“So tell me Celly, where is my son?” The pink mare said to Celestia once more.

“S-Starry! I wasn’t expecting you to be back so soon! What happened with the peace talks?” Celestia replied.

“Well, let’s just say that because I knew an unfortunate accident was going to fall upon the king, literally, I was able to save him by warning him, causing the falling chandelier to miss him altogether. Because of this, they agreed to sign the peace treaty, for saving their king after they failed to realize that the screws of the chandelier were so old and rusty that it was inevitable to fall.”

“T-That’s great Starry…” Celestia was becoming nervous. She could sense Fiery trying to get out in front to show himself, but was able to get Luna to hold him back and silence him with her magic.

“But enough about that, I know my son has regained his memories Celly.” Starry said in a confident tone.

“O-oh? And why’s that?” ‘Luna, we cannot let her see Fiery just yet, who knows what she’s going want to know about the human world if she sees him right now.’

“Luna?” Starry called out Luna’s name. “I know you’re there, bring my son out with you.”

Luna knew she couldn’t ignore this. If she knew Luna was there, hiding behind the girls and holding Fiery back, then they might as well give up. “A-Alright Starry, I’m coming out with your son.” She levitated Fiery out of the group of girls and brought him to the front with her.

As she sat him down in front of Starry, a large grin began to grow on Starry’s face. “Fiery!” She called out as she rushed her son. She threw her hooves around the stallion, hugging him as hard as possible, while at the same time kissing him on the cheeks.

“M-Mother!” Fiery called back out as he threw his hooves around Starry. Drawing confused looks from all of the girls, except for Celestia and Luna.

“E-Excuse me…” Twilight interrupted the two. “B-But who are you?”

“Twilight?” Celestia said to her student.

“Y-Yes your highness?”

“Do you remember the old tale I told you back when you were still learning here, about an old friend who could predict the future?”

“Y-Yes?”

“Well… Meet that friend… Starry Skies, old friend and political advisor.” Celestia introduced to the girls.

“Well that explains that part.” Vinyl said out loud. “But what does she have to do with Fifi?” She asked Celestia.

“She’s his mother…” Luna answered. All the mares could only look on blankly as the two continued to hug and kiss each other.

Finally Twilight found her voice. “M-Mother!? But that would not only make her about 3,000 years old like you told me Princess Celestia but…”

Finally Starry broke off the hug and replied to Twilight. “Yes, I am 3,000 years old as you said, and that also makes my son 1,000 years old.” She smiled at the group.

The entire group stood there stunned. Applejack and Rarity ended up fainting while the girls in Fiery’s Harem couldn’t believe it either. “Y-You’re his mother?” Redheart asked.

“Indeed.”

Celestia used a spell to reawaken Applejack and Rarity and spoke out once more, sighing as she did. “Perhaps I should tell you all about Starry and Fiery…”

Celestia began to tell the girls about Starry’s friendship with them, Fiery’s birth, him growing up as a pony, him falling in love with Luna and vice versa (which got gasps from the group), to the reason why they had to lock their memories up, to him growing up once more as a human on Earth (which got even more gasps, and a myriad of questions, but Celestia told them to save it for until her story was over), to her bringing Fiery back here to Equestria to fulfill his destiny. “And that is why we need your help girls… I know it’s a lot to take in, but the future of Equestria depends on you…”

“But Princess.” Twilight spoke up. “W-What does him having special… you know… have anything to do with us?”

Most of the mares facehoofed, including Fiery. Redheart spoke up, trying to be as polite as possible. “Twilight, I presume you know of how foals are made, correct?”

“Y-Yes?”

“Fiery is needed to create foals with the mares of Equestria, to balance out this weird, what did you call it Princess Celestia?” She turned to Celestia for answers.

“In all honesty Ms. Winters, we don’t know what it is. Out of nowhere, the mares of our country began to give birth to mostly fillies… Fiery is here to balance that out, but with the help of his friend, we’ll be able to balance out his influence as well so we don’t have the exact same problem but with opposite genders.”

“Wait, friend?” Twilight asked.

“Yes, one of his human friends on Earth… He too has been enchanted, just like Fiery here, but with Fiery impregnating mares with colts, he would impregnate mares with fillies. I’m hoping that with their children, they will mate, and will turn this 90/10 ratio into 50/50 once more.” Celestia explained.

After explaining, all the Elements except for Pinkie and Fluttershy became stunned at the explanation. Twilight tried finding her words for a while, opening her mouth and closing it, but was finally able to make a sound. “W-W-What d-does this have to-“

“Because Twilight, I was hoping that when he was introduced to you girls, you would be the ones to… procreate with him…” Celestia confessed to the Elements. Twilight, Rarity, Applejack, and even Rainbow Dash, all fainted when Celestia told them that. “Well, that was better than I was expecting.”

“Indeed, at least they didn’t try committing suicide after hearing that Celly.” Starry commented. Suddenly, Starry turned back to her son. “Now, where were we son?”

“Uh… Us hugging each other because we haven’t seen each other in 1,000 years?”

“Oh yes! Come here.” She said to him, then pulled him in for another hug and started to kiss his cheeks. Just then, Redheart coughed to get her attention. Starry stopped for a moment to pay attention to Redheart. “Yes dear?”

“I’m sorry to interrupt this touching reunion Ms. Skies, but I just think that we should introduce ourselves, considering all the remaining mares here, except for Princess Celestia from what I can gather, are in love with your son. I think it would be appropriate to introduce ourselves to you and such.”

“Very well Ms. Winters, go on.” Starry said with a smile, as she let go of Fiery, but pulled him right next to her.

‘How did she? No matter.’ “Um, yes, my name is Redheart Winters, I’m one of the few nurses in Ponyville.”

Next, Aloe and Lotus introduced themselves. “We’re Aloe and Lotus Nefertiti, we run the day spa in Ponyville.” They said to Starry with a smile. She smiled back.

Next, Vinyl introduced herself. “Vinyl Scratch, DJ extraordinaire.” Vinyl said while grinning. Starry only giggled at Vinyl.

“You seem so sure of yourself Ms. Scratch.”

“Of course I am! Nopony is able to create music like me!”

Rather than tease her some more, Starry only let Vinyl have her fun and agreed. “Very well Ms. Scratch, I believe you.”

Fluttershy came up next, but like usual, she was very shy about it. “M-M-My name i-is F-Fl-Fluttershy H-H-Hip-Hippocrene.” She said, squeaking at the end with fear.

“There’s no need to be afraid Ms. Hippocrene, I won’t hurt you in anyway.” Starry said to Fluttershy, giving off a very motherly aura around her. “Anypony who is special to my Fiery is just as special to me as well.” She said while smiling.

“T-T-Thank you!” Fluttershy announced, as she ran back behind the spa twins to hide herself. Starry could only giggle, thinking she was adorable to do something like that.

Pinkie Pie came up next. “Hi! My name is Pinkie Pie!” She said while bouncing up and down. “I’m not really a part of Fifi’s harem, but I like him nevertheless. Maybe I’ll join it one day!” Pinkie said with a large grin on her face.

“Well Pinkie, I do hope we’re able to get along just fine.” Starry smiled at her.

Finally, Octavia came up to the front and began to introduce herself. “My name is Octavia Mary Pie. Yes, I am the sister of Pinkie. I-“ Before she could continue anymore, Starry interrupted her.

“Ah! Octavia! I heard so much about you.”

Everypony became confused, all except Celestia. “You have?” Fiery asked his mother.

“Of course, Celly told me all about you, and how deeply in love you are with my son.” Fiery gave Celestia a glare, who only turned her head away, acting like nothing was wrong while whistling. “Oh, I do hope to see a grandchild from the two of you soon.”

Octavia began to blush up immediately as Fiery answered that. “Uh, mom?”

“Yes son?” Starry said back to him as she turned her head to him.

“We… We were sorta gonna wait a few years before having any kids… See how our income and time were like, you know, that sort of thing.”

“Nonsense!” Starry said. “You two would be perfect parents, no matter how much income you got. Besides, you’re the nephew of Princess Celestia-“

“Non-related nephew.” Fiery corrected her.

“Oh whatever, besides, I’m sure Celly would be willing to help you two out, wouldn’t you Celly?” Starry turned to her friend as Celestia turned her head back and smiled.

“Of course I would.”

“W-Well…” Octavia was able to get out. “I-If I c-could get a w-word in.”

“Yes dear?” Starry interrupted her.

“I-I t-think t-that…” Octavia looked up at Fiery and his mother. Fiery was shaking his head, telling her in silence to say they didn’t want children yet. Starry was nodding her head, telling her that she needed to say they wanted children. “I-I t-think that… We’llbereadywhenwe’reready!” Octavia answered quickly, earning a frown from Starry and a grin from Fiery.

“That’s too bad deary.” Starry said to her. “And here I had exciting news…”

“Wait, what?” Fiery asked her.

“Nothing. Now anyways, how is your relationship with Luna, Fiery?” Starry asked Fiery, changing the subject.

Fiery began to blush. “U-uh, we’re good.”

“We were actually thinking of spending some alone time tonight.” Luna announced. All the other mares except for Octavia and Fluttershy aww’ed in defeat.

“Well that sounds wonderful Lulu, don’t let me waste any of your time then.” Starry said to Luna, as she began to push her son in Luna’s direction.

“What? Mom, what are you doing?”

Starry had stopped pushing her son for a second to answer. “What, you don’t want to get in bed with her?”

“It’s not that at all!” Fiery announced. “I just don’t want my mom pushing me into having… you know…”

“Oh, alright you big baby.” Starry huffed.

“If you don’t mind Starry, I think we all need to go to bed, but I actually need to talk to you before we do.” Celestia announced to Starry. Starry nodded.

“Very well Celly.” She turned to the other mares and bowed. “It was very nice meeting all of you, and hope to see you some more tomorrow.” She then turned back to Fiery. “And you mister, we have lots to catch up on.” She said with a smile. He smiled back.

“Alright mom, that’s fair.” Fiery looked at Luna and smiled again. “Think we should get going?” The other mares coughed. “Oh, right, uh…”

“Tomorrow night.” Redheart announced. “Anypony else up for tomorrow night?” Aloe and Lotus raised their hoof, as well as Vinyl. “Well there you go then.”

‘Shit. Going to have some work to do tomorrow night.’ He thought secretly, hoping for Luna to hear him.

‘Well, that’s tomorrow, for tonight you’re all mine.’ She replied back to him.

“Alright girls, that’s fair. I haven’t given enough attention to you, but for tonight Luna should get some attention.” They all smiled and nodded, that is, until Fiery saw Fluttershy in the back still cowering. “What’s the matter Fluttershy?”

She popped out to try to look at him, but wasn’t able to. She was, however, able to find her voice. “Uh, um. Fiery?”

“Yes Fluttershy?”

“D-Do you mind m-meeting my p-parents?” She asked timidly.

Fiery stood there for a second not knowing what to say, but then Octavia asked for him. “Whatever made you ask that Fluttershy?”

“I-I saw them tonight. I told them about Fiery and they wanted to meet him. I’m s-sorry, if you d-don’t, I’ll-“

“I’ll do it.” Fiery announced.

Suddenly Fluttershy lightened up. “You will? Oh thank goodness.” She said in a clearer voice this time, not stuttering at all.

“What time?” Fiery asked.

“Tomorrow around noon. They want to go out to lunch at one of the fancier restaurants. I mean, if that’s okay with you.”

“Sounds fine by me, would also give me a chance to scout out the place.” All the girls looked at him with a confused look. “Oh, uh…”

“He promised me and ‘Tavi that he would take us out after we got paid.” Vinyl answered for him. The other mares began to complain about it. “Hey hey now! The only reason why we’re forcing him is because he promised Red here that he would take her out as well.” Vinyl told them. All the focus turned to Redheart.

Redheart began to stammer when Fiery saved her. “That is true, but only because I felt bad about having to be forced to do something with her without knowing her better first.” He explained to all of them.

“Y-Yeah, what he said.” Redheart added.

“Anyways… Goodnight girls!” Fiery exclaimed as he grabbed a very amused Luna, using his magic, and began to run off.

Celestia only laughed as Fiery began to run off with Luna, and then spoke up. “Well girls, I think Fiery has the right idea. Perhaps it is better for us to go to sleep.” All the mares ‘aww’ed as they were told, but agreed nevertheless. Octavia then spoke up.

“Excuse me Princess Celestia, but what about um…”

“The other girls?”

“Yes.”

“Don’t worry about them Ms. Pie, I’ll have Pinkie and Fluttershy take care of them, won’t you girls?” She asked the timid pegasus and hyperactive earth pony. They both nodded. “Good, now that that’s taken care of… Starry? Do you mind if I speak with you in private?”

“Sure thing Celly.” She smiled and once again bowed to all the mares. “It was very nice meeting all of you, and I hope to get to know you better.”

“As do we Ms. Skies.” Octavia replied to her. They all said goodnight to each other and began to head to their appropriate rooms, guards helping Pinkie and Fluttershy with the other Elements.
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As Fiery rushed away, he had finally set Luna down before she became any more dizzy from the sudden grabbing. “Sorry about Luna, I just needed to get out of there.”

Luna was grabbing a hold of her head with her hooves, trying to focus. “It’s alright, just let me know if you’re going to do something like again. And I’d appreciate it if we could walk the rest of the way.”

“Deal.” Fiery smiled as began to follow her back to the room.

As they got to their room and into it, Luna began to walk over to the bed. “So, do you want me Fiery?” She smiled back at him.

“I sure do Luna.” He smiled back as he closed the door they came through behind him. “Though I do have one question Lulu.”

“Hmm?”

“I’ve been hearing rumors around the castle.”

“Oh? What about?”

“About you and a young colt named Pipsqueak? Mind explaining about that?”

Luna groaned. “Ugh, sometimes Celestia… Yes, I did bring him over one night, but I didn’t do what the guards and Celestia thinks I did.”

“So what did you do then?”

“Well…” She began to lay on the bed as she remembered the night. “One night I was on my nightly routine of flying over the lands, looking for anything wrong. On that night, I had realized I was flying over the young colt’s house, so I decided to pay him a visit. Without telling his parents, I brought him back here, and played with him a little bit, just like how I used to play with you when you were young.”

“You mean with the ball and such.”

“Exactly. Anyways, the guards heard us playing so they might have thought I was doing something else with him. But that’s beside the point. After a bit of playing, I had noticed that for some reason my back was aching, I guess it was because I had been flying for such a long time when I hadn’t flown that much in a long time.”

“This still doesn’t explain anything.”

“Well if you let me explain, you’ll understand.”

“Alright, alright.” Fiery said in a defending manner.

“Good… Anyways, after I told him that my back was aching and that we needed to stop until I could stretch it out some, he told me he could massage my back, since he does it all the time for his mother.”

“Then what about the ‘love-making’ that Celestia was talking about earlier?”

Again, Luna groaned. “I knew I said something I shouldn’t have…”

“And what’s that suppose to mean?”

“It’s what Pip called it when he was giving me a massage… Apparently he ended up finding his mom and dad doing it one night, and they explained that you call it love making when you massage somepony. I sorta let it slip out on accident instead of saying massage.”

“And how should I know I should believe you?”

Luna looked up and smiled. “Why don’t you come here and find out yourself?”

Fiery smiled and nodded. “Alright then, I’ll do just that.”
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Back in Celestia’s room, Celestia was sitting, quietly looking at her friend who was reading a letter from Twilight. “So?” Starry spoke up. “What does this have to do with me?”

“Nothing, I just wanted to show you it while I can think of something to say.”

“I see… So what did you need me for?”

“… Why are you back a week before you’re supposed to be?” Celestia asked in a serious tone.

“I told you didn’t I Celly? I saved his highness’s life, so they thought that I-“

“I can understand you saving his life, but that doesn’t mean they would sign the peace treaty right away… Gryphons are prideful creatures, and wouldn’t agree to such a treaty, even if you did save their king.”

Starry sighed. “Very well, you caught me… I sorta forced them into signing it so I could come back sooner.”

“What did you do?”

“Nothing really… Other than threaten their king in secret…”

“… How did you threaten him?”

“Blackmail.”

Celestia became surprised. “Blackmail?”

“Indeed.” Starry answered with a smile. “I told him that if he didn’t sign the treaty, I would use my powers and connections in his country to tell his country about the corruption scheme he’s been playing for the past ten years.”

“What corruption scheme?”

“Oh, there really wasn’t any that I knew of, it was just a gamble.”

“But if he signed it, that means it worked. That also means that he is doing something corrupt.”

“That may be correct Celly, but it’s not up to us to tell the Gryphons, they must find the corruption on their own if they wish to overthrow him.”

Celestia sighed. “Alright Starry… But I do have another question.”

“Yes Celly?”

“What was the exciting news that you were going to tell Ms. Pie and Fiery about?”

Starry grew a large smile on her face. “Oh Celly, if I told you that, it wouldn’t be so exciting now would it? Besides, they’ll figure it out on their own soon enough. Now, if you’ll excuse me.” She got up from her sitting position and began to walk over to the door. “I need to go to bed, I’ve had a long day today. Goodnight Celly.”

Celestia could only sigh once more. “Goodnight Starry.”
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As Celestia raised the sun, it glowed through the blinds of Luna’s room and shone into Fiery’s eyes. He had risen from his sleep as he opened his eyes slowly. He looked to the right of him to see his love sleeping soundly next to him. He smiled and kissed her on snout as he got up and slowly left the bed. Before he could get off entirely though, he felt something grab hold of his arm. He looked back to see what it is and saw another arm that was blue, connected to his love, holding him back. “Where do you think you’re going?” Luna asked him.

“Am I not even allowed to go to the bathroom by myself?”

“Not before kissing me properly first.” She smiled at him.

He rolled his eyes and smiled back at her. “Alright then, I’ll kiss you properly.” He leaned in and kissed her passionately for a while. A couple of seconds later, he broke it off and spoke once more. “Better?”

“Better.” She said while smiling. “But perhaps we should bathe together.”

He smiled and nodded.

The two went into the bathroom together and started to bathe each other.

After spending some time in the bath, they finally got out and dried themselves off so they could go to breakfast and eat.
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As Luna and Fiery went to the dining room like yesterday, they sat in the same places that they had sat in the morning before. Just like the day before, the same maid came out with the food, this time consisting of more fruits, and they began to eat as they thanked the maid.

While eating, Fiery had noticed that the two were not alone, as Celestia as well as the Elements of Harmony were there. He sighed, he knew he could get along with Celestia, but not the Elements, at least the four he was on bad terms with. He turned to Celestia and spoke. “So… Aunt Celestia.” Twilight shivered once he dropped the word ‘aunt’, still not liking the idea of him being somewhat Celestia’s nephew.

“Yes Fiery? What is it?”

“May I ask what you and my mother talked about last night? I remember you asking her to meet you before I left.”

“Oh, nothing much really. Just catching up on how she did in Windisfarne. You know, making sure she did everything right and such.”

“Ah, I see.” Fiery said, and then proceeded to go back to his breakfast. As he was eating though, he could tell that Twilight was looking over at him constantly, thinking he wasn’t watching. After a while of Twilight looking at him, he finally cracked. He set his fork down on his plate and spoke. “Alright, what the hell do you want?” He said in an irritated tone to Twilight as he looked over in her direction.

“I don’t know what you mean.” She replied, obviously lying.

“Don’t give me that bullcrap. You were looking over at me for a reason, now spit it out.”

“Perhaps this isn’t such a good idea Fiery.” Celestia interjected.

“Hold on, I want to know why she won’t stop looking at me.” He replied to Celestia.

“Fine, since you simply must know, I was just wondering about your life, alright?” Twilight said in an irritated tone as well.

“And what the hell is that suppose to mean?”

“I mean I’m wondering what a human is and what type of life you had. Ever since I heard that last night, I haven’t been able to get out of my mind.”

Celestia spoke once more. “Perhaps you two can speak about such things in private later. But right now, it might be best to continue eating, then you girls can ask him as many things as you want until it’s time to meet Mr. and Mrs. Hippocrene. Is that suitable for you Fiery?”

Fiery was pissed, but he knew that Twilight wouldn’t drop the subject until she told him, so he nodded in agreement. “Yeah, I suppose that’s alright… And I’m sure the other girls will want to hear about it as well…”

“Very well then Fiery, I will have the housekeepers wake the others up in time so they may eat breakfast and meet you.”

“Thank you Aunt Celestia.” Fiery said, and then went back to eating breakfast.
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** Before breakfast was over, the other girls had arrived for it and were able to finish so that the thirteen of them had each gone to a separate room where they could be alone and then closed the door behind them when they were all in.

Fiery had sat in a chair next to a fireplace while Luna lit it, then the mares all sat around Fiery to listen to his story. “Alright then… I guess all of you are wondering just what a human is.” The mares nodded, except for Luna, who knew a little about it. “Alright… I guess I can start off by saying that we’re a race of hairless apes of sort, or, at least I was, sort of. We evolved over millions of years to basically become to superior being on the planet that we live on known as Earth. It’s third among eight planets from a giant ball of fire and gas called the Sun.”

“We know what a sun is.” Twilight said in an annoyed tone.

“Oh, alright then Ms. Knowitall, since you obviously know what I’m talking about, then please, enlighten us. What are humans?” He came right back with. “Nothing? Then alright, please don’t interrupt me again.” Twilight only huffed in frustration, wanting to lash out at him, but held herself from doing it. “Anyways, where was I? Oh yeah, anyways, we live on a planet known as Earth, mostly something like 71% water or something like that, around 7 billion people, able to go into space, yadda yadda yadda.” Twilight opened her mouth about to ask another question, but was stopped by Fiery’s hoof. “Yes, 7 billion, and it’s not getting smaller any time soon. The space thing, eh, we sort of are able to send people to space with giant machines called rockets. I don’t know how they exactly work, but they cost a lot of money to build. Another thing is that we haven’t exactly found out how to survive in space yet or have found another habitable planet yet that we can reach, so we can’t move any of our people.”

“What was your life like?” Redheart asked him.

Fiery stayed quiet for a while before answering. “It was… interesting.”

“Interesting how?” Twilight asked him, trying to pry more information out of him.

“Girls, perhaps it’s better if you didn’t know about his history.” Luna answered for them. They ‘aww’ed in disappointment.

Fiery smiled at Luna for saving him, as she smiled back. Twilight only huffed once more in frustration. “Then what can you tell us?” She asked in anger.

“Please Twilight Sparkle, calm down.” Luna said to the mare.

“It’s alright Luna. She wants to know more, so I’ll tell her more.” Fiery smiled a smile that was known for his devilish ideas. “You see Twilight, where I come from, everybody is always happy! Gumdrops fall from the sky whenever it rains and nobody is forced to live on the streets as we have enough homes cheap enough for everyone! We get free education and free healthcare and nobody is worried about anything! Oh, and we piss out fairy dust.”

Twilight only frowned. “You’re messing with me, aren’t you?”

“What was your first guess?” Luna giggled a little, getting a glare from Twilight. “Yes, I was messing with you. Everything I said was basically a lie.”

“Ya mean ya don’ have edumacation and healthcare?” Applejack asked.

“We do, but people have to pay for it if they want ‘higher education’. There are plenty of people who have gone bankrupt because they couldn’t afford their healthcare bill.”

“Why doesn’t your government do anything about it?” Twilight asked him.

“Who do you think is the one who set up such a crappy system in the first place?” He answered her.

“I don’t understand, why would your government purposely cause ponies, err, people harm?” Lotus questioned.

Fiery took in a deep breath and sighed. “It’s a long story, consisting of people basically selling themselves out to huge corporations.”

“It’s not like we got anything else to do.” Twilight said.

Fiery took in another deep breath and sighed once more. “Alright, I’ll tell you…” Over the next hour and half, he basically told them of how the United States became a country, the history he knew, and how the government worked today. It was easy to say they were shocked at some of the facts, but listened nevertheless (except for Rainbow, how fell asleep about a fourth of the way into the story.) “And that’s basically the situation of the United States nowadays…”

“So greed made those people do what they’re doing?” Octavia asked him.

“Pretty much.” He looked over to the clock to see he still had another hour to burn until he had to leave with Fluttershy. ‘Shit.’

“Well at least I’m glad we didn’t grow up somewhere like that.” Rarity said out loud. “I could never imagine what it would be like to live in such poor conditions.”

When Fiery heard that, he felt like he needed to say something, but kept his mouth shut. “I bet a lot of people feel the same way Rarity.” He said quietly.

Rainbow had been woken up by Applejack as Rarity continued. “Yes, but I don’t see why they just let themselves or their children live in such poor conditions. If I ever got into a predicament, I would try my hardest to get out of that rut so I could go on with a better lifestyle!”

“Because, Rarity, those people can’t just ‘get out’ of that ‘rut’, they basically have the rules set against them so that they have no chance of succeeding. That’s the real world, you can say something like that because you haven’t seen or experienced the type of shit that Earth has to offer.”

“Well excuse me, I just don’t see how any parent would allow their children to suffer.”

“Because…” Fiery began, but he knew he didn’t want to get into a political argument with someone who had no idea what he was talking about, so he came up with the best answer he could come up with. “Because they just can’t alright? As much as they try, they just can’t do it.” The mares could tell he was holding back his anger, and Rarity decided to not press it any further. “Now, does anypony else want to know anything about how fucked up humanity is?” Everypony kept quiet. “Well alright then, I’ll just-“ But was stopped as he saw a cyan arm go up in the air, coming from Rainbow Dash. He sighed. “Yeah?” He asked in an annoyed tone.

“You never told us about yourself.” She asked once more, totally oblivious about how he felt about it earlier. All the mares turned to look at Rainbow. “What?”

Rather than blowing a gasket, Fiery began to laugh. The mares turned back around to see him laughing and became nervous. “F-Fiery?” Fluttershy called out. “A-Are y-you alright?”

“Rainbow, Rainbow, Rainbow…” Fiery said her name while shaking his head and laughing. “You and Ms. Sparkle just love to piss me off, don’t you?”

“What’s that suppose to be mean?” Rainbow got into his face once more, just like the party, but when she remembered it, she backed off enough.

“I said I didn’t want to talk about my past.”

“Why not? Chicken?” Rainbow mocked him. The other Elements tried to shut Rainbow up but it was too late.

“You’re a real bitch, you know that? I’m trying to be as nice as possible, holding myself back because I don’t want to make you all depressed about all the shit humans go through. And here you are, thinking you’re all that… Let me tell you Rainbow, you’re nothing but shit. You’ll never achieve your dreams and you’ll never succeed.”

“What’d you say!?” Rainbow ran up right next to his face and was pressing against his snout. He only smiled.

“I said you’re nothing but shit. You’ll never get anything you want in life.”

“Says you jerk!” She was about to hit him with one of her hooves when a dark blue aura surrounded her.

“That’s enough Ms. Dash.” Luna said calmly. “I wish for you two to calm down and not try to cause any trouble.” She announced as she brought Rainbow back to the group. “It is up to Fiery whether or not he wishes to speak about his past, and I would appreciate it if you all were kind enough to acknowledge that.” The mares all nodded, except for Rainbow, who was grumbling under her breath. “Very good.” She turned back to Fiery and smiled. “And I would appreciate it you stopped cursing.”

Fiery took in a deep breath and had a pissed look on his face, but he nodded. “Fine… I apologize for cursing. I’ll try to stop…”

“And…?” Luna said, pressuring him.

He only sighed again. “And I’m sorry Rainbow Dash for saying such things about you.” He said in a pissed tone. She only acknowledged it with a grunt.

“Good, now I think it’s time for Fiery and Fluttershy to get ready to meet with her parents in an hour.”

“Oh my goodness!” Fluttershy yelled out. “I was so absorbed in Fiery’s story that I completely forgot!” She rushed over to the doors and opened them, then ran out as she ran back to her own room.

“I guess I should follow her lead.” Fiery said to himself. “Luna, could you get my laptop?”

“Will do Fiery.” She said with a smile. Suddenly, a deep blue aura surrounded Fiery’s computer, then with a flash, disappeared. “It should be back at your house, lying on your bed.”

“Thanks Luna.” He smiled at her. He turned to the rest of the pack and bowed. “I’ll see you all later.” He smiled as he walked out of the room and began to walk back to Luna’s room.

As he left, the other girls turned their attention to Luna as she spoke. “I suppose you wish me to tell you all you’re allowed to do whatever you want?” They all had large smiles on their faces. She only rolled her eyes. “Very well… The chefs will have lunch ready by about twelve, so remember to come back, otherwise you won’t be able to eat until dinner.” They all nodded and began to leave, only leaving Luna and Octavia in the room. “Something the matter Ms. Pie?”

Octavia was staring blankly as she shook her head, regaining her composure. “Hmm? Oh, sorry, no. I was just thinking about last night.”

“What about?”

“Well… What did Fiery’s mother mean about ‘exciting news’ last night?”

Luna smiled at Octavia and walked over, then suddenly hugged her in a shoulder hug. “It’s something wonderful I’m sure… And for some reason, I have a feeling we’ll find out very soon…”
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About 45 minutes later, Fiery had re-washed himself of any sweat and made sure he looked trimmed and proper. He began to walk to the central part of the palace as he was instructed to be at and as he entered a large circular room, he had spotted Fluttershy in the middle waiting for him. Her mane was tied back with a butterfly clip that suited her, so her mane wouldn’t cover her eyes, as well as a green dress with what looked like flower lace.

As he walked up to her she saw him and excitingly waved her arm at him, despite him being one of the few ponies in the large room. He chuckled a little as he rolled his eyes and walked to her. As he got closer, he spoke out. “Hey Fluttershy, I’m sorry to have made you wait.”

“Oh, it’s alright Fiery, I was just so excited that I guess I got here a little bit early.” She blushed a little and looked away in embarrassment. Fiery only smiled.

“It’s alright Fluttershy. So, where are your parents?”

“Oh!” She looked back up and looked around for them. “Well, I told them to meet us here at twelve…”

Fiery looked down at his watch and saw that they still had another ten minutes. “It’s only 11:50, I suppose that makes sense.” He looked back up at Fluttershy and smiled. “You really look beautiful, you know that?”

“O-Oh, um, t-thank you Fiery.” Once again, she became red with embarrassment and looked away. Fiery could only chuckle at her cuteness.

Just then, a blue pegasus mare with a dress that looked incredibly expensive, covering her Cutie Mark and pink mane and tail, along with a yellow pegasus stallion with a suit that also looked expensive, with a green mane and tail, and a what looked like a dollar sign for his Cutie Mark, came up to the two. Fluttershy saw them immediately and smiled. “Mom! Dad!” She called out to the two as they got closer.

“Fluttershy!” The stallion called out, smiling as he did. “It’s so good to see you again darling!” He flew over and began to hug his daughter as the mother walked over.

“Fluttershy dear, it’s been so long.” The mother spoke.

Fluttershy stopped hugging her father for a second to reply to her mother. “Oh, I’m sorry mother, it’s just I’ve been so busy in Ponyville and all.”

“It’s quite alright dear, I’d just like to see you a little bit. I can always make room in my schedule for my little Fluttershy.” The mother replied. She turned to face Fiery and smiled. “I presume this is Mr. Embers?”

‘Well they don’t seem so bad, not the stuck-up assholes I thought they were going to be.’ “Um, yes ma’am, I’m Fiery Embers.”

“Ah, Mr. Embers, so good to see you. I saw you perform last night.” The father spoke.

Fiery winced. “Y-You did?”

“Yes, and I must say, where did you learn to play like that son? I was incredibly impressed.”

“O-Oh, uh… I taught myself I guess…” Was all Fiery could think of to say. It was true that he did train himself using the internet and such.

“Well that was extremely impressive. I can see why my little pumpkin would be attracted to such a stallion.” Mrs. Hippocrene said to Fiery.

“O-Oh, uh, you’re too kind ma’am.” Fiery responded.

“Please, just call me Mist.” She said with a smile.

“And you can just call me Lightning.” The father added.

“O-Oh, okay, um. Mist. Lightning.” Fiery bowed his head as he said their names. ‘Man, this is going shits ton better than I thought it was going to.’

“Well, we have reservations at the Cote d’Azur for 12:15, so I suppose we should get going, shouldn’t we?” Lightning asked the three with a smile.

“Of course dear.” Mist replied. “Coming dears?” She asked Fluttershy and Fiery.

“Coming mother.” Fluttershy called out to her mother and began following the two, with Fiery right behind her.
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The four arrived at the restaurant minutes later as they walked through the streets of upper Canterlot. Fiery hadn’t really gone through it during the day yet. He had only walked through it last night trying to get to his work, so he really couldn’t sight-see. It was clear to say he was impressed with how everything looked. Everything looked remarkable to Fiery as everything looked so high class. ‘Geez, guess the rich really like to show off.’

Just then, as the four were walking towards the restaurant, something caught Fiery’s attention. As the four were walking, a ragged green earth pony with bread in his mouth was running through the streets with what seemed to be two royal guards chasing after him. “Somepony stop that colt!” One of the royal guards called out.

Fiery stepped in front of the pony and was able to trip him, causing him to slid head first into the ground. As the two royal guards got closer, the one who yelled out thanked Fiery for stopping him. “No problem officer, but what did this colt do that you were chasing after him?”

“He stole some bread from the market.”

Fiery looked down at the colt and asked him. “Why did you steal the bread?”

“Because he’s a thief, that’s why.” The royal guard hoofling the thief said.

“But he must have had some reason. He couldn’t have stolen that bread just because he likes stealing bread.”

“Please sir.” The green dirt covered earth pony spoke. “M-My family is starving. My little sister and I have nothing to eat.”

“Yeah, yeah, and I’m Princess Celestia’s nephew.” The guard spat back. “Come on you, you’re spending a few days in jail like you belong.” The royal guard was getting the pony up when Fiery stopped him.

“Wait, I want to ask more of him.”

“What business is it of yours what happens to him?”

“Look, if I pay for the bread, as well as some extra for making you run around, will you let him go?” Fiery asked the guards.

The guards looked at each other, thought about it, then turned back to Fiery and answered. “I suppose that’s alright.” The guard hoofling the pony said.

“Alright, how much was the bread.”

“Five bits.”

‘Five bits? Jesus, all this for some bread that’s five bits…’ “Alright, I guess I can…” Fiery began to search through his pockets looking for money, then realized he had none. He sighed. ‘Fuck…’ He turned back to the guards and smiled. “Uh… You wouldn’t mind letting the guy go anyways, would you?”

“Don’t got the money huh bud?” The guard said while smirking.

Just then, Lightning stepped up. “I can pay for the young lad.” He pulled out five bits from his pocket and paid the guards. “And here’s something a little extra for you boys for doing your work so valiantly.” He paid each guard an extra five bits as well.

The guards smiled and thanked Lightning. “Well it seems everything is in order, good day to you two fine gentlemen.” The guard hoofcuffing the colt unchained the colt and threw him to the ground. “I don’t want to see you again around these parts, got that?”

As the colt got up, he thanked Fiery and Lightning as he picked up the bread. “O-Oh thank you. I’m very sorry about all of this. I-It’s just I don’t have a job because I’m too young, and I only live with my sister a-and-“

“Say no more young lad, think nothing of it.” Lightning stopped the boy. “But if what you say is the truth, then why do you roam the streets stealing? Where are your parents?”

The colt looked down with sadness. “M-My parents… T-They…” The colt began to tear up without saying anymore.

Fiery put a hoof on the colt’s shoulder, causing him to look up, and smiled. “You said you were looking for a job?”

“Y-Yes sir?” The colt said while wiping his tears.

“Well then, later today I want you to bring you and your sister, along with any valuables you may have, and go to the palace. If they guards stop you, tell them that Fiery Embers sent for you and your sister.”

“O-Oh thank you sir! Thank you so much! I will! I will be there!” The colt said with a smile on his face and began to run off back home. As Fiery watched the young boy run away, he also began to grow a smile on his face.

“Why did you help the young lad?” Lightning asked Fiery.

“I don’t know… I just felt like I had to.” Fiery said as he continued to smile.

Lightning only smiled at Fiery. “Very well then… Come on; let’s get going before we’re late for our reservation.” Lightning said as he put a hoof on Fiery’s shoulder. Fiery looked at Lightning and nodded. As the two began walking back to the mares, Lightning apologized. “Sorry about that, just some trouble going on and such that we had to take care of.”

“It’s alright darling, we didn’t waste too much time waiting for you.” Mist replied.

“Alright then… Shall we get going once more?” Lightning asked them all, and they all nodded in response.
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The four had no trouble getting into the restaurant as they arrived, and sat down to eat lunch. While they were waiting on their meals, Lightning started to ask Fiery about his personal life. “So Fiery, because of how you treated that child, I’m just curious, what was your childhood like?”

Fluttershy flinched, afraid of what Fiery was going to do. But rather than getting angry like he did with the girls, Fiery only answered calmly about it. “Well, it was… Interesting, let’s put it that way.”

“Oh? Do you mind if we ask how it was interesting Fiery?” Mist asked him.

Fiery gave a smirk. “Well, the problem is that I don’t know if you would believe me or not.”

“And why do you think that Fiery?” Lightning asked.

“Well… It has to deal with Nightmare Moon, another planet, and a time period of 1,000 years.” Fiery said with a straight face. Lightning and Mist only looked confused.

“Beg your pardon?” Lightning spoke up.

“U-Uh, mom? D-Dad? P-Perhaps it’s better i-if you d-didn’t ask a-about Fiery’s past…”

“We’re only trying to find out more about Fiery darling.” Mist replied to Fluttershy. “B-But, that is an odd thing to say Fiery…”

“Well, I don’t blame you for not believing me. Anypony else I just met an hour ago would probably have the exact same reaction.”

“Well, how about you start with the beginning then Fiery.” Lightning suggested.

Fiery was shocked. ‘They really want to know about my history…? Alright I guess…’ “Um, okay… I guess it would have started a thousand years ago when my mother, Starry Skies, gave birth to me.”

“Beg your pardon? Starry Skies?” Mist interrupted.

“Um, yes?”

“The same Starry Skies that works in the palace as Princess Celestia’s personal political advisor?”

“Err, yes, that’d be the one.”

Mist smiled. “Very well then, continue.”

Fiery looked confused. “A-Alright…” He began to tell the two all about his childhood. You know the routine, him being born, falling in love, being human, yadda yadda yadda. “And that’s where I am now I suppose.” He finally finished after an hour of storytelling, their food arriving in the middle of it.

“Well Fiery, that sounds like quiet a tall tale.” Lightning said.

“And I don’t blame you if you think it is something made up. But, if you really want to know if it’s true or not, you can ask my mother, Princess Luna, or Princess Celestia for clearance. They’ll probably end up telling you the exact same thing I have.”

“Well if you say that they’ll say the exact same thing, I might just take you up on your offer Fiery.” Lightning smiled at him. “But enough about that. Fiery?”

“Yes sir?”

“Do you or your friend who performed last night have a music agent yet?”

‘Is he proposing to be my agent? It might be a good thing, be close to Fluttershy’s parents and all…’ “Uh, I have no idea about ‘Tavi or Vinyl sir, but I do not, no.”

“Well how would you like it if my friend, Mr. Pants, becomes your agent? He did become rich doing a music agency after all.”

“Mr. Pants?” Fiery questioned. “You mean as in Fancy Pants?”

“The very same! He was extremely impressed with your performance as were we, as I had said earlier, and because I told him that we would meeting you today, he wanted to know if you and your friends would want to accept.”

Fiery didn’t know what to say. “W-Well sir, I’m very honored, but I think I would need to talk it over with ‘Tavi and Vinyl first.”

“Of course, of course. I completely understand Fiery.” Lightning smiled at Fiery.

“So Fluttershy.” Mist spoke up.

“Yes mother?” She replied as she was sipping some after dinner tea, as was Fiery.

“How far have you and Fiery gone?” She asked nonchalantly.

Fiery nearly spat his tea out, while Fluttershy simply drank hers in time. “E-Excuse me mother?”

“I simply asking how far you’ve gone darling. Are you not a part of his harem?” Mist questioned.

“U-Uh, if you don’t mind Mist-“ Fiery leaned over to the mother. “Where did you hear that?”

“Princess Celestia was kind enough to tell us before we met up with you. There’s nothing to be ashamed of about it.” Mist explained.

“Indeed, Mist here was actually my first in my own harem, until I decided to marry her. It’s easy to say the other girls weren’t pleased, but they moved on with their lives.” Lightning said with a smile.

Fiery looked over to Fluttershy who looked pale. “Uh, if you don’t mind me saying, we… haven’t actually done anything yet. I’m not the type to push a girl into something she doesn’t want to do.”

“Well that’s very nice to hear Fiery.” Mist smiled. “But I do hope you do something soon, when I heard my little girl was in a harem I just thought that I would be seeing a grandchild soon.”

Fiery sat back in his chair fully and started to nod his head. “Alright then…” ‘Jesus, what the hell is up with everypony wanting god damn grandchildren!?’ Fiery looked back at Fluttershy and put his hoof on hers, snapping her out of her terrified trance.

As she came back, she looked at him. “Fiery…”

“Don’t worry Fluttershy, I won’t do anything unless you want me to.” He said as he smiled at her. She smiled back.

“Thank you Fiery.” Then began to lean on him, wanting him to know she loved him.

Mist and Lightning sat there saying nothing for a while, smiling as they saw their little girl leaning on him like that. Suddenly, Lightning coughed to get their attention. Fluttershy shot straight up back in her chair and became bright red, as did Fiery. “Well, if we’re all done eating and such, I think it’s time to pay for the bill.”

“Oh, um, I’m kinda sorry about this but… I don’t exactly have any money.” Fiery apologized. “I’ve only been here for a little over a week, and last night was my first job. I haven’t gotten paid yet so…”

“It’s alright my lad.” Lightning said with a smile. “I can pay for everything.”

“Oh, um, thanks. Again, I’m really sorry about this. I’m not a cheapskate, I really-“

“It’s alright dear.” Mist also said with a smile. “Just think of this as a treat to the two of you.”

“Thanks mom. Thanks dad.” Fluttershy said to the two.

“You’re welcome dear, anything for you.” Mist said while still smiling.
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As they got out of the restaurant and back to the palace, it was about four in the evening, as they did a little shopping as well. They had gotten a heart-shaped diamond for Fluttershy to wear around her neck as a necklace, while getting Fiery a diamond-encrusted watch. As the four got back to the palace, they saw something disturbing at the entrance to it.

The young colt that they had met earlier had some bags on his back, one of the sides containing a foal no older than two or three. As they got closer, they could hear him arguing with the guards, all while the foal was crying. “I’m telling you! Mr. Embers told me to come here!”

“Listen kid, I don’t know who you think you are, but I doubt that somepony like Mr. Embers would waste their time with you.”

‘Damn, even the guards know I’m that important, huh?’ Fiery thought as he got closer. “And what makes you say that guard?” He said out loud as they got to the gate.

“And who do y-“ The guard had begun to say, not knowing who was coming to the gate, when he saw the four of them. “M-Mr. Embers! I’m so sorry! I didn’t know it was you.”

“Mr. Embers!” The colt came running up to Fiery. “I-I tried to get in like you said Mr. Embers, but they wouldn’t let me!” The colt began to tear up, obviously upset about not knowing what to do.

Fiery only smiled. “Hey, hey, don’t cry.” He put a hoof on the colt’s shoulder. “I think your sister would appreciate it if we got away from those mean old guards, don’t you?”

The colt started to wipe his tears and smiled back. “O-Of course Mr. Embers.” He began to calm his baby sister down as well, trying to sing her lullaby’s to get her back to sleep.

Fiery turned to Fluttershy and her parents and addressed them. “Do you mind if you take little…” He turned back to the colt and foal. “Say, I forgot to ask what your name is.”

“Bramble, Bramble Thorns sir. And this is my little sister Autumn Blossom.”

Fiery smiled once more at Bramble. “Alright then.” He turned back to the other three to address them again. “Do you guys mind if you take Bramble and his sister Autumn inside? I’ll be right with you.”

“Of course dear, we would be delighted.” Mist spoke up. She walked up to the colt and nuzzled him. “Come on now, let’s go inside and wait for him to finish up here.”

The four of them began to walk in while Fluttershy stopped to whisper to Fiery. “You’ll be alright, won’t you?”

Fiery smiled at her. “Of course, I just want to talk to these guys for a bit, that’s all. I promise nothing will get out of hoof.”

Fluttershy returned the smile. “Alright, I’ll be waiting inside.” She then began to gallop to catch up to her parents and to the colt.

Fiery turned to the guard and began to walk up to him. “I-I’m very sorry sir, I truly didn’t know he was your guest! You must understand! Please don’t tell the princesses about this mistake!” The guard began to beg.

Fiery walked up next to the guard and put his hoof on the guard’s shoulder, then spoke to the guard. “It’s alright, I know you were just doing your job.”

“O-Oh thank you sir! Thank you so much!” The guard responded.

“No need. But I do have a question for you.”

“Y-Yes sir?”

“Do you know of anything or anywhere I could get like a tablet or something to hand out to ponies I want to come here when I’m visiting? That way something like this doesn’t happen again?”

“O-Oh, um.” The guard began to think, but before he could answer, his companion guard did.

“The castle’s jeweler Mr. Embers, I’m sure they can make you some things that would help you in something like that.”

Fiery turned to the other guard and thanked him. “Alright, thanks…” He tapped the guard’s shoulder that he was currently hanging onto and spoke again. “Keep up the good work you two.” He nodded to the two and began to walk in.

As Fiery got through the gates and out of earshot, the scared guard spoke. “Wow, wasn’t expecting that…”

“Can’t judge a book by its cover.” The companion guard spoke. The scared guard nodded.
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As Fiery got inside the castle, he saw that Mr. and Mrs. Hippocrene was waiting with Fluttershy and Bramble for him. “Sorry for making you all wait for me, just had to talk to those guys about something real quick.”

“It’s alright dear, I’m just glad you didn’t do anything drastic out there.” Mist had replied to him.

“I’m also glad I didn’t do anything drastic.” Fiery joked. “I’m surprised I handle it in the way I did really…”

“Why do you say that son?” Lightning asked him.

“Well, the old me probably would’ve cussed him out or something, but… I just felt like I didn’t need to do such a thing to them.”

“It’s called maturity son.” Lightning said back to Fiery while smiling.

“What’s a machurty?” Bramble tried asking, which caused the adults to chuckle.

Fiery told him. “It means you’re grown up kid. Now come on, I’m sure you and your sister are hungry.”

Bramble smiled and looked to his sister. “Hear that Autumn? Mr. Embers is going to get us something to eat!” The foal only yawned as a response, being sleepy.

Fiery chuckled some more, thinking she was adorable. ‘I wonder why I feel so different since I’ve gotten my memories back… Maybe it is what Lightning said, maybe it is maturity…’

Just then, Lightning spoke up. “Well, I think it’s time for me and the misses to start get going, don’t want to get home too late you know?”

Fluttershy gave her parents a hug and kiss goodbye for each of them, and then Fiery did the same. “It was very good meeting you two. Mist. Lightning.” He nodded his head in respect to the two as he said their names once more.

“And it was very nice meeting you Fiery. You’re a very well-mannered stallion, and I’m glad somepony like you is taking care of my little Fluttershy.” Mist replied with a smile.

With saying their goodbyes, Fiery, Fluttershy, and their new companion Bramble, went to the dining room to get something to eat.
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As they reached the dining room of the castle, they saw Luna there having a snack. “Luna! Surprised you’re here.” Fiery called out.

Luna turned to see Fiery walk in with Fluttershy and the new colt. “Oh, hello Fiery, I wasn’t expecting you to be back so soon. And who’s this?” She asked as Bramble revealed himself.

“His name is Bramble, with his baby sister Autumn. I saw him stealing some bread, and instead of having him go to jail, Mr. Hippocrene and I were able to bring him and his sister here.”

Luna smiled at Fiery and began to walk up to him. “Well that was a very nice thing of you to do Fiery.” As she got up to his face, Fluttershy began to blush and hide Bramble’s eyes. Luna kissed Fiery on the snout and then started to walk out of the room, rubbing her tail across his face. “I hope to see you sometime soon again Fiery, I had a lot of fun last night.”

“U-Uh, yeah… Oh! Wait a minute Luna.” He began to run after her and stopped her.

“Hmm?”

“Do you know where my mother is?”

“For whatever reason?” Luna questioned him.

“I want to ask her a few questions.”

“Oh? What type of questions?” Luna questioned him again. Fiery looked back at Bramble. “I see… I don’t know if she’ll be willing to do such a thing though Fiery.”

“That’s why I want to ask her.” He said to Luna while keeping his head facing Bramble and his sister. “When I saw him today, I don’t know, but for some reason I felt like I somehow knew what he was going through…”

“Like what?”

“I don’t know… That’s why I want to ask my mom.”

Luna sighed. “Alright, I guess that makes sense. I can bring you to her.”

He smiled at Luna and wrapped his forelegs around her, hugging her. “Thanks Lulu, you’re the best.” Luna could only smile at his antics.

“It’s no problem Fiery…”

Fiery let go of Luna and looked back at Fluttershy and Bramble. “Fluttershy?”

Fluttershy turned her attention away from Bramble and Autumn for just a second to look at Fiery. “Yes Fiery?”

“Can you look after Bramble and Autumn for a few minutes? I want to go get my mom to ask her some questions. I’ll be right back, I promise.” He said with a smile.

Fluttershy smiled back. “Alright Fiery, I’ll do that.” She turned back to Bramble and spoke. “Bramble, do you want to go to the kitchen to see what they can make for you and your sister?”

“Oh yes Ms. Hip-Hip-Hip…” He stuttered trying to say her name. Fluttershy only smiled at his attempts.

“Just call me Fluttershy, all my friends do it.” She said to him.

“Um, thank you Ms. Fluttershy.” Bramble said back to her. With that, the two began to go back into the kitchen to see if the chefs would make them something to eat while Luna and Fiery went to his mother’s room to ask her a few questions.
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As Fiery and Luna got to Starry’s room, they had heard laughter inside. “I wonder who’s in there with mom.” Fiery said out loud.

“Well the only way to find out is to go in and see.” Luna commented. With that, she opened the door to Starry’s room to reveal a room very much like Luna’s, and sitting inside it was Starry with Octavia and Pinkie.

As the doors opened, Starry had stopped laughing for a second to turn her attention to the guest. “Yes? Oh! Fiery! And Luna too!”

“Hi mom, can I actually talk to you for a minute?” Fiery asked Starry.

“Well sure, come on in and have a seat. I was just talking to ‘Tavi and Pinkie here about stories of your childhood.” She said with a smile.

“Well that sounds great.” Fiery said in a sarcastic tone.

“Oh it’s not that bad. Luna! Why don’t you come in as well?”

“I would Starry, but I was just taking a small break from work that I really must get done. I’ll see you all later then.” With that, Luna bowed to them and began to walk away from the doorway and in the direction she was needed.

As Luna left, Fiery closed the door that was still open and then spoke. “Mom?”

“Yes Fiery?” Starry replied.

“Do you think you could help me a bit?”

“You’re speaking of the colt and his sister, are you not?” Starry asked right back. Fiery’s jaw dropped, but came right back up as he guessed what had happened.

“You saw the future again, didn’t you?”

“Indeed, and I know why you feel so attached to them as well. But before that, I must admit, for a five year old, he’s done a real good job of taking care of his two year old sister.”

Octavia and Pinkie only looked back and forth between the two with confusion, then at each other, then back to the mother and son. “Um, if I may ask…” Octavia started.

“Fiery found two children who were homeless and brought them in, and now he wants to know if I can take care of them, isn’t that right?” She looked over to her son.

“Yes, it is.”

“The answer is no.” She then took a sip of tea she had in a cup in front of her.

“Why not?”

“Because, this could help you Fiery. And besides, I don’t have the time for children like I did with you. When you were a child, I was at the castle as a guest, now I’m here as a political advisor. I won’t be able to look over those children like I was with you.”

“But don’t you have nannies and such here to help take care of them?”

“And you have one right here in this room who I’m sure would be happy to help.” Starry said, and then looked at Pinkie.

“Um, I don’t quite understand what’s happening…” Octavia interrupted the two.

“I’m sorry Fiery, but you’re going to have to take the children home with you.”

“Wait, what?” Octavia spoke up once more.

“You’re going to have to get ready for children soon anyways, so you might as well have some help with these children, not to mention the five year old can help around the house after he comes home from school.”

“Okay, I’m sick and tired of your codes. What do you mean we’re going to have to get ready for kids soon? We’re going to wait a few years to have any kids.”

“Just because you want to wait, doesn’t mean ‘Tavi’s body is going to wait.”

“What is that suppose to mean mom?” Fiery asked this time in anger.

“I’m also curious.” Octavia spoke up.

Starry sighed. “Well, I was trying to keep it a secret since you chose to wait a few years before having any foals, but I guess you won’t stop asking since I keep dropping the ball in hints.”

“Again, what the hell are you talking about mom?”

“’Tavi?”

“Y-Yes Starry?” Octavia responded to Starry with fear, thinking she was beginning to understand what she was talking about.

“When did you have your period last dear?”

“A-About three weeks ago, why?”

Starry sighed, then spoke to the two. “Wait until next week, see if you’re late, and then your answer will be clear.” She took another sip of tea. Fiery finally understood what his mom was getting at, and fainted onto the ground.

“Yay! ‘Tavi! You’re gonna be a mom!” Pinkie hugged her sister, but as she did, her sister fainted as well. “’Tavi? ‘Tavi!?”

“Don’t worry Pinkie dear, they’re just excited, that’s all.” Starry said as she took another sip of tea right after.
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Chapter 22. Hoping to expand more on Celestia’s/Luna’s parents, Starry, the two kids that Fiery and the gang are gonna have to adopt, etc. Don’t worry, this story is nowhere near finished. Poodicus out.
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