This Is Your Prince (Re-Edited)

Days had passed since Solar came into Celestia's life. Though she wished she knew what species he was, she didn't care. She considered him to be a pony and nothing else. She loved him as much as she loved her little ponies. But she put a little more love to her son. She still couldn't believe that she was raising a child and future prince of Equestria. She still only hoped that the ponies of Equestria would accept him as their ruler. Because if they didn't, she wasn't sure what to do next.

She kept her same routine. She would wake to raise the sun and lower the moon. She would then feed her child and burp him. Soft Bubble would come down and take him. She would head out to court. If she had some time, she would teleport to her room and spend some time with her son. She would then teleport back to court. After court was over, she would head back to her son. She would say goodbye to Bubble and finishing taking care of her son. She would feed him and lower the sun and raise the moon. Last, she would get some rest to start it all over again. Though sometimes before bed, she would read Solar a story. Other times, she would wake up at night and feed her son and burp him before back to bed.

But the routine had started to raise suspicion in her guards and servants. They weren't sure what was going on, but they knew something was going on. Stonewall was able to suppress most of it. But he was aware that it was getting worse. He was now concerned for the princess and young prince. He had even seen the other servants ask Soft Bubble about what she was doing. She was easily able to dodge them. Even Doctor Pulse was under attack, but he just ignored them. Stonewall wasn't sure how much longer before the truth was exposed. He knew that it was time to tell all servants and guards of the castle about the young prince. Though he still wasn't sure how they would react to it all.

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"I'm afraid that it is becoming too hard to control. I fear that soon these rumors could spread to the ponies of Canterlot before they are ready." Said Stonewall

Celestia was watching her son play with a few toys she had for him. They were old toys that she and Luna used to play with when they were fillies. Celestia was also able to get clothing for him, though it took a pretty good lie to get them. She watched as her son was also learning to crawl. She smiled as he was growing up in her eyes.

"Princess, are you even listening to me." He said

"Yes captain, I am. I know that the problem is getting out of hand. Soft Bubble has had to find new reasons to make it to my room or get stuff for my son. I think the dams are at capacity. I believe it is finally time we reveal my son to them. But I'm still afraid they won't keep him secret," she said with a heavy sigh.

"You could always threaten them. I mean, you are an all-powerful alicorn." He said

"Please Stonewall, I prefer not to use my powers to keep this secret. For a princess to rule a nation successfully, she must have the trust of all those she rules over. It was one of the most basic things my mother taught Luna and me. But if I can't even gain the trust of my servants and guards, then how can I believe the rest of Equestria to accept him," she said looking at her son as he made some noises while chewing on a toy.

"Well, for one thing, he's too adorable to fear. But that still won't cause some to worry what he will become." He said

"Yes, but while he is under my wing, he will learn to be a prince. My subjects have nothing to fear from him. But even that can't reassure them that he won't hurt them or hunt them in the future." She said

"What?" Asked Stonewall

"He has a set of canines in his mouth. It means his body can consume meat, but his teeth are also like ours. So it seems his species are omnivores. But a simple deal with Griffonstone will fix that. I just don't know how ponies will react that their prince is a creature that must consume meat to survive," she said walking over and picking up her son.

Soon there was a knock at the door. Stonewall opened it to reveal Soft Bubble. He quickly pulled her in and closed the door. Solar giggled as he saw his beloved foal-sitter. He reached out for her, and Celestia gave Bubble her son. He laughed as she held him in her hands.

"Well, anything?" Asked Celestia

"Yeah it's chaos out there, the rumors have gone off the deep end." Said Bubble

"How crazy?" Asked Stonewall

"Well, there is one that you and the princess are in a sexual relationship. Another is that I am stealing from the princess every day. The worst is that I am plotting to take over Equestria and kill the princess. I swear, where in Tartarus did they come up with these ideas," said Bubble bouncing Solar to keep him happy.

"Well, they are pretty good rumors, figuring what they have seen. If they decided to use one of these rumors, it could be chaos outside the castle. We can't let this go any further. If it does, then kiss any chance of acceptance for Solar goodbye." Said Stonewall

"Please Stonewall, these are just stupid rumors. The ponies of Canterlot won't believe them for a second." Said Bubble

"Oh really Bubble, well let me tell you a story. It is how a rumor destroyed a whole town. The rumor was that an attack was gong to happen to a small town. The citizens began to freak out as they waited for the assault. Another one came out. This one said that one of the citizens was a spy. That tore the town in half until they were killing each other. By the time we realized what was going on, the town was just full of dead bodies. Some even took their lives because of this rumor. Rumors are a powerful weapon. So I would prefer not to be on the receiving end of one." Said Stonewall

"Well princess, any ideas." Said Bubble

"One, we are going to reveal my son today. I've spent an enough time thinking about this. As Stonewall said, baby steps. If I am going to raise my child, then I have to trust that my subjects will accept him. The first phase in that is all those who work for me. In time I will present him to Equestria and Eques. But for now, it is time this castle meets its prince. Stonewall gather the guards into the throne room. Bubble, tell the maids and other servants. I want everypony present to my son's reveal." Said Celestia

"Yes, princess." Said Stonewall and Bubble

Bubble handed back Solar and bowed to her. Stonewall followed suit. They both exited the room. She looked at Solar's smiling face. It made all her worries disappear. I'm getting scared for nothing. Everypony will love my son as I have. She looked down at her son as he chewed on a toy in his hand.

"It's time for you to take your first steps to becoming a prince." Said Celestia

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Soon every guard and servant were inside Celestia's throne room. They were all waiting to here from there princess about something important. Bubble and Stonewall told every pony they found that they were to report to the throne room for an important message from the princess about all that was happening around the castle. That easily brought them all rushing to the throne room. They all wanted an answer to what the princess, Captain Stonewall, and Soft Bubble were hiding.

"Well princess, they all seem to be here," whispered Stonewall to Celestia.

"It appears that way. Now we should begin. Bubble wait for my signal to show my son to them all. Stonewall, would you please start," whispered Celestia to him and Bubble.

They nodded and Stonewall came forward to talk first. "I welcome and thank you all for coming out here. This meeting is to address something that has become a problem, the rumors around the castle. So we have decided to confront those rumors here and now. Now I present you, Princess Celestia."

Celestia stepped where Stonewall was. She then cleared her throat, which got everyponies attention. "As Captain Stonewall said, we are here to address the rumors. So I would like first to say that none of them are right. Captain Stonewall has been meeting me at night to discuss important things with me. Soft Bubble has been working for me on a private matter. Now to the issue at hand. The heir to the Equestrian throne."

The ponies looked at each other. They knew that the princess didn't have a child. They also knew that the princess hadn't even started the adoption process. They all watched as the princess motioned for Soft Bubble to come forward. They all saw she was holding an object wrapped in blankets. When Bubble reached Celestia, she spoke again.

"Days ago, I was blessed with a chance to become a mother."

The crowd cheered and clapped for her. Celestia raised her hand to calm her subjects. When everypony was quiet, she began to speak again.

"But I must tell you that this child isn't one that known to Equestria. I'm afraid I'm not too sure what he is. But I do know one thing. He is my son. I also know that he will lead this country. I now present you, Prince Solar Ignition Flare." Said Celestia

She pointed to Bubble, and she nodded. She stepped forward and revealed Solar to all those who work for Celestia as servant and guard. They all gasped as they saw the child that Bubble was holding. They now knew what Celestia was talking about before. The guards and servants watched as Bubble handed Solar to Celestia. He giggled as he was once again in his mother's arms.

"Now you see the truth, so let these rumors stop For the fact is that I have been keeping my son's existence a secret. So everything you have seen has been connected to my son. Captain Stonewall has been meeting with me about my son. Soft Bubble is my son's foal-sitter, and Doctor Pulse is his doctor." Said Celestia

There was only silence in the room. Celestia felt her heart start to break. But what she heard lifted her spirits. Celestia heard clapping and words of confidence for her son. She smiled that most of her loyal subjects were willing to accept her son, even though he wasn't a pony. She smiled and sighed as she still had something to say.

"My loyal subjects, I thank you for accepting my son. But I now need your silence and trust in that silence. I'm not ready to show my son to the ponies of Equestria. So I wish you all to keep him secret. No pony is allowed to breathe a word of my son to any pony outside this castle. If they do, I won't be afraid to use my powers and authority against you. I want to take it slow before I reveal my son to the rest of Equestria and later, Eques. Do you promise to keep silent about my child?" Said Celestia

They all nodded, and Celestia smiled. She was happy that her son could now roam the castle while he grew up. She knew in time everypony would accept her son.

"Now who would like to see their prince," said Celestia with a smile.

Many of the maids came up and held Solar. Bubble watched over them since she was his foal sitter. Celestia smiled that some many wanted to know their prince, though some of the guards were still uneasy about him. But Stonewall was able to get them to calm down. After a while, everypony went back to work. Celestia decided to walk back to her room to feed her child. Stonewall joined her on the walk back.

"It seems that he will be able to run around the castle." Said Stonewall

"Yes, but I was surprised how well they all took to seeing my son." Said Celestia

"Well, they have seen how down you've been since you can't have your own. So seeing you holding Solar and how happy you are, is enough for your guards and servants. Though some will still be uneasy until they see him no longer as a monster that could hurt them." He said

"I know Stonewall, but in time they will all see that he can lead them, that they won't have to fear him. I still believe that Solar is here because it is destined. I'm not sure of that reason, but I know there is one." She said

"Well with you as his mother, there is a chance he'll find it. Now I must get back to my work. Goodbye, Princess Celestia and Prince Solar," said Stonewall as he went off.

Celestia waved goodbye to him and entered her room. She came out to her balcony and stared out at the land of Equestria. Celestia moved her eyes down at her son and smiled as Celestia saw him smile back. She hosted him up and pointed out to the land before her.

"Soon Solar, you will rule this land with me." She said

Solar giggled at his mother's words. She giggled with him This is starting to become a life I am going to enjoy.

Author's Notes:

This is to tell you all that I have updated the first chapter with Celestia's first words. So thumbs up, comment and like. See you all with the fourth update.