“What in the hay were ya thinking!?” Applejack says gesturing up the stairs. “A Changeling!”

I fold my arms. “An exiled Changeling, and besides she's no threat to us.”

“How do ya know?”

I shrug. “I just know Applejack.” I turn to look up the stairs. “Luna's giving her a look over now and you know I'll never leave anypony who needs help.”

“But she's not a pony.”

I snap my gaze to Applejack. “I will pretend I didn't hear that from an Element of Harmony bearer.”

Applejack looks down. “Ah'm sorry. Ah didn't mean it like that.”

Applejack and I turn our gaze to the stairs as Luna walks down. Luna gives us a smile.

“She's resting now. She grew a little hysterical when she came to and I was healing her. I guess getting tended to by a princess was a little overwhelming.”

“How are her wounds?” I ask.

Luna sighs. “That's what worried me.”

“In what way?” Applejack questions in worry.

“Her wounds were weeks old for some but I found a couple that were a day old at best.” Luna replies. “The couple of newer wounds I found were not made by another being, they were self inflicted.”

“You think she tried to kill herself?” I ask.

“I can't say for sure but it looks that way.” Luna sighs and turns back to the stairs. “At first I was worried and even a little scared you was bringing her in here but now I'm glad you did.” Luna looks back Applejack and I. “Johns right Applejack. She's no threat to us.”

Applejack sits down and takes a deep breath. “What's going to happen to her?”

“I'm taking her under my protection.” I state. “And no you can't have a say in this.” I add poking Luna on the nose.

Luna frowns but then it quickly turns into a smile. “Oh I don't intend to get involved. This is all on you.” Luna adds a smirk at the end.

“Why do I get the feeling I'm going to have to handle Celestia on my own....” I say.

Luna chuckles. “You wanted to save a changeling, you get to tell my sister.”

I sigh. “Fine fine, I'll do it but...I want you to sleep with Applejack and I tonight.” I add pointing at Luna.

Luna steps back, her eyes wide. “Y-You want me to what!?”

I place my hand on Applejacks neck. “I want you to sleep with us tonight. No sex, just sleep, with us.”

Luna looks to Applejack then back to me. “You're not going to take no for an answer are you?”

“Nope.” I reply folding my arms.

“Fine, you tell Celestia of our new guest and I will sleep with you tonight.”

“I...” I go to say something when I get a feeling from upstairs. “I feel something.”

“Upstairs?” Luna says turning to look behind her.

I nod. “Yeah, Luna stay here with Applejack and the others.”

“OK.” I look to Luna surprised. “What? I'm sure you can handle whats up there. Plus it's practice for when you tell Celestia.”

I roll my eyes and head for the stairs. I walk up the stairs listening for anything. I slowly walk along the hallway peering into each bedroom as I pass. I stop before the last room to check, the guest room. I press my hand to the door and push open the door. I smile when I see the female changeling sitting by the window.

“What are you thinking about?” I ask leaning against the door frame.

The changeling snaps her head around as her cheeks darken a little. “I'm not sure. I have a lot to think about don't I?”

I chuckle. “That depends. Do you want to stay with ponies or go back to your own kind?”

The changeling looks down as her ears fold back. “I...I want to stay here. I can't go back. I have nothing there to go back to.”

I nod. “Then I guess there's only one thing left to do.” I cross the room and hold out my hand. “Welcome to your new home.”

The changeling looks to my hand and them places her right foreleg into it. She gives me a smile as we shake.

The changeling gasps. “I don't have anywhere to live, where am I going to stay?”

I rub my chin and look to the snow now falling heavier. “The town hall is going to be closed until the worst of the snow is over. I guess you'll have to stay here until it passes.”

“Are you sure that's OK?” The changeling asks.

“I think the first thing we need to worry about is a name.” I state.

“A-A name?”

I nod. “I can't go around calling you the changeling now can I?”

“I guess not...”

I walk to the bed and sit down. “Now, have you ever thought of a name?” I ask.

The changeling shakes her head. “I guess I've been occupied with surviving that I haven't thought about it much.”

I rub my chin. “I'm thinking a name that is pony sounding but not pony like.”

“Not pony like?” The changeling mare asks tilting her head.

“Yeah you know like Star blast or something.”

“Oh I get it.” The mare replies with a smile.

“I think I have a possibility until you think up one yourself.” I move to kneel in front of the changeling mare. “What do you think of Atreia?”

The Changeling mare looks down and thinks before smiling and looking back up. “I like it...”

I look to Atreia as she starts to tear up. I give her a smile and open my arms. Atreia doesn't hesitate in returning my hug. “Welcome to Ponyville Atreia.” I say.

Atreia squeezes me harder. “Thank you....”

I stroke her mane before pulling her away. “I think you don't have to hide up here anymore right?”

Atreia looks to the door and nods after sighing. “Yeah, I have name now. I hope I don't scare anypony.”

I stand up and rub her mane. “You'll be fine, don't worry.” I walk to the door and gesture to it. “Lets go introduce you to my family.” I watch Atreia nod and follow me out.

Celestia sits on her throne looking out the stain glass windows at the snow fall. Luna stayed at Johns last night and many thoughts passed through her head. Celestia looks away from the window and to the empty throne room.

“Guard, nopony is coming. The snow is still too heavy for them to come. I'm closing court early today.” Celestia states addressing the nearest guard.

“Yes your highness.” The guard says bowing. “Should I inform the others?”

Celestia nods. “Yes please. I'm returning to my bed chambers, I wish to not be disturbed.”

“Of course.” The guard replies.

Celestia teleports out of the throne room and into her bedroom. Celestia takes off her regalia and walks to her bed. Celestia lets out a deep sigh and collapses.

~Sister?~

Celestia lifts up her head. ~Luna?~

~Are you OK? You sound tired?~

Celestia rolls over onto her back. ~Court has been slow because of the snow~

The was a pause. ~Do you wish for me to come back home?~

Celestia thought about the question. ~No...you don't have to. I guess he asked then?~ Celestia couldn't help but give a little smile.

~Yes! He asked!~ Luna replies with barely contained glee. ~We have agreed that I will be added to the wedding between Applejack and John~

Celestia sits up. ~You're not having a royal wedding?~

~No, John and Applejack are marrying me as a mare sister and not a princess~

Celestia sighs and flops back down. ~The nobility isn't going to like it~

~John says the nobility can suck his private parts~

Celestia giggles. ~I will always support you Luna. I just hope this isn't going to be a problem?~

There was another long pause. ~You mean me turning into Nightmare Moon again?~

~Sister....~

~No it's fine. I know that part of me still exists deep down but I now have two ponies that love me. They will never let that happen again~ Luna says with certainty.

~I love you Luna~ Celestia states with affection.

~I love you too sister...also John says the view you are giving is beautiful~

Celestia eyes go wide as she closes her hind legs. ~Luna do you have John in the discussion!?~

~That I am you sexy Alicorn!~ John replies with a growl. ~I guess you and Luna have more in common than you think~

~What do you mean by that?~ Celestia asks.

~You're both beautiful when you open up~

Celestia felt her face burn. ~T-Thank you John...~

~There was one more thing sister~ Luna adds.

Celestia raises an eyebrow in curiosity. ~What is that?~

~Well we have a new pony joining the Crescent Guards...~ Luna states but Celestia notices the apprehension in Lunas voice.

~That's wonderful and-...~ Celestia starts to say but gets cut off.

~She's a changeling~ John says.

~What!?~