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The Doctor has just met Celestia and she just dropped the bombshell that she was the one who brought him to this world.

Chapter 5: Dinner for nine

There was a short silence after Celestia's revelation, everypony including the Doctor kept looking at each other trying to urge one another to say something but eventually the Doctor gave in a words managed to fall out of his mouth. "Well that's… that's… unexpected."

Celestia chuckled to herself lightly and said "I apologise if that was not what you were expecting."

"Oh no there's no need to apologise it was just a little unexpected is all…"
Twilight cut in, "But Princess why did you bring the Doctor here and how?"

"My faithful student, all of that will be revealed when you join me and my sister for dinner this evening."

The Doctor didn't like this, something smelt off about all of this, judging from Luna's expressions and reaction to meeting him she was completely out of the loop and the rest of the elements of harmony seemed to think the same thing to judging by their expressions. Even, Twilight, Celestia's own pupil seemed to have doubts and there was just something… off about her that she just could not place. The Doctor decided that it would be best to decline the offer and if he was lucky he might be able to leave this universe. "I very must appreciate the hospitality your majesty, but I must respectfully decline as I must get back to… timey wimey stuff and yes that is the technical term."

"Oh, Doctor. I am afraid you misunderstood me so I should clarify. I wasn't giving you an option to stay or go I'm afraid you are joining me and my sister for dinner. You have no choice in the situation."

The Doctor heard hoof steps approaching behind him and they all turned around to see a number of guards blocking the exit. Shining Armour looked worried about the prospect of his sister being harmed and said "Twiley please convince your friend here just to come along. I'm sure this is just a misunderstanding that will be sorted out if he goes without a struggle."

The Doctor looked around him, clearly none of the elements wanted to fight Celestia but Rainbow Dash getting pumped in case the eventuality arises. She flew up to the Doctor and whispered in his ear, "Hey listen, I'm not really into fighting the co-ruler of all of Equestria and all but she doesn't seem quite right so we may want to go and see what's up, but if you want to fight our way out of here I'm with you."

Celestia spoke "So you would be prepared to fight me Rainbow Dash? You are the element of loyalty after all but let us hope that it doesn't come to that. Right, Doctor?"

The Doctor looked down at a very worried Twilight who mouthed to him the word 'please', this was certainly not the Celestia he knew from the show but he had no choice but to give in. "Fine, there won't be any trouble."

Celestia looked very happy all of a sudden. She clapped her hoofs together and actually hugged the Doctor. "Oh thank you, you have no idea what this means for all of us, sister you show them to the dining room. I'm going to speak to the chief and organise the food for the Doctor, I assume you would like something a bit more filling… maybe not for a pony."

He figured that she meant meat and he guessed that would be a good idea since if his guess was right he would be here for a while it would actually be nice to eat something from an animal without freaking everypony out. He wasn't in the mood now to question why she had meat so he just went along with it. "I suppose if it's not too much trouble…"

"Oh no trouble at all and thank you so much. Luna, show them to the dining hall."

"Tia wait I…"

Luna had forgotten the hunger and was now annoyed and confused as her sister flew off towards her bedroom. She turned back to this Timelord who she still wasn't sure what to make of but he didn't seem hostile so for now that would have to suffice.

She let out a sigh, she remembered her hunger again and it was getting late. She turned to Shining Armour. "I know you are eager to return to your beloved, Shining Armour, but I must ask you to guard the dining hall. Take a few of the guards and make sure no pony enters or leaves until either me or Tia command so."

He saluted the princess and quickly hugged his sister and made his way into the castle. She turned to everypony else. "Come then, I am as eager as you to find out what this is all about."

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They were all now seated at a long table minus Princess Celestia who had not arrived yet, the table was rectangular and Celestia's empty chair sat at one end while the Doctor was told to sit at the opposite. Everypony else were seated along the sides, Luna and Twilight were closest to Celestia's seat while Dash and Applejack were closest to the Doctor while the others were located more in the middle.

To say the atmosphere was tense would be an understatement. Nopony was talking and they were giving each other nervous looks. Not even Celestia's sister or student didn't know exactly what to expect. The Doctor didn't like this kind of atmosphere, he cleared his throat and spoke "Anyway this is a nice castle isn't it?"

Pinkie bounced up, "Oh your super-duper right, Doctor. This is my most favourite castle ever, although this is the only one I've ever actually been to but it's still the greatest one ever."

Twilight joined in "Yeah it is nice, I've missed coming here. I hardly ever seen it since moving to Ponyville, can you tell us anything about this place Princess Luna?"

"Yes I can, this castle has stood here for over a 1000 years, me and my sister moved here when we were filly's after our mother built it, she was known simply as Faust, I miss her very much."

The Doctor's ears picked up "Sorry did you just say Faust?"

"Yes I did, why?"

"Oh no reason. "

The Doctor had a mischievous smile on his face, but another question came to him "May I ask, what happened to your mother?"

"Neither I nor my sister know, one day she was just gone. We miss her dearly though, the fact is that my sister took it worse and removed many statues and paintings of her, I've never been able to get her to put them back up."

Before another word was uttered Princess Celestia entered the room. She strode in as majestically as she could but she had trouble holding in her excitement. She took her seat so she faced the Doctor directly.

When Celestia entered the food soon followed and it was placed in front of the guests. The finest food in all of Equestria lay before them but the Doctors dish held a special surprise. Hidden under the salad was bacon and other various meats.

The Doctor carefully took some when nopony was looking. There was no conversation at first before Celestia broke the ice. "So, Doctor. Let's begin shall we, may I ask how you know our language?"

"Oh… you mean… Equestrian?"

"Yes that's correct."

"Well to me you are all speaking Timelord. The Tardis which is my time and space machine translates all languages so I and anyone that I come in contact with can understand each other." Applejack perked up.

"So you're saying that you and your blue hickity are connected?"

"Yes that's correct. Odd I know and I imagine it's hard to get your head around but…" Celestia interrupted him.

"Actually it makes a lot sense. At least it would in your universe." Fluttershy asked "So you were aware he was from another universe, if you don't mind me asking that is."

"You are correct Fluttershy. Should I explain how I came across you, Doctor?" The Doctor nodded firmly and Celestia began to explain.

"I was in my room the previous day when I felt something quite off. Recently I have returned to some old research of mine. After the recent wedding and the attack I felt relieved after there were no further attacks and the changelings appeared to have returned from whence they came. Then we fixed many political disputes between us and turned an entire group of Changelings into Equestrian citizens."

The Doctor listened intently and so did the other ponies around the table. Celestia continued "After the attack and settling the Changelings in Luna said she would take care of any further political situations for a while which left me a lot of free time and that's when I stumbled across this. Twilight, you might find this quite interesting."

Celestia lifted a book from under the table and placed it on the floor. Twilight took note the author was Starswirl the Bearded, one of her heroes. The Doctor only had to read the title to know what it was about. 'The Multiverse – A place we shall never reach'. Twilight questioned her mentor. "Princess, how did you get this? Why have I never read this?"

"It was Starswirl's request that this should only be shown to limited numbers and not the public. This book contains the theory of the multiverse. Essentially every possible reality exists, if you can think of it, then it exists somewhere. Even a reality where magic doesn't exist. The Doctor is from one of these other realities, however Starswirl theorised something slightly different. He believed a universe was created through something in other universes but he never specified what it was."

Dash sat upon a bit and asked "What does this have to do with the Doctor?"

"I believe that Starswirl was correct, so I was hoping the Doctor would have the answer that I'm looking for."

The Doctor looked directly at Celestia and asked "And what is the question?"

"How was Equestria created?"

Silence filled the room. How could the Doctor even begin to answer her question? He knew he could lie to her and theoretically if Starswirl was correct with his theory then the only reason this entire world existed was because of a children's television show. The Doctor said "I don't know if you'd like the answer. Are you sure you…"

"Oh come now, it couldn't be that bad. Was it some great higher powers idea for creating our utopian society? Or a well-crafted machine of visionaries?" Luna looked nervous; she was worried for her sister who was definitely not herself.

"Sister, why is this so important? Perhaps it is best that we don't know everything for…"

"Quiet, Luna! You don't understand the importance of this! You have been gone a thousand years while I have had to work day and night to protect and look after this kingdom and I won't let some former deranged maniac tell me what I need and don't need to know."

Luna's jaw hanged open. The Doctor thought it would drop off but it remained attached. Twilight was wearing a similar expression to Luna, Fluttershy was hiding under the table, Dash kept her eyes on the ground with AJ, Rarity wanted to excuse herself but didn't dare speak and Pinkie Pie… was actually speechless. Celestia wasn't done.

"Now tell me! How was this world created?"

"You're a children's TV show."

That wasn't the answer Celestia was expecting, she didn't even know what a TV was. She asked "What is that? Is it some sort of code?"

"No your Majesty. A TV is like a projection device with moving pictures. People in my world write and create television shows and then they are shown to everyone on these screens."

Celestia was getting a picture and so was Twilight who asked "So this is sent to the entire planet to view."

"Relatively yes. There's more to it than that but you get the general gist of it." Applejack was starting to see it also.

"So humans on your planet just sit around and look at this screen all day?"

"Some do, but most not to the level you are probably thinking."

Pinkie Pie cut in "So were for kids?"

"I guess so. You're show has quite the following in my world though so all ages watch it."

Twilight then realised something. "Wait a second, that's how you knew who I was. You can't really read minds at all can you?"

The Doctor let out a heavy sigh. "I'm sorry about that Twilight. Things were different then and your mind had taken so much trauma from all the reality bending things you found out about me and my Tardis. It was safer for you not to know."

Twilight nodded affirmably. Rarity asked "So who was this 'Human' who created us then?"

"Her name is Lauren Faust, she's the main creator of the show but there was a team that helped her. She wrote and created all of you specifically."

"Ah, so she crated my dazzling mane, I must give this mare my thanks when I can."

"So she wrote that I was banished to the moon for a thousand years? Why would she do that?" Everyone turned to an upset looking Luna.

The Doctor answered "You have to understand, she has no clue she's even creating this reality. To her, it's just a story. A good story has to have a good antagonist and that's what you played, however she wrote your redemption also Luna. She wrote that you reunited with your sister."

Dash quickly asked "So there are people in your world watching us right now?"

"Well it appears that you have adventures outside of the shows and I doubt this would be broadcasted so their likely not watching us now. Also remember it's a kid's show which is relative to something for foals so they won't see you doing anything… private."

"N-no that can't be right. There has to be more to this!" The Ponies turned to Celestia. They were concerned with her sudden outburst. Celestia continued on but looked very distressed with her natural flowing mane falling out of place.

"You don't understand Doctor. It can't be just from one person's idea. I need to know how to change things here. You're seriously telling me that I can't do a cursed thing and every fundamental decision about our lives and history was decided by just some writer." Tears nearly came to her eyes. No one interrupted her as it looked like she was about to break down.

"I-I just can't accept that. I lost my sister for a thousand years, I haven't seen my own mother for longer than that and our idyllic society is now facing a problem that can't be changed unless I can change the way this world works."

"Sister what do you mean?" A silence filled the room as Celestia lowered her head down so no pony could see. What they had heard around that table to many was life changing. It was surprising though that Celestia took it the worst. Celestia's head was suddenly raised and her expression had become a disturbingly happy one.

"Thank you for coming to dinner my little ponies. Thank you as well Doctor. I must retire for the evening so be safe and goodnight." Twilight tried to call out to her mentor.

"Princess, what did you mean you had to change the way this world worked? What's wrong?" her words fell on deaf ears as Celestia left the room for the others to continue their meal.

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One hour later…

The Doctor and co had not said a word to each other since they left the castle. Luna had assured them before they left that she would look into the matter but it didn't fill them with confidence. There were a lot of unanswered questions after that meal. They had returned to their homes and the Doctor and Twilight found themselves in the library, both had thoughts running through their minds.

Twilight had just witnessed the pony she idolised above all others, who she had never even seen break a sweat practically have a nervous breakdown in front of her. The Doctor had witnessed a beloved creature act completely out of character. If he had only heard of Celestia but had never seen her then he would have been certain that the pony he met that evening wasn't her.

Twilight had stayed clam though, but she also wanted answers for her mentor's unusual behaviour. Spike was fast asleep by the time they got back so Twilight made them some tea. Twilight wanted to ask some further questions while they were sitting at the kitchen table.

"So what do you think is the problem with this world then? I just can't figure it out." The Doctor took a big gulp of his tea. He thought intently about what had transpired.

"Has there been any border issues? Perhaps the Changelings or…"

"Shiney has told me constantly that there have been no such issues. The Changelings were completely removed, in fact the Queen is rumoured to no longer be in power. Their actually in tribes and they now live among us. There was a Changeling called Wubsy who lived in Ponyville for a time, a now famed romance occurred between a reserve guard and a Changeling called Kuno and because of, Flitter, we now have a peace treaty with a Changeling tribe that lives in Everfree forest."

"Really? Quite interesting. Perhaps it's a social issue but whatever it is it's drawn the Tardis here which is not a good sign." Twilight let out large yawn that made the Doctor chuckle.

"It looks like somepony is getting sleepy. You should probably hit the hay. We could all do with some rest."

"I suppose you're right. I'm not sure how much sleep I'm going to get though. Sleep well Doctor." She trotted towards her bedroom but stopped halfway up the stairs.

"Just one question Doctor, do you think you were born from one of these shows?"

"Oh no, that's just silly." Twilight nodded and went to her room, leaving the Doctor alone with his tea. The Doctor looked at the bottom of his cup for a second before finishing the contents.

He washed the cup and took a look at Luna's night sky before returning to the Tardis. However, when he got to the door he found a small envelope stuck to the front door. What was also interesting was that a heart was drawn on the front of the envelope.

He took it off and looked inside to see that the envelope had a bowtie in it. A brown bowtie that surprisingly, fit him perfectly. Although he didn't really like them there was something about this tie that really appealed to him.

He took the tie and examined it further that night before he went to sleep. One thing that stuck to his mind though was who would leave him that envelope.

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Meanwhile…

Celestia couldn't sleep. She buried her head in her hooves as she sat next to her contraption. This device told her the Doctor was by a tear she could take advantage of and it had taken all her power to bring him here. The next day she knew she would have to send him back but then she heard something.

"Y-y-you wa-ant help?"

"Who said that?" She received no answer at first. She leant against the device that was a combination of magic and current era technology that resembled a speaker system with a screen.

"W-w-we can hel-lp you." It was coming from the speaker system.

"You're like the Doctor?"

"We c-can help you ch-hange your w-w-w-orld. We can save it." This was all so sudden for her. The Doctor couldn't help her and she knew the inevitable would soon arrive.

"Will you ace-ept our off-fer? Just let us in."

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