New Start (Un-Edited)

"Well that should do it." Said Solar

Solar had come home early with Spike to get the house ready for the girls. He had turned the extra room on the first floor into girls room. His mother had given him some beds and supplies for the beds. He took it all on the train and got it into Ponyville. He had Spike help him out with the moving. They had completed in good time and were now just waiting for Twilight and his daughters to come to their new home. Though Solar was hoping to get the deed to the house, he wanted in the future to give Art and Night their own rooms. But he could only do that if he had the deed to the house.

"So you ready to be a dad." Said Spike

"Well it will be a different life, but I know I can do it. But how about you, ready to be an uncle." Said Solar

"Well I'm not sure, but I can try to be a great uncle." Said Spike

Then there was a knock on the door. Solar got up and opened the door to see Rarity. Spike quickly got himself looking nice. Solar just shook his head at him. Even though he was fourteen and had a crush on Rarity, he knew that Rarity was not his age. But he wouldn't scatter his dreams, because he knew in time he would find his own girl his own age to love.

"Hi Rarity, what brings you around." Said Solar

"Well I was hoping to see your new daughters. I heard that you adopted two lovely fillies. Are they here?" Said Rarity

"Sorry Rarity, but they aren't here yet. Twilight's bringing them down later. She had to finish a few things up in Canterlot and kept them." Said Solar

"Well that's sad, I really wanted to see the lovely fillies you are going to raise." Said Rarity

"Well Twilight is bringing them down later today, you will be able to see them then." Said Spike

"Well I guess I'll have to come by later." Said Rarity

"Yeah specially for the party." Said Pinkie bouncing in.

"Pinkie where did you come from?" Asked Solar

"From outside, but I came to tell you about the welcome party for your girls." Said Pinkie

"Wow there Pinkie." Pinkie stopped and looked at Solar. "My girls aren't used to so many ponies, especially one. So any big party is out. But you can have a small party for them." Said Solar

"Well I was going to invite everypony in Ponyville, but I haven't started to plan the party yet. So I guess I can invite just our close friends and maybe kept it small." Said Pinkie

"That's much better Pinkie, I think a small party would be better to get them settled into Ponyville." Said Solar

"Well I have to get this party started. I will bring the stuff by later." Said Pinkie bouncing out of the window, but stopping in mid air and opening the window and continue to jump through it and then closing it and bouncing off.

"That pony is nuts." Said Spike

"Not just nuts Spike, she's practically impossible." Said Solar

"Yes, but she is a lovable kind of impossible." Said Rarity

***

Solar sat on the couch continuing to struggle to translate Doctor Pulse's journal. He sighed as he rubbed his forehead as he continued to translate it. He gave up again as he felt a headache coming on. He then heard the door unlock and in came Twilight. Then behind her were Night and Art. They were a little uneasy about moving away from Canterlot and to Ponyville. But they knew as long as Solar and Twilight were with them, they would be safe.

"Welcome to your new home." Said Solar

"Were living in a library." Said Night

"Well it was the house your grandmother gave us to stay in. So it is where we are staying. Though it might be a library, it is stil nice and homey." Said Solar

"Yeah, I can already feel so much art work coming from this place." Said Art

"I guess it is nice, at least we won't be bored." Said Night

"Yeah Night, but where were our is our bedroom?" Asked Art

"Well if you girls follow me, I'll show you." Said Solar

He showed them to the room. Art instantly took a bed and jumped on it. Solar just chuckled to himself. He could already tell that Art was going to be handful at times. But he surely wouldn't mind it, as it would get him ready when his foal was born. Night just touched the bed and let her hand glide over the covers.

"I still can't believe this is real." Said Night

"Well believe it Night. You are here and you two are here to stay." Said Solar

"You mean that?" Asked Night

Solar didn't take a second to think of the answer, he already had it. "I do Night, and no matter what happens. I'll never return you to that orphanage. I'm not sure who left you at that orphanage, but that is their loss because you are now in our family. It goes for you to, Art."

"Thanks dad, so can we call you that now." Said Art

"Of course you girls can. You can call me dad and Twilight, mom. If you even want to, you can call Spike, Uncle Spike." Said Solar

"Thanks dad, please never let me go." Said Night hugging him

"You have nothing to worry about Night. I would rather get beat senseless in a fist fight than ever let you go. You're part of this family and no pony can say different to that." Said Solar kissing her on her head.

"Thanks dad." Said Night

"Now you two should probably unpack your stuff. We will be having a few guests over. They are good ponies and really want to know you both Their friends of mine and your mom." Said Solar

"Alright dad." Said Art

"I'm not to sure dad." Said Night

"Please Night, these ponies will love you as much as your grandparents and uncles and aunts do. But we can can take it one step at a time." Said Solar

"That would be nice." Said Night

"Well you two get unpacked and enjoy your new room. If you need either of us, just scream for us. Spike isn't home, so don't be screaming for him." Said Solar exiting the room.

He walked into the kitchen, where Twilight was cooking away. He walked up behind her and started to kiss her neck. He then began to bite it, leaving small marks on her skin, but wouldn't be seen.

"Solar, we have daughters now, sex is going have to be placed on the back burner." Said Twilight

"Owe no worries, oh the girls are coming over." Said Solar

"Really, when did they plan this?" Asked Twilight

"Well it was really Pinkie. She wanted to plan a huge party for our daughters, but I told her to do a small party with our closet friends. Plus Rarity came by hoping to see the girls." Said Solar

"Well good thing I bought extra food. Have any idea when they will be here?" Said Twilight

"Not a clue, maybe Spike will know when he comes back from shopping." Said Solar

"Well I hope Art and Night like our friends. They could come in handy to watch them, when we do want to spend a night together." said Twilight with a wink of her eye.

Solar felt a shiver run up his spin. "Honey, you know how to touch the right buttons on me."

"Please Solar, when you marry the mare that has been your friend since we were seven, I kind of learned you. So I know how to make you feel great and how to push the right buttons to get you to do what I want you to do." Said Twilight

"You sure do." Said Solar

***

After having a nice dinner together, Twilight's and Solar's friends came over. Pinkie kept to her promise and kept it small. She didn't even throw a whole party together. She brought a few sweets over for every pony to enjoy. Of course Art enjoyed everypony, but Pinkie Pie did scare her at times. But for Night, she had to easily be pushed into meeting everypony. She was still afraid that she would be pushed away, but Twilight's and Solar's friends easily accepted her. Soon they started to get tired, so Solar put them to bed as everypony got the library cleaned up.

"They are so cute, perfect for you two darlings." Said Rarity

"Thanks Rarity, I think they work so well for us to." Said Solar

"Shoot, they also are somethin' else. One that is blind, but can paint and the other a musician that is a bat." Said Applejack

"Yeah and soon they will love my parties." Said Pinkie

"Just take it slow Pinkie. Art can accept anypony that she meets. But Night is kind of shy about meeting new ponies." Said Solar

"Well she is a bat pony and the tales of them joining Nightmare Mare still run deep through everypony." Said Fluttershy

"Yeah I know, but in reality, bats never turned against Celestia." Said Solar

"What?" Asked Rainbow

"You see it is miss conception that the bat ponies were loyal to Nightmare Moon. The bats were loyal to my grandparents, the king and queen before Celestia and Luna. You see the queen was Queen Moon Gazer. She loved the night and taught Luna her ways of the night. While Celestia was taught by her father, King Cosmic Light. Queen Moon Gazer saw how her guards weren't able to handle the night. She soon found a strange settlement of ponies. They had cat like eyes and leather wings. They adored her night sky and were able to survive it, as they slept in the morning light of her husband. So she brought them to Canterlot and created them as the Lunar Guard. But the chaos only started after Luna took the throne after the king and queen passed away."

"As you know, Luna felt ponies weren't loving her night. But the bats loved it a lot. It was their influences that pushed Luna talk with her sister about what she felt. The bats never wanted their princess to turn towards the side of darkness and hatred. No pony really knows why Luna was fully driven to become Nightmare Moon and how Nightmare Moon became her own entity. But she used her powers to take control of the bat guards that worked for Luna. Her power was heightened by the fact that she wielded the Nightmare Blade. She attacked the bats mentally and when they were mentally unable to fight back, she took control. They were just shells that she used as puppets. But for those bats that did make it out, they either went insane and killed themselves or Nightmare Moon slaughtered them."

"My mother was able to rescue and save the last of the Lunar guard. But her Solar Guard were still no match for the blade. But thanks to loyalty to Celestia, they kept from being controlled, though many went insane and did go suicidal. Celestia then watched as the Lunar Guard defended her and died trying to keep her safe. Then Nightmare Moon released her puppet bats to kill ponies and show her power. But the bat population fought back against there own kind and killing them. For once Nightmare Blade has taken full control, the user is just a shell. The soul no longer exists in the body."

"Many bats were slaughtered in the fight, but there race still had the original settlement. So there were still plenty willing to fight. Only Celestia knew where that settlement was. But after two days of fighting that settlement was wiped clean off of Equestria. They say over ten thousand bats disappeared in one moment. No pony knows who gave up the settlement's location, but somepony did. It was also round the same time my mother was able to defeat and trap Nightmare Moon, but unable to save the settlement of bats. That was the turning point for the bats."

"They blamed my mother for what had happened. She wanted her own answers, but sadly even today she doesn't have them. It was the first recorded genocide in Equestrian history and is known as the Bat Massacre. The bats soon thought Celestia was the pony that turned against them even though how many of their own had fought for her. The ponies loyal to my mother spoke out against them. My mother tried her best to keep the peace, but it didn't last long. Then on a cool summer morning the first blood was spilled and it was bat pony blood. Books may say it was a pony who died and a bat who killed that pony. But it was a pony who killed a bat."

"It started what is known as the Blood Sun and Moon Civil Battle. It only last three days, but those three days saw a lot of blood shed. The bats wanted revenge for their lost people, the ponies want them gone and the Solar guard were trying to keep peace. All three sides saw losses. Blood easily covered the the streets of Canterlot. Then on the fourth day Celestia ended it by making both sides sign a peace treaty. It gave the bats a spot in Canterlot to live and thrive and the ponies there area. But exclusion and segregation soon followed. Even years after the treaty was signed, ponies only look at that one moment in time. When the bats attacked them. They even teach it in school. As a prince growing up, I learned better to trust everything in a book. But ponies just can't let go of the past and see that the bats fought for the safety of them. Lunar and Solar guards fought and bleed together on the battlefield, when the king and queen were around. But no one can see pass those three days."

"So that is the reason the bats are hated and feared. Ponies just don't want to see another episode of those three bloody days. While the bats just want peace and to find out who slaughtered their settlement. I know my mother still gets nightmares about those days, I can't imagine what she went through. I'm happy to see the bat ponies slowly ingratiating back into society, now that Luna is in charge of the night. But I'm still afraid what ponies will think."

"So now you know the truth, a truth ponies don't want to see. A truth, I wish would finally be seen. I'm tired of seeing an amazing race of ponies discouraged and hated because of the past. The past shouldn't define the future or even the present. I know we should learn from the past, but I guess we still aren't. I know one day I will see bat and pony bleed together as they did when my grandparents ruled this land. And I will kill whoever slaughtered all those bats. So I can finally put an end to the fuss and finally let my mother rest knowing she didn't cause that genocide to happen." Said Solar

The girls each had tears in their eyes. Fluttershy sat on the ground sobbing away. No pony could believe that everything they had been taught was a lie. That so many lives were lost and no pony knew about it. Rainbow even held her head down and Applejack removed her hat in honor. Solar still felt his anger rise in his body. But Twilight stopped him and he released it. She laid her head on his shoulder and stood with him.

Pinkie mane was flat as she looked at Solar and Twilight. She then smiled as she came to an idea.

"Then we make a change starting here." Everypony turned to the pink mare. "Night Glow is a bat and a young one to boot. We can be the first to show the world of Equestria that bat and pony can be friends and at peace. I know that we will find ourselves in a lot of the wrong light, but I would do anything to make a change."

"Pinkie's right, we have to make a change and it starts with us. It might seem small, but if we band together. Then we have a fighting chance." Said Rarity

"Yeah, together nothing can stop us." Said Spike

"Then I guess we got a lot a work ahead of us." Said Applejack

"Then it is settled, we work to show that bat and pony can live in harmony again. We show Ponyville and then we show Canterlot. Then the rest of Equestria will follow. I know it will be a tough road, but if we band together than nothing can keep us down. So are you each with me." Said Solar putting a hand in the middle.

"You know it brother." Said Spike placing his hand in

"No matter what, I'm always beside you." Said Twilight placing her hand in

"Well you can count in the Element of Loyalty. I won't leave my friends to fight this alone." Said Rainbow putting her hand in.

"Ya can count this farmer in." Said Applejack placing her hand in.

"I may wish to see my fashion across Equestria, but I want my fashion to be used by all pony kind. So count Rarity in." Said Rarity putting her hand in.

"The party pony is in this one." Said Pinkie also doing the same thing.

"I'm on board to, I may be shy, but I can't let my friends be hurt for no reason at all. I want to see change and I will speak out if I have to." Said Fluttershy placing her hand in.

"Then we are agreed, we will help bring the bat population back to Equestria. We will show the ponies that they can live in peace with the bat ponies. We will fight for their rights no matter what anypony says to us or does to us, we will continue to fight until we see change." Said Solar

They all nodded and came together for a hug. The girls then left and told they would keep everything secret that Solar had told them. Pinkie even made everypony Pinkie Promise. Solar, Twilight and Spike quickly learned what it was how it worked. They all nodded and left. Twilight yawned and went up to bed. Spike followed her. Solar sighed and looked down at his hand. I will bring those who did this crime to justice once and for all, no matter the cost. Solar was about to go upstairs when he heard the door to his daughters' room close.

He walked over and opened the door to see Night Glow, crying. He knew that she must have heard them talking. He looked to see Art out cold and snoring away. He walked over and gently picked up Night and walked her into the living room. He sat on the couch and stroked her mane to calm her down.

"Why do you love me so much?" Asked Night

"What do you mean, Night?" Asked Solar

"I woke up and heard you and the ponies talking. I didn't catch everything, but is it true that ponies will always hate me." Said Night

"Night that." Solar was stopped as Night spoke again

"I know it to be true, you'll just abandoned me like my family." Said Night with an endless streams of tears running down her face.

"Night, I would never do that. I would never let you go or push you away." Said Solar

"Then why did my family leave me, why did they leave me at that place. Why dad, why?!" Said Night crying even harder

"I'm not sure Night, but I and Twilight will never leave you. That is a promise from the prince of Equestria. No matter what comes up in my life, I will never abandoned you or your sister. I would rather die protecting you then give you two up." Said Solar

"But why love me, no pony ever cared for me at the orphanage. I was always bullied and pushed away. I found my myself in music and how it can tell a story in the notes. I then found Art and we became friends. But why am I pushed away dad, why?" Said Night still crying as hard as she could.

"I wish I knew sweetie, but here in this household, you will be loved. If anypony gives you a problem you just come to me and your mother. We will deal with it or you can go to Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Fluttershy or even Pinkie Pie. They will all help you out. No pony is going to push you away again and I mean that." Said Solar

"Yeah sis." Said Art

Solar saw Art was awake. "You have nothing to worry about because I know this is a loving family. I can just feel it around me like I can feel my art. We never have to worry about being loved again, for we have it all right here." Said Art

"That's right Art." Said Solar, but watched as Art came to tears.

"I love you daddy and I'm not sure how to even thank you for this all. A chance at a loving family and a chance to find myself. I swore I would never leave that orphanage. But here I am in a new home with a mother and father. Plus it just seems like a dream that my hero is my father." Said Art

"Art, come here." Said Solar

She ran up and hugged him tight. Night followed suit.

"You girls have nothing to worry about anymore. We adopted you because we knew you were perfect. You never have to thank us, for seeing your faces everyday I wake up is thanks enough. I know you two will meet challenges with being different, but face them head on and never worry as I and Twilight have your backs. I love you both with my heart." Said Solar

"So do I." Said Twilight

She came down the stairs and picked up Art and placed her on her lap. "You two have nothing to worry about anymore. Now you just let us worry about everything. Night, we will always love you and never leave you. We will never let you go like your parents did. You're our little bat and that is how it is going to stay. Art, you may be blind, but you have sight. A sight to see into the feelings of other ponies around you. That is a sight that no pony can ever truly find. You both are special and nothing can change how we feel about you two. We welcomed you with open arms and will continue to do so. We will never close those open arms."

"Twilight is right, so you understand now Night." Said Solar

"Yes I do, your my daddy and my mommy now and...and....and...and...I love you." Said Night just crying

"I love you you both to." Said Art just letting it all out.

Solar brought Twilight close and hugged her. He gently kissed her on the lips and each girl on the head. He then picked up Night as Twilight picked up Art. They passed Spike room and Spike opened the door to show tears in his eyes.

"Great words Solar and Twilight." Said Spike

"Well you're apart of this family to Spike." Said Solar

"I know and goodnight." Said Spike

Solar opened the door to his room and walked in with Twilight. They set Night and Art in the middle. Then Solar got on one side and Twilight the other. They held each other as Night and Art slept in there embrace. Solar watched as Twilight went to sleep. He quickly brought over his photo album and flipped to a new page. He then took his quill and began to write.

I don't fully understand all the pains that ponies go through. I can't theorize it like many other things I can. But I have seen what it can do to ponies. Pain is something we wish not to happen to us, but it does. We all have to live with some kind of pain. I live with a pain of my wounds from life. But pain can also bring emotions with it. Pain doesn't have to be physical, it can be mental. I now that my daughters are in pain and I want to ease it, and I can. But it will take time and I may not be able to ease all the pain from all the years before they came into our lives. So in turn, we have to live with the pain and move on from it. They say that pain is how we learn, but is all pain for learning. I have learned much from my mother and escaping pain is never possible. As we grow, we are hit with more and more pain. Whether that be physical or mental. But the big questions is, does it all teach or does it just hurt us.

Solar closed the album and floated it over to the desk it was on with the quill. He then pulled the covers over his daughters. He soon felt Night Glow snuggle in his chest as Art did the same with Twilight. He stroked both their manes and let his eyes become heavy with exhaustion. I will always love you both, my daughters Night Glow and Art Paint . Solar closed his eyes and wrapped his family in his arms, bring them all close as Luna's moon shone its beautiful light outside the house.

Author's Notes:

So that was an interesting chapter. I know I said that I would get back to mlp episodes, but I had to get this chapter in. So this should help explain why the bat ponies are looked down at. I know it also is another heart stringer puller, but I kind wanted it that way. I also wanted a way to give a little backstory to Night Glow. Night Glow and Art Paint will get their own chapters to tell their whole stories. Now I hope you enjoyed it as I will be moving towards mlp episodes for a while. Also for the story line with the mane six, Solar and Spike helping change the idea of bats, will sadly not be explored much if any. I might have a chapter later on, but I'm unsure, but you will see changes to how the bats are treated as the series goes on, so it will be implied that change is happening. Also I will be giving the answers to who killed the bat settlement, but that will come much, much later. For now I'll just keep you on your toes.

Comment, like, follow, share and tell. I again hope you liked it. We will be moving towards mlp based episodes for the next few chapters before going into other chapters. So with a bow to you all, I exit stage left.