*POV 1st person Nova*

As we walked down the…lengthy throne room, I began to feel a small amount of trepidation. The high king was just sat there, he didn’t have any look of surprise on his face, he just looked smug, irritatingly so.

‘Looks like we’ve got a believer of ‘divine right’, great’ I thought. Since I had become an Alicorn I had learnt to read ponies, so I could spot arrogance a mile off, and this king reeked of arrogance. The Griffin king paled in comparison.

‘Calm your thoughts, Nova’ My mother said, projecting her thoughts onto my own.

‘You know how much I hate people like him’ I retorted. We eventually reached the throne and everyone bowed except for my princesses, my mother and myself.

“Your highness” I said “I am Prince Nova Corona-Solaris Blast; The Shepherd of fire and Warrior Prince of the Royal Equestrian Diarchy of Terra-1, Duke of Trottingham of Terra-1 and Duke of North Lincolnshire of Earth-1, Located in the Sol system in the constellation of The Hunter, commander of the Terran Union Army and co-founder of the Galactic Democratic Republic. And with me is Fantasia; the overseer of Creation, and Autumn Skies, Glück Bolzen and Depth Charge; Princesses of the Royal Equestrian Diarchy. We come offering friendship in the hopes that we may form a strong alliance with your people” For a while the high king just sat there, stroking his chin. Eventually he spoke up

“What does your alliance have that could benefit my people?”

“Technology” I said.

“We prefer to stay close to nature” he retorted.

“Knowledge”

“Not important in the long run”

“Trade”

“We are content with trading with the nations beyond our own borders” it went on like this for some time, no matter what I put forth I would get shot down at every turn. Eventually I sighed in defeat.

“It appears you have no interest in joining our alliance” I said “Very well, we will make haste to the next planet”

“I never said you had to leave” he said “In fact, I was wondering if you and your wives would join me for lunch, I can see in your eyes that you have quite the story to tell”

“Fantasia is my mother” I said, I noticed his eyes widened slightly “But regardless, we would be honoured to join you”

*POV 3rd Person*

“Will you please be careful, Polaris?” Sandstorm called out. In addition to the two fillies and Sphinx cub there was Aiden, Jasmin, a Qilin (not to be confused with Kirins like Garnet and Ruby), and finally a Capall Uisce filly by the name of Delma. The six of them had become close friends (much like the Elements of Harmony or the Neu-Toa) soon after the Defiance had left Terra. All of them were currently riding a medium 3 British tank, with Sandstorm poking her head out of the commander’s hatch and Polaris actually sat on top of the turret.

“I have to agree with your friend” the Tank called out in a female voice, it had a kind, almost motherly tone to it. “It might be best if you were inside, I don’t won’t you falling off”

“Relax” Polaris said, her voice had a slight Germane inflection as a result of spending so much time with Glück Bolzen, her adoptive mother “besides, what could possibly go wro…” at that moment the tank rolled over quite a large bump in the road, sending Polaris stumbling off the side of the turret, before impacting the ground hard and rolling down the embankment. She only came to a stop when she hit a tree, and two sounds rang out: several sharp cracks, followed by an ear-splitting scream.

*POV 1st person Nova*

I was sat at a large table, retelling my tails to the High King, right up until a letter materialising in front of me interrupted me. The king raised an eyebrow and gave him and apologetic smile and opened the letter, only to shove the letter in Autumns face before bolting out of the throne room. I took off into the air and no sooner had I left the perimeter of the city than I heard a large boom and a flash of red filled my vision.

‘Not my daughter, not now of all fucking times

…

I impacted with the ground just outside the ship, creating a small crater and surprising Teridax, Tirek and Sombra.

“Well, someone’s in a hurry” Teridax quipped.

“Now is not the fucking time” I said, pushing past them.

…

“You…fools!” I exclaimed, I was stood in the medical ward’s waiting room, along with Sunny, Sandstorm, Aiden, Jasmin and , all of them were shame-faced “I warned you to be careful, and now look what’s happened, Polaris has broken both her wings and she might not ever be able to fly properly. You’re lucky I don’t have you all grounded for the rest of your lives, especially you, Sunny” said Pegasus winced.

“Believe it or not” I said “I won’t always be there to protect you” Delma dared to smirk

“But I though Alicorns were immortal” she said.

“Silence, welp” I snapped and her ears pinned back “you know damn bloody well what I meant, what about when you’ve all grown up and are no longer living near to me?”

“Nova” A voice called, I sighed and turned to see a Turaga of Ice wearing a noble Arthron and holding a three pronged ice staff standing in the doorway “A moment?” I turned back to the younglings.

“Don’t for one moment think I am done with you five” I said “don’t move an inch” I then walked over to the Turaga. He gestured down the hallway with his staff.

“Walk with me” he said.

“My patience is wearing thin today, Turaga Kelvire” I warned.

“Whilst I will not claim to know what it’s like to raise children” he said “I do know when you are being just a little bit too harsh. Yes, they made a mistake, but surely, their own guilt is punishment enough”

“My daughter could be flightless!” I exclaimed.

“And Teridax has healing powers” he countered, I rolled my eyes.

“Oh please, Teridax isn’t the most reliable of, quote-unquote, ‘allies’,” I said.

“You’re lucky I didn’t take offense to that” I heard Teridax say from behind me, Causing me to stiffen up “It is not that I am unreliable, It is a case of what I have to gain from aiding you in healing your daughter” I growled before shifting into my Neu-Toa form and rounding on the Makuta.

“For one” I said, scowling “I won’t be tempted to use my newfound god powers to eradicate you from existence” Teridax hummed in amusement.

“For a ‘Neu-Toa’, you sure do act remarkably like a Makuta” He said, smirking.

“Enough, both of you” Kelvire said, before pointing his staff at me “Nova, you need to lighten up and not be so harsh” I sighed and nodded before shifting back into my Alicorn form.

“Yes, Turaga Kelvire” I said, the Turaga nodded and turned to Teridax

“and you need to be more willing to help others”

“I will heed your advice this once” Teridax said “Wise one”

Teridax stepped towards a hospital bed. Polaris was laid upon the bed, looking up at the Makuta uncertainly

“I won’t lie to you, young one” Teridax said in what could almost be considered an almost sympathetic tone as his hands began to glow a strange mix between gold and crimson “This is going to hurt a lot” he gently placed his hands on the wings and Polaris let out an ear splitting scream as they began to mend themselves. Suddenly Teridax’s eyes widened in surprise as metal supports began to appear on the topside of each wing.

…

Fantasia teleported onto the ship with the rest of Nova’s company, creating quite the sizable scorch mark on the metal floor.

“Well that’s one way to travel” Dazaethuer said, just as Autumn, Glück and Depth Charge all bolted for the medical wing of the ship. As they drew closer Glück heard Polaris screaming and she accelerated past the other two, time seemed to slow for her as she rounded a corner and burst through a set of double doors, only to be greeted by the sight of Teridax stood over her daughter, casting some sort of spell. She charged towards him.

“Holen Sie sich das Bock von ihr, du Ungeheuer![Get the buck away from her, you monster!]” she shouted as she charged, before turning on her heels and bucking Teridax in the chest, sending him flying into the wall. She then began to advance on the Makuta whilst charging up an offensive spell “You vill not harm my daughter, you Scheiße!”

“2 things” Teridax said, standing up “1. I was healing your daughter, not harming her. And 2. You may have just saved her from becoming fully biomechanical” Glück cautiously walked over to an unconscious Polaris before gasping at her wings, they were now partially mechanical.

“Vat did du do‽” she barked.

“I did not plan for that to happen” Teridax countered “It was an un-anticipated side effect of what happens when someone used to biomechanical biology tries to heal the wings of a fully organic individual” he paused before adding “look on the bright side, Pony, at least she won’t be as likely to break her wings a second time” Glück glared at Teridax as he left the room, but all the same she didn’t voice her protests, instead opting to climb onto the bed and pull Polaris closer to her.

*POV 1st Person Nova*

Polaris was now healed and resting, and my mother required my presence for something. I walked into a blank room, used for meditation, and found my mother sat in the center of the room.

“You summoned me?” I asked, she didn’t so much as move as she responded.

“Where do you think you affinity for fire and draconic traits come from?” she asked. I sat down next to her before answering.

“At a guess I would say my Neu-Toa form” I said.

“What if I told you that I wasn’t the only Alicorn the affect your creation?” she said “You have a father, by the name of Eclipse”

“I would wonder why you were only just telling me this now” I said.

“His is a sub-species of Alicorn, known as a Draconic Alicorn” she explained “due to…past issues, he is exiled in the Frozen north of Terra, but he still had a hoof in your creations, that makes you a Draconic Alicorn as well”

“Again, why are you only just telling me this now?” I asked.

“Because there was no need, and if you are concerned about getting there? That is not a problem” she said “it is how I fear he will react to your presence, but regardless, we still need to sway him to our side”

So, we’re going to Teleport back to Terra for a short while?” I asked, she nodded ever so slightly.

“Before you ask, we cannot afford to go seeing old friends or family this time” she said. “However, Celestia will be aiding us, as Eclipse is also her father”

“No offense” I said “but I only had one true father in my eyes, and he’s dead”

“I never said you had to accept him as your father” she said “I just want you to accept your origins and make the choice for yourself” I sighed before nodding.

“I right, I’ll help you” I said “I just need to say goodbye to my family”

…

I walked into Polaris’s room to find her sat on the bed.

“Hey kid, I’m going to be gone for a while” I said, walking over and pulling her into a hug “but I’ll be back soon”

“You must hate me” she said sullenly.

“Why ever would you think that?” I asked in shock.

“Because I’m not strong like you” she said, looking away.

“Are you kidding me?” I asked “I would never, ever, hate you for getting hurt, I’m disappointed that you weren’t careful, but that’s because I care about you. I love you as if you were my birth daughter and I don’t want to see you get hurt, think you can promise me you’ll try not to get hurt whilst I’m gone?” I bopped her nose with a hoof and she giggled.

“Okay, Dad” She said.

“There’s a good girl” I said, smiling softly “Be good for your mothers whilst I’m gone” I pulled her into a hug one last time before leaving the room.

…

I was stood in a room with my mother and my family.

“Be safe” Autumn said.

“You know me” I said.

“That is exactly what I’m worried about” she said, a concerned expression on her face.

“Don’t worry” I said “I’ll be fine

“Nova” My mother said “It’s time” I nodded before pulling Autumn into a kiss, surprising her. I pulled away and smiled

“I promise you I’ll be back” I said, before walking over to Mother, who was staring at me with an eyebrow raised. She snorted before teleporting us away, back to Terra.

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