Whats love got to do with it?
Chapter 13: 13. The end could be near?
Previous Chapter Next ChapterTwilight and Rarity had made their way back to Charles' home. Twilight finished taking care of organizing all the books within the house while Rarity just sat around aimlessly. The house was rather quiet minus the few sounds of the books being placed upon shelves within the household. Rarity could not find any peace though in what was going on. She had thought more and more about Charles and how close they have become within the past few weeks since his arrival. They had become so close that in the spa............. Rarity shook her head blushing furiously as she tried to dislodge the images from her head. But it was no use. She new what she felt, and obviously Charles felt the same, but would he still feel the same now that he was a pony with basically infinite power? She didn't know, but she was determined to find out.
"Twilight." Rarity yelled from the other room. "How long will that spell last that you cast upon Charles?"
Twilight quit with the organization and walked into the living room were Rarity was to avoid yelling. "Well, it should last roughly twenty four hours. After that he should return to normal. However, with him turning into an Alicorn, I have no clue as to the effects it could have on him. He was a non magical being before, and now with all of the power that an Alicorn has, there is a chance that................" Twilight trailed off for a moment. "Rarity, come with me. There might be a problem." Twilight said as she rushed out the door leaving Rarity sitting there puzzled as to what just happen, she quickly set after Twilight slowly catching up to her.
"Twilight! Whats wrong?" She asked as she finally caught up with her almost half way to Ponyville.
"Its about the spell, If Charles turned into an Alicorn and then returned to his true form, the magic buildup from the conversion could be catastrophic." She said as she breathed heavily from running full gallop.
"What are you talking about? Doesn't transformation spells work differently from other spells. I've seen you turn creature into Unicorns before and when they reverted nothing happened." Rarity groaned.
"Yes that's true to a point, You see, the magic coming from the body due to the reverting transition will usually go back into the land it was initially pulled from, however, once a being transforms into an Alicorn, if they revert back after a time. that magic could have a dire effect on not only the person it came from, but also to the world in which they came from."
Rarity gave a gasp. "You mean?!" Rarity asked.
"Yes! This world and his own could potentially have several different scenarios. One: He could revert back normally and no magic would infect the land. Two: The world could magically change and be permanently altered by the magics return from him. Three: His world, and our own could possibly be destroyed from the reverting. and finally Four: Everything within our
universe could possibly be destroyed, and I do mean everything." Rarity gave a gasp as they continued there gallop to the library. They arrived fairly quick busting through the door.
"SPIKE! EMERGENCY LETTER STAT!" Twilight yelled causing the baby dragon to fall over into a pile of books. He quickly got to his feet rushing to get the parchment then quickly meeting Twilight to take the note. "Princess. It is of utmost importance that Charles/Midnight return to Ponyville now as well as yourself and Princess Luna. Our world could be
destroyed if her reverts back to his original form." "Send it Spike" Twilight yelled causing the little dragon to fumble with the letter then sending it. They waited patiently for roughly three minutes before a bright flash filled the room.
Standing there were the two regal princess' and Midnight.
"Twilight please explain with haste." Celestia said, a tinge of fear in her voice. Midnight and Luna stood there with worried expressions on their faces.
Rarity came up to Midnight giving him a nuzzle, looking up into his eyes. He smiled nervously laying down on the spot and returning the nuzzle as they awaited Twilight's information.
After a minute of explanation everyone was shocked to hear it.
"Well I guess there really isn't a choice in the matter. Twilight will just have to make me a permanent pony. I wasn't expecting this at all, but if it means that the events that unfold would lead to mass destruction and death, I'd be happy to sacrifice my original form to save all that life" He said gently nuzzling Rarity who was now crying softly under his chin while nuzzling against him.
Celestia looked at him with a weary smile. Noticing how affectionate Rarity had become to him. She had seen this all to many times in the past with many different ponies. It was a blossoming love that was sure to be. A tear fell silently down her cheek.
"Midnight, you have the choice to stay as you are or possibly becoming human again that could also have a chance at destroying everything in existence. There is one drawback to becoming an Alicorn, and you already know that. Are you willing to accept that even though the consequences could be dire?"
Midnight looked up with a serious expression on his face. "I'm willing to do whatever it takes to save a life, even at the cost of my own." Celestia gave him a smile then looked to Twilight.
"Twilight, if you will, please finish the spell. He has agreed to his new form."
Twilight pulled a book from the shelf quickly searching to the spell she had cast before. After a minute of reading she placed the book to the side and began. Her horned slowly began to glow, getting brighter every moment until the room filled with light. After a few seconds of blinding light a small orb of light escaped her horn and flew into Midnight. Seconds felt like hours as they continued to watch in awe. Midnights form reshaped into his human counterpart and then back into the large Alicorn. His presence faded into the light for a moment until the light itself was eminating from his body. He fell to the floor panting slightly as the light vanished. Rarity cried as she came back up to him nuzzling him lovingly. Midnight gave a contented smile weakly wrapping his wing around Rarity. Within a few minutes he fell asleep. The others quickly found seating near Midnight as the sun princess began.
"My little ponies. I would like to speak with you regarding Midnight. I'm sure you all understand that now he is an Alicorn, he is considered royalty."
Looks were exchanged between them all as Celestia began again. "Rarity, I must admit that finding your apparent attraction to him is a surprise, but not unwelcomed. I do understand your feelings toward him and would like to convey unto you this. He will assuredly outlive any and all ponies that are not Alicorn. Over time he will see the pain and suffering that it has caused Luna and I as well. But since he has chosen you as well it is hard for me to ask you what I am about to ask you. I would like to ask that if you would like to continue your relationship with him that you let me borrow him for a short time."
Rarity gave her an unsure look. "What do you mean by borrow princess?"
Celestia gave a sad embarrassed expression as her ears lay back. "I-I have not bared a foal before, When the last human was within my grasp in Equestria he passed before we could try to consummate a foal. Now that another has arrived, and has been changed into an Alicorn. I would ask that you let us spend some time together for this to happen."
There was a dead silence in the room. All faces burned bright red at the comment. Rarity began shortly after.
"Princess. I-I do not know if that would be something I could let happen. Even if I did agree, you would still have to ask Midnight himself. It is honestly up to him. But if he agreed to it, I wouldn't be angry at you otherwise. You have lived for
the longest of time. I honestly cannot say no to what you wish to be when it comes to having a family. So.................... I agree if Midnight agrees. I will not hold it against you or him in the slightest." Rarity smiled cuddling into Midnight happily.
Tears streamed down Celestia's face at Rarity's approval. A smile coming across her face. "However........" Rarity continued causing Celestia to gasp slightly at this. "I would like to see the little one from time to time as would Midnight I'm sure." She smiled. Celestia let out a contented sigh. "I'm sure that would never be a problem my little pony. All of you would be welcome to see the the foal whenever you like."
*groan* "You know girls......." Midnight gave a slight groan as he began. "Speaking about someone who is in the same room as yourselves isn't very clever."
He let out a small laugh at the end causing the girls to remember his entrance into the world.
"Uh...... Midnight, did you hear?" Twilight began as she was cut off.
"Yep." He said raising up slowly onto his haunches. Celestia's face burned brighter than the sun at that comment. Luna gave a quiet giggle seeing Celestia's embarrassment.
"Well.......... I have no clue as to how to go about this." Midnight said giving a smirk.
"Well darling, I believe a short vacation to the palace is in order. Then after my boutique is finished you can come back home. Oh my, but what about your home darling, you did seem to not be able to fit through the door." Rarity said giving Celestia a wink.
"Well, I can always bunk at your house." Midnight winked to Rarity causing her to blush furiously which made everyone laugh.
"As for my home. I guess I wont be needing it afterall. However I would like a few things from it before giving it away."
This comment caused the other to blink at the comment wondering what he meant by giving it away.
"Well I don't have much inside my home that I actually want to keep. As for driving my car, that wont happen ever again so I guess I could donate it to a museum or something, the books can go to the library. I'll have to think about the rest of the things and see were they should go. Other than that, the house can go to the Apple family. It is just outside their farm after all. It would only seem fitting they have it." Midnight gave a little yawn that made his mane and tail quiver slightly then back to normal as the yawn ended.
"I'm kind of surprised by all this to tell the truth. Everything has moved so fast since my arrival here in Equestria. It seems to be a never ending rollercoaster when I'm around you girls." He laughed.
"Well we do like to have adventures." Twilight smirked. "As for those books you said you'd donate........." Midnight laughed loudly as did everyone else.
"Oh my, hahaha Twilight if you were this into anything else other than books I might be afraid of you."
Twilight smiled widely her gaze never leaving Midnight.
"Yes, yes, you can pick them up anytime. Heh your easy to please once someone knows what to get you." Midnight laughed causing Twilight to recoil a little in embarrassment. The others just laughed.
"You spoke of a car Midnight, what is it?" Celestia asked looking rather confused. Rarity and Twilight smiled.
"Well to put it simply, its a self propelled chariot that you can control." Midnight said as he stood up slowly letting Rarity rise with him. "Shall we go to my home and take a look at some of the things that need to be sorted through?"
"That sounds splendid." Celestia smiled as she headed toward the door.
"Uh........" Luna began catching everyponies attention. "Remember last time you tried going back into your home?" She said with a sheepish grin.
"Hmmmmmmm. Midnight said as he pulled a hoof up to rub his chin in thought. He closed his eyes for a moment concentrating on his body. His horn began to glow softly at first then brightly. His body was enveloped in a magical aura and began to shrink. It continued slowly for almost a minute until he was about the same size as Luna. He stopped, taking in
a deep breath. Everypony looked at him in amazement.
"Shall we go now?" he smiled heading out the door. Twilight stayed back as her and Celestia were the last left to leave the library.
"Princess, did you teach him that?" Twilight asked, a worried expression on her face.
"No my dear. Luna did not either. This may prove to be problem all unto itself, or a great gift, I dare say that this could be the start of a new age of magic for all of Equestria if I think what is to be true." She said leading the way out the door, Twilight close behind.
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