Much was discussed and explained in the meeting between Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, and Prince Sombra with Praetura and his brother Jade (who still had Glam Gold inside his stomach, refusing to let him out until the meeting ended in their mutual satisfaction) while Blueblood and Terra were allowed to sit in on the meeting as observers.

Celestia was happy to meet a new kind of pony while Luna was admittedly suspicious of the Geo Ponies having lived beneath Canterlot for so long. Sombra preferred to participate as little as possible, still finding it odd to meet other ponies bigger than him after he'd spent a long while thinking he was the biggest pony in Equestria.

Praetura explained the Geo Ponies' history to clear things up before they moved it along, and Jade asked the million bit question, what now?

Praetura explained how the Geo Ponies needed a place to live since their subterranean community was gradually becoming unsustainable. Sombra made the suggestion of giving the Geo Ponies their own land where they could build their own community, and even suggested having one of the Geo Ponies serve as their representative between their community and Canterlot.

Celestia agreed and decreed the Geo Ponies would have a valley in the Macintosh Hills, where the earth was fertile and there was a clean river flowing through it. Praetura and Jade quickly agreed that was all they needed. With that said, Jade disgorged Glam Gold right then and there, who slumped to the floor, covered in drool and gastric juices, shivering and in shock as the prince and princesses gave him a look of figurative and literal disgust. They assured the Geo Brothers that Glam Gold would be held accountable for his actions before they had a pair of guards take him away to the castle dungeons.

All that was left... was to make it official.

The Castle Courtyard was packed with the citizens of Canterlot. A division from the EUP Messenger Corps spread the word across the city that the Royal Sisters and Prince Sombra were making an announcement precisely at noon that needed to be heard by as many ponies as possible. Even tourists and visitors from out of town were in attendance, so in some parts of the courtyard it was truly crowded, that castle staff had provided cloud seats for any pegasus attendees.

Inside the chamber that led out to the big balcony above the courtyard, Blueblood stood with the rest of the Council of Friendship, who'd all come at his request to give the Geo Ponies support as well as a subtle way to assure the public once the big reveal was made. Terra was standing with Praetura, looking tiny in comparison, especially with how Praetura had his tail wrapped around his little boyfriend, clearly nervous and finding comfort that Terra was there with him in this pivotal moment.

Needless to say, many among the Council of Friendship (especially Twilight and Pinkie Pie) had been over the moon to learn about a community of a new kind of pony. Midnight and Cheese Sandwich both had to keep their mares on a proverbial short leash, what with Twilight wanting to examine and learn about the Geo Ponies whereas Pinkie wanted to throw them a "Congratulations on becoming a Part of Equestria / Celebration of a New Pony" party.

The rest were more varied in their reactions to learning about the Geo Ponies, but welcoming all the same.

Besides the Council, Terra and Praetura, there was also Jade Diamond, a few of the other Geo Ponies they considered their most trusted subordinates, along with Prince Sombra, as they waited for the Royal Sisters to arrive to initiate the announcement.

Saying 'excuse me' to his friends and wife, Blueblood went over to Terra, still snugly wrapped by Praetura's long and thick tail, and asked, "Nervous, I take it?"

"Nervous? Wh-why would I ne bervou- Be nervous! Heheh, yeah, why would I be nervous? What makes you think I'm nervous?" asked the clearly nervous and anxious-sounding Praetura.

"Because you're starting to suffocate Terra," Blueblood pointed to the golden yellow earth pony, whose face was reddening from how much Praetura's tail was constricting him.

"ACK!! Terr, sorry!" Praetura quickly let go, Terra gasping for breath.

"It's- s'okay, just... gimme a moment," Terra panted before taking a deep, calming breath and then giving Praetura the sweetest look he could muster. "Prae, what's about to happen... well, there's no sugarcoating it, the Geo Ponies are about to be revealed, for better or worse. But I can't help but feel it will be for the better."

"...You really believe that?" Praetura lowered his head to be closer to Terra, who gave him a hug and a loving kiss on the snoot before looking him straight in the eye.

"Really-really," he responded, getting Praetura to smile in appreciation.

The doors of the chamber opened and in walked the Royal Sisters, everypony standing at their arrival before Celestia said, "Praetura? Jade? It's time."

Praetura gave Terra another nuzzle before standing with his brother and they both approached the Royal Sisters, making them look small in comparison.

"Luna and I will start things off..." Celestia started.
"...and then the two of you will step out, along with the Geo Ponies you hoofpicked," nodded Luna.
"Are you ready?" asked Celestia.

Praetura and Jade gave each other a solemn look before nodding, Jade saying, "As we'll ever be."

The courtyard was alive with chatter and barely-contained excitement.

"What do you suppose the royal family's going to announce?" "No idea, but it's not often they call up the whole city for public announcements like this!" "Oh, I hope nothing's wrong! Oh! what if it has to do with that horrible Catrina character?" "Or the attack at that concert where ponies lost their cutie-marks!" "I wonder if there's a way for those poor ponies to get their cutie-marks back."

The chatter was interrupted by the clarion call announcing the Royal Sisters, who stepped out onto the balcony and stood for all their subjects to see. They were quickly joined by the famed and admired Council of Friendship, along with Terra and Prince Sombra.

"My little ponies! Today is a grand day, a sign that in spite of recent concerns the Goddess smiles upon Her children," declared Princess Celestia with a tone and look of sheer faith and optimism.

"For today, the family and the nation that is Equestria grows a little larger," added Princess Luna, looking more subdued but bright-eyed all the same. "It has come to our attention that for far too long, a community of rather unique ponies have lived in hiding due to their ancestors having been victimized by the most unacceptable yet common of fears, for being different."

"But thanks in part to our nephew, Prince Blueblood, and the understanding and open-mindedness of an upstanding young pony by the name of Terra," Celestia glanced at Blueblood and Terra, who respectively puffed his chest out proudly and looked bashful but grateful for the compliment, "we have met with and spoken with the leaders of these unusual ponies, and are certain of their good intentions and their hopes of being counted amongst their fellow pony. As such, rest assured that although these ponies are indeed unlike any you've ever seen, they harbor no ill will and truly wish to live in peace and harmony with all ponies of Equestria for they are truly ponies too."

The Sisters paused for a moment, to let their words sink in and they noticed their little ponies looked apprehensive but excited, and so there was no point holding it off any longer.

"And so... without further ado," Luna lit up her horn, lighting up the doors behind them.
"We are proud to introduce the brothers Praetura Amethyst and Jade Diamond," Celestia lit up her own horn to signal the Geo Ponies the brothers had hoofpicked.

"LEADERS OF THE GEO PONIES!!!"

The doors opened, Praetura and Jade stepping out, as their trusted subordinates did the same, appearing from the doors down at the courtyard to reveal themselves directly to the crowd. Gasps and shudders and murmurs spread as the attendees all stared in wide-eyed bewilderment and anxiety of these MASSIVE ponies before them, so different yet unmistakably pony. Praetura and Jade approached the balcony railing, the Sisters stepping aside to let them take the spotlight, as they shared a look of wordless agreement.

No turning back.

Taking a deep breath, Praetura began. "Greetings, citizens of Canterlot. I am Praetura Amethyst."

"And I am Jade Diamond," added Jade.

"We are the leaders of the Geo Ponies," Praetura continued, "and for centuries, we have lived in our subterranean community far below Mount Canterhorn, living peacefully and keeping to ourselves as a result of being ostracized and shunned by the rest of ponykind for being different."

"Due to the difficult conditions of living in a subterranean community, ours was a strict and limited way of life," explained Jade. "But in recent years, we came to the conclusion that our society underground was no longer sustainable. We realized... that we had to make a change.

"We have to take a chance."

"It was my blessed fortune to meet Terra," Praetura looked lovingly over towards Terra, who returned his look with a blushed yet tender smile. "He helped me learn that despite the misgivings and concerns the Geo Ponies have had for so long, that there are indeed good ponies who are willing to open their hearts and minds and welcome us.

"Although there was a recent close-call, Terra's encouragement led me to place my trust in Prince Blueblood, who not only earned my trust but is now our friend, the first of many we hope to make amongst all the citizens of Equestria."

"For the time being, however," Jade interjected, "we, the Geo Ponies, must start fresh on our own power. As such, Princess Celestia has generously given us a valley in Macintosh Hills to call our own, a place to begin again and build our new community."

"And we shall call this community..." Praetura gave a flirting glance Terra's way, "Enterra."

Terra blushed but couldn't stop himself from smiling, as he thought, He's a big dork, but he's my big dork!

"To represent us and our interests, our trusted friend, Tiger Eye," Praetura gestured downwards to the Geo Ponies in the courtyard who'd revealed themselves directly to the public, where an earthy golden Geo Pony with a red-brown mane and dark brown horns, smiled and waved to let them know he was Tiger Eye, "will remain here in Canterlot to serve as our representative. He's keen of mind and large of heart, and we know he will do well."

The Geo Brothers were dismayed to see many among the crowd still looked apprehensive, and realized they had to say something more and hope they'd change the right minds. They shared a determined nod and Jade cleared his throat.

"The road ahead of us is long. For generations, we've lived in darkness because of our fears and our doubts," he spoke from the heart, as honest and sincere as he possibly could, "But in doing so, we denied ourselves and our foals the joys and opportunities of truly living lives of their own."

"That time is over, as it should have been a long time ago," declared Praetura, furrowing his brows, "I can see those among you have misgivings about us. But ask yourselves this: How is it that Equestria came to be?"

There were murmurs and hushed whispers among the crowd as they considered Praetura's question... until two ponies, a husband and wife, among the crowd stepped forward as Fancy Pants answered.

"With open minds and open hearts," Fancy Pants was glad to see many among the crowd were paying especially close attention, Sometimes it was worth it to be so high in the Canterlot Elite's pecking order.
"Before Equestria, ponykind was divided by differences, cultural and physical. The Earth Ponies and the Pegasi and the Unicorns needed each other but were too blinded by arrogance and distrust to acknowledge this truth. Had it not been for the ponies who became its Founders, Equestria would not be here today. Perhaps none of us would be here today."

Then Fancy Pants' wife, Fleur de Lis, spoke up, "It is because our ancestors embraced each others' differences that we are here today. A keen mind notices differences but a true heart celebrates them, because I believe that the most wonderful and amazing thing any one of us can be... is different! I look upon the Geo Ponies" - Fleur gestured to the Geo Ponies standing at the castle doors, only a few pony lengths from herself and her husband - "and I see ponies just like us in all the ways that matter, and I see ponies unlike us in ways I would be happy to learn and get to know!"

Fancy Pants then approached Tiger Eye, who looked stupefied at how these unicorns approached him without any hint of apprehension, as Fancy Pants offered his hoof, "I wager you may be in need of some dos and don'ts regarding your new position, Young Tiger Eye. If you would be willing to accept my friendship, I'd be honored to mentor you."

All eyes and ears watched the offer to meet halfway... when Tiger Eye smiled and accepted Fancy Pants' hoof and said, "Sir, the honor would be mine."

"Then let us be the first to welcome you, Tiger Eye, and all the Geo Ponies to Equestria!" Fancy Pants declared as he and his wife began to clap their hooves. Fleur gave a subtle look at some of the present Canterlot Elite snobs, who began to clap too.

Before long, the awkward claps grew and swelled into a mighty applause as real whoops and cheers called out things like, "Welcome, Geo Ponies!", "Let's have tea sometime!", "Jade, let me have your foals!"

The Geo Ponies finally dared to join Tiger Eye as they began to mingle with the closest ponies in the crowd while Praetura and Jade looked on in apprehension that soon gave way to relief and then a joy unlike anything they'd ever felt before. They'd done it! The Geo Ponies no longer had to hide. At long last they could truly be a part of Equestria and live their lives like they never could before.

Celestia, Luna and Sombra shared proud smiles of their own, feeling like proud parents of all their little ponies, Luna especially. She'd noticed how her Lunar Ponies had all had a difficult time finding acceptance in Equestria, but was glad they had become part of this big nation-wide family that was Equestria. Sombra was glad too, but knew he had to atone for his own mistakes that led to the Geo Ponies. Celestia was the happiest of all the royals. It never made her feel so proud of her little ponies as when they came together to live in harmony.

The next day, the Geo Ponies were boarding a large train at the Canterlot Station. Cargo and supplies were loaded onto the freight cars, more than enough to give the Geo Ponies a good start for building their new village in Macintosh Hills, where the train would take them. Although they'd been offered building supplies and tools, Praetura and Jade had kindly declined, as they didn't need such things to construct their future homes and properties, though they'd gladly accepted food, gear, clothing, weapons, medical supplies, as well as books, games, and technological equipment (that came with thoroughly written instructions) for them to use.

Before long, everything was loaded and all the Geo Ponies going were aboard.

On the platform, Praetura looked lovingly at his Terra, who gazed up with a bittersweet smile at his giant special somepony. Blueblood stood to the side, having come to see his new friend off and be there as moral support for Terra, who was struggling not to look sad. But Praetura knew his little pony's heart.

"It's not forever," Praetura promised as he nuzzled Terra warmly and hugged him with his tail, Terra cherishing every touch and the warmth, "But I need to see this through."

"I understand," Terra held back the tears, "Your people need you. This is the most important thing to happen to them in a long time."

"Thank you for understanding. Once Enterra is safe and sustainable, I plan to retire," Praetura explained, surprising Terra and Blueblood. "I'm going to relinquish all my authority and bestow it upon Jade. He'll become the sole leader of the Geo Ponies and Village Chief of Enterra. He's always made a great protector, which is why I know he'll make an excellent leader."

"So then... after you retire...?" Terra was starting to realize what Praetura was getting at.

"I'll come back to you, and we can have our own happily ever after," promised Praetura with a smile that showed he looked forward to it, making Terra's heart swell and settle at the same time.
"So, try and find a nice place for us to live, but no matter where it is..."

Praetura pulled Terra in closer... and their lips met with tender passion for a long exquisite moment before they parted and Praetura finished, "As long as we're together, I don't need anything else."

"The day I stumbled down that old mine shaft was the best day of my life," Terra couldn't help it anymore as he finally shed some tears, but of joy, "because that's when I met you."

"Yeah, after you dropped onto my belly!" Praetura chuckled, spurring laughter from Terra and Blueblood as well.

The train whistle screeched, signaling it was time to go, and the two shared one more bittersweet look... before they let each other go. Praetura turned to board the train but paused as he looked over to Blueblood and said, "Blueblood, thank you. For everything you've done for my people."

"And there's a few things more I can do," Blueblood smiled before summoning Polaris and saying to Terra, "Kneel, my friend."

Terra was confused but did as he was asked as Blueblood held Polaris and spoke, "For having the courage to open your heart and mind, as well as to stand by your principals in the face of opposition, by the right of the Council, by the Magic of Friendship, rise, Sir Terra."

Terra stood up in awe while Blueblood declared him, "Knight of Harmony."

Polaris then lit up with a prismatic radiance as a vaporous energy spread from the blade similar to frosty vapor from cold ice, and that energy coalesced in front of Terra, turning into a sword! The blade was a deep metallic gold while the handle was colored a soft yet vibrant orange, like metal that had been heated up. Except it was quite cool to the touch as Terra hesitantly accepted the blade and was startled as it shined and he felt it... disappear into his body, as though it was a part of him.

But then he realized, It is a part of me... I'm... I'm a knight!

Terra couldn't help but smile from ear to ear, at Blueblood and then at Praetura, who smiled so happy and proud for his little pony that he had to give him another cuddle, only for it to be interrupted with another train whistle.

"I really do gotta go now," Praetura smiled sadly.

"It's okay," Terra assured, no longer as sad as he was before, "I'll come visit you soon."

"I'll look forward to that," Praetura looked over to Blueblood, "Look out for him for me?"

"Certainly," Blueblood threw a foreleg around Terra's withers, "Got a lot of catching up to do with my old friend here, plus I still have to introduce him to Midngiht and Twilight for that geo crystal research."

"Sounds right up your alley," Praetura gave Terra an encouraging look, "Be the best knight you can be, your own knight."

"So I can sweep my big fat prince off his hooves?" Terra teased, which got him a light tap on the head from Praetura's tail. They shared one more look, a moment of love that would only grow fonder from the distance, before they nodded and Praetura boarded the train (the car he got onto shaking a bit from the strain of such a BIG pony climbing aboard) and Terra teased again, "Like I said, my big fat prince!"

Praetura looked out the window, which was too small for his huge head to fit through, but he smiled all the same at his little pony and the train began to pull out of the station. Terra looked on in heartache as his special somepony rode away to fulfill his responsibility, and stopped when he reached the end of the platform and waved. His heart swelled when Praetura decided 'Screw it' and broke a hole through the roof of the car so he could watch Terra for as long as possible and they held each other's gaze long after they could no longer see each other and Praetura was gone.

Terra sighed bittersweetly as he heard Blueblood come up behind him and ask, "Are you okay, Terra?"

"...I will be, it's just for a while after all," Terra said softly as he wiped his tears away.

"Well, let's get to Ponyville then," Blueblood encouraged, "You've got a great future ahead of you, Terra, and I can already imagine the great things we're gonna do together."

"Yeah..." Terra was only half-listening, which didn't escape Blueblood's notice.

"Terra, I'm sorry."

That helped Terra snap out of it a bit, as he gave Blueblood a confused look and saw the white unicorn looking ashamed. Taking a deep breath, Blueblood said, "I made so many bad choices years ago, but one of the worst I did was how I treated you and broke off our friendship. You were there for me in ways no one else was. You were sincere, genuine, and instead of recognizing and appreciating that, I was a dumb bonehead who let bitterness and misplaced values to get me to make the wrong decisions, including how I drove you away...

"I'm so sorry for what I said and did, Terra, and if there's an-"

"I forgive you."

"-ything I can- Wait, what?!" Blueblood gawked at Terra, who looked back with a friendly smirk. "You- You forgive me? Just like that?!"

"Just like that," Terra shrugged but then he got serious, "Blueblood... you did hurt me. Back then, I wondered if I said or did something, I thought about what could have driven you to break off our friendship... but then I remembered the times you were down and at a low.

"A young stallion bearing far too much than anypony should have to shoulder, especially alone. It took me a while, but i decided a long time ago, that if I ever met you again and you said even one word of apology to me, then I would forgive you."

"Terra..." Blueblood was at a loss, but then surprised when Terra came over and gave him a warm hug.

"Blue, forgive and move on," Terra said kindly. "Don't hold onto the past, but learn from it. I forgive you, so don't beat yourself up about it. You've apologized, but you've done so much more! You helped save the Geo Ponies, supported them, and now they're starting anew.

"So why don't we do the same, pal?"

Blueblood felt his heart swell so much a tear escaped his eye as he couldn't help but smile and reciprocate the hug. Finally, they let go and Blueblood said, "Welp, nothing more to do but go back to Ponyville!"

"Ponyville..." Terra mused on it, "I've heard quite a lot about it in recent years. Sounds like my kind of place!"

"Say, maybe you and Praetura can settle there," Blueblood suggested as they left the station and headed to New Heights Avionics. "You're gonna be doing a lot of work with Midnight and Twilight in your geo crystal research, though I wager there's plenty other great stuff you can do too."

"I'm liking this more and more," Terra chuckled before saying, "Then what're we waiting for, Blue? Let's go home."

"Yeah," Blueblood couldn't agree more. "Let's go home."

They boarded the Slipstream and disembarked to Ponyville-

"But just a head's up, you'll be due for a 'Welcome to Ponyville' Party, courtesy of our local party ponies," Blueblood warned, and Terra had a feeling this was going to be a lot of fun!

This took a tad longer because I needed to find the right words and make the right impression for the Geo Ponies revealing themselves and getting a favorable reception

The Geo Ponies will begin anew, building their own village in a valley in Macintosh Hills. Praetura plans to retire from leading his people, give his brother full leadership, and then eventually settling down with Terra

Terra gets knighted and relocates to Ponyville, where he will do some magical research with Midnight, Twilight, Starlight and Sunburst, as well as get a special position

As for Glam Gold... he went to prison, `nuff said