Luna sighed tiredly as she looked down at her bed knowing that there were ponies who needed her help in dreams. The only problem was that she too had to suffer for her mistake. Yet her duty was more important as she focused on walking through the dreams of others.

Her steps echoed down paved roads and her eyes travelled up tall buildings. Crystals floating high above the city casting light upon the darkened roads. Hallowed screams rang through the air as ponies fled from a burst of light. It began to consume all in its wake, the buildings and turned ponies into stone.

“Stop!” a voice shouted and the explosion began to retract reversing what had happened. It was one that even Luna did not recognise who was speaking. Her head turned before she moved towards the sound.

“Midnight Sun you can not keep torturing yourself like this. Even subconsciously.” the princess of the night’s ear moved before running down another street.

“It’s gone. Archon is gone. Hessarian is gone. Even Aqua Star is gone.” another voice spoke up, Luna frowned. It sounded like Sombra, yet the name called was something different. ‘Midnight Sun, he was Aqua Star’s friend.’ the dark blue alicorn thought before resuming her search for the source of the voice.

“We all make decisions that lead to disastrous consequences.” Luna paused as she entered a large park with various different flora. There in the center of the park was a ring of crystals frozen in movement. In the middle of them was a dark grey stallion staring up at them, two lights were next to him. Both in the forms of strange creatures.

"And sometimes hope seems lost. But we cannot let that stop us from moving forward.” the second female told him before looking at Luna. “Despite our flaws we must strive to do better.”

"Who are you?” the dreamwalking alicorn questioned looking between the two. The one hovering over Midnight Sun spoke first. “I am Mother Giselle.”

“And I am Divine Justinia, a pleasure to meet you Princess Luna.” the form took a humanoid shape wearing a strange hat. “You came here to help but you can not hide in the realm of dreams and spirits and not expect to draw some attention.”

“I do not know what you are talking about.” Luna replied as she circled around the group. “Where are we?”

"Archon.” Midnight whispered his eyes glued to the ground. Hooves paused as the raiser of the moon glanced around. She had seen Archon after her’s and Celestia’s ascension to the throne and mourned the loss of life when Sombra destroyed it.

"I let this happen.” the dark grey stallion whispered and the two humanoids looked at each other before starting to sing in harmony.

“Shadows fall

And hope shall fade.

Steel your heart

The dawn will come.”

Luna looked down trying not to flinch thinking of the dawn. A dark form moved behind her a grin on her face.

“The night is long

And the path is dark.

Look to the sky

For one day soon

The dawn will come.”

Midnight’s head didn’t even look up as tears welled up in his eyes.

“The shepherd’s lost

And his home is far.

Keep to the stars

The dawn will come.”

Justinia waved her hand over to the princess who walked over to her head lowering as well.

"The night is long

And the path is dark.

Look to the sky

For one day soon

The dawn will come.”

Silver lights began to show around them all taking forms singing alongside the two women. Voices rang out into a loud choir, one pony did not come from a silver light like the rest. Her bright blue eyes softening as she sang along knowing the words from the past.

“Bare your blade

And raise it high.

Stand your ground

The dawn will come.

Luna’s head jerked up looking around at all the ponies and humanoids surrounding them. Midnight did the same tears falling as he saw his family singing along as well as well as his mentor.

The night is long

And the path is dark

Look to the sky

For one day soon

The dawn will come.”

The voices faded as Rarity began to move away when Giselle called out to her. “Lady Rarity, it is good to see you again.”

“It is good to see you too Mother Giselle and to meet you Divine Justinia. Although the reports of the Inquisitor seeing a spirit in your form. So are you the real Divine or the Spirit in her form?” the fashionista questioned approaching the group. “Princess Luna and you must be Midnight Sun, I remember seeing you. We never met in person.”

“Lady Rarity, does it matter if I am the Spirit who took on the Divine’s form or if I am the Divine Justinia?” the Divine spoke a smile on her face, Rarity thought for a bit. She did have a point, the spirit didn’t seem malicious.

“I see your point.” the white unicorn replied with a sigh. “Now if you excuse me, I may have taken a small nap while working on a large order.”

With that Rarity just vanished, Giselle just chuckled lightly. Luna looked confused before asking. “Why the song?”

“The song has given people hope in a dark time.” the Divine answered looking at the both of them. “Hope lost in war, famine, loss of a loved one, even when you feel like you have failed someone or have done something wrong.”

Midnight took this chance to speak his own mind. “This isn’t something we can get over lightly. Though I do not know what the Princess of the Night has done to cast shame upon herself. I myself….”

“Can try not to focus on what you have done but what you can do to help. Even Lady Rarity had to learn that during her time in the Inquisition.” the tanned skinned Mother told them placing a hand on both their necks. “Princess Luna, you are a leader amongst your people, do they focus on your past mistake and dismiss you as any less important than your sister for your past deeds?”

Luna was quiet knowing that there were a few ponies who still prefered Celestia’s solo rule. Yet there was a vast majority who accepted her quite easily. Even being grateful when she helped rid them of their nightmares and dark dreams. Turning around she realized that she was no longer in Midnight’s dream. Turning around she faced the Tantibus sighing. She knew she had to give up her grief but this was the only way to make sure she doesn’t she fall back into the darkness. Something deep inside of her knew that this was the wrong way.

“Why did you cast her out?” Midnight asked looking towards the two women who just looked at him. Mother Giselle sighed before saying. “What the princess was about to bring in here would only cast disaster into your mind.”

The dark grey stallion raised his eyebrow wondering what that meant. He knew what would happen next, these two wouldn’t leave him alone until his dreams changed.

He awoke to the silence, Comet having gone to school early. Suddenly a wail caught his ear and he ran out to see what was going on. Though when he entered the throne room he mind was quickly diverted to the map table resting in the middle of the room. From what it seemed like the appearance of the table had frightened Moonlight Wisp.

“Is anypony going to point out the fact that Spike has foal?” asked Rainbow Dash staring at the child. Rarity looked surprised as well at that as she turned her attention to the hiccuping periwinkle filly.

“That is an issue for another time.” Twilight said tapping the table with her hoof. “This castle is a gift from the Tree of Harmony that means this table is connected.”

Rainbow Dash seemed to want to say something rude but held it back. She examined the map carefully seeing the different places that were on the map. Midnight Sun approached the map noticing those were the places that the Tree of Harmony was most likely protecting. The Frozen North where the old village was had not appeared on the map.

"Hi Mom! Hi Dad!” Pinkie squealed waving at the image of her parents, a hoof slammed down upon it causing a nervous giggle from the pony as she looked at the foal walking around on the table. Spike moved to grab her but the filly just vanished into a wisp of magic appearing in his arms.

“But if this is Ponyville then why is our Cutie Marks over there?” Fluttershy asked watching as their cutie marks began circling around a small town.

“I don’t know.” the Princess of Friendship replied looking towards their destination. “But we can assume that the map wants us to find out. The Tree, the Castle, and now the Map? How can we not follow it?”

“By not following it.” Midnight Sun in his matter of fact tone as he walked behind Spike. Twilight just rolled her eyes as her friends started to agree about going with her. Fluttershy wanted to stay with Spike. He seemed to start talking about Hoofball, the black maned stallion chortled quietly as the foal appeared on his back. ‘Random spurts of magic indeed.’ he thought as the pink maned pegasus changed her mind though she did raise an eyebrow towards him.

Spike let out a sigh before rushing towards the door knowing that once they were gone Big Mac was going to show up. Midnight followed after him only to stare in shock at the two skeletons standing behind the red stallion with a tan unicorn standing next to them.

“WE HAD HEARD THAT THERE ARE ADVENTURES TO BE HAD AND BATTLES TO BE WON HERE!” the taller skeleton said happily and Moonlight cooed “OH AND LOOK A PONY CHILD! I AM SURE SHE WILL BE A GREAT ASSET!”

“I don’t think she will understand what we are going to do.” Spike replied nervously before looking at Midnight Sun. “Are you sure you want to watch her instead of joining in?”

The black maned stallion was about to reply when the child was lifted off his back and the shorter one spoke up. “don’t worry, i’ll handle the kid. you four have fun.”

“SANS I AM SO PROUD OF YOU AT THIS MOMENT!” the hyperactive skeleton spoke before raising his fist. “THE GREAT PAPYRUS WILL HELP SAVE THE WORLD. WE EVEN BROUGHT A FRIEND!”

"Hey.” Inkwell said nervously waving a hoof towards the growing dragon.

“Well then, come on. I’ll explain the rules.” Spike spoke showing them the way to the table they were going to use. Sans just looked at the filly who was staring down at him before hiccuping again a spurt of fire launching out.

“well at least you aren’t an exact copy.” Sans told her as he brought her to her arms. “you know even after twilight explained it to me i couldn’t wrap my head around one things. why a foal? why not an adult? i think it’s because a pony who has been through all that crap wouldn’t want a clone of them to remember. having a fresh start would seem like the best thing. ain’t that right?”

A pale silver shape moved out from the shadows, it’s entire form had no defining features as its head had no face. The head didn’t break eye contact before lowering its head in shame.

“what are you going to do with all those memories? what is going to happen to the child when you come back?” the smaller skeleton asked and the other being took a step back at the almost hostile tone shaking it’s head. “you’re keeping them? why?”

The strange creature looked away before looking at the filly reaching out a hoof and touching the small child. It looked at Sans nodding its head before vanishing.

“don’t worry, i’ll keep an eye socket out for them.” Sans assured no one in particular before looking at the foal. “especially you.”

“I see that our newest additions to Equestria are settling in nicely.” a calming voice spoke causing the small skeleton to turn around to see the princesses standing there. “I’m sorry for intruding, we’ve come to talk to Aurora.”

“that’s alright princess, we’re just having a little get together while the girls are away.” the lazy brother replied with a shrug. “want to join them?”

“Actually, I think we would rather like to spend time with you and the little filly.” Cadence spoke looking over at the child. “Have you figured out where you are going to stay?”

"fluttershy has been awfully kind in letting us stay there. however it is kind of cramped with the animals freaking out.” Sans told her with a shrug. “i’ll figure it out.”

Celestia just chuckled a little bit as the pink alicorn circled around them as the foal watched her.

“This will be an interesting few days.” Luna mused a smile on her face and her sister just nodded her head. “Especially when Cadance finds out about Midnight Sun. Although I wouldn’t mind joining on the fun the boys are having. You can have tea with the skeleton if you want.”

“I think that sounds like a wonderful idea.” chuckled Celestia and Sans just shrugged leading her to the kitchen. “How do you even know where the kitchen is?”

“that’s our little secret, right kid?” Sans replied and the foal in his arms just cooed.

Author's Notes:

I do not own MLP