Okay, another chapter for this story. I'm hoping to see if any of you can point out any misspelled words in season one, or any of the other seasons in this. That'll just make me to improve my writing even more, probably to average, but for now, just enjoy the chapter.

Disclaimers: All locations and characters - save for the OC's that appear in the story - belong to Hasbro.

Without further ado, let the story continue!

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Celestia's sun illuminated Moon's room to announce a new day. The little boy opened his eyes and smiled, knowing what day it was.

No matter how many times it happened, Moon always liked to start this special day by jumping on his bed and chanting,

"It's here. It's here. It's finally here!"

He jumped down his bed with a somersault. Shining's teachings were really paying off. He ran directly to the shower, put on his clothes. He looked at himself in the mirror. His jacket's chest was still blank. He and his mother started to believe hs species don't get cuties marks. They also believe that he still could be half-dragon. So, they decided the day he'd discover his talent, they'd design him a cool cutie mark and add it to all his jackets. He proceeded to exit the room. But before opening the door, he remembered his previous birthdays. An evil, yet innocent grin crossed his face. He carefully counted to three and opened the door, and made a quick jump back inside the room.

"Got you Mother!" He cried out, knowing she'd be there waiting with a crushing hug ready.

But there was nopony there. It was strange. It had been the same the last nine birthdays. When... suddenly he felt a presence behind him, but before he could react.

"Got you!"

He felt the crushing hug he loved so much given by his favourite pony in all Equestria.

"Mom?! But how?!"

Celestia giggled at her son's reaction. "A mother is always one step ahead, sweetie."

"Yes, I can see that." Moon smiled, returning the hug.

"Soo, how is my birthday boy today?"

"I'm better than ever mother." Moon smiled with happiness. "Im finally ten years old. You know what that means, don't you?"

His mother sighed. "Yes, sweetie, I know. I promise we'll discuss about that with the family members. But for now... COME HERE!"

They hugged again and stayed that way for minutes. They loved each other so much and didn't mind if time would stop for that very moment. Both in their hearts knew neither of them could live without each other anymore.

Moon chuckled. "I... know I've said this a lot, but, I love you mom."

"You can say it all the times you want, sweetie. The more the better. I love you too." Celestia chuckled in return.

After the tender moment, they made their way to the dining room to have breakfast. Celestia happily walked with her son on her barrel. As always, many guards and servants congratulated the boy. Exactly one second aftr opening the door, Moon was pulled inside by a warm aura. Two hooves were already waiting for him. He as well extended his arm to hug back the owner of that aura.

"Happy Birthday my cute little cousin. Ohh, you're growing too fast. I can't let that happen. As the Princess of Love, I order you to stop doing it."

Moon chuckled. "Hehe, I love you too, Cadance."

Cadance kept nuzzling her cousin until they heard another voice.

"Moon! It's so good to see you again!"

Moon's eyes widened when he heard that voice. He already knew who it was. He turned around and saw her. "Radiant Hope?" He called as Cadance released him to let him his older filly friend and her mother.

"Oh my," Crystal gaped, "You really have grown up, young colt." She returned the hug. He meant those words. By this moment, Moon was almost as tall as her. Everypony started to believe someday, he may be as tall as his mother. Moon's happy moment didn't stop there, for he heard another cute voice.

"Happy Birthday, Moon!"

He turned around again, and saw his dear friend Twilight and her family coming. Twilight was already in front of him hugging him. None of the ponies noticed Radiant Hope glaring at them.

"And who is she?" Radiant asked while pointing at Twilight with her hoof.

"Oh yeah," Moon remembered. "Sorry I forgot." He cleared his throat. "Radiant Hope, this is Twilight Sparkle, my mother's most faithful student. And Twilgiht, this is Radiant Hope, my very first pony friend."

"HIS BEST FRIEND!" She added, getting some giggles by the adults. She was so cute when she was jealous.

Moon was a little confused by his friend's weird attitude, but he let it go when he noticed something on Twilight's barrel. "Oh yeah! You brougth Spike!" He raised the dragon with his hands.

Twilight nodded. "Yes. He's been behaving very good lately, so I thought in bringing him here today."

"Cool." Moon loved so much to play with Spike. Since he was given to Twilight, she liked to bring him to the palace for the three of them could play together. He loved those moments so much. Even though the dragon was still little, it was obvious he liked Moon so much. While playing with the dragon, Moon felt something land on his head. It was his best pet friend Philomena. She was looking at him with a frown.

He smiled at her and reminded, "Easy pretty, you'll always be my favourite. You know that."

Philomena's eyes shined after she heard that and nuzzled her owner's head. Moon welcomed Twilight's family too. Velvet also gave him a tight hug. She already considered him a part of the Sparkle family, like a second brother and who knows, maybe something more. Shining Armor and Night hugged him too, but not so tight. In his mind, he was really thankful for that.

With all the introductions done, all of them proceeded to have a nice breakfast. Moon was so happy, all of his family were with him on this very special day.

When all of them finished eating, as promised, Princess Celestia stood up and levitated her son next to her, and everypony turned to see what she wanted to say.

"My little ponies, we're very happy to see all together gere today on the tenth birthday of my son. I promise you, we will have a good time this afternoon on his birthday party."

Everypony cheered.

"But now, I want to take this to make an announcement. One some of you knew already long ago. I promised that after his tenth birthday, I would think about showing my precious son to the rest of Equestria."

Everypony who knew about that promise only nodded. Celestia turned to her son and gave him the mother of smiles.

"Moon... my son, my life, for ten years, I had you all to myself. Since the day I found you, I loved you and protected you, and you can be sure I will keep doing it forever..."

Everypony, including the guards and maids, started to share some tears.

Celestia continued, "You know I will always be there for you, and you'll be safe inside this palace and by my side. But, we both know I can't keep you inside four walls forever. You need to know and see what's beyond this place. To be honest with you, I'm still afraid of seeing you hurt by anypony who will not see as we do... as I do. But I'm also sure, with the help of everypony here present today and your kind personality, Equestria will be able to see how special you are. Therefore..."

Moon was so excited. There they were, the words he was waiting for since long ago.

"Tomorrow, I will officially introduce you to all Equestria, and everypony will know who Moon Light is. Their Prince and my son!"

"Yay!" Moon cheered and hugged his mother like he never did before. Cadance was so proud of her aunt, but she was also prepared. In her heart, she told herself,

Ohh, Celestia protects anypony who dare hurt my cousin.

Much to her grief, Celestia left to attend to her royal duties as soon as possible with Cadance by her side. When they reached the throne room, they found Blueblood.

Celestia, with a shocked look, said: "Where were you, Blueblood? You missed your cousin's birthday breakfast."

"I had better things to do." Was Blueblood's immediate respond.

"Is that so?" The Princess sighed. "Okay. Then I believe we will not see you on his birthday party?"

"Have I ever gone to one?"

Another sigh. "No. No you haven't, but the invitation will always be open. See you later Blueblood." Both alicorns resumed their way. Cadance decided not to say anything. This was a special day, and she didn't want to ruin it, but before they entered the room, Blueblood scoffed,

"Are you really serious? About showing that thing to all Equestria tomorrow?"

Cadance was the one who answered. "That 'thing' has a name. It's Prince Moon Light. Our dear cousin, remember? I'm warning you, choose your words wisely, or you will end in the dungeon for another two days like the last time you made him cry."

"You wouldn't dare." Blueblood tried to protest.

"Try me!"

"Why am I the bad pony here?" Blueblood scowled. "I'm just thinking what's best for the royal family. What do you think everypony will think when they see him? When they see you raise that... creature, who is possibility a half-dragon, as your son, this will bring shame to our family!"

Celestia, fighting her wishes to imprison her nephew, only said, "We have different opinions about what brings shame to the family, Blueblood. But know this, I will not turn back now. My son deserves a better future than been hidden inside here. Tomorrow everypony will have the blessing to know him, and that's final!" She proceeded to enter the throne room and try to forget this conversation.

Before Cadance entered, she whispered something to her brother: "Blueblood, I know you better than anypony, so let me be very clear with you. If you do anything, ANYTHING, to ruin my sweet cousin's big day tomorrow, you will have to practive how to be a MARE!" She then entered the throne room too.

Blueblood remained there. He was angrier than ever. "Damn." He cursed angrily. "Why are they so stubborn? I'm the only one here with brains?" He immediately proceeded to leave the palace to one destination and whispered to himself, "I need a drink."

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As always, the party was amazing. There were games, lots of food, some pegasus even made a incredible flying routine. Moon was speechless. They weren't the Wonderbolts, but still that was amazing. Every adult was charmed seeing how Twilight and Radiant were fighting to see who would dance with Moon. In the end, he danced with both of them. But still, that didn't leave them satisfied. The party ended, and Celestia invited everypony to stay in the palace that night. After all, the next day was the DAY. Everypony said their good nights and went to sleep.

Moon tried to sleep, but he just couldn't sleep. He was too excited. He decided to get up and go to the balcony to watch the night. It was beautiful. His mother outdone herself as always. He watched the moon, beautiful too. He always liked that pony form on it. The mare in the moon. He giggled to himself. He was too focused watching it that he didn't notice his mother

"Beautiful, isn't it?"

"Yes, mother. It's beautiful- MOM!"

Celestia giggled. "You need to pay more attention to your surrondings, sweetie. Can't sleep?"

Moon shook his head. "No, I can't. I'm just too excited. Tomorrow I'll finally meet everypony, but I'm also a little... scared."

Celestia smiled at her son and couched to his level. "Get on. I think I can give you a little spoiler tonight."

Moon got on his mother'a barrel and she started to fly. He loved those moments. But this one was different. Their tours was always around the castle. This one, however, his mother was flying above the city. Above Canterlot. Moon was speechless. It was so huge. Those houses, some ponies and guards walking on the... he believed they were called streets. She made sure to fly a little too high for nopony down to notice her.

Celestia noticed her son's marveled eyes and asked, "What do you think, sweetie? It's a beautiful city, isn't it?"

Moon nodded. "Yes. It's way better than I 'd imagined."

"I'm glad to hear that. I don't want you to be disappointed."

"Mom, any city you rule has to be awesome. After all, you're an awesome ruler."

Celestia chuckled in response. "Thanks dear. Now, let me tell you something. All those ponies you're looking at now, I know many of them. I know they are good ponies. I can't negate there are greedy nobles, lots of them, but almost every citizen in Canterlot are nice. You don't need to worry. They'll accept you and love you. But remember, the one who love you the most, is me."

Moon let out a small laugh. "Hehe, thanks mom, and Iyou don't need to remind me that. I always know."

Celestia nuzzled her son's cheek. Then, without thinking, she whispered, "Please, don't go anywhere away from me."

"Uh?" Moon was a little confused. "Okay, mom. I won't. I will always be with you."

Celestia was happy, but she didn't know why she said that. She knew Moon would always be with her. Maybe it was for the mood. She shaked the feeling and returned with her son to the palace. She placed him back in the bed.

"Okay, now rest. You need to be on your best tomorrow."

"Yes mother."

Before exiting the room, she turned around and whispered. "Good night, sweetie."

"Good bye, mom."

She smiled and closed the door and walked to her own room. But after some steps, she noticed something. "Did he say... good bye instead of good nigth?" A low giggle. "It must've been my imagination. I must be really tired."

She then remembered what he told her some minutes ago. She started to feel scared and even shared a single tear. She managed to shake the feeling again.

"C'mon Celestia, snap out of it. He is with you in the palace. Nothing bad can happen to him."

She resumed her way to her room for a good night sleep. But she didn't notice, nopony noticed, outside the palace walls, a group of shadows were preparing to do something that night.

"Alright everypony, Operation 'Retrieve the Golden Monkey' starts now!"

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Another chapter done. Now this seems to be getting really into the storyline. Yes, this is a pre-season to what'll really happen in this, as now the shadow figures is getting into action. The rating will change by the next chapter, as season two will have some violence in those long chapters, but not much.

What were those figures? And what will happen to Moon Light? Find out next time in the pre-season's finale.

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Until then my friends!