Gifts (Re-Edited)

Solar slowly opened his eyes. He could see that his mother had once again risen the sun. He slowly stretched his body and got out of bed. He walked over to his desk and looked at the calendar that sat on it. A smile appeared on his face. It was his fifth birthday today. He quickly ran to his bathroom and got ready for the day. He then dressed in his clothing. He wore an orange shirt with a sun on each side of his shoulders. They showed who his mother was. He also had on his cargo shorts and his white tennis shoes. They were custom made just for him. He then looked down at the top of his hand. He knew that one day he would get a cutie mark. Even though his mother didn't know his race, she thought he could still get a cutie mark.

He opened his door and rushed down to his mother's room. As he ran, he passed a few of the guards. They watched as he ran by and sighed. Even though it had been five years since Celestia revealed him to the castle staff, a few guards still felt like he was dangerous. But Stonewall kept a close eye on him when his mother and Bubble couldn't. But he also did it because the kid had started to bond with him.

He soon entered his mother's room to see her finishing up her mane. She looked up to see her son. She smiled as she got up and hugged him and he gladly returned it.

"Well good morning, my son. You look like you are in a hurry." She said

"Of course Mommy, today is special." He said

"Is it now, what makes today so special. I seemed to have forgotten," said Celestia with a quizzical look on her face.

"Come on mommy. It's my birthday," said Solar with excitement in his voice.

"Wait that can't be right. If I remember, you had one last year," said Celestia with a finger on her chin

"Come on mommy. I have a birthday every year." He said

"Oh well, if you say so, then we will celebrate it. Happy birthday my son." She said

"Thanks, mommy." He said

"Now, how about some breakfast before you begin your day." She said

"Alright, Mommy." He said

The two walked towards the kitchen. Solar got plenty of happy birthdays from the maids and a few of the guards. He thanked them and waved at them. Celestia was glad that everyponies fears were pretty much gone. They all knew that Princess Celestia was teaching him. But it still didn't get all the fear out of all of them, but Celestia was happy where it was now.

As Solar grew up, Celestia's suspicions of his need to consume meat came true. She was easily able to get a trade route with Griffonstone. She did get some strange looks since she only bought meat when a carnivore race came to visit. But now she needed a constant supply of it. Even though it was weird for the princess to need a steady supply of meat, the Griffons took the deal. It was easy for Celestia to hit there want for gold and money. She knew that if you pay a griffon enough, they won't care what is going on. So Celestia now had the meat for her son, though it caused more fear in her staff. But with time, it disappeared. She was also happy the chefs were able to prepare it for Solar, though the chefs were given a pay rise to cook the meat for Solar.

They soon opened the door to the dining room, and Soft Bubble pulled Solar into a loving hug. Solar hugged her back as she was his favorite maid and foal-sitter. Even though at times, he told his mother he didn't need a foal-sitter. But he still didn't mind her as his foal-sitter.

"Happy birthday, Solar." She said

"Thanks, Bubble." He said

"Well, your always welcome, you are my favorite colt to watch." She said

"Well happy birthday, young prince." Said Stonewall

Solar looked up to see Captain Stonewall. He went over and hugged him. Stonewall laughed a little to himself and hugged him back. Celestia smiled at the two of them. She knew that Solar looked up to Stonewall as a father. Even though Stonewall wouldn't say it, he liked being Solar's father figure.

"Thanks, Stonewall, I mean Captain Stonewall." Said Solar

"Ha, well I wish I could stay, but I do have guard work to do." Said Stonewall

"Will you be there at my party?" Asked Solar

Stonewall bent down to Solar's level and ruffled his hair. "I wouldn't miss it for the world. Not mentioning I have a great gift for you."

"Oh, what is it?" Asked Solar

"No, it's a surprise Solar." Said Stonewall

"Alright, but it had better be amazing then." Said Solar

Stonewall laughed a little at his comment. "I'm sure it will be." He then got up and left the area. As Stonewall left, Doctor Pulse came up with a folder in his hands. He smiled as he waved at both the princess and the prince.

"Happy birthday, Prince Solar Flare." Said Pulse

"Hi, Doctor Pulse and thank you." Said Solar

"My have you grown. I wouldn't be surprised if you were as tall as your mother when you're finished growing." Said Pulse

"I hope doctor," said Solar laughing.

"Tia, I would like to talk to you about some things. You don't mind if I borrow your mother for a while, huh Solar." Said Pulse

"As long as you bring her back." Said Solar

"I sure will." Said Pulse

"Bubble, you take Solar in and get eating. I'll join you soon." Said Celestia

"Yes princess, come on Solar," said Bubble taking Solar into the dining room.

"Wait please Bubble, you're going to be at my party, Doctor Pulse." Said Solar

"I wouldn't miss it." He said

Bubble then took Solar into the dining room. Pulse just laughed as he rubbed the back of his neck. He then turned back to Celestia.

"You know, he reminds me of you a little. I wouldn't be surprised if you are rubbing off of him." Said Pulse

"Please Pulse, I'm just teaching him the same way my mother taught me. I mean, everypony has to have a personality. I can't deny that some of my personality has been rubbing off on him." Said Celestia

"Well I guess, but I have the results from the tests I ran last time he visited." Said Pulse

"Great, I have plenty of questions, I hope you can answer." Said Celestia

"Well I'm not sure if these answer any questions you have, but it sure does bring up some interesting things. First, Solar is completely healthy. I see no health problems physically or mentally. But his test results found something more interesting." Said Pulse

"How interesting?" Asked Celestia

"Well, I'm not too sure how true this is. The tests are reliable at times. But, I found a trace of magic running through his blood. It seems this magic is growing and adapting to his body. I wouldn't be surprised if, in a year or two, he was using it. Usually, newborn unicorns already have magic integrated into them. But as you know, if magic tries to adapt to a host, it usually kills them. But his magic isn't. It also spiked levels that only your and your sister's magic can spike too." Said Pulse

"Interesting, any ideas on that." She said

"Well, as I said when you first had me become his doctor. I told you that breastfeeding could have a few side effects. I'm sure this might be one of the side effects. I'm even surprised his body is even allowing the magic to adapt to him." Said Pulse

"Anything else." Said Celestia

"Yes, two other surprising things that seem connected to this magic adaption. When I ran a physical test, I found that his brain is also adapting to the magic. I'm not sure what this could mean for him, but I have a few ideas. One he could become incredibly smart, and he could also get a cutie mark. But those are just theories. Now the second thing is that the magic is also adapting to his structure. I have a small idea. It could make him stronger. He could even become stronger than an earth pony." He said

"So it seems the magic is making him even stronger than anypony on Equestria. That is interesting. I have already picked a few tutors from my school to come over and teach Solar. Now I should probably start to show him magic. It might come in handy when it starts to appear." Said Celestia

"Well he is your son, but I will tell you something. I wouldn't be surprised if he could become stronger than you. As you know, magic is all theory. There are very few laws of magic. Just another aspect of magic we can only theorize. I mean, we aren't even sure how magic came to Eques in the first place." Said Pulse

"I know Pulse, I have studied magic theory for years. Hearing this makes me wonder about magic myself." Said Celestia

"Well, that's all I got. I think we should be able to see what the magic is doing in his body in time. But for know, I'm not too sure what will happen. Well, I shouldn't keep you from your son any longer. I'll see you and Solar at the party. I'm going to run these tests a few more times," said Pulse as he turned around and left.

Celestia watched him leave and turned towards the doors of the dining room. She had never thought that her son would have a possibility of controlling magic. She wasn't sure how much magic her son would be able to monitor. Magic, a force that flows through Eques. But a force with so much theory to it and not enough law. Well, it seems my son is yet another part of the theory of magic. She entered the dining room with many ideas in her head of what might come from this discovery.

***

After breakfast, Celestia went off to deal with morning court. She said she would be back in time to celebrate Solar's birthday. Celestia also told all her staff they were welcome to join in on the party. They thanked the princess, and she told Solar to be good for Bubble. He said that he would be. Bubble took him to his room, and they played a few board games. Because soon Solar would be dealing with his school work. So he would be busy while his mother dealt with morning court.

After Celestia had finished with morning court, she came back to her son's room and took him to his party. Of course, it was a surprise party as usual. Solar enjoyed always having a surprise party. Everypony that said that they would be there was there. Solar smiled as he began to enjoy his party. Celestia's smile was even larger. She still was surprised she was a mother. Some days she woke up and thought it was all a dream, but that changed after she saw her son sleeping in his bed or he ran down to her room.

Solar opened all his presents and thanked all the ponies that gave him a gift. Celestia always gave her gift at the end of the party. She believed that all other ponies should give him gifts first. Celestia always felt that she should give her gift at the end. This year she had two gifts to give him. The one gift Celestia got for him and the other from the knowledge she got today. She then watched as Stonewall approached his son with a large present.

"Well, here you are Solar. A special gift as I promised." Said Stonewall

"Thanks." Solar took the present into his hands and began to unwrap it. He then held a wooden sword and shield. He then pulled a piece of paper out. He looked at it and smiled up at Stonewall. "Really." With excitement in his voice.

"What is it Solar?" Asked Celestia

"Stonewall gave me a note that says that he is going to train me in the arts of combat." Said Solar

Celestia looked up to Stonewall. He had a smile on his face. Since Solar was four, Solar was amazed at her guards and their skills. He even said that he wanted to be one, one day. She was impressed with his dream of being a guard, but the main reason was to protect her. She teared up when she heard that. She still felt teary every time her son wanted to be a guard to protect her. But she wouldn't have thought that Stonewall would want to train him personally. Most guards that went to him looking for him to teach them got nothing. He only showed a select few in his ways.

"I'm impressed Stonewall." Said Celestia

"Well, the young prince has something about him. I believe that I should be the one to train him in the arts of combat." Said Stonewall with a smile.

"Now I can start to learn to be a guard. You'll see mommy. I'll be a great guard. Maybe even get a chance to be the captain like Stonewall." Said Solar

"Slow down there trooper. Let's take it one day at a time. Now we will train each day after your school lessons. I'm also going to warn you that you will also be training over the weekends too. Plus you'll have to put in a lot more time into training than playing. You still want to do it." Said Stonewall

"Yes, Captain Stonewall," said Solar with a salute.

"Now that's a future guard. We'll start training tomorrow. I'll come and get you after your lessons. Now I have to leave to get the night guards ready. So happy birthday, young prince," said Stonewall ruffling his hair.

He laughed as Stonewall left. Celestia then took her son's hand and led him out to the balcony. This one looked out at the town of Canterlot. She had started to show Solar the town. She knew sooner or later she would need to reveal her son's existence to ponies across Equestria. But she was still uneasy about it. But she knew the time was coming.

"Did you have a fun birthday this year, my son?" She asked

"Yes mommy, it was excellent." He said

"Well, I think it is time for my gifts. I have two for you this year." She said

"Really?" Said Solar

"Yes, the first is right here." She handed Solar a book. He opened it to see plenty of pictures of him when he was younger. Then he saw there were plenty of empty. "It's a photo album. I have already started with a few pictures of the past. But now you can start to fill it with all the photos you want. It's all yours, my son."

"Thanks, mommy, I can always use this to remember my time with you." He said

"Now my second gift isn't one you can touch or hold. You see Doctor Pulse has found that magic is running through your system. So I have decided to start to teach you magic. But instead of some professor, I will teach you. You will be my private student. Well, I guess your already that as my son." She said

"Wow, I'll be able to do stuff like you." He said

"Yes, in time you will," she said with a smile on her face.

"That's amazing!" He said with even more excitement in his voice.

Celestia picked him up and placed him on her shoulders. He could now see out over the town of Canterlot.

"Mommy, you think the ponies out there will like me." He said

"I'm sure honey. You have a personality that no pony can hate. You are gentle and vigorous. You are just like me." She said

"Mommy, do you think I'll make a great prince?" He asked

"I do my son. You will be the best Prince Equestria has ever seen. There is no doubt in my mind." She said

"Do you think I'll make a great guard?" He asked

"With Stonewall as your teacher, you will be the best guard ever. You are bound for great things Solar. I know you will do great things and I will be by your side the whole way." She said

"Thank you, mommy, I love you," he said as he hugged her head.

Celestia felt a lone tear escape her eyes. Again it wasn't one of sadness, but happiness. "I love you too, Solar."