Another chapter of the story. Enjoy

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Celestia's sun started to rise, announcing a new day. Moon Light opened his eyes and looked through his room's window. With a grin on his face, he jumped up and shouted: "It's here. It's here. The day has finally here!"

He immediately jumped down his bed and went straight to the bathroom. He took a shower and got dressed. His clothes were kinda plain, but he liked them that way. A pair of blue jeans, a red jacket with his mother's cutie mark on both shoulders, the center remained blank. He and his mother decided long ago that they would add his cutie marks to the jackets when he finally got one. He also put on his white socks, and little black and red sneakers. He always liked them instead of boots or formal shoes, it made him feel fast and agile, not that he really wasn't. Thanks to his body shape, along with the strange energy inside him, his agility was something else.'

Once ready, he opened his room's door, and much to his joy, he was received by a tight hug from none other than his mother.

"Hello birthday boy." His mother smiled warmly. "How is my sweet little angel today?"

"Aw mother, I'm fine. And I'm not so little now, you know?"

A chuckle. "Oh, come on Moony, you're only five years old, and that's still little and you know it. Besides, it doesn't matter if you're five or one thousand years old, you will always be my little baby."

Moon blushed in embarrassed. "Mom, you're embarrassing me."

Another chuckle. "Well, I AM your mother, after all."

They both laughed together and proceeded to hug each other again.

"Love you mom."

"I love you too. Now get on."

"Okay!"

Moon got on Celestia's barrel and she started to walk to the dinning room. She was overjoyed. These past five years were the best she ever had in the last thousand years, and it was all thanks to Moon. He made everything complete and he never gave her troubles. The only real issue was when she found out he was omnivore. But a quick deal with the Griffin's meat sellers fixed that. She never told them what it was for, of course.

Every day and holiday she spent with him was amazing. Hearts Warming Day, Winter Wrap Up, Nightmare Night - since he couldn't go out, Celestia always gave him tons of candies - she even came to enjoy the summer's day celebration. It still ached her heart to think about Luna during this particular celebration, but Moon always found a way to cheer her up. And now here they were, celebrating his fifth birthday, since they didn't know when his true brithday was, they decided to celebrate it the day Celestia found him.

On their way, they were greeted by some guards and servants. By this time, Moon had already managed to gain the trust and love of almsot everypony inside the palace. There were still some who thought he could be dangerous and would try to do somehting in the future. Celestia always ignored their warnings and trusted someday her son would be able to gain their love as well.

Suddenly, Moon was held in a light blue aura. He immediately recognized it. It belonged to his all time favourtie maid.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LITTLE MOON!"

Moon chuckled. "Haha, thanks Crystal Rose."

"You're very welcome. Ready to spend another incredible birhtday with all of us?"

This time, aa laugh. "You bet." At that moment, he felt something pulling his jacket. When he turned around, he saw a cute unicorn little filly, not older than four. She had crystal fur, a light blue mane, and light blue eyes.

"Happy birthday, Moony." She congratulated and hugged him in his chest, blushing hard.

"Aw, thank you Radiant Hope." Moon thanked as he hugged her back. After that, the four of them walked to the dining room. The little filly never stopped hugging Moon. He, by his part, didn't mind. She was his only friend of his age. She was Crystal Rose's daughter and her pride. Moon knew his mother was always right, and of course, was when she told Crsytal when she would have the foal she wanted so much. Radiant was, according to Celestia, adopted one year after his mother found him.

For being his personal foalsitter, Celestia gave Crystal special permission to let Radiant Hope to know Moon. She wanted him to have at least one childhood friend and somepony who would help him to adapt when he finally goes to the outside world. Since the day they met, they were inseparable.

When they finally arrived at the room, they were greeted by a happy pink alicorn, his favourite cousin.

"Happy birthday, my sweet little cousin!" She congratulated as she proceeded to give him a crushing hug.

"Thanks Cadance." Moon thanked. "I'm glad my favourite pega- I mean favourite alicorn cousin is here with me." He still had troubles remembering his cute older cousin was now an alicorn. He wasn't surprised at all. For such a young mare, she was super sweet and caring. It was just a matter of time before his mother finally decided to ascend her to an alicorn. Too bad it wasn't the same with... At that moment, Moon noticed somepony was missing.

"Has anypony seen cousin Blueblood?" Moon asked, sadness present in his voice.

Cadance frowned at this. It was the same very year. Blueblood always found an excuse to evade her cousin on his birthday. Why was he like this? Their cousin was so lovely to both of them. she putted a hoof on Moon's shoulder and explained: "He is busy right now, with important royal duties. But maybe he will come to you birthday this afternoon."

Moon sighed sadly. "It's okay, Cadance. I know he'll not come. He never does. But at least you will be there... right?"

Cadance smiled sweetly. "Of course I will. I wouldn't miss it in the whole world."

"Thanks!" Moon said.

Cadance was simling, but inside, she was furious. She noted to give her brother a good lecture after the party that she was sure he would definitely not attend.

Everypony proceeded to have breakfast, after that, Celestia called out. "Okay my little ponies and son, I must attend my issues, but don't worry, I will finish them early today so we can celebrate Moon Light's birthday party." She turned t to her servants and guards. "As always, everypony is invited. Tell that at least to the rest of the staff." All of them nodded, and she gave her son another hug. "See you later, little one. Please enjoy this day. Ask for all the ice cream you want, but not too much. Save some for your birthday cake, okay?"

Moon nodded in understanding. "I will, mom. Have fun at work!"

Once she was gone, Moon and Radiant Hope started to run to his room to play some board games. In a corner of the hall, they bumped into somepony. It was Blueblood. When he saw him, Moon smiled and called.

"Cousin Blueblood, you're here!" He tried to hug him, but he was pushed back by Blueblood's aura.

"Ugh." Blueblood cried in disgust as he always did. "How many times do I have to tell you this? Don't call me cousin. I'm Sir Blueblood to you, got it?"

"B-but Mother says we are family... such formalities are not necessary between us... right?"

"Ha!" Blueblood laughed. "As if I ever consider you family. You are a monster my auntie Celestia took pity of, nothing more."

Moon stayed there, shocked. Cousin Blueblood always did his best ignoring him, but never dared insult him. He had always tried to get on his good side. He always thought he was cool, but why? Why was he saying those mean words? He started to cry. Radiant hugged him while looking at Blueblood with angry eyes.

"Hey!" She shouted. "How can you say those mean things to him? He didn't do anything to you!"

Blueblood only shrugged. "I can say whatever I want to whoever I want. I'm a Prince after all, nephew of Princess Celestia. Know your place, brat."

Radiant was about to cry, but another voice joined the conversation.

"Then I think you should know your place as well... brother." Blueblood was shocked. He turned to his sister, staring daggers at him. She continued talking. "You know Moon is our auntie's son, so he is above you. And if you want to talk about ranks, then remember I also outrank you. After all, I'm an alicorn and the Princess of Love. And trust me, I don't appreciate what you're doing to my dear cousin right now."

Blueblood gaped in shock. "Cadance! Why are you siding with this fre-"

Said pony who harsly interrupted him. "STOP RIGHT THERE. NOT ANOTHER WORD, BLUEBLOOD! I MEAN IT!"

Blueblood, in disgust, cried out. "Ugh. This isn't over. The day I'll become an Alicorn... you all see."

Radiant screamed at him. "Keep dreaming, you big meanie!"

Blueblood glared at her. "Oh shut up, or I'll-"

"YOU WILL WHAT?" Cadance demanded heatedly as she stood between the children and Blueblood. The latter only huffed and left the halls. Cadance wrapped Moon with her wings and started nuzzling him. "I'm sorry what happened, my little treasure. I promise I will scold him later. Please don't let this ruin your birthday."

Moon sniffled. "Alright. Thanks Cadance... I love you."

"I love you too, my little Moon."

The rest of the day they spent their time playing with Cadance in the royal gardens. Very soon it was time to go to the party. When they got there, everypony cheered for Moon, his mother was there too. He rushed and gave her a crushing hug. He didn't tell anything about his encounter with cousin Blueblood. The party was good. All the guards congratulated him and gave him presents and sweets. He was so happy. He received plushies, a scooter, even a wooden sword and shield. Cadance gave him a replica of a royal guard's armor, custom made to fit his shape. How she got this? He'd never know, but it was so cool. Every present was awesome, but the best one was the last, and it came from his mother. It was a pheonix. A real pheonix!

His mother introduced him the pheonix. "She is all yours. Her name is Philomena. But please remember, these birds are noble creatures. Treat her with respect."

Moon nodded. "I will mom. Nice to meet you Philomena!" The bird flew to him and started to nuzzle his cheek.

Celestia was a bit surprised. "I think she likes you. I'm impressed. Normally pheonixes take their time to start liking somepony. You are indeed special, son. Not like I ever doubt it."

"Thanks mom." Moon smiled sweetly.

The rest of the party went smoothly. But without them noticing, a dark figure was looking at them from the shadows.

"What a disgrace. She really had lost it! I really thought she would get bored of him eventually, but it seems she is really serious about keeping him... Damn. I don't know how much longer I can let this joke go on. He needs to go. He is ruining this family!"

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And I'll stop there! To those who wonder why I'm having Radiant Hope in the story, is because I won't choose any other characters that I don't know (I've searched among the MLP wikia, and found Radiant while looking for an deuteragonist for the story), I hope you all don't mind it.

As for the love interest in the story, I won't spoil who the love interest of Moon is, no no. That is also too soon to think of it. The rest of season one, though, the characters, especially Blueblood, will be slight OOT (Out of Character) for most of the story. I will apologize for that.

What will happen next time? Wait and see!

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Until then my friends!