked. "He hates it because he uses to have a crush on me." She said grinning making Night eyes go wide as he wanted nothing more than to crawl into a hole and die. "H-He use to have a crush on you?" Sunset asked surprised. "I was young! And she was the only girl that even talked to me!' He nearly yelled. Clair giggled "It was cute, he would stutter and act all shy around me, our parents never found out about his crush on me but I did." She said remembering when she found out about his crush on her "It was so sad when I had to let him down, It was heart breaking to see him break down in tears." "I did not cry! I-I had dust in my eyes!" He said glaring at Clair as he crossed his hoofs. The two chuckled "Wait till Twilight hears about this." Sunset said as Night's eyes went wide. "I hate you both." He said sticking his tongue out at the two "So, where’s mom and dad?" He asked looking at his Clair. "They would have come but Dad’s gotten sick.... That's the reason I came here in the first place." Clair said looking down onto the floor "T-The doctor's say h-he has cancer." Night blinked as he felt a sting in his heart "W-When did they find this out?" "Couple weeks ago, h-he's right now in the hospital." Clair said looking at Night "I know you have a job and your fiancé to be with... but I really need you to come back home with me." Night looked at Sunset then back to Clair as he knew what he must do "Let me go talk with Twilight and Luna, they'll need to know about me leaving. You can come with me and meet Twilight and her son." "I've been wanting to meet thing mare that managed to steal your heart." She said chuckling. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight looked around her home. "Spike's working and Blaze is at school...... Night's asleep.... What can I do till Blaze gets out of school?" She sighed as she walked through her empty house. There came a knock at the door making her smile "GUESTS!" She quickly rushed towards the door. She opened the door to see her good friend Applejack. "Hey Applejack! What brings you by?" Twilight asked with a smile. "A-Ah need ta talk to ya." She said. "Come in, I'll get us something to drink." Twilight said allowing her friend inside as she went to get them some drinks. Applejack took a seat on the couch as she seemed to have her mind somewhere else. Twilight returned with some apple soda as she took a seat across from her "What did you need to talk about?" "A-Ah'm pregnant." "W-What!? That's amazing!" Twilight's eyes were wide "OH CELESTIA! We're both pregnant!" She said getting excited "Matt's going to be so happy!" "T-That's the thin', A-Ah don't know if Matt will be so happy about this." Applejack said as she felt the tears forming. "Applejack," Twilight said walking over towards her "Matt will be extremely happy, He loves you." She watched the tears run down her cheeks "A-Ah know Matt loves me, b-but t-there’s something ya don't know about him.... H-He's immortal." Twilight blinked in shock "H-He's what!? What do you mean!?" "H-He's been around for a thousand years." She said "A-And he's a human like Blaze." Twilight's eyes were even wider "HE'S WHAT!?" She couldn't believe what she was hearing "W-When did you find out he was a human?" "H-He told me after our fourth date." She said blushing "At first Ah thought he was just joking around, b-but he showed me his form and told me his whole story." "And you didn't tell us?" Twilight asked getting mad. "A-Ah would have told ya but.... H-He asked me ta keep it a secret." She said "A-Ah didn't want ta keep it a secret from ya but.... When he said everypony Ah cared about would be in danger and that he'll have ta leave and never return," Tears ran down her cheeks "A-Ah can't lose him!" "You won't Applejack, He'll stay with you because he loves you." She said trying to cheer her friend up. "Y-You don't know him like me, once he finds out Ah've told you about him... He'll leave to protect us." She said breaking down into tears. Twilight pulled her friend into a hug "We'll go talk with." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Applejacks mind was in deep panic as she worried Matt would leave an never return. The memories of how they met came flooding into her mind. The train heading back to Ponyville was long and Applejack grew tired of the long train ride, after the defeat of King Sombra and the Crystal Empire has been restored to its former glory. Yet after what she had been through made her want to be home and be with her family. As her mind wondered how her family were doing since she's been gone. "Excuse me, is this seat taken?" A stallion asked the mare making her jump "Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you." He said. "I-It's alright. No this seat ain't taken." She said allowing the stallion to sit down next to her. "Names Matt, what's yours?" He asked looking at her. "Applejack, nice ta meet ya Matt." She said with a smile. "Nice to meet you too. So, are you heading to Canterlot or Ponyville?" The stallion asked. The two talked for hours making the long ride seem like mere minutes. When it came time to depart, Applejack gave him her address and each day she would receive a letter from Matt from somewhere in Equestria and soon their letter's became love letter's as the two did nothing more than just tell each other how much he loved her and how she loved him. This went on for about three months, and then one day the letters just stopped and she began to worry. Did he die or did he just stop loving her. With no sign of any letters from the stallion she loved, her hope began to die. Till she heard a knock on the door, her mind was in a panic, she hoped it was the post office telling her they had overdue letters for her that they forgot or got lost in the mail. But to her surprised it was none other than her stallion with flowers in his mouth and chocolates in his hoofs. He explained to her why he hadn't written to her in a few days and she was happy to know it was due to being high up in the mountains and away from any nearby towns. And for about two years now they have been a happy couple. He retired from searching the world for ancient treasure and settled down in the small town of Ponyville and took a job working alongside her. The memories began to fade as she saw her boyfriend by the barn as he was unloading the wagon. He noticed the two as he gave them a bright smiled and waved. "Please don't let him leave." She thought as she fought back tears as she saw his big smile. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To Be Continued. > Chapter 17. The Story. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Edited by Cartoonfan20. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 17. The Story. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matt didn't know what the two mares were up to but whatever it was it had him worried. He watched as the two sat across from him as he sat on the couch. He watched as they whispered to each other "Am I dying?" He asked making the two looked at him in confusion "Because if I am, I wish the doctor would have told me when I went to see him last week." He said "In all serious what are you two whispering over there?" He asked as he was tired of just sitting there waiting for the two mares to tell him something. "Go ahead Applejack, tell him." Twilight said looking at her friend who seemed to be scared to even speak. It took everything inside her to find the courage to speak "M-Matt.... A-Ah'm pregnant." It took Matt a few minutes but before they knew it he wrapped his hoofs around her and pulled her into a deep kiss making Applejacks eyes go wide and Twilight fall back in her chair. He pulled away from her lips as he stared into her eyes "You didn't have to be so scared to tell me you were pregnant Aj." He said moving a strand of hair from her face as he saw the blush go across her face "Heck, you didn't even need to bring Twilight here just to tell me." "W-Well Ah panicked! A-Ah was so afraid ya might leave me." She said as she felt the tears coming back. "I would never leave you, I love you too much." He said kissing her again "I would die if I ever thought about leaving you." Oh how she loved this stallion, he has been nothing but kind since she has met him "Ah-Ah t-told Twilight ya secret i-in hopes of figuring out h-how ta keep ya here." Applejack watched as he stepped away from her "You told her? You know the rule." He said sitting back on the couch as he was in deep thought. "A-Ah know, b-but Ah thought it be alright ta tell Twi here." She said as she waited for his wrath. But it never came, instead she heard him speak softly. "Alright, you might as well know the story." He said looking at Twilight "But you must promise to keep this a secret, you cannot tell anypony or else I will have to leave." "I promise." Twilight said. "One thousand years ago, I was a knight for a grand kingdom that over looked a beautiful land." Matt smiled at the memories that came flooding into his mind "I worked alongside the king and together we kept peace throughout the land. Till an evil spread across our land and war broke between our kingdom and this evil. I was on the front lines battling this evil." Matt closed his eyes "Then he came, this man standing laughing as the brave men and women who sacrifice their lives to protect our kingdom, he laughed as he walked over them like dirt." Matt's eyes opened and Twilight's eyes went wide as she nothing but pure rage in his eyes "I rushed towards him and fought him one on one, And I lost." She watched as the rage faded and sadness took over "I fell to my knees and watched as my home was sucked into the ground as he laughed saying with the end of this world another world awaits him. I was left for dead, but fate was on my side as a mare named Night Fire brought me to this world and gave me a gift, a gift to fight this evil that you have already faced before." He said as Twilight realized who he was talking about. "You’re talking about King Sombra." Matt nodded "He wanted our world but because we were to strong for him to fight on his own he used dark magic to wipe us out and he came here and took over the Crystal Empire and in slaved the ponies. I was sent a little bit forwards into time to the day Princess Celestia and Princess Luna fought Sombra. With my help we defeated Sombra and with him gone the Empire disappeared and I left the sister's and went west to find a new life and wait for death to find me, but I soon learned I couldn't die thanks to Night Fire, I was forever cursed to be a protector of this world and to keep harmony in the lands. So for a thousand years I've been traveling the world helping out those who needed it." He then smiled as he looked at Applejack "Then I was told to head to Ponyville to find out about what happened with Sombra and that's when I met Applejack and then from there you know the rest." Twilight couldn't believe all this time that this human has been hiding under her nose all this time and she didn't know. But one question remained "Did you bring Blaze to this world?" "No, I did not. I thought I was the only human in this world till I heard about the baby you adopted. Since then I've been keeping a close eye on him to make sure he wasn't in any trouble." He said "But, from the looks of things he is not." "I think Blaze should know about you, after all, he is of your kind." Twilight said. "I'll speak with Night Fire about this, but for now Blaze will not know I'm a human." He said "Which I need to go do soon." "Wait, you can speak with her?" Twilight asked. "Yes, she comes to me and speaks with me or I go to her and speak with her." He said raising a hoof "And before you ask, no I cannot take you to where I speak with her." "I wish I knew about this sooner, it would have been nice to have some help in raising a human." Twilight said feeling a bit angry. "You did, Applejack told you a few things that were from me." Matt said with a grin "And not once did you ask how she knew." Twilight blinked as the memories came flooding back into her mind as she remembered Applejack telling her things that really helped her out with Blaze. Her thoughts were interrupted as there came a knock at the door "Ah'll get it." Applejack made her way towards the door as she opened it to see Night standing there with a far out look on his face "Howdy Night, what brings ya by?" "Night, what are you doing here?" Twilight asked as she made her way towards the door. She noticed his face was filled with sadness "Night.... Are you alright?" "It's my dad, he's in the hospital." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blaze felt his mother kiss his forehead "We'll be back in a couple of days, so you be good for Luna while were gone." "I will mom." He said frowning. Twilight didn't like the idea of leaving her son in Ponyville while she had to travel to Trottingham. The train whistle went off "Stay out of trouble." She said kissing his forehead one more time. He nodded as Twilight walked along side Night as the two boarded the train. Blaze looked up at Luna as she looked down at him "I hope Night's dad gets better." "I do to little one." Luna said using her magic to lift him up and onto her back as the two made their way into town "Why don't we go enjoy the rest of this beautiful day?" Blaze nodded as the two made their way towards the park. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Everfree forest was dark and wet as creatures roamed about. "Are ya sure Ah should be coming with ya ta speak with Night Fire?" Applejack asked looking at Matt. "I'm sure; it would be smarter to have you by my side to better my case in staying." He said looking at her "Do not worry, Night Fire will like you." "Was there a reason you didn't tell Twilight you were once a prince?" She asked. Matt sighed "Yes, she only needed to know about where I came from and not my whole past. It's for the best, trust me." "Ah am." She said as they came in front of the old castle ruins "What are we doin' here?" "This is where Night Fire is." He said walking towards the edge of the cliff "This way." He said as he started walking down stairs that lead down to an old cave under the ruins. Applejack's eyes went wide as she saw a pure white tree standing inside the cave "W-What is that?" "That is the tree of harmony." Matt said "It's where your elements came from." Applejack eyes widen as she looked at Matt "Matthew, what brings you by?" Applejack heard a female voice say "And I see you brought her here." "I had to, in order to be able to stay." Matt said "Applejack is pregnant with my child, and she was scared and informed Twilight about who I really am." There was nothing but silences "I know she made a mistake, but we all make mistakes." "I know, and since she is with child, you may stay, but know I will be checking in on you from now on to make sure our secret remains a secret." "I agree, but I think Blaze should know about me, after all I am like him." He said. Again, silent filled the cave. After a few moments she spoke "For now Blaze will remain in the dark, but when he becomes of age, you shall inform him of whom you really are." "That is fine with me." Matt said. "And one last thing, what did you tell Twilight?" She asked. "I told Twilight what she needed to know, the only one that knows more than her is Applejack here." He said looking at Applejack who was blushing. "Good, let's keep it that way till Blaze is ready to know." She said. "We better head back home." Matt said looking at Applejack "Take care Night Fire." Night Fire watched as they walked out of the cave leaving her alone with her thoughts "I knew letting him stay with her was a bad idea.... But it was a smart move if we are to find Sombra and stop him before his plans are put into motion." Night Fire looked outside at the night sky as she sighed. "Do not worry Night Fire, Matt will do his job." A male’s voice said snapping Night Fire out of her thoughts "He is the one to train Blaze when he is ready." "With all due respect, I believe Matt would be better fit in fighting Sombra then Blaze." The voice chuckled "Blaze is our only hope, his soul is pure and has no darkness within his heart, Matt has tasted the darkness and fought it, and this will help Blaze become the hero we need. If Matt fails to defeat Sombra Blaze will finish what he has started." Night Fire looked at the tree as it began to glow "Now, we let fate take its course and we sit back and wait for the day to come." "As you wish.” ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Luna stood outside on her balcony as her horn was glowing a light blue as the moon began to rise and with it the stars began to shine bright. Blaze watched in awe. He loved watching Luna raise the moon, it was always a joy to see her use her magic. Luna turned her head to see Blaze eyes were filled with joy as he watched the moon shine bright and his smiled made her smile "Well, it's getting late and you have school in the morning." Luna said as she made her way back inside. "Aw, but I wanted to stay up a little bit longer." Blaze said frowning. "I know, but I do not need you falling asleep in class." She said as she made her way towards the door of her room. "D-Do you mind i-if I sleep in here with you?" Blaze asked stuttering a bit making Luna stop dead in her tracks. She blinked then shook of the shock "Of course Blaze, you can sleep in here." She turned around and made her way towards the bed. Luna used her magic to pull back the sheets and blankets and placed Blaze inside "You go ahead and sleep," She said pulling up the covers over his body "I need to finish some work and then I'll come join you in your dreams." Blaze nodded as he closed his eyes allowing the sandpony to come. Luna smiled. Without thinking she kissed Blaze forehead and made her way towards her desk as she got to work signing papers. Blaze cracked open his eyes to see her back was turned away from him "She looks so beautiful." He thought as he closed his eyes. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight looked at her Fiance as he stared out the window as the rain fell down. "Night, are you alright?" She asked looking at him. He looked back at her as he had tears forming in his eyes "Y-Yeah, I'm fine Twi." "You’re not Night, come, tell me what’s wrong." She said placing a hoof on his cheek "Is this about your father?" He nodded. "I really wanted him to meet Blaze and you in time but..." He felt his cheek get nuzzled. "I know, and Blaze still has a chance to see his grandpa." She said trying to bring hope to the worried stallion "Why don't we get some sleep, it's a long trip and we don't need to be tired when we get there." "Your right, I want to be able to stay awake." He said. He felt Twilight laid her head in his side. He looked out the window one more time "I hope they are able to cure him." He thought as he closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To Be Continued. > Chapter 18. Past, Family, Love. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 18. Past, Family, Love. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was a normal day at school for Blaze. Mr. Ink Heart was teaching the class about weather control, yet Blaze mind kept going back towards Night's father. He didn't know much about Night's father but what he knew; he just wished he could help them. He wanted to be with his mother and to help her through this. "Blaze, are you still with us?" Ink Heart asked. "Y-Yeah." Blaze stuttered. "Good, then can you tell me what I was just talking about?" He asked. The whole glass started snickering at him as he tried to remember what the teacher had said "That's what I thought." Ink Heart said "We were discussing how weather control works." Blaze already knew all about weather control thanks to Rainbow Dash and his mother. So he didn't really care what they were disusing as he let his mind wonder off. The bell rang allowing the kids to exit the school to enjoy recess. "What's the deal with you day dreaming in class?" Pound Cake asked. "I wasn't day dreaming, I'm just worried about Night and his father." Blaze said looking over at Pound who just stood there giving him an odd look. "I'm sure whatever is going on, your mother will figure out how to help." Pound said "After all, she's a princess." Blaze sighed "Still, what if there isn't anything they can do to help him?" He asked. "They'll find away, you'll see." Pound said trying to cheer up his friend "Why don't we go find Pumpkin?" Blaze nodded as he followed his friend towards the playground. Blaze felt his cheeks heat up at the thought of Luna came to his mind. "I see you are already out for recess." He heard a familiar voice making him turn around to see the Princess Luna standing there with a smile on her face. "P-Princess Luna!" Blaze watched as his friend began to panic. "Hey Luna, what brings you by?" Blaze asked hoping his blush was gone. "Your principal Soaring Star asked that I sub for Miss Cheerilee, she was support to be teaching history but has caught the flu that has been going around." Luna said as she placed a mental note to send her a get well card. "Awe, but I was hoping to have that class off!" Pound said pouting. "Those who don't learn about the mistakes of the past shall repeat the mistakes in the future." Luna said making the young colt blink. "She's quoting Star Swirl the Bearded." Blaze said remembering his mother's stories of the stallion. "Oh, so why are you quoting him?" He asked not really caring. "Please forgive my brother... He can be a bit slow." Pumpkin said walking up towards the three. "It is alright, I hope many of the young colts and fillies will learn what I teach." She said with a smile. "Why don't you come and play with us till class begins again?" Blaze asked with a smile. "I would enjoy that." She said with a smile and she followed the kids towards the playground. Pound blinked "Wait... Did you just call me stupid!?" He yelled at his sister chasing after her. This made them all laugh. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Blaze watched as Luna taught the class. But he couldn't help but feel sadden as she spoke of Sombra. He heard rumors from some guards that Luna and Sombra were dating and that's what made Sombra do the things he did, but he didn't listen to the rumors. He hated when ponies made up lies about ponies. Yet he wondered if Luna did have somepony she cared about. The bell rung out breaking Blaze from his thoughts "Alright class, remember to study pages 45 through 50." She said with a bright smile. Blaze watched as the colts and fillies rush out of the room leaving him and Luna alone in the class room "Alright Blaze, just give me a second. I just need to get my papers and we can be on our way." "Take all the time you need." He said with a smile. Once she had her bag filled with her work for tonight, she used her magic to lift Blaze up and onto her back "Let's get back home, we have a lot of stuff to do before night fall." ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Luna's moon shined into the small hospital room as a donkey laid sound asleep; the only sound being made in the room was the heart monitor. A tall shadowy figure stood next to the bed "So you are the father to Night." The figure said. The donkey's eyes went wide "W-Who's there?" "I am a friend of your son, but I need you to keep this between us." The figure said stepping into Luna's light. The donkey's eyes went wide. "Y-Your t-the thing that saved my life all those years ago." "Yes, and I come to save you once again." He said with a smile. "W-Why?" "Your son, he has an imported roll and with you dying will break this roll." The donkey watched as the figure brought out his arm and his hands were glowing a light blue "I can prolong your cancer but it will return in time, but for now, you can be with your love ones." "Thank you, this means a lot to me." The figure smiled "No need to thank me Jerry." The figure began to fade "Remember, this won't last forever, make the time you have with the ones you love count." Jerry watched as the figure faded away "I will, you can count on it." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Applejack was awoken from her slumber by her boyfriend slowly moving back into the bed. "And where did ya run off too?" She asked looking at him. "I had to use the rest room." He said. "Ah know it doesn't take ya an hour ta use the restroom, what were ya doin'?" She asked. "If I tell you, can I trust you to keep it a secret?" He asked making sure she wouldn't tell. "Ya know Ah hate keepin' secrets." He placed a hoof under her chin "I know, but this secret won't be like the one you've been keeping. This is more of a joyful secret." She sighed "As long as nopony is gettin' hurt, then Ah can keep it." "I went to Trottingham to visit Night's father, to my surprise he's the same donkey I saved a long time ago." He said chuckling at the memory "Anyways, I prolonged his cancer so he may spend his time with his loves ones, but his cancer shall return and he will die, just not any time soon." "W-Why did ya do that?" "Night Fire is going to kill me for this but, I know Night will be broken up about this and I don't wish to see him freak out, so... I use my immortality to prolong his cancer." Matt said rubbing the back of his neck. "YA DID WHAT!?" She nearly yelled. "I had too Applejack, you know how I lost my father and I didn't want Night going through that yet." "S-So ya can die then?" He nodded "W-Will ya get it back?" "I should have it back sometime this week, his cancer will be about gone allowing the doctor's to heal him and maybe even cure him." He said with a smile "And before you flip out on me about being normal again, I'll be taking a backseat to the whole hero job, and be spending a lot more time with the mare I love." He said pulling her into a kiss making her smile into the kiss. She pulled away from him "You said you met Night's father before... how?" "Some rebel griffons who hated donkeys were going to kill him when I interfered and saved his life. At the time I didn't know who this donkey was nor did I care, but now knowing he's Night's father, I'm glad I did what I did." "You were always the hero." She said pulling him into a kiss and pulling him on top of her. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The rain fell down over the streets of Canterlot as a light orange Pegasus made his way through the empty streets of Canterlot. His mind was in deep thought, the memories of the day still fresh in his mind "I can't believe I have to go to Dodge Junction to help guard a stupid temple!" He sighed as he dug in his bag and found his keys; he opened the door to his home and made his way inside "I won't be able to keep tabs on her while I'm down there! I hate Celestia right now!" He placed his bag onto the table near the door as he made his way into the kitchen to make himself dinner. "How was your day Flash? Find out anything on Twilight I should know about?" Flash heard the voice say making him sigh again knowing full well he didn't get anything on Twilight today. "No, but I'm being sent to Dodge Junction to watch over a stupid temple that was found not too far from the town." "A temple you say? I believe you'll need to bring me with you." The voice said. Flash raised an eye brow as he looked over at the stone near the book shelf "Why? I'll be back long before your plan is supposed to begin." He said turning back to his oat burger he was cooking. "Why would Princess Celestia want her guards out in the middle of nowhere looking over a temple? Something inside this temple scares her, and I shall find out why." "As you wish Master, I'll make sure I buy a small case to place you in." Flash said looking back at his meal. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The trip from Canterlot to Dodge Junction was a long trip for Flash. He hated being on trains for to long and he wanted to stretch his legs and get this trip over with. The train pulled into the station and Flash grabbed his gear and made his way into town. He found the hotel he would be staying in till his work was finished. He placed his things in the room and got ready for duty "Aren't you forgetting something?" Flash heard the voice. "You'll have to hide out in my lunch till the day is done." Flash said looking at the stone. "I lived in a bush; I think a lunch box wouldn't bother me much." Flash picked the stone up and placed it in his lunch box. Once he had what he needed he made his way outside and towards the temple. Flash looked in awe as he stood in front of the temple that was carved in the side of the cliff. Stone statues of griffons, dragons, ponies and a creature that Flash knew of, the stature looked to be a human who wore a suit of armor and held a sword in his hand as the other statues seemed to be working with this human "Welcome Flash Sentry, I am general Flower Shield, you will be posted inside with the research team." Flash looked at the mare as he followed her inside. He notices the green eyes, blue mane and orange coat. He couldn't see her cutie mark due to the armor covering it. "As you wish, General." Flash said as they came into the room filled with ponies who were studying the statues and strange markings on the wall. That's when Flash notices a dragon in the room. "Flash, I want you to meet Gem. She's the lead researcher." Flower Shield said "Gem, this is Flash Sentry, he shall remain inside with you at all time." "As you wish, I still believe I can handle anything that comes my way." She said looking over at the two "You can go ahead and help Sugar and Star Lander unload some boxes." Gem said. "He's only here to keep an out for you four." Flower said to the dragon. "It's alright ma'am, I don't mind helping out." Flash said placing his lunch box down and made his way towards the two ponies as they were placing down some lamps to light the room. "So, what is this place anyways?" Flash asked the group. "From what I can gather, this creature," Gem looked towards the statue that stood in front of a giant door "And a small group of ponies, griffons and dragons, built this vault and placed a weapon inside." Flashed raised an eye brow. He looked at the statue then back at Gem "What's the weapon?" "I do not know, all I know is this weapon holds the power to wipe out all life on this earth or bring peace to this world. Either way, whoever locked this weapon away used a lot of magic to seal the door shut." The room grew quite making Flash notices the group of ponies and Gem have stopped dead in their tracks "So this is where the Knight hide the weapon." Flashed looked at his lunch box as it opened up and the stone floated up towards the door "With the magic I have I can take control over these researcher's and used them to find a way to open this door. As for the guards up front, they shall remain in the dark." "I thought you were powerless?" Flash asked surprised. "I'm using the unicorns in this room to power myself; they are now under my control. Flash, fate has chosen us to be the first to find this room and get the weapon before the knight of darkness returns and bring forth his army and destroy this world." The stone floated back down into the lunch box "When they awake, they will follow my orders and will have no memories of this." The ponies in the room began to move again "Once we figure out what spells they used to sealed the door, we'll find out what this weapon is." Gem said. "Right, sounds like some old pony tale." Flash said "When Twilight becomes mine once again, I will put a stop to the stones plan. I will not allow this stone to play me as a fool." Flash placed the create down next to Gem as he helped out the group. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Princess Luna walked through the halls of her home with Blaze sound asleep on her back. She let a smile crawl abound her face "All that homework, I remember a time when homework wasn't so hard." She chuckled "A goodnight rest is all he needs." She placed Blaze onto the bed and pulled the covers over his body. She kissed his forehead and made her way to her room to finish some paperwork. She looked over the paperwork before her. She notices a student's note one of the pieces of papers. "Dear Princess Luna, is it true you and King Sombra dated?" She sighed. Rumors of her dating King Sombra started to pop up all around Equestria ever since the defeat of King Sombra. The rumors were true, she did once date the King for some time. Then he grew greedy and tried to use her to take over her kingdom. This broke her heart and forced her to become Nightmare Moon in the years that followed. She denied these rumors and has informed them it wasn't true. She remembered the stallion Sombra use to be, kind, loving... and all around good pony. But his heart began to change as he was given the title of king and soon he fell into his dark ways. The day they broke up was the day the war between the two nations began "Then that's when the Knight came, he fought off King Sombra as if he had fought him before." The memories of the Knight came flooding into her mind. "L-Luna, you're still up?" Her mind came back into reality. She turned her head to see Blaze in the doorway as he was rubbing the sleep from her eyes. "I shall be done here shortly Blaze." She said looking at him. "I hope you can get enough sleep, school will start in two hours." He said. Luna's eyes went wide; she looked over at the clock on the wall '5:45 AM.' "Do not worry Blaze; I shall have enough energy to survive today." She said getting up "Why don't you get back to bed, I'll wake you when it's time to get ready." She said giving Blaze a smile. Blaze smiled back and nodded "Alright." He left her alone making her sigh "I'm going to be tired today." She stood and made her way towards her bathroom and got herself ready for the day ahead of her. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nine Months Later. Twilight laid on the couch with a book in front of her. She was enjoying her relaxing day inside her home with a book in front of her. Night's parent's came down to visit them since Jerry was fully cured of his cancer and wanted to visit everypony he could. Night for one was glad to see his father in such a good mood and this even made Blaze happy as he got to meet his grandfather. Night had taken his parents out for a tour of Ponyville and since Twilight's hoofs were hurting, so she stayed home and found a good book to read. The door to her home opened up and she smiled as she saw her son rush into the home with a big smile on his face "Mom! I got an A+ on my test!" "And you thought you weren't going to get an A+." She said looking at her son's test. She heard her door close making her look up from the paper to see Luna "And how was your day Luna?" "It was good; I am taking my new job as a history teaches quite nicely." She said with a smile. "I'm glad; I would have gladly taken the job if my hoofs weren't hurting so much." She said sighing. Then Twilight felt a sharp pain rush through her body and then wetness. Her eyes widen "Luna, I need to go to the hospital." She said calmly, trying not to alarm the two. Luna notices the water on the couch and her eyes widen "W-What's wrong mother?" Blaze asked beginning to worry. "Blaze, why don't you grab your mother's bag while I help her get to the wagon?" Luna said helping Twilight up off the couch. Blaze did as he was told and quickly made his way to the door and grabbed the bags sitting by it. Luna waved down a wagon taxi and the three were off to the hospital. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Be Continued. > Chapter 19. Velvet Night, Love. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 19. Velvet Night, Love ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matt placed the last of the baskets onto the wagon and looked around. For about a month Rarity has been putting together a double wedding for Applejack and Twilight. She had already started placing up banners and flower's to see how it would look in the barn. The four planned on having the wedding after the foal's were, it was Night's idea as he it was a good time for his parent's to make it and it would give them more time plan the wedding. Matt let himself yawn as he made his way back towards the house. He opened the door to his home and saw Applejack mopping on the couch. He chuckled "Now what did I tell you about pouting?" He said walking over towards her. She just glared at him "Now don't give me that look Aj, the doctor said you had to stay off your hoofs till the foal is born." He said kissing her cheek. He then felt something wet touch his hoofs and notices the look of horror in Applejack's eyes "Please tell me that's pee." She shook her head no. Matt quickly rushed towards the door "BIG MAC! CODE RED! CODE RED!" ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blaze hated hospitals; every time his mother brought him here they would stick him with needles. He hated needles. He sat there in the chair worried about his mother and his brother or sister. He felt Luna's wing wrap around him "Do not worry Blaze; your mother will be just fine." She said with a bright smile making Blaze smile. The sound of the hospital doors opened up making the two look towards the door. Blaze and Luna's eye's went wide as they say none other than Applejack on a stretcher with Matt by her side as they rushed into the delivery room. "Luna, Blaze... What are ya two doin' here?" Apple Bloom asked walking up towards the two. "Twilight went into labor... and it would seem Applejack is in labor as well." Luna said still surprised. "Where's Big Mac?" Blaze asked. "Big Mac is out on a date, but he'll be here soon." She said taking a seat next to Blaze "I think he saw how fast Matt was pulling the wagon on the way here." She said chuckling "How long have you two been here?" "About an hour so far." Blaze said worried. "Well I'm sure everything is fine Blaze." Apple Bloom said giving him a warm smile. Luna notices the doors to the hospital door's open up to see Night running through the doors "W-Where is she?" He asked stopping in front of Luna. "She's right now in the delivery room." A nurse said making Night turn his head "Are you the husband?" She asked. "Not yet, but will be." He said catching his breath "How is she?" "She's doing fine, if you follow me I'll take you to her." She said. Night followed the nurse. "How come he gets to go inside!?" Blaze nearly yelled getting angry. "You are too young to go in there Blaze." Luna said "Besides, we need you out here in case one of us needs your help." She hoped this would calm the young boy. Blaze just crossed his arms and just sat there "How about we get some fresh air?" She asked. "I want to stay here." He said not looking at her. This made her chuckle. "Alright, but you will come with me to get something to drink." Blaze felt Luna's magic wrap around his body and the two were off "I'll make sure we bring you and Big Mac something when we get back." She said making Apple Bloom chuckle. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3 hours later. With Celestia's sun fading and Luna's moon beginning to rise, the group of ponies awaited and Blaze waited for Twilight and Applejack to deliver their foals. Blaze who was beginning to grow tired from the long wait slowly started to fall asleep making Luna chuckle. Apple Bloom watched as Luna wrapped her wing around the boy "Why don't you go ahead and get some sleep, I'll wake you when we can see your mother." She said. Blaze just nodded and yawned. Apple Bloom tried not to giggle as she knew Blaze secret crush on the Princess of the night "I got some drinks." Apple Bloom looked to see Spike walking into the room with drinks in his claws and tail "Any news?" "Nothing yet." Apple Bloom said as Spike handed them all their drinks. "Sorry it took so long to get here, how is she doing?" They all turned their heads to see Celestia stepping into the room. "So far Twilight and Applejack are doing fine." Luna said surprising Celestia. "Applejack is in labor as well?" She asked taking a seat next to her sister. "Yes, they've been in there a long time now." Apple Bloom said growing worried. "Ah ain't surprised they're takin' this long." Big Mac said "When Ma had Applejack and Apple Bloom, it took almost all night for them ta be born." "Oh I can relate." A female donkey said "When I had my two kids it took nine hours." "I remember when our mother had Lulu here," Celestia said making Luna blush "It was bright and early in the morning and it took till midnight for her to be born." "Tia! It didn't take all day!" Luna said glaring at her sister making her chuckling. "It did too Lulu, I remember waiting till midnight to finally seeing my baby sister." She said giving her sister a smile "You may thing otherwise but I remember it as if it was yesterday." Luna just turned her head as the doors to the room opened up and Night came walking out "It's a girl!" Everyone cheered. The door's opened up and Matt came walking out "It's a boy!" Night and Matt both looked at each other and were surprised to see he was standing there "Don't tell me, Twilight went into labor too?" Night nodded "And you just had your foal too?" Again Night nodded "Looks like our kids share the same birthday." He said with a smile. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight mane and coat was a mess as she held her foal in her hoofs. The door opened up to her room and she saw her son and Night walk in "Blaze, I want you to say to her baby sister." Blaze smiled as Night lifted him up to see a the foal as his mother's purple coat and his soon to be father's dark blue mane. The foal smiled, Blaze notices his sister had two different colored eyes, one blue and one pink. "Have you thought of a name yet?" Blaze asked looking up at his mother. "We're still trying to come up with a name." She said sighing. For about two months Twilight and Night have been trying to their hardest to come up with a good name but couldn't. "C-Can I name her?" He asked looking at Night then at his mother. Twilight looked at Night then back as Blaze "How about you tell us the name and we'll see if we all like it." Blaze nodded "I think Velvet Night would be a good name." "I like that name, what about Twi?" Night asked. Blaze was glad Night liked the name; he just hoped his mother would like the name. Twilight looked at the foal in her hoofs and notices she liked the name as well "Velvet Night it is." She said looking up at her son. Blaze smiled. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flash read the paper about three times already and he... wasn't pissed for some odd reason. The newspaper showed Twilight and Night walking out of the hospital with Blaze and a foal in a stroller. This should anger him but it didn't. "So she finally had her foal. I guess I lost that bet with Shinning." A mare said making Flash look towards his side to see Flower Shield looking over his shoulder. "You know Shining Armor?" He asked surprised. She nodded "Shinning and I are good friends, he's the one that helped make me General." She said taking a seat across from him "You must be mad about Twilight having a child with this stallion?" "You think I would be... but I'm not." He said looking at her "I should be kicking tables over and freaking out... And to be honest, I'm happy for her." He felt Flower place a hoof onto his "Maybe you finally managed to move on." Flash could feel his cheeks heat up making the mare in front of him giggle. "Maybe I have." He could feel her hoof leave his and she stood. "I have to finish my shift, maybe later we could go out for some drinks?" She asked blushing. "Sure." He said with a smile as she walked away. Flash crushed the newspaper up and tossed it into the trash and walked away. He knew what he had to do, get rid of the rock and move on with his life. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blaze held his little sister in his hands as their mother was making the bed for Velvet Night. "Once I finish making the bed, we'll go to the park with Night and his parents." Twilight said. "Take you time mom, we don't want Velvet to have an uncomfortable bed now." He said with a smile. Velvet giggled as Blaze made a funny face. Twilight couldn't help but smile as she saw that they were getting along. For the last four days now she was worried Blaze would feel threaten by Velvet, but he has been nothing but helpful, he's been making sure she had diapers and bottles. This surprised her as it took Spike some time to adjust to Blaze being around. She heard Blaze chuckle as he kissed Velvet's forehead. This made her smile "Alright bed is made, let's get going." She said using her magic to place Velvet into the stroller and made sure Blaze had some coloring books just in case he wanted to color later. The three made their way down the stairs and out towards the park. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Applejack placed her son into the stroller as Matt came walking into the room "Is Apple Sky ready for his day out?" Matt asked smiling. "Just about." She said smiling. Matt looked at his son, he had his mother's coat and his mane; his eyes were a light green "Do ya have his blanket?" "Yes, it's right here." He said pulling the blanket out of his saddle bag. "Then we're ready ta go." She said with a smile. "Just let me double check the barn and make sure we don't have anything else to do before we leave." He said kissing Applejack's cheek and made his way outside. Matt opened the door to the barn; he notices the barn was dark. He remained quiet as he slowly made his way through the barn. He could hear voices. "I love you so much Apple Bloom." Matt knew who that voice belong to. He found where he heard the voices. "I love you too Spike." The light's came to life scaring the couple and making the two jumped away from each other. Matt looked at Spike who was scared to death. Matt could see red lips marks were all over his face. "You're lucky I'm the one to find you two and not Big Mac or Applejack." He said "Spike, how about you go home wash that lip stick off your face." Spike kissed Apple Bloom's cheek and took off running as if Matt was going to chase after him. "W-What are ya goin' ta do?" Apple Bloom asked scared. "Oh, I'm not going to do anything." Matt said walking towards the door "You're going to tell Applejack what happened here." He looked back at Apple Bloom. "W-Why don't you just tell her?" She asked surprised he wouldn't tell her sister about the make out session they just had. "I don't rat out my friends Apple Bloom." He said turning away from her "I can't turn a blind eye here, either you tell Applejack about you and Spike dating or you'll have me always watching your back every minute of every day." He said leaving Apple Bloom alone with her thoughts. "Everythin' alright? Ah saw Spike run out of here like a bat out of hell?" Applejack asked pushing the stroller over towards him. "Spike forgot to help Sweetie Belle with a few things." He said "We better get going; we don't want to waste this beautiful day." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Applejack didn't know why Matt was acting so weird but she just followed him and figured he would tell her later. Flash placed his lunch box into a box and taped it up. He then made his way outside and towards a wagon sitting outside. He placed the box on the wagon "Alright, take it away." The pony nodded and moved down the streets "Enjoy the dump you stupid rock." Flash then made his way down the street and towards the bar. He opened the door and stepped inside to see Flower Shield sitting at the bar waiting for him. She was out of uniform and he finally got to see her cutie mark, it was a shield with a flower in the middle of it. "You finally made it!" She said with a bright smile. Flash smiled and sat down next to her "Yeah, I had to hurry and take the trash out, the trash guy only comes once a week." "It's cool, I ordered two ciders for us." Flash smiled as the bartender placed their drinks in front of them. For once in Flash's life he felt happy. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blaze tossed the ball towards Pumpkin as the two were playing catch. "How's the new foal?" Pumpkin asked catching the ball with her magic. "She's cool." Blaze said as Pumpkin tossed the ball. Blaze caught it in his hands "She doesn't like it when I'm gone for too long and she gets fussy." He said chuckling as he tossed the ball. "Looks like, she likes her big brother." Pumpkin caught the ball "At least you know she likes you." She tossed the ball back at Blaze. "I'm glad too; I was worried she wouldn't like me." He caught the ball "But after the four days with her, my worrying was for nothing." He tossed the ball. She tossed the ball "Who wouldn't like you? Your kind and sweet, and you know how to cheer me up when I'm feeling down plus your very cut-" Pumpkin's eyes went wide as she felt her cheeks heat up as the words slipped from her mouth. The ball bounced off Blaze head and fell down to the ground. His cheeks were as red as they have ever been. "Yo Blaze!" Blaze and Pumpkin both turned their heads to see Pound Cake running up towards them "You okay buddy? Your face is all red." Pound said, he then notices his sister face was red as well "Did you two kiss or something?" He asked. "NO!" Pumpkin said snapping out of her shock "We didn't kiss!" "Are you sure? Because he's got that face like you did." He said making Blaze snap out of his shock. "We didn't!" She said getting angry at her brother as her cheeks turned even redder. Blaze mind was racing; his best friend just said he was cute. How do you take that? He couldn't figure out what to say or do. The one thing kept coming into his mind as he stood there, does he think Pumpkin was cute? Did he like her even like her in that kind of way? He looked at Pumpkin and saw how red her cheeks were. He did like her in that kind of way... yet he still like Luna as well, his mind was confused "I think you're cute too." This surprised him and the other two. Why he said it he didn't know why but he knew deep down he liked her too. "Wow, I didn't expect that." Pound said surprised "I'll leave you two alone." He quickly made his way out of the area. "Y-You think I'm cute too?" She asked. Her face was beat read as she tried to hide her blush from him. He nodded as she slowly moved up towards him. Pumpkin then kissed his lips and Blaze kissed her back. He felt her pull away as she stared into his eyes "I-I know you like Luna but maybe w-we could date?" "O-Of course, w-we can date." He said giving her a goofy smile. She then moved back in and kissed his lips again. Twilight's eyes went wide as she saw her son kissing Pumpkin on the lips. "BLAZE SPARKLE!" She yelled at the top of her lungs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A grey stallion with a white mane placed the box down in front of him. He wondered why a pony would tape up his garbage. He pulled the tape off and saw a lunch box that looked brand new. He pulled the lunch box out and opened it only to be blinded by a red light. The stallion felt his mind being pulled into darkness. The light faded and the grey stallion opened his eyes "Flash shall pay for his betrayal. But for now this unicorn shall do till my true body is old enough to take." The grey stallion started walking and the form changed into a dark grey with a black mane flowing in the wind. A newspaper flew into his face making him pull it off and look at the paper "It would seem Twilight had a child," Then something caught his eye and he grinned "I see my brother has taken pony form and has found true love." He tossed the newspaper "Let's go visit the happy couple and my nephew." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Be Continued. > Chapter 20. Past, Brother’s. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 20. Past, Brother's. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Night watched as Twilight pacing back and forth, her mind dead set on keeping Blaze and Pumpkin away from each other. "Honey, Blaze is old enough to have a girlfriend." Night said trying to get her to understand she couldn't stop this. "He's too young! He shouldn't even be thinking about girls!" Twilight was in panic mode and Night knew it "He should be worried about his next test not what he should get his girlfriend for their next date!" "Pumpkin and Blaze are both grade A students, both of them study hard. I don't think their grades would drop the moment we let them date." Twilight glared at him "You even said Pumpkin was a smart filly, would you rather Blaze date some mean filly who will treat him like dirt or have a filly who will give Blaze the respect he deserves?" Twilight sighed; she knew Night was right here. She truly wasn't ready for this just yet, him dating wasn't supposed to happen till he was in his 80's and she was long gone. Yet she knew deep down her son wouldn't be happy unless he found somepony special like she did. She looked at Night and wrapped her hoofs around him. Night could feel tears soak his fur "I-I don't want to lose him Night." "You won't, he'll always be your son Twi." Night said rubbing her back with his hoof "No one can take that away from you." Twilight pulled her head from Night's shoulder and looked at him. He placed a hoof under her chin and gave her a light smile "Blaze may be getting older, but he'll still need you." This brought a smile to her face "You always know how to make me feel better." He leaned in and kissed her lips. She kissed him back. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight opened the door to her son's sitting on his bed; he had a book in his hands as he was reading "Blaze, can we talk?" She asked stepping into the room. Blaze looked away from his book and looked at his mother and nodded. Twilight made her way towards his and took a seat next to her son "I know what I did today was... a bit out of place but I only did what I did because I'm worried about you." She could see her son just sit there "You and Pumpkin can continue to date," Blaze looked at his mother with a surprised look on his face "But you must promise me you this won't affect your schooling and you two will not kiss... in front of me." It took everything inside her to even speak those last words. "I-I promise mommy." He said pulling her into a hug. She hugs him back as she fought back the tears. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The sky was cold and dark, the ground covered in black crystals. Blaze blinked a few times as he tried to figure out what was going on. That's when he heard the voices. "His forces have kept us from entering the kingdom and I fear with each passing day the dark magic he possesses will grow stronger." Blaze knew that voice. He quickly rushed towards the voice to see none other than Luna, but this Luna was different. She was wearing blue armor. "With our ground forces holding his army at bay, we shall be able to enter the castle. Once inside we will be able to use the elements of harmony to finish this." Celestia said. "What if they fail?" "Let's pray we do not." Celestia said looking back at the castle. The scene changed as Blaze now stood within the crystal castle. Blaze could feel the darkness around him move as the only source of light was from the stained glass windows. Each one showed a held a pony Blaze knew was King Sombra, he remembered the story of how his mother help in the defeat of Sombra and freeing the ponies trapped by his evil spell. The glass shattered as Princess Luna and Princess Celestia broke through "Surrender Sombra!" Luna yelled as they used their magic to fire a beam of light towards Sombra, he quickly dodged the attack and summoned black crystals and flew up towards them as he went to slice through them with a sword. Blaze watched as the two princesses fought Sombra. Yet he was too strong from them as he sent Luna into a wall knocking her out. Sombra laughed "You thought you could defeat me?" Celestia quickly rushed towards him and their swords clashed, sparks flying off the two swords as their magic fought "You will fall today Sombra!" "I am more powerful then you." Sombra said, his sword pushing Celestia's back. "I do not care what dark packs you have made, you will fail!" She said as her magic sent out a burst of energy sending Sombra back. Sombra chuckled "Your wrath is delicious." "SILENTS YOU MONSTER!" She yelled her horn glowing bright as she sent a beam of light towards Sombra. Sombra turned into a shadow avoiding the beam and smoke filled the room blinding Celestia. Blaze saw a green light was over Celestia "Even God's know fear." Sombra said raising his sword into the air ready to strike Celestia down. Blaze closed his eyes as he fought back the tears. He didn't want Celestia to die. To his surprise he heard the sound of metal hitting each other "You will not harm my sister!" Blaze eyes lit up, Luna had saved her sister from the blow and was now going to fight Sombra and defeat him! "You should have joined me my love; together we could have shown the world what the night truly is." Sombra said. Blaze blinked in shock, did Luna once love Sombra? "I am not your love!" Sombra was sent flying backwards by Luna's surge of energy "You used me as a tool! You treated me as if I was nothing more than a filly!" She rushed towards Sombra and slammed her sword into his "Your heart holds only but darkness!" Sombra used his dark magic to throw Luna's sword into the wall and crystals trapped her "It is you who walked out; you forced my hoofs into this! You were my night sky and you went back to her!" "You are blinded by your own hate that you cannot see what love truly is." Blaze looked towards the new voice to see another human, he was wearing gold armor, and he held a sword in his hand that was glowing a bright yellow "T-There's another human in this world? W-Why hasn't anypony told me this?" Blaze thought as he watched the human towards Sombra. With each step the human took the black crystal began to fade to its normal color "H-How did you survive!? I stabbed you in the heart!" Sombra felt fear run down his spin as he stepped back. "I made a deal like you brother." Sombra's heart started to beat faster and faster with each step the human took. The crystal Luna was trapped in broke and she was free. Sombra watched as his brother stopped in the middle of the throne room "Today King Sombra shall fall by the hand of the Knight of Avalon!" He rushed towards Sombra and his sword broke through and cut off his horn. The knight then kicked Sombra in the face sending him to the ground "You have grown weak brother, has your dark master abandoned you?" Sombra chuckled, as he got back to his hoofs. His horn grew back as the one on the ground turned into a crystal "You won't be able to kill me brother, I have become a God!" The knight just raised his sword towards Sombra "You are no God; you are nothing more than a monster." Sombra aimed his left hoof towards Luna and her horn was engulfed in black magic "Luna, kill the human!" Luna felt her body move towards them. The sword let out a powerful energy surge breaking the dark magic from Luna's horn "You shall not use her in this fight Sombra!" He rushed towards Sombra. Sombra turned into smoke and faded. They could hear the laughter of Sombra fill the room "You honestly believe you can stop me!" The knight was sent flying out the window and he appeared in front of Luna "You shall know fear!" Luna eyes went wide as her eyes change from blue to green as a purple mist came out of her eyes. Luna chuckled as the mist faded and her eyes changed into cat like eyes "You truly are a fool aren't you Sombra?" The stallion stepped back as he watched the Alicorn look right at him as his crystals began fade into black smoke and flow into Luna's body "The power you were gifted with are the same powers I was born with! I am where the darkness goes when unicorns like you die." A sword formed from the darkness brought fear into Sombra's mind as he was backed into a wall. "W-What are you?" Sombra stuttered as he watched Luna's coat changed from a light blue to a dark black. "I'm a nightmare." Blaze didn't want to see this, he didn't want to see Luna become the very thing that made her try and destroy her sister. "Luna! Stand down." The sword stopped inches from Sombra's face as she turned her head towards the human "His master will bring him back if he dies here today." "And how would you know? You're his brother." She said keeping the sword at Sombra's throat. The human walked right up towards Luna and placed his hand around her horn and her eyes grew wide as the darkness inside her faded and her mind became clear "W-What happened?" Luna asked shaking her head. "You lost control, but I brought you back from the sea of darkness." The human said as he moved his hand towards Celestia and the dark magic keeping her trapped in her own worse nightmare faded away. Sombra watched as the sword at his throat faded and he smiled "You should have let her kill me brother!" The ground shook and Sombra flew towards the human only to be sent flying into a pillar. Celestia stood onto her hoofs and shook her head, her body felt weak as she stood. Luna rushed over towards her sister "Tia? Are you alright?" Celestia wrapped her wings around her sister shocking Luna "I am glad you are alright." She pulled away and looked at Sombra who got back to his hoof. "Summon your sword brother." Celestia looked at the human covered in gold armor and her eyes widen as she saw him holding a sword glowing yellow. Sombra summoned his sword with his magic; the blade was pure black and was glowing purple "I will break your sword in two brother." The human chuckled "I hold in my hands the power of Avalon, the people you were once task to protect." The sword started to shine bright "And I shall use it to defeat you once and for all." He rushed towards Sombra and he did the same as the two swords hit each other as both swords gave off a wave of energy. "Sister, what have I missed?" Celestia asked looking at Luna. "From what I have heard they are brothers." Luna said "But I blacked out when Sombra used his dark magic on me." The castle shook as the two fought "We need to end this before they destroy the castle." Luna nodded. The human broke through Sombra's sword and sending him flying into the wall "It's time for you to feel the pain of our people." A beam of light flew out of the sword and Sombra let out a painful roar as the beam entered his heart "Feel the suffering of our people, feel their pain!" Luna and Celestia walked right next to the human, their horns glowing bright "Whatever you have planned do it now." He said as the beam was being to darken from Sombra's power. The two sisters flew up into the air and fired their spell onto Sombra. Blaze watched as Sombra began to change into a shadow creature. He flew into the air and out the window. The ice opened up and he was placed inside. A light filled the room blinding them. Blaze rubbed his eye lids as he tried to get his vision to return. When it returned he saw Luna on Celestia's back and the human standing in the snow. "Without your help, we might not have defeated Sombra." Celestia said to the human. The human placed his sword into his holster "You would have won, but it wouldn't have been the right way." He said looking away from her. "What do you mean?" Celestia asked puzzled what he meant. "In time you will learn this, but for now know that family can always be saved." He began to walk through the thick snow. "Where are you going?" Celestia asked taking a step forwards. He stopped and looked back at her "I'm going to rest, I have done my part and now it's time to be with my love ones." He turned his head and began to walk through the thick snow again "Keep your sister close to your heart Princess, she'll need that love." He said as the snow began to blow leaving Celestia alone as a snow storm began to form. Blaze watched as everything went white. He didn't know if this was all a dream or if this was truly what happened in the past. "Wake up Blaze! Breakfast is ready!" Blaze heard his mother's voice awaking him from his slumber. Blaze rubbed his eyes and sat up in bed. "W-Was that all just a dream?" Blaze thought as he looked out the window to see Celestia's sun raising "Maybe I should ask Luna about this." ============================================================================== Matt placed the last of the baskets into the barn as he wiped the sweat from his forehead. He looked out at the sky as he saw the clouds being move by the pegusi as they were getting ready for a rain storm. "I better close up the barn; don't need the rain leaking through." He thought as he moved to the side of the barn and closed the windows. "So the former Prince of Avalon works on an apple farm. How the mighty have fallen." Matt turned his head as his eyes widen. "You!" Matt formed changed from his ponyself to his human self "You have some nerve coming here!" The stallion laughed "I'm not here to fight brother, I'm here to chat." He said raising a hoof towards him "We don't want your son being fatherless now do we?" He asked. Matt pulled out his sword and aimed it at the stallion "I'm immortal Sombra, I cannot die." "True, but that doesn't mean I can't lock you away." He said grinning "Now, if you want to be able to watch your son grow, you will tell me the spells for the vault." Matt blinked as he lowered his sword "Vault? What vault?" "The vault that holds of sword of darkness." Matt placed a hand to his chin as he thought for a moment. Then it hit him and he started laughing "Oh that vault! That's just where I taught ponies how to fight the darkness." Sombra glared at Matt "You lie! You placed the sword there!" "No, that's where I taught ponies, dragon's and griffon's how to fight and protect each other." Matt said placing his sword into its holster "The Knight of darkness sword is in Tartarus where it belongs." Sombra rage grew "Then why seal the room off with spells!?" "To keep you from entering it and harming ponies who are trying to flew from you." He said picking up an apple and taking a bite from it "I knew you would return and reclaim the Crystal Empire, but our battle shall happen on the battlefield." Sombra's anger grew, his hate grew "I still love you brother." Sombra felt a sting in his heart; just the words alone brought sparked something inside his soul "I don't love you." He said glaring at his brother. Sombra quickly used his magic to teleport out of the area. Matt changed back to his human form and a tear ran down his cheek "I know there is still good in you brother, if only you would see it too." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sombra smashed into a tree as a tear ran down his cheek "You have become weak! He's nothing to you Sombra! You have no love for your younger brother! He's the enemy." He yelled at himself as he tried to fight back the tears. "Yet he was the only one who loved us for us." A voice spoke "Even when dad yelled at us, he was there to cheer us up." Memories of a younger Matthew sat next to him making silly faces trying to cheer him up. A small tear fell onto a small yellow flower. "Yet he is the one that fought us on the battlefield! He wanted our head!" The little voice of reason was thrown back into the pit as Sombra's hoof smashed the flower "Matt will die by my hoofs! And I shall rule once again!" The ground around him became grey as he walked through the forest "I shall wait for Blaze's birthday and I shall return and destroy Matthew and anypony else that gets in my way." He made his way through the forest and towards an old castle. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Celestia's sun filled Luna's home with enough light to allow her to read the paper's her sister had sent her to sign. Yet her mind wouldn't let her rest, the thought of Blaze and Pumpkin came flooding into her mind. She had been informed by Blaze he was going out with Pumpkin when she visited his dream last night. The tears began to fall down her cheeks as she let the sadness wash over her. She knew this day would happen. He would find a filly that would like him and she would be nothing more than a friend. There came a knock at her door, she quickly wiped the tears away. She then made her way down the stairs. When she opened the door she was surprised to see Pumpkin standing there. She had her saddle bags on her back "What brings you by Pumpkin?" Luna asked. "I need to talk to you... If that's alright with you?" "Send this filly packing! Erase her mind and make her fear Blaze!" Luna fought the voice in her head as she allowed the filly to enter her home "Come in, my door is opened to any pony who needs to speak with me." She said. Pumpkin made her way into house and Luna closed the door behind the filly as the two walked through the hall and into the living room "What is on your mind little one?" "It's about Blaze." She said to Luna as she jumped onto the couch as Luna sat down on a pillow. "I take it you wish to know more about him... Correct?" "I already know what I need to know about Blaze... I'm just afraid I might have done the wrong thing by going out with him." She said lowering her head, she could feel the tears begin to form "I like Blaze a lot, but I know deep down he cares for somepony else. I feel that later down the road we might grow apart and lose the friendship we have now." Luna blinked, Blaze liked another pony? "I'm sure you two will remain friends even if you two break up." Luna said to the filly "You have been his friend since he moved to this town, he wouldn't want to lose you." Pumpkin looked up at her and Luna could see the blood stain eyes as she fought back the tears. "I-I don't want to lose him." She let the dam flow. Luna walked over towards the filly and wrapped her wing around her. "You will not lose him Pumpkin; Blaze will always be there for you just as he is for me." She said as the filly looked up at her as she saw she had a smile on her face "Blaze will be there for you." Luna used her magic to a box of tissues out of her room down to the living room "Why don't you dry those eyes." Pumpkin used her magic to take a tissue and blew her nose. "This is your chance Luna! Use your magic to wipe her memory clean! Make it to where she doesn't love Blaze!" The voice inside her head yelled "No, if I were to do that Blaze would be sadden and I couldn't bear to see him sad." "I can see why Blaze trusts you so much." She said wiping the tears away with a new tissue "You're so kind, wise and beautiful." She said looking away from the mare "I'm never going to be beautiful like you." "She speaks the truth! We are beautiful then her! Blaze belongs to us!" The voice yelled. Luna just ignored the voice and focused at the task at hoof, helping this filly keep Blaze happy "Every filly is beautiful." She said trying to bring hope to this filly "I know Blaze thinks you are beautiful." "He doesn't think I'm beautiful." She said blushing "He just thinks I'm cute." Luna chuckled "Trust me, he thinks your beautiful." "I'm not, I'm just... Cute." She said closing her eyes "I've heard what other colts say, I'm not even worth dating." Rage filled Luna's heart, how dare a colt even say such words to a filly. Back in her day colts were lucky to even be near a filly like Pumpkin. She made a mental note to track these colts down and make sure the next time they think about calling any filly names, they'll know fear. "Those colt's don't know what their missing." She said to the filly "You are indeed beautiful, like everypony out there. You just need to remember colts are a bit slow when it comes to beauty." Pumpkin felt Luna's wing give her a little squeeze "How about I take you and Blaze to go see Trixie perform today? I'm sure you and Blaze will enjoy her show as your first date." "Y-You don't have to do that." Pumpkin said. "But I want too, besides." Luna removed her wing and sighed "If I know Twilight, she'll sit in the middle of you two and will ruin the date." Pumpkin knew she was right "Now, how about we get going? We need to inform Blaze about tonight." She said with a smile as she used her magic to pick Pumpkin up into the air and placed her on her back. "As much as this hurts me, knowing Blaze is happy helps make this pain heal." Luna thought as she walked through the busy streets of Ponyville. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Be Continued. > Chapter 21. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 21. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Blaze heart was racing a mile a minute. The filly he liked was sitting next to him while the mare he had a crush on sat behind them watching over him. Fireworks shot off the wagon as a stage fell forwards and a blue mare appeared out of purple smoke "Welcome my little colts and fillies!" The mare said with a big smile "Watch in awe as The Great and Powerful Trixie! Performs magic the likes of you have never seen!" Blaze and Pumpkin watched in awe as Trixie showed off her magical talents to the crowed. Luna watched as the two sat and watched in awe. This brought joy to her. "You should be the one next to him!" A voice yelled within Luna’s head. "He is but a child, and I am a mare. To act on the these feelings would be wrong." Luna thought back to the voice. Red fire flew around the room like a dragon. This brought a small smile to her face as it flew around her and up into the sky. "Love is never wrong. You love this boy with all your soul and you wish to deny what little happiness you have left?" The voice asked. "Seeing Blaze happy, does bring me happiness. Tho...... one day I know my true love will come." The fire burst into giant hearts. "Those were the same thoughts you once had when we were with him." A single tear ran down Luna's cheek as she fought back the memories of her ex love. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight sat in front of Matthew and Applejack as her mind was racing. “We will need to keep Blaze under close watch with Sombra roaming around.” Matthew said “He has something planned for your son and I do not know what.” “H-How did he live?” Twilight asked. “His horn is his power, that’s what we have to watch out for.” Matthew said “I will do my best to watch over him but it’s not time for him to learn where he is from.” “I need to look up spells, maybe there is something I can cast that ca-” Twilight's words were cut off by Matthew’s “There are no spells I’m afraid, I would have used a spell like that long ago however I do know spells to keep him from breaking into your home.” “Cast it.” Twilight said. “I’ll need to get a few things, I’ll meet you at your home around three.” Matthew said getting up and leaving Applejack and Twilight alone. “Matthew will protect him, you can trust him.” Applejack said. “I won’t let Sombra harm my son.” Twilight said “I’m going to contact Cadance and see if she can find anything in the crystal library.” “Ah’ll try and help out the best Ah can here.” Applejack said with a smile. “Thank you Applejack, you're such a great friend.” Twilight hugged Applejack. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deep within the darkness a being stood. “So far my plans for Sombra have changed.” A figure said. “The deal we made with him a thousand years ago still hold strong.” A hooded figure said “However the human boy is strong with magic, locked away.” “Sombra plans on using the boy, shall we take the boy?” The figure asked. “No, if Sombra’s plan works the taste of darkness will linger within the boy and he’ll soon became the vessel.” The hooded figure said “Time is still on our side.” ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight looked around as she felt darkness creep into her heart. She felt a fire burning her soul. Before her stood Blaze older standing in front of her with a sword in his hands. “You’ve pushed me to this mother, the world you once knew is now filled with darkness!” She saw her son’s eyes turn bright red “The time of light has come to an end mother.” She felt the sword run through her “You died as a weakling.” Twilight felt the sword be removed and she fell to her knees as she saw Equestria on fire. “This isn’t your fate Twilight.” Twilight looked to see a woman with long brown hair and green eyes “Blaze needs your love more than ever, you need to show him the light.” Twilight felt the pain leave as the world around her faded and was replaced with sunshine and peace, she could see ponies walking around and enjoying life “You and I know how great Blaze is, he is the true king of all realms.” “W-Who are you?” Twilight asked as she got back to her feet only to see her son standing before her. “You already know who I am Twilight.” She looked at the woman and realised who she is. Twilight eyes opened up as tears rolled down her cheeks as she saw the sun slowly rising “His mother.” Twilight notices she was alone. She decided she needed to speak with Matt about her dream. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight made her way to Sweet Apple Acres. She found Matt near the barn loading the wagon with apples. “Matt! I need to talk to you.” Twilight said huffing as she stood in front of Matt. “What happened Twilight?” Matt asked looking at her. “I had a dream last night, it had Blaze mother in it.” Twilight said “She showed me two futures and one of them had Blaze evil.” Matt looked puzzled “She showed you the future where Blaze was evil?” Twilight nodded “I’ll speak with Night Fire on this matter, she might know something.” “She also showed me Blaze keeping the peace.” Twilight said “She told me he needs my love more than ever.” “I suggest you go home and be with your family, I’ll talk to you later after I speak with you tomorrow after I speak with Night Fire.” Matt said. “Thank you Matt, I owe you.” Twilight said giving him a hug. He hugged her back. “No need to thank me Twilight, I’m happy to help.” Matt said as Twilight let go and she left leaving Matt alone “So, Blaze mother came to her in a dream, I wonder what this could mean.” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sombra stood on a cliffside overlooking Canterlot as the ponies below were moving around. “I sense you brother.” Sombra looked behind him to see not his brother standing there but a strange creature “Now what are you?” Before Sombra could react he was forced into a deep slumber “Sleep, soon you’re magic will help power my master.” The creature said picking up Sombra and walking into the forest. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To Be Continued. > Chapter 22. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 22. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A grey unicorn with a white mane found himself chained in a strange place. His mind was racing as he tried to figure out what was going on. “W-Where am I!?” He called out. “We have freed you from Sombra’s grasp, however we can’t let you leave.” A female voice said “You’ll be our guest for a long time.” “P-Please let me, I-I just wanna go home.” The stallion said. “Get him ready for the mines.” The female voice said. Two strange creatures dragged the stallion out of the cell “Nooooo!” He screamed as he was being taken away. “I believe you were harsh on the poor stallion.” A dragon said. “He’ll give us away to the light, we cannot risk that.” The female voice said moving through the shadows “What are you doing here anyways Sarah?” “Master is asking for you.” She said “Something about a gift.” “I’m on my way.” She said moving past her and out of the dungeon. She walked into a room and inside was a broken horn glowing inside a beam of light. “Finally you make it Tempest!” A female voice rang out throughout the room “I finally got you the horn you so seeked.” “Sombra still rules within in the horn.” Tempest said looking at the horn. “With the magic amulet I have, it will only allow Sombra to speak but not control.” The female voice said “You have kept your promise of giving me my lands now it’s your turn to get your horn.” Tempest touched the beam of light and felt the power coming from the horn “I’ll just hear his voice?” “Just hear his voice.” The female voice said. “I accept it.” Tempest said as the light faded and the horn floated to her broken horn and fused. She felt the raw energy from the horn flow through her body. Her eyes started glowing purple “You can’t control me! I am all powerful!” Sombra said speaking through Tempest. Tempest felt her body freeze up as the figure moved from the shadow “Oh Sombra, you forget it was I who could control you Sombra.” The figure moved into the light to show they were human, a female human. Her hair was bright red and her eyes were pure red. “Maggie!” Sombra glared at her “How did you survive my blade to the heart!?” “Easy my love, that was a fake.” She said placing her hand onto Sombra’s horn “You broke my heart that day and so I’ve waited to get my revenge on you only to see your brother broke you.” The magic slowly flowed from her hands and down through the horn “Now, you’ll just be a voice, Tempest needs your magic to help me bring war to this world.” Tempest felt her mind return to see her master standing before her “Sombra will be just a voice, he’ll be annoying but your strong and can block him out.” She said placing her hand to Tempest cheek “Why don’t we test out your new powers.” ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight Sparkle walked down the path with Blaze riding on her back as they were heading to Sweet Apple Acres to help with getting this year's Nightmare Night haunted house up and running. They planned on turning the barn into a haunted house and scare some colts and fillies. “We’ll need ghosts!” Blaze said with a big smile “Those are spooky!” Twilight chuckled “More spooky than zombies?” “Ghosts can control your body! Zombies just want to eat the brains.” Blaze said. “Good point.” Twilight said “I’m gonna have to cut down on your supernatural comics.” “I didn’t read it from a comic, I read it from one of your books.” Blaze said “Big book of ghosts.” “I told you to not read my books without me there.” Twilight said looking at her son with a small glare “I’m gonna have to lock that door.” “You won’t.” He said with a grin. Twilight just chuckled as they found themselves walking towards the farm. Outside they saw Matt carving pumpkins. “Blaze! Twilight!” Matt said with a smile “Glad you two could make it! Where’s Night?” “He’ll be here later, he’s right now helping Sunset with a few things and making sure Velvet has everything she needs.” Twilight said using her magic to place Blaze down “Where’s Applejack?” “She’s with Big Mac and Granny Smith, something about family tradition.” Matt said “Don’t ask they wouldn’t tell me.” He said “Rarity is in the barn with all kind of things and Pinkie Pie is somewhere.” “What about Dash?” Twilight asked. “Dash won’t be helping, something about a race.” He said. “Can I help carve pumpkins?” Blaze asked. Twilight went to speak when Matt spoke first “Sure, I’ll show you the special tools we have so you won’t cut yourself with the big knifes.” Matt said giving Blaze a smile. “O-Okay, I’ll go help Rarity and Pinkie Pie.”Twilight said feeling worried about Blaze carving pumpkins. Blaze took a seat at the picnic table and looked at the pumpkins “Okay, what do I do?” Matt placed a bucket next to him “Once we cut open the pumpkins we have to clean out the seeds.” Matt said “Now I have a few already cut open so if you can clean them out we can focus on carving faces onto them.” He said. “Okay.” Blaze pulled a pumpkin over and opened the top and started pulling out the seeds and he got kinda grossed out by how it felt. “Feels weird doesn’t it?” Matt asked as he picked up a knife and cut open a new top on another pumpkin. “Yeah, feels so weird.” Blaze said. “You’ll get use to it, I use to do this type of thing with my father when I was around your age.” Matt said “Best part was after getting them cleaned out was making faces.” “Is your dad going to be here for Nightmare Night?” Blaze asked. Matt frowned a little “He passed away a long time ago, but his memory lives on through me.” He said giving Blaze a smile. “Sorry if that brought back sad memories.” Blaze said feeling bad for bringing that up. “No need to be sorry Blaze, I did bring him up and you being curious wanted to know, there is nothing wrong with asking.” Matt said “If he was still alive I know he’ll be enjoying the haunted house you all are planning.” Blaze smiled as he pulled out more of the pumpkins seeds and placed them in the bucket “What do you plan on doing with the pumpkin seeds?” Blaze asked. “Clean them then bake them.” Matt said as started placing seeds into a bucket next to him. “Ew!” Blaze said. “Why are they ew?” Matt asked raising an eyebrow. “Why eat the seeds?” Blaze asked. “They taste super yummy baked and add salt, mmmm.” Matt said getting hungry thinking of eating baked seeds. “Adults are weird.” Blaze said making Matt chuckle. “One day you’ll be an adult.” Matt said “And you’ll like foods you thought were yucky.” ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight looked at Rarity who was untying Pinkie Pie from a rope. “Darling, I told you to wait before we start putting any ropes up, we still need Twilight to help us map out the rout for the colts and fillies to follow.” Rarity said placing Pinkie back onto the ground. “I’m just thinking ahead!” Pinkie said with a big smile. “Oh Twilight darling you're here.” Rarity said noticing Twilight was in the barn. Twilight smiled “Hello Rarity, Hello Pinkie.” She said walking up to the two “So I wrote down some plans for some ideas with Blaze who seems to know a few things about haunted houses.” Twilight said using her magic to bring out some blueprints of what they came up with and placed them on a table. “Oh that is a lot dear, but with us we can get this done and ready by tonight!” Rarity said with a big grin. “Oooo Blaze put the ghosts here like I wanted!” Pinkie said getting excited “Tomorrow night is gonna be spooky!” Twilight smiled as she *started making ghosts. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Luna walked down the road to Sweet Apple Acres, Blaze managed to talk her into coming to Sweet Apple Acres to help with the haunted house. At first she didn’t want to do it till he brought out his puppy dog eyes and she melted. He knew how to get what he wanted and it made her laugh. She stopped dead in her tracks as she saw Blaze craving pumpkins with Matt. She could see his smile and it made her smile. She could see how happy he was and it made her heart skip a beat. She made her way down the road and walked up to the two “Luna!” Blaze said rushing over towards her and giving her a hug then quickly pulling away “Oh I’m sorry! I got pumpkin goop on you! I’ll get a towel!” Blaze quickly went to get a chuckle and Luna chuckled. “What brings you by Luna?” Matt asked still pulling out pumpkin goop from the pumpkins. “Blaze asked me to come join you all with the haunted house for Nightmare Night.” Luna said. “Ah he talked you into it, just like how Applejack talked me into helping as well.” Matt said chuckling “Well Twilight is in the barn if you want to help them set up the haunted house or you can join us in carving pumpkins.” Matt said as he picked up another pumpkin and placed it on the table and started slicing into it. “I will join you two in carving pumpkins.” Luna said taking a seat next to Blaze. Matt slide a pumpkin towards Luna and she started pulling the goop out of the pumpkin “Oh the joy of having magic, don’t have to worry about getting your hoofs all covered in goop.” Matt said chuckling as he dug into the pumpkin pulling out the goop. Luna raised her eyebrow “What’s that supposed to me?” Luna asked curious on what he meant. “No offense was meant towards the comment Princess, just pointing out how easy it would be with magic to clean out these pumpkins is all.” He said chuckling “Wouldn’t mind having magic to clean these pumpkins out or hands, hoofs normally miss like a few good seeds left inside.” Luna chuckled “So, how is Pumpkin Cake, Blaze?” Luna asked looking at Blaze. “She’s going to her cousin’s house for Nightmare Night so it’s just gonna be me here going around getting candy.” Blaze said kinda sadly. “I’m sure next year you two will get to collect some candy.” Matt said as he placed another pumpkin onto the table and cut into it. “We were gonna dress up as a two headed dragon but now I’m just a one headed dragon.” Blaze said sadly. “I’m sure you’ll still have fun.” Luna said “Lot’s of free candy can always cheer somepony up.” Spike came running up the path way and stopped in front of Luna, out of breath he handed her a letter. Luna used her magic to open the the letter and her eyes widen. “What is it Princess?” Matt asked. “Hippogriffia has fallen.” Luna said looking at Matt in horror. “How could they have fallen? They have the pearl, the power source I gave them to face any evil.” Matt thought. “They are asking for Twilight to speak with them.” Luna said. “She can’t go, I’ll have to stop this from happening.” Matt thought. “Why would they want my mother?” Blaze asked looking at Luna. “I do not know little one, but we will find out.” Luna said “Spike, take this letter to Twilight in the barn, I’ll be making my way to Canterlot right away.” “Okay.” Spike said taking the letter and rushing into the barn. “I’m sorry Blaze, it looks like I won’t be able to help you with this years Nightmare Night.” Luna said “Try and enjoy your night.” Luna felt Blaze hug her and she hugged him back “I’ll see you soon Blaze.” She stood and left leaving Blaze and Matt alone. “Blaze, why don’t you wash your hands and go help Rarity and Pinkie Pie inside.” Matt said. “Okay.” Blaze said leaving Matt and going into the house leaving him with his thoughts. “Applejack is going to kill me but I have to keep Twilight from going, I have to take this trip instead and stop whoever took a kingdom, they could be after magical objects. I cannot allow them to get away with this, this does fall under my job.” Matt sighed “My first Nightmare Night with my family and I have to go and stop a threat. I’ll make it up to them.” Twilight walked out of the barn with Spike by her side “Okay, you go ahead and head back into town and I’ll grab Blaze.” “Twilight can I talk to you for a moment.” Matt said walking up to her. “Not now Matt, I need to get ready to leave.” Twilight said. “That’s what I want to talk to you about.” Matt said “You cannot go.” “Why not!? They are requesting me! I could help bring back the nation!” Twilight said. “It’s a trap, they want you to be in their clutches so they can use you, I’m taking your place on this one Twilight.” Matt said “I can handle this but you need to remain here with Blaze, trust me.” “What can you do that Twilight can’t?” Spike asked raising an eyebrow. “I have a lot of tricks up my sleeves Spike.” Matt said “Twilight you gotta trust me on this one.” “I trust you, but what’s your plan?” Twilight asked. “Recon first then see what I’m facing.” Matt said “I’ll report what I find to you and you can send it to Celestia and Luna.” “I guess the new plan is send Matt?” Spike asked. “Yeeyup.” Matt said chuckling. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tempest looked over the ruins of Hippogriffia. The hippogriffs were chained and being loaded into wagons. Tempest looked behind her to see Maggie walking out of the castle with a giant pearl in her hands. “What is that?” Tempest asked. “This magical item will help with my plans for the future my dear.” Maggie said chuckling “Soon our plans for Equestria will under our control.” “We can take Equestria now, we have all the power we need.” Tempest said. “Not yet my dear, there is one element we need to address and I know she’ll be here soon.” Maggie said as she walked passed Tempest. Tempest looked at Maggie puzzled “She? What is she talking about?” She thought. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Be Continued. > Chapter 23. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 23. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nightmare night. Young colts and fillies roamed the streets of Ponyville. Getting their treats and playing tricks. Twilight walked alongside her son Blaze as he collected candy from door to door. Night was trying to keep up with the two, he was pushing a stroller with Velvet Night inside it. “Are you sure you don’t want me pushing the stroller dear?” Twilight asked looking back at Night who was struggling. He’s daughter was using her magic to mess with the strollers breaks and he had to keep removing the break. “No I have it, just our daughter thinks it’s funny to watch daddy struggle with the stroller.” Night said chuckling as he could hear Velvet giggle. “Okay dear.” Twilight chuckled as she watched Blaze walk up to a house and ring the doorbell. “Hey Twi.” Applejack said walking up towards Twilight as Apple Bloom zoomed by them and got to the door to get her candy. “Hey Applejack! How’s your night going?” Twilight asked looking at Applejack to see her pushing a stroller with her young son Apple Sky. She smiled at the young colt, she could see his wings were starting to get a bit bigger. “Ah’m doin’ good.” Applejack said “Just waitin’ for Matt to return.” “I’m sorry he missed out on this, I know how you were looking forwards in scaring him in the haunted house tonight.” Twilight said. “Ah know, there is always next year.” Applejack said with a sad sigh “Ah just want him back home in one piece.” “He’ll be home before you know it.” Twilight said as Night walked up to the two. “He Applejack, hey little Apple Sky!” Night said with a big smile “Honey, I think Velvet’s magic is getting out of hoofs again.” “That’s what all unicorns baby’s go through, don’t worry.” Twilight said chuckling. “Ah’m glad Ah don’t have ta deal with magic.” Applejack said chuckling “I just have to deal with this little one escaping from his crib and using his wings to fly around his room.” ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matt slowly walked through the ruins of Hippogriffia. He spotted strange creatures roaming around the ruins. They had sharp teeth and sharp claws, their fur were as black as the night sky and they stood on two legs, some were dressed in full armor while others were were wielding weapons. He then spotted a unicorn with dark purple fur and he notices her horn “Is that Sombra’s horn!? Who is he working with this time around?” He thought as he watched her walk up to a dragon, she was pretty tall and her scales were blue as the night sky. “Master has moved into the inner castle and has started looking through the old scrolls.” Tempest said “Any word from the princesses?” “Not yet, they have our demand for the Princess of Friendship to come here to talk peace.” The dragon said. “I want our troops ready just incase, masters plans are to let her think we are talking peace but she’ll be held hostage, with one of the elements of Harmony trapped here then Equestria will fall.” Tempest said. Matt sighed, he knew this was a trap however this didn’t sound like something Sombra would want to do. He wanted the world under his rule, something didn’t feel right about this. He knew he needed answers so he did something he thought he would never do. He snuck out of the ruins and made his way toward a small town that was held by this group “Okay, what was that spell.” Matt thought as he tried to think “From light to darkness, to sky to ground, transform my body and to that of light, become the power of Friendship itself.” Matt thought of the spell and his body changed to that of Princess Twilight. He felt strange being in this form. He made his way out onto the streets as the creatures notices him and grabbed him “Hey! What are you doing!?” Matt acted surprised. He was dragged back to the ruins of the kingdom and brought before the Dragon “And who are you?” The dragon asked. “I am Princess Twilight Sparkle, I am here to speak of peace and returning the Hippogriffs homeland to them.” Matt spoke trying to act like Twilight. “Take the Princess to the inner chamber.” The dragon said. Matt was dragged to the castle and taken into what seems like a hidden room under the throne room. When they reached the inner chamber he notices the paintings of himself all on the walls with the pearl in his hands, each picture showed him using the pearl to help the Hippogriffs defend their home from evil. “Princess Twilight Sparkle! It is an honor for you to finally show up!” A female voice said. Matt felt like he knew that voice “I have come to speak peace.” That’s when Matt saw her, a woman with bright red hair and eyes that were pure red. He knew who she was “Maggie! The handmaiden to my sister who turn our brother against us!” Matt had to keep his cool and not let the rage show on his face “Y-You're human!?” Matt said acting shocked. “I am indeed human just like your son.” Maggie said with a devilish grin “And now he’ll be missing his mother for awhile!” Matt felt something wrap around his horn “Your magic is now locked! Now with you now powerless we can move to Equestria and I can begin taking over the kingdom!” “Why attack Equestria!?” Matt asked. “Because my dear, my kingdom was taken from me centuries ago.” Maggie said “I will rule this world!” Maggie walked up to him and smiled “Don’t worry Princess, your son will make a worthy slave.” Matt glared at Maggie “You won’t get away with this!” He shouted as he was being taken away. “Soon, I’ll prove to them all they should have chosen me to take the powers and rule of the world.” Maggie said placing the pearl onto her staff “Tempest! Ready the troops, we head to Equestria at once!” ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matt found himself locked up in a cage inside one of the many airships that were taking off and heading to Equestria. Matt notices no guards were watching him and he knew this was his chance to take down these airships while he can. Before he could put his plan into action the door opened up and he saw the pony from before with Sombra’s horn come walking into the room “Why my master wanted you I’ll never know.” “I am the princess of friendship and the wielder of the element of magic.” Matt said trying to act like Twilight the best he could “How did you get Sombra’s horn?” “We captured him, my master used her magic and a amulet to trap him within his horn and allow me to access his magic.” She said walking up to his cage “He’s been quiet since we captured you.” “He speaks with you?” Matt asked. “He was, mostly yelling about how he’ll take control and get what he wants.” She said chuckling “As long as my master is here I’ll always have control.” “Sombra isn’t one you want to make angry.” Matt said “Your master won’t be there forever and soon enough he’ll get loose and take control of you and your done for.” “He’ll never take control.” Tempest said walking away from the cage “Soon, we will be in Equestria and take control of your lands.” “The princesses will stop you!” Matt said even tho he had a plan to stop them before they reach Equestria. She left him alone once again and he used his magic to break free and changed his form. He placed the ring that was on his head on the cage “Too bad this doesn’t work on me or they would have easily gotten away with this.” He made his way towards the door and slowly opened it to see two creatures standing by the door guarding the way out. He closed the door and made his way to the side of the room where there was a window with bars. He brought forth his sword and sliced through the bars and climbed out and climbed his way to the to the top and saw the many other airships flying in the night sky. “Alright, this ship is in the lead, I can take out the fleet behind us and then I can handle them.” Matt thought as he made his way to the back of the ship and climbed onto the top of the ship. Matt used his magic to summon a bow and arrow “Alright, one shot and all these ships are going down.” He took aim at the ship's “Steel and air, combined together, with the power of light let it rain down on my enemy.” Matt spoke as thousands of arrows appeared in the sky and started raining down. Each ship started going down as the arrows rained down on them. Tempest saw the airships going down “We’re under attack! You three with the princess! The rest of you! Ready the cannons!” Maggie walked out of her cabin and looked at her crew moving around “What is going on?” Matt slide on the side of the ship and landed on the middle of the deck “I’m here to put a stop to your plans.” Matt said pulling out his sword “Stand down now, this is the last ship left floating!” Maggie chuckled “Another human, my we can’t seem to die can we?” Maggie said with a grin. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Luna stood watch at the tower. Word has it there were airships heading towards them and she was taking the nightwatch while Celestia took a rest. All of a sudden a bright light lit up the night sky and she could see hundreds of airships start falling from the sky. Luna’s eyes widen and she let the alarms go off “Get trips to those fallen airships!” That’s when she saw it, one airship hovering in the sky. She could see what looked like magical light’s flashing from aboard the deck of the ship. She quickly took off and flew up towards the airship. Her eyes widen as she saw a female human fighting the knight from a thousand years ago. “Face it! You have fallen today!” The knight said clashing swords with the woman. “Tempest! Take the Princess of Friendship out of here!” Maggie yelled as she kicked the knight in the gut sending him backwards as her creatures moved in and started attacking him. “Twilight!” Luna said rushing in and using her magic to blast Tempest back. She bust open the door she was trying to get to only to see the room was empty “Where is Twilight!?” Luna asked getting angry and her horn starting to glow. “She escaped!” Tempest said getting angry and unleashing her magic on Luna. Matt sliced through each of the creatures and rushed towards Maggie “Your dark magic is over! The pearl will be returned to it’s rightful place and you will fall by my hands!” Matt said rushing towards her and slicing her staff in half. “No! You fool!” Maggie yelled as the dark magic from the staff started to surround her and she let out a painful scream as her body started turning into dust “I’ll return!” She yelled as she faded away. The creatures on the ship faded away like sand. Matt looked at the broken staff “Gonna have to take this to Night Fire.” Matt saw Tempest blast Luna back and she landed on the ground near him. “You killed her!” Tempest had tears running down her cheeks “I’ll destroy you all!” A wave of black magic came flooding towards them. Matt quickly used his magic to shield them from the attack. The magic faded and Tempest felt her body become weak. A dragon quickly flew in and grabbed Tempest and flew off into the night sky. “No!” Matt shouted and rushed towards the end of the ship “She escaped!” “You're the knight that helped us during the attack on Sombra’s castle.” Luna said slowly getting up. “I am indeed Luna.” Matt said walking towards the cabin room and stepping inside. Luna followed after him. She saw a pearl on a desk in the middle of the room “I-Is that the pearl the Hippogriffs use?” Luna asked. “It is.” Matt picked up the pearl “From darkness to light, take me to the Hippogriffs.” The pearl came to life and with a flash of light the knight was gone leaving Luna on the ship alone. “W-Where did he go?” Luna asked out loud trying to figure out what happened. Hippogriffia. Matt found himself standing in the ruins of the kingdom of the Hippogriffs. He brought forth the pearl and the light started shining and the ruins started rebuilding themselves. The light spread across the land as the cages that held the Hippogriffs turned to dust and they were free once again. Their home was returned to them and now they could live free once again. With the pearl returned to their Queen Matt left and returned to Equestria. There he went to the try of light with the staff in hand. He placed the staff down in front of the tree “Night Fire! I have returned and brought forth a item of dark power.” The tree came to life “Mmm what do we have here?” Night Fire said looking at the staff “This magic is strange.” She said. “I thought the same thing.” Matt said “The woman who used it was from my world, her name was Maggie, she was the one who turned Sombra against us.” “I’ll have to study this staff, it’s magic is strange.” She said “Where is this woman now?” “After I broke the staff she turned into dust before me, she vowed to return which makes me wonder what dark magic she is using.” Matt said “Sombra is also attached to a unicorn, however his control is locked and she is controlling his magic.” “She is a danger to this world if she can control his magic.” Night Fire said “You’ll have to find her.” “I’m afraid I cannot.” Matt said “She has his magic but soon enough Sombra will convince her to go after Blaze.” “You believe she will?” Night Fire asked. “No doubt about it, she lost her master and now she’s stuck with a voice in her head.” Matt said “I’ll double my efforts to protect the boy.” Night Fire nodded “I suggest you get home before you are missed too much.” She said still looking at the staff. “I’ll see you soon.” Matt said leaving Night Fire alone with her thoughts. Sweet Apple Acres. Matt yawned as she slowly snuck into the house and into bed with Applejack. “Welcome home.” Applejack said sleepy. “It’s good to be home my love.” He said kissing her cheek. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The dragon dropped Tempest down inside of a cave. Tempest was out cold by the magic that she unleashed. Inside of Tempests mind. She was in a sea of darkness. She tried to use her magic only to have sparks and she releised it was her broken horn again. “Even in your mind your magic is broken.” She hear Sombra’s voice say. She then saw Sombra standing before her with his horn on his head. “I’m not broken! I’m powerful!” She yelled trying to unleash her magic onto Sombra only to feel the magic flood back into her body shocking her. “Poor Tempest, your master is dead, your body is weak from using too much of my magic and now you're stuck with me till your body recovers from the over load.” He said chuckling as his horn slowly came to life “It’s time we have a good talk.” ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight kissed Night on the cheek as they sat in the living room with their foal, Blaze was upstairs eating his candy while the two adults were relaxing and enjoying the rest of Nightmare Night without any issues. Twilight was happy to finally feel happy in her life. She has two beautiful and wonderful children and a soon to be husband who will be by her side the rest of her life. “Aaaaaaahhh!” They heard Blaze yell and before Night could react Twilight was halfway up the stairs. Twilight flew right into Blaze room to see his hands glowing a light blue and his candy floating around his room. Twilight eyes went wide, her son was using levitation magic. “M-Mom.” Blaze said scared. Twilight rushed to her son and pulled him in her hoofs and held him “It’s okay Blaze, you're magic is just coming to you.” Blaze was scared, how could he have magic, he was human. He felt his mother’s hoofs around him holding him tight “It is alright Blaze.” He heard his mother’s voice. “W-Why i-is this happening to me?” Blaze asked. “I don’t know sweetie but we will figure this out.” She said kissing his forehead “I’ll have to ask Matt about this when he returns. Why did he have to leave?” --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Be Continued.