Swarming (Edited)

Solar, Spike, and Twilight were cleaning up the library. Solar and Spike were sweeping and mopping the place up. While Twilight was making sure, everything in the library was perfect. They were getting ready as Celestia was coming tomorrow to Ponyville. Even though it was just a casual visit, more for her to see her family. But Twilight wanted things to be great and perfect, no matter the reason. So Twilight had the whole town of Ponyville working to get ready for Celestia's visit tomorrow.

"Come on you two. I want this library spotless." Said Twilight

"Come on Twilight, Celestia's coming over for an unofficial visit." Said Solar

"There is no unofficial visit with the princess." Said Twilight

"Twilight, she's only coming over to check on her grandchildren and us. I don't think that warrants us throwing the whole town together to make sure everything is nice for her." Said Solar

"Still, everything has to be perfect. So let's get moving." She said

"I think this would be easier if we weren't all at each other's throats." Said Spike

"You're right Spike, Solar, and I will go and make sure everything is perfect in town." Said Twilight

"Wait, why am I left behind?" Asked Spike

"Sorry, Spike got to go." Said Twilight

Twilight grabbed Solar and left through the front door, leaving Spike on his own to clean the whole library. He gave a sigh as he went back to work.

***

"You know that wasn't fair to Spike." Said Solar

"I know, but we have to make sure everything is perfect. I mean Celestia is your mother." Said Twilight

"Yes, I know that. But I think we don't need to go crazy with my mother coming to Ponyville. She's just coming over to see us, not the town." Said Solar

"But still, the town should look nice for her coming." Said Twilight

"Well, will you please try to tone it down. I don't want your stress of satisfying your mother-in-law to harm our foal." Said Solar

"I know, but this is the first time she is visiting Ponyville since the Nightmare Moon incident. So I want this trip to be perfect, even if it is unofficial." Said Twilight

"If you say so honey." Said Solar

The two walked through Ponyville. Twilight had one of her great checklists out making sure everything was right on schedule. Solar was happy that Twilight was a planner because most the time, he just loved to wing it. She checked a few more boxes when she finally hit the banner box. She found the mares that were dealing with the sign. First up was Berry Punch. She had a mulberry coat with a cerise mane. Her eyes were also cerise. Her cutie mark was a grape vine and a strawberry. She was wearing a simple t-shirt and a pair of jeans. She ran a bar in Ponyville. The other was Carrot Top. Her coat was olive while her mane was gamboge. Her eye color was pistachio. Her cutie mark was of three carrots. She had on a pair of work jeans and a button up work shirt. She worked as a carrot farmer.

"Hello Berry and Carrot, how is the banner." Said Twilight

"Finished." Said Carrot

They picked up the banner and unrolled it for Twilight and Solar to see. But as they reached the word, Celestia, it wasn't finished. Solar started to chuckle as Twilight's eye began to twitch.

"You can't hang a banner that says, "Welcome Princess Celest." What happened?" Said Twilight

"We couldn't fit the rest on." Said Carrot

"Well, that isn't going to be seen by the princess. Redo it and make sure you fit her whole name on it this time. Come on Solar." Said Twilight

"Yes honey, oh that was too funny." Said Solar

***

Twilight and solar walked into town and headed to Sugar Cube Corner. The Cakes, who owned the place, were baking the treats for Celestia's visit. They entered the business to see plenty of sweets. Solar could already feel his teeth rotting away while his wife was dealing with her drooling mouth. I swear I have never seen a pony other than Pinkie drool over sweets. He gently poked her, and it brought Twilight out of her trance. She blinked and kissed Solar on the cheek.

"Thanks, dear." She said

"No problem Twilight." He said

The two walked forward to see the Cakes hard at work. They were earth ponies. First up was Mr. Cake. He had an amber coat with an orange mane. His cutie mark was of three carrot cakes. He was wearing a blue collared shirt with a red and white striped bowtie and a pair of brown pants. They were behind a white apron. Last, was a hat that looked like a cake with red frosting on top, which sat on his head. Next was Mrs. Cake, who showed signs of having a child. But she wasn't as developed as Twilight was. She had a cerulean coat with a crimson mane with a lighter crimson stripe going through it. The way she had, it always looked like it was frosting. She had rose colored eyes. Her cutie mark was three cupcakes. She was wearing a yellow shirt and blue skirt. She also had on a yellow apron with pink coming out of it.

"Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Cake. How's the banquet coming along?" Said Twilight

"It could be better." Said Mrs. Cake

She pointed over to the sweets. They could see bit marks through most of the sweets. Solar and Twilight walked over to a giant cake with a crown on it. The next thing they knew, it was consumed by Pinkie. She giggled as she licked the frosting off her face.

"Pinkie, these sweets are for Princess Celestia." Said Twilight

"Exactly that's why I'm taste testing them. Only the best for the princess." Said Pinkie

"But you have nearly eaten everything," Said Twilight

"Oh please, Twilight, the less cake my mother eats, the better. I mean any more sweets and ponies will be praising her ass and not the sun." Said Solar snickering

"Solar." Said Twilight

"What, my mother could use a break from all the sweets." Said Solar

"What about me?" Asked Twilight

"You have an actual reason. Your pregnant and as you read. Pregnant mares start having cravings and yours happen to be sweets." Said Solar

Twilight sighed as she pinched the bridge of her nose. Soon she started to get the smell of sweets passed across her nose. She looked to see Solar holding a cupcake in front of her. She drooled over the sweet. She grabbed it and tossed it into her mouth. She chewed the small sweet cake up enjoying the flavor. She swallowed and looked at Solar's smirk. She just rolled her eyes before grabbing a few more and tossing them into her mouth.

"Oh, I can never get enough sweets." Said Twilight

Solar chuckled at his wife and looked to see Fluttershy coming in. She seemed to be happy about something.

"Twilight, Pinkie, and Solar, you won't believe what I found. Oh, am I interrupting." Said Fluttershy

"No, not at all Fluttershy. I was just feeding my wife, her much-needed sweets." Said Solar

Twilight rolled her eyes before cleaning her mouth and speaking to Fluttershy.

"What's up Fluttershy?" Asked Twilight

"Well, my animal friends and I were picking flowers for Celestia when we found something interesting." Said Fluttershy

"What?" Asked Pinkie

"This." Fluttershy showed a little bug like creature. Its body was in the shape of a ball. Four tiny black legs hung under its body. It had two bug wings on each side of its body. The last were two big green eyes. Twilight went awe at the little thing, while Solar just scratched his chin. Pinkie just glared at the thing with a death stare.

"Something wrong Solar." Said Fluttershy

"Yeah, I swore I had seen that in a book somewhere." Said Solar

"I wonder what they are?" Asked Twilight

"I'm not sure, but Pinkie looks like she does." Said Fluttershy

"Do you Pinkie?" Asked Twilight

"Yes, that there is a parasprite." Said Pinkie

Soon two more came out of Fluttershy's mane. Pinkie's eyes widened, and she booked it towards the door.

"Pinkie where you going." Said Twilight

"I have to find a trombone." Said Pinkie

"A what?" Asked Fluttershy

"A trombone and I have to find it now before we're all doomed." Said Pinkie bouncing out the door.

"Huh, I guess typical Pinkie Pie. So Solar, do you know anything about parasprites." Said Twilight

"The name sounds familiar. I swore I read it somewhere. Well, maybe in time the answers will come to me." Said Solar

"Well, will be glad to take one off your hands." Said Twilight

"Oh thank you Twilight." Said Fluttershy

"Come on Solar. We still have to see Rarity and Rainbow." Said Twilight

As they walked out, the parasprite nestled into Twilight's mane and began to purr. Solar just looked at it. I know I've seen and read something about parasprites. But what did I read? I hope it comes to me before something bad happens. Solar shrugged as he continued to the boutique with his wife.

***

Twilight and Solar opened the door to Carousel Boutique. Rarity was working on Dash. She was in a big poofy dress that looked downright silly on her. Solar couldn't control himself and burst out laughing at Rainbow. The two looked as Solar grabbed his stomach. He wiped a tear away as he began to talk.

"First, a few ponies mess up my mother's name, and now Rainbow looks utterly ridiculous." Said Solar

"Laugh it up." Said Rainbow

"Beside the point, everything looks as gorgeous as usual." Said Twilight

"Thank you, darling. Nothing but the best for the princess." Said Rarity

"Oh please." Said Solar

"Solar darling, don't you think that your mother's visit should be a perfect one." Said Rarity

"Maybe if she was coming for an inspection of Ponyville. But she's only coming to see me, Twilight, Spike, Night and Art. I swear everypony goes crazy when my mother arrives." Said Solar

"Shouldn't they." Said Twilight

"At times Twilight, at times." Said Solar

Soon a small chirping sound came from Twilight's mane. The two mares watched as three parasprites came out. Each a different color. That's interesting. It's just like the one with Fluttershy. Oh man, I know I have seen them before but where. Solar banged his head while Rarity and Rainbow cooed over the three parasprites.

"Oh, darling those things are adorable. What are they?" Said Rarity

"They're called parasprites. But I think a better the question is when these to appeared? I only had one a few minutes ago." Said Twilight

"Well, I'll take one off your hands." Said Rainbow

"Oh yes darling, I'll do the same." Said Rarity

Soon the door opened, and Pinkie was in the doorway.

"Do any of you know where I can get an accordion?" Asked Pinkie

Twilight, Rarity, and Rainbow were cooing over the parasprites, while Solar was trying to remember where he read about parasprites. Pinkie growled as none of them were of any help.

"Girls! Hello! This is important. Oh well, thanks a lot." She said as she bounced away.

Twilight walked over to Solar and tapped him on the shoulder. She pointed her hand at the door. The two exited the boutique saying goodbye to Rarity and Rainbow. Solar once again looked down at the parasprite in his wife's mane. I got a bad feeling about these things, but wish I knew why. Solar shrugged again as he followed his wife to make sure everything was still ready for when his mother arrived tomorrow.

***

As night came down, Night, Spike, and Art were shown the parasprite. They awed at it. Night and Art loved it the most. But Solar was still trying to remember where he read about them. Twilight shook her head because once Solar got stuck on something, he was stuck on it. Dinner went fine, and Solar helped the girls with any homework before giving them a bath and putting them to bed. He walked up the stairs and got into bed next to his wife. Twilight and Solar had allowed the parasprite to sleep with Art and Night for the night. They cuddled up together, but Twilight wasn't ready to sleep yet. Something was still on her mind.

"You think everything will be ok." Said Twilight

"I'm sure everything is going to be fine." Said Solar

"But do you think I missed something on the list." Said Twilight

"Honey, we went over that list three times. We missed nothing. Now get some sleep, tomorrow we have to be ready for my mother's arrival." Said Solar

"You're right Solar; everything is going to be fine." Said Twilight

Twilight flicked out the light and snuggled close to her husband. She closed her eyes as sleep finally took her away to dreamland.

***

As the morning sun was rising high into the sky, the library was woken by a loud scream. Solar and thrown out of bed by Twilight jumping up with her motherly instincts taking effect.

"The girls!"

"What?" Asked Solar as he got up from the floor.

"The girls just screamed Solar." Said Twilight

Another scream came, and Solar got up and went over and threw on a pair of pants and shirt. He opened the door to see Spike coming out too. He had his bat, and Solar created his Strike Blades. They ran down the stairs to the girls. Twilight following behind them, but a little slower.

"Girls what's the problem." Said Solar

But when Spike and Solar got to the main library, they could see the problem. parasprites filled the library, while his daughters tried to stop them from destroying the library. Twilight slowly came down the stairs to see the massive problem at hand.

"What happened here?" Asked Twilight

"Well, last night the little guy was hungry." Said Art

"So we gave him a snack." Said Night

"Then this morning we found all of these new ones." Said Art

"So they multiply when they eat." Said Solar

"Solar this is no time for trying to figure out where you read about parasprites. Celestia will be here in a few hours. Not mentioning the library is a mess again." Said Twilight

"That's your problem! The library is a mess. Shouldn't we be worried about the new amount of parasprites." Said Spike

"Yes Spike, I'm worrying about both." Said Twilight

"Will everypony calm down, I have a solution." Said Solar

"What?" Asked Spike

"Easy, I'll hold them in place with a spell. The rest of you collect them up." Said Solar

"Great idea honey. Here let me get a place to hold them. I think we need to see Fluttershy. She might know what is going on." Twilight ran off and came back with her backpack. "Alright, collect them up and we'll throw them in here."

"Alright, everypony ready." They all nodded at Solar. "Then let's do this."

Solar created his fire and started to form a wave around him. The wave of energy kept building around Solar as he continued to push his magic.

"Time Wave." He said

The wave was sent out and touched each parasprite. The parasprites instantly stopped moving. The others went into action grabbing them all up. Solar breathed heavy as he kept trying to hold all the parasprites in a form of slowed time. Solar watched as his family collected them up and placed them in the backpack. Soon Art grabbed the last parasprite and put it in the bag, which allowed Twilight to close the bag.

"There all in Solar." Said Twilight

Solar sighed as he let go of his magic. He dropped to one knee and breathed. After he caught his breath, he slowly got up and stretched out his body.

"I didn't know you could stop time." Said Twilight

"No pony can. I just slowed the parasprites down. In a way, time was still moving for them, but in one thousandth of second. So it just looked like time had stopped for them. But man did it strain my magic." Said Solar

"By the way, you looked after you let go of the spell, it sure did." Said Twilight

"You going to be ok, dad." Said Art

"Yeah, I'm going to be okay. I'm just a little winded." He said

"Now that we have all caught them all, we can go to Fluttershy's." Said Spike

"That's right, but Spike I need you and girls to get the library back in shape. Solar and I will go and see Fluttershy. Hopefully, she has an answer." Said Twilight

"Really." Said Spike

"Sorry Spike, but Twilight's right." Said Solar

"Ok, but you owe me." Said Spike

"You got it, brother." Said Solar

Twilight came down the stairs and headed for the door as Solar took the backpack. Solar opened the door, and Twilight went out before turning back to the others.

"Be good for your uncle and listen to him." Said Twilight

"Alright, mom." Said Art

"Yeah." Said Night

"We shouldn't be gone that long. Take care, all of you." Said Solar

Spike, Art and Night nodded at them. Twilight and Solar looked at each and went out the door heading towards Fluttershy cottage.

***

As they were walking up to Fluttershy's cottage, they saw Rarity and Rainbow doing the same. They each had packs full of parasprites. Twilight decided to call out to her friends.

"Rarity and Rainbow Dash!"

The looked over, and Twilight ran up to them with Solar. "I'm glad to see you, girls. Let me guess, parasprite problem."

"Yeah, I woke up this morning to more than one parasprite. I was hoping Fluttershy would have an answer to what is happening." Said Rainbow

"Well, at first it wasn't so bad with my new parasprites. They were helping me around the boutique. But it stopped when one of them threw up a ball, like Opal throwing up a hairball. But this ball quickly turned into another parasprite. So that was it for me. I was hoping Fluttershy could help me get rid of them." Said Rarity

"Hm, so they multiply by throwing up a different copy of themselves. I swear I read that somewhere." Said Solar

"Not mentioning I ran into Pinkie talking about instruments and how she borrowed Applejack's harmonica. Plus how she still needed more instruments including a banjo. I don't know why, but she is acting a little stranger than usual." Said Rarity

"So Pinkie is searching for musical instruments. She talked about a trombone, a harmonica, and a banjo. Gah, I know that somehow those devices relate to these bugs, but I can't put it all together. Come one Solar, think!" He said

"Honey, you can beat yourself up later about this. Right now, we have to see Fluttershy." Said Twilight

"Right, let's hope she is having it better than us." Said Solar

"Yes darling, I mean Fluttershy knows everything about animals. She would have to know something about these parasprites." Said Rarity

"Right Rarity." Said Twilight

The crew stepped up to Fluttershy's door. Twilight opened it up, and more parasprites came out. They looked to see Fluttershy running around like crazy as the parasprites made a mess of her house.

"Or not." Said Twilight

"Fluttershy, can't you control them." Said Solar

"I've tried everything I know: I've tried begging, and pleading, and beseeching, and asked politely and..." Said Fluttershy

The girls only watched as the animal loving and all knowing, Fluttershy, couldn't even control the parasprites. Twilight slowly started to feel her eye start to twitch. Solar say it as she stared at her.

"Twilight you ok." Said Solar

"No Solar this is terrible. Because the princess is going to be here soon and when she lands, the parasprites will come and carry her away. You see why this is bad." Said Twilight

"Twilight you think that a bunch of small bugs is going to carry away my mother. The alicorn that controls the sun. I believe you are a little crazy thinking that." Said Solar

"But it still could happen." Said Twilight

"Maybe in an alternative universe. Now we need to figure out how to deal with these creatures." Said Solar

"Yes, these very disgusting creatures." Said Rarity

Soon Applejack came up hauling an apple cart behind her. The cart had apples stacked to the tip top.

"Hey, Fluttershy I got the apples ya wanted." She said

The parasprites came down and began to consume all the apples. Applejack blinked as she watched in a second her apples were gone. She scratched her head and walked up to others.

"What the hay is goin' on?" Asked Applejack

"Well, Applejack, the bugs around us, are called parasprites. They are out of control, and were trying to find a way to get rid of them." Said Solar

"So where did they come from?" Asked Applejack

"Fluttershy found the first one." Said Twilight

"Fluttershy where exactly find the parasprite." Said Solar

"Well, on the edge of the Everfree Forest." Said Fluttershy

"Well, that explains why we haven't seen something like them before." Said Solar

"Hm, you know what, I think I have an idea." Said Twilight

"What darling?" Asked Rarity

"Now that Applejack is here, we have the best herder in all of Ponyville. So with Applejack's help, we can herd these parasprites right back into the Everfree Forest." Said Twilight

"I think that's perfect." Said Rainbow

"Well, let's stop waiting around and get these little doggies movin'." Said Applejack

"So what's the plan?" Asked Rarity

"Solar could you stop time again." Said Twilight

"Solar can stop time. I thought that was impossible." Said Applejack

"Yes it is, but I can slow an object's time to one thousandth of a second. The parasprites will look stopped, but won't be. But Twilight, the last time I did that, I was nearly drained. This set of parasprites is much bigger." Said Solar

"Well, it doesn't have to last long. Just enough for us to see how to herd the parasprites." Said Twilight

"Alright, but I can't hold it forever." Said Solar

"Ok." Said Twilight

Solar charged his magic again. He once again released it once it was perfect. Another Time Wave was sent out. All the parasprites became covered in an orange color. They were instantly slowed down. Twilight stayed close to Solar as she strained his magic. Sweat already started to roll down his face.

"Applejack, figure out what we need to do. Solar can't hold onto this spell that long." Said Twilight

"Alright Twi, now let's see." Applejack looked around at all the parasprites. She nodded and returned with the others. "Alright girls, I got the plan. Twilight and Rarity you wait over there." Applejack pointed to an area. "I'll herd them straight tah ya like a funnel. Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy, ya stay on top of them and keep them from flying away. Now let's get tah it, girls."

"Solar you can let go of the spell." Said Twilight

Solar let go of the spell and fell onto his hands and knees. He breathed heavy as he tried to get his body back to normal.

"Solar, you stay here. The girls and I will get the parasprites back to the forest. You rest up." Said Twilight

"Thanks, Twi." Said Solar

The girls nodded as they went to work as Solar sat down resting his body. He watched as the girls were able to get the parasprites into a giant ball. They then went down a path with it. Solar sighed as he looked around him. After a while, Pinkie came running up to him.

"Hey, Solar." Said Pinkie

"Hey Pinkie, where are you running off to." Said Solar

"Oh looking for some maracas." Said Pinkie

"Can I ask why you keep hunting for musical instruments." Said Solar

"To make sure those parasprites don't destroy Ponyville, duh." Said Pinkie

Solar watched as she bounced away again. He scratched his head as he waited for the girls to return. Soon the girls returned all happy, and Solar got up. Twilight ran up and hugged him.

"I guess you girls got it all finished up." Said Solar

"That's right partner, but I'm impressed that Twi was still able to run with that belly of hers." Said Applejack

"Oh which reminds me, we still need to plan your baby shower." Said Rarity

"Thanks, girls I'm just happy this is over. And Rarity we can talk later. Now we have to get everything ready for Celestia." Said Twilight

They were about to leave but saw another set of parasprites come out of nowhere. They looked back at Fluttershy. She had her face hidden in her mane.

"Fluttershy." Said Twilight

"I might have kept one." Said Fluttershy

"Ah come on, we don't have time for this." Said Twilight

"I'm sorry girls." Said Fluttershy

"Now what?" Asked Applejack

"Solar." Said Twilight

"Sorry Twi, but that spell is too hard on me. There would be no way I could perform three times in one day." Said Solar

"Anypony else got a plan." Said Twilight

"Yeah, I do. I think it's time I take out the adorable trash." Said Rainbow

She began to spin around gather all the parasprites and forming them into a tornado. Rainbow kept it going as she brought more and more of them into it.

"That's it Rainbow." Said Twilight

"Problem solved." Said Applejack

"It will be with these cymbals." Said Pinkie bouncing up with a pair of cymbals in her hands. But as she reached the tornado, they were sucked into them. "Hey, those are mine."

"Well, that's not okay." Said Solar

As the cymbals hit the wind of Dash's tornado, they began to spin with it. Soon they were turning with the speed of the storm, which made them into a weapon. Dash continued to dodge them, but it would cause her to lose control of her tornado.

"I can't hold it!" Said Rainbow

She was shot out of the tornado and walloped a tree with her back. Solar ran over to her and helped her back to her hooves. She shook off the pain, and they watched as the parasprite tornado unraveled. Each layer was going straight towards Ponyville.

"Ok, that isn't good either." Said Solar

"Pinkie, what the hay is wrong with you?" Asked Twilight

"What's wrong with me, I just lost a new pair of symbols. Now I have to go and find a whole new pair." Said Pinkie

"Can't you forget about your instruments for just one second. I mean you just ruined our attempt at saving Ponyville." Said Twilight

"I ruined nothing. You ruined me." Said Pinkie

"Girls look fighting over who ruined who is not going to get us any closer to saving Ponyville." Said Solar

"Solar's right, come on girls. We need to save Ponyville." Said Twilight

"If you would stop and listen, maybe you would understand." Said Pinkie

"Sorry Pinkie Pie, but what you are doing is a little strange." Said Solar

"I know Solar, but it is the only way to save Ponyville. Now I have to go and get ready." Said Pinkie bouncing off.

Solar sighed as he ran after his wife and friends. As he reached Ponyville, he could see the parasprites eating every food item in sight.

"No, there eating all the food." Said Twilight

"Not mentioning multiplying." Said Applejack

Wait, they eat and multiply. Come on Solar think! Solar closed his eyes not paying attention to anything happening around him. He tapped his foot as he looked deep into his mind. Finally, his mind snapped as he figured it out. I remember!

"Twilight I remember everything I read about parasprites." Said Solar

"That's great dear, now if you excuse me. I have to perform a spell to stop the parasprites from eating all the food." Said Twilight

"Oh ok, wait what!" Said Solar

Before Solar could object to his wife, she already cast the spell. It covered each parasprite in a lavender glow. They suddenly stopped eating all the food, and the girls watched as they buzzed around. Twilight and girls held their breaths as a parasprite sniffed an apple. They let it go as the parasprite left it, but gasped in horror as the parasprite ate the basket and apple, but it spat out the apple, while others began to eat other nonfood items in Ponyville.

"Oh, this is much worse." Said Solar

"So Solar mind telling is what you remembered." Said Twilight

"It took some time because I only read about them when I was just ten. But parasprites are a race of insects that consume all food in one area. They are known for causing famines were they appear. They usually leave once all known food sources are run dry. The reason they are so dangerous is that they multiply by consuming food, which makes it nearly impossible to get rid of them. So they increase quickly and at a rapid pace. So after you cast a spell to stop them from eating food, you didn's prevent them from eating. You just switched them over to another food source, which happens to be everything that isn't food." Said Solar

"Ok, but is there any way to drive them away." Said Twilight

"Sadly no, all I can remember is that once a parasprite infestation begins, that village or town is doomed." Said Solar

"Wait, if they reach my boutique. Everypony for themselves!" Said Rarity as she ran off.

"I got tah make sure the farm is safe." Said Applejack as she ran off.

"The library Solar." Said Twilight

"Right." He said

The two booked it back to the library to make sure their family was ok.

***

They arrived in the library as the parasprites were scattered all around. Solar and Twilight only watched as the parasprites ate the words right off the pages of the books.

"They are eating the words right off the pages." Said Twilight

"That isn't something you see every day." Said Solar

"Solar and Twilight"

They looked to see Art and Night coming up with Spike holding his bat. Twilight gently bent down and hugged them. Spike smacked off a few more parasprites.

"I thought you went to Fluttershy's to solve the problem, not make it worse." Said Spike

"Well, we were, but things got a whole more complicated as time went on." Said Solar

"I know, maybe Zecora has a way to help us." Said Twilight

"Not a bad idea Twilight." Said Solar

"I'll take one with me to see Zecora. You keep our family safe and help out Ponyville." Said Twilight

"Be careful honey." Said Solar

"I will." Said Twilight

She grabbed a parasprite and went off to see Zecora. Solar pushed his daughter behind him and Spike as they exited the library and went into Ponyville to see how they could help out those in need.

***

Solar and Spike were beating the parasprites with his daughters. But nothing they did made a dent in the problem.

"Well, I think we're all screwed." Said Spike

"Solar!"

They all looked back to see Twilight running up to them with a twitch in her eye.

"Twilight did Zecora tell you anything," Said Solar

"Yeah, we're all doomed. But that's not the worst part." Said Twilight

"What is?" Asked Spike

"I saw Celestia coming towards us in her carriage. So while I was running over here, I figured out a plan." Said Twilight

"Which consists of what?" Asked Solar

"Easy, first we have Rainbow distract them." Said Twilight

They all looked to see Rainbow being chased down by a horde of parasprites.

"Mom, she's under attack by them." Said Art

"Great she's already is doing her part. Next, the rest of us build a replica of Ponyville far away from here." Said Twilight

Solar, Spike, Art and Night just raised their eyebrows at Twilight. She gave a sigh and walked over and placed her head on Solar's shoulder. Solar wrapped her in a warm hug.

"Zecora is right; we're doomed." They then heard the fanfare of Princess Celestia. "Oh great, the princess's procession." But the next thing they heard was a different kind of music. "But I have no idea what that is."

"Oh, that's polka music. But I never thought anypony knew how to play." Said Night

"Well, I guess Pinkie Pie knows." Said Art

They all saw Pinkie coming up with a bunch of in instruments strapped to her. Many of which she said, she needed. Everypony stopped to look at the one band Pinkie Pie. Twilight just pinched the bridge of her nose.

"What is Pinkie Pie doing, can't she see the crisis around us ." Said Twilight

"I don't think we have to worry anymore about that." Said Solar

"Huh." Said Twilight

"Just look up honey." Said Solar

Twilight looked up to see all the parasprites were dancing to the music. Soon the others joined them as they followed Pinkie out of town with all the parasprites forming a long line following behind her. Pinkie was leading them right out of the city and back into the Everfree Forest. They soon saw the princess's carriage came into view.

"Princess Celestia!" Said Twilight

All the ponies bowed as Celestia's carriage landed, well expect her son. Since Solar was Celestia's were family, they never bowed to each other. It was just something they didn't do with each other.

"Twilight my prize pupil." Said Celestia

"Grandma!"

Night and Art pushed up to see their grandmother, who happily bent down and hugged them. Solar came up and hugged his mother as the ponies raised. Twilight slowly inched herself over as Celestia watched the line of parasprites in front of her.

"So...how was your flight over?" Asked Twilight

"Fine." Soon a parasprite landed on her shoulder purring away. " How fascinating, I have never seen something so cute and adorable. I really should thank the ponies of Ponyville for putting on this parade." Said Celestia

"Yes, a parade." Said Twilight as her friends agreed and mumbled behind her.

"Well, how kind and thoughtful of them. But I'm sad to say I can't stay. It seems a problem as appeared in Fillydelphia that warrants my concern. It that an infestation has appeared." Said Celestia

"Ha, infestation." Said Twilight with a nervous chuckle.

"Yes, a swarm of incredibly bothersome creatures has overrun the town. I'm sorry to put you through all of this." Said Celestia

"Well, thank you, princess." Said Twilight

"Now before I go, would you like to give me your friendship lesson, Twilight." Said Celestia

"Yes princess, 'I've learned that sometimes the solution to your problems can come from where you least expect it. It's a good idea to stop and listen to your friends' opinions and perspectives even when they don't always seem to make sense.'" Said Twilight

"Great as ever my student. Now before I depart, I would like to speak to my son alone." Said Celestia

"Yes princess, come on let's go find Pinkie." Said Twilight

"Bye grandma." Said Night and Art as they followed Twilight.

Celestia giggled as she watched them walk away. "They sure are lovable."

"Yes, mom they sure are. So what did you want to say to me? Beside the point that you completely trolled my wife." Said Solar

"I have no idea what you are talking about, my son." Said Celestia

"Oh indeed, an infestation, the parade and I know you knew those were parasprites." Said Solar

"Oh, Solar you know me too well. Yes, I did troll Twilight. But I did it because she looked a little stressed and that isn't safe for the developing baby. Plus a few white lies never hurt anypony." Said Celestia with a wink.

"Well, if you say so, Mom." Said Solar

"Yes, but now to more important notes. Do you remember the case with the ponies from my school." Said Celestia

"Yes, we learned the New Blood were using them to advance illegal liquid healing magic. But Shining nor I figured out what the purpose was for." Said Solar

"Well a few days ago, Shining discovered a connection to the three of them. They seemed to have been in contact with a pony by the name of Professor Kiser. He is the up most researcher of magic and apparently illegal liquid magic. He works at the local university in Fillydelphia. Shining believes that he has a connection to the New Blood." Said Celestia

"I see, you want to get to him before the New Blood gets to him." Said Solar

"Yes, so I couldn't stay long as I will see Shining and Cadance off to Fillydelphia." Said Celestia

"Wait, Cadance is going after the professor with Shining." Said Solar

"Yes, Shining was originally going to go alone, but Cadance volunteered to go with him. Those two remind me a lot of you and Twilight. I wanted to tell you because this concerns you too." Said Celestia

"Well, thanks for keeping me inform. Tell Shining and Cadance good luck. Also, ask them to send me any info they collect. I might be able to connect to what Doctor Pulse has written in his journal" Said Solar

"I will be my son. Now return to your wife. But Solar, please be safe. You are my pride and joy." She said

"I will be, mom." He said

"Goodbye, my son." Celestia gently placed a kiss on his cheek as her carriage left back to Canterlot.

Solar watched it fly off into the distance. He scratched his head as he let go of a sigh. Damn this case keeps getting harder. First, it was the death of Doctor Heart Pulse because he had stumbled upon the truth of the New Blood. Next, I get into a fighting match with the New Blood Assassin, Silent Killer. Not mentioning once I see him one last time, he said that would be the end of me. After that, I get a case with Shining showing three ponies who worked at my mother's school were part of the New Blood. Which in turns tells us that ponies has connections to the New Blood. The New Blood is researching liquid spells, which evolve around the medical field. Now Shining and Cadance are going out to get a professor who might have ties to the last case and the New Blood. But what is the gain of this all? I wish we had more clues on what is happening around us. Well, I know where to get more, Doctor Pulse's journal. He looked back at Canterlot. Just be safe you two. I'm not sure what Twilight or even I would do without you guys. Solar gave another sigh before heading off to join his wife and friends.