Twilight and Flash arrived at school that Thursday morning. Even more than before she felt like she was slipping into a life that had always been hers yet she had almost forgotten. It was both unnerving and comforting at the same time. She knew who she was, where she had come from. She also knew that Sparkle was back in her dimension, separated from her family and friends. Yet the ease in which she was able to slip in to this life and how right it all felt; it was hard to reconcile the two feelings. Harder still was trying to figure what she would do next after this was all over.

Everyone was gathered at the remains of the statue as always. Once again, Twilight sighed to herself. With the exceptions of Sunset and Sonata; the rest were kids, babies really. Oh they thought they were almost adults; but they were so wrong. The growth, the changes that happen that fully make you an adult don't happen for years after graduation. She just now finally got to the place where she considered herself an adult.

She also knew that this was also out of her hands. The girls at least showed they had access to strange, new, powerful magic. Having evidenced secret names (with the exception of Applejack) and the powers that came with them. The boys?- she didn't know, but they were here for some reason if only to give emotional support. Whatever this was, it was bigger than her and what she thought. Still, if anything happened to any of these kids, how could she live with herself?

"Twilight!" an enthusiastic Sunset called. "Guess what? Applejack got her name last night!"

Well then, Twilight thought to herself, I guess everyone is taken care of now.

"Great!" Twilight called back. She waited until she was right up to the rest of them to ask, "What is it?"

"The Earth Mother," Apple said; beaming with pride.

"Wow! That is something," Twilight said, honestly impressed.

"So, what do we do now?" Rainbow asked. She was as happy as anyone that Apple had gotten her name; but what did any of that matter if no one had any plan of action.

"Adagio is back at my place doing research. As soon as I get my new papers, I'll be looking as well. The rest of you, I guess will just have to hold tight until we find something." Sunset could tell Rainbow was frustrated but they had already gone over everything before.

"Maybe not," Twilight interjected.

"What do you mean?" Sunset asked confused and just a bit miffed that Twilight would undercut her a little.

"Well, Fluttershy is The Mystic right? Maybe if we all got together, she could access something, a higher realm or power, maybe see into the future, I don't know, something, that could help us along."

All eyes turned to Fluttershy. In previous times she would have shrank away; but now, she stood proud and smiled. "Sounds like a plan. I could try. But we would all have to be together. All of us. Possibly even Adagio and Aria. I just know at least all of us here."

"Ok," Sunset said, feeling more comfortable. "Everyone check schedules and see when we can all hook up."

"I'm guessing not until next weekend," Twilight said. "I don't think my parents would . . ."

"You mean human Twilight's parents?" Sunset corrected. While part of her thought Twilight's slip up was cute; another part of her was worried.

"Right," Twilight laughed nervously. She was embarrassed about the slip, but more so about what it might be suggesting she was thinking about. "Whatever we do, it'll probably take a while. So it should be a night. a night where we don't have to worry about getting up early for school the next day. That leaves only Friday and Saturday nights. And with everything that has happened, I don't think I would be able to get permission to spend the night or weekend at someone's house on just a day or two's notice. So next weekend would probably be the earliest I could do it."

The rest all started to nod in agreement. Next weekend seemed to everyone to be the best option.

"We'll plan for that then. But now; where?" Sunset said.

"Oh darling, that's easy," Rarity spoke up happily, "my place! Why, we have the rooms to accommodate everyone and my parents are pretty opened minded, they let Sandal here spend the night with Fluttershy already, so they wouldn't mind a mixed company sleep over."

Everyone turned to Fluttershy and Sandal who both blushed.

"Ok then," Sunset said, "let's try to make this happen. Until then, we'll just have to do the best we can and hopefully nothing else happens." Everyone nodded. Then Sunset said, "Of you'll excuse me, I have something to give Vice-principle Luna."

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Luna turned the disc over in her hand; not knowing what to make of it. Celestia looked warily at it, her sister, and Sunset.

"And you're sure Discord didn't say what was on it, only to give it to Luna?" Celestia asked worried.

"No, and I didn't look at it either. I thought about it, but figured it was best if I didn't know. Just in case," Sunset replied; equally worried. If whatever was on that disc hurt Luna, she would feel awful.

"Thank you Sunset. You may go," Luna said in all her regal charm. Sunset nodded and left.

Celestia turned to Luna and asked, "You're not really going to watch that thing are you? This is Discord we're talking about. God knows what could be on that thing."

Luna shrugged. "Whatever it is, I will see it. I won't cower in front of that man or his video - even it hurts me in the end." Celestia sighed but offered up no formal protest.

Luna got up, walked to the TV in her office, and put the disc into the DVD player. Pretty soon an image of a young woman came on screen. Luna and Celestia didn't know her name but immediately knew it was Luna's daughter.

"What is your name?" It was Discord. Even thought he was off camera, there was no mistaking his voice.

"Moon Raven," the woman replied in a voice that was just a slightly sweeter, more melodic version of Luna's.

"And why are you here Ms. Raven?"

"Because I'm looking for my birth mother. As I told you when you contacted me, I'm adopted. I never knew that until a couple years ago. I had always assumed my parents were mine; biologically I mean. And they're great people. Don't get me wrong. I love them. They're my parents. But, I don't know, I just want to meet the woman I came from. Well, both parents I guess. But my mother first. Birth mother I mean."

"I understand my dear. No need to be worried. If you could meet her, what would you want to know? What would you ask her?"

"Why, I guess. I mean, why give me up?"

"Well, I can tell you, knowing both of your parents, biological that is, neither was fit to raise you. Your father was a criminal. Your mother was a young, wild child; on drugs, irresponsible, rebellious, and wholly unfit at the time to take care of a child."

"Oh." There was a deep sadness in Moon Raven's voice at hearing what she always suspected but never wanted to hear about her birth mother.

Tears of rage streamed down Luna's cheeks. What was he doing? Was he trying to destroy her? After all this time? Serious thoughts of murder danced in her head.

"I can also tell you that giving you up was the hardest thing she's ever done and it haunts her to this day. It was giving you up that allowed her to turn her life around. She quit drugs, got help, and today is a well respected vice-principle that treats all who walk through her doors as her own. She is by all accounts a wonderful, loving person who misses you everyday."

Both Luna's and Celestia's jaws dropped opened. Was this really Discord? What was he doing? Surely he had some cruel trick up his sleeve that he was getting ready to pull.

"Really?" Moon Raven's voice now filled with hope and a bit of pride.

"Yes. Your mother is a wonderful woman who has paid dearly for the mistakes of her youth. That is why I contacted you. If you wish, I will give this recording to her, with your phone number and address so she can contact you."

"Oh thank you, thank you," Moon Raven began to cry. "Yes, yes of course." She then stopped and a curious expression came upon her face. "You know my father as well?"

"Ah, yes. Sadly he was never able to turn his life around. It would be better for you if you never met him."

The screen went blank for a second then A close up of Discord's face appeared. "I am old Luna, and no doubt Celestia who is likely watching this as well. I shall be leaving this game shortly; but before I do, I am a big believer in balancing the scales. So here you go. " Then a telephone number and address came up on the screen. Simple white text on a black back ground.

Luna quickly paused it, and grabbed a pencil and paper.

"Luna, what are you . . ." Celestia started to ask but was cut off.

"I'm going, with or without you, I'm going. I waited too long for this. That is my daughter! I'm going to see her."

"Luna, think. What could come out of this? Yes, she's your biological daughter but she is someone else's daughter in reality. You missed out on all the important years. Seeing her now won't bring that back. It'll only open new wounds. Sister please."

"All years are important Tia. And yes, I missed out on her growing up, but I won't miss out on her growing old. Maybe I'm just a dog begging for scraps but at this point scraps is what I'm willing to take. This isn't up for debate Tia."

Celestia sighed. "I know," she said and she gave her sister a hug. "Tell her that her Aunt Tia loves her and hopes to see her soon."