Sundance, Midnight Armor, Artemis and Twilight headed towards the room that Sundance and Midnight Armor were using. As they walked, Artemis and Sundance began to discuss the plan for the next couple of days.

Midnight Armor slowed down while everypony else continued down the hall. He smiled as he watched his wife walk with their son. I never thought I’d get to see her really do that again. His smile faded as he let out a sigh. It’s just a shame that this won’t last much longer.

What do you mean? Generosity asked

Midnight Armor was about to respond, but paused when he felt a gentle nuzzle. Surprised, he looked down to see that Twilight was standing in front of him.

“Is something wrong?” She asked softly

Midnight Armor returned her nuzzle. “It’s nothing.”

Twilight raised an eyebrow. “I hope you don’t expect me to believe that.”

Midnight Armor stared at his youngest for a moment before laughing softly. “There’s nothing wrong, Twilight.” He sighed again. “I just wish this didn’t have to end.”

Twilight tilted her head. “What do you mean?”

“This is the fourth day.” Midnight Armor reminded her “Additionally, it’s only a matter of hours until Moonrise.”

Fourth day? Confused, Twilight stared at her father for a moment. Then she suddenly understood what he was talking about. I guess it hasn’t really hit him yet. Laughing softly, she nuzzled him again. “You seem to be forgetting something very important.”

Equally confused, Midnight Armor tilted his head. “What are you talking about?”

“Harmony’s plan worked.” Twilight said softly “You’re really back, Dad. Mom is as well.”

Stunned, Midnight Armor just stared at her for a moment. Then he sat down, and used his magic to pull her closer, before wrapping his wings around her. “Thank you, Twilight. I don’t know how I could have forgotten that.”

“You’re welcome.” Twilight replied, snuggling closer

Sighing happily, Midnight Armor nuzzled his youngest again.

Sundance and Artemis suddenly realized that Twilight and Midnight Armor weren’t next to them. Concerned, they looked around for a moment before smiling at what they saw. Not wanting to ruin the moment, they quietly walked towards their family.

Unaware of this, Twilight looked up at her father. “I’ve been meaning to ask you something.”

“Go ahead” Midnight Armor responded

“It’s about the spell that I finished for Artemis.” Twilight said slowly “Specifically, one of the additions that I made to it.”

“Which one?” Midnight Armor asked

“Did everything feel real to you?” Twilight responded

Midnight Armor raised an eyebrow. “Why do you ask?”

“Celestia, Artemis and I are planning to bring Star Swirl here a day or two after Lavender Selene is born.” Twilight replied “That’s why I want to make sure that the spell worked properly when we brought the two of you here. If it didn’t, I need to know what went wrong so I can fix it.”

“That’s a great idea.”

Startled, Twilight shifted so that she could see around her father’s wings. “Mom?”

Laughing, Sundance leaned down to nuzzle her youngest. “We should bring Star Swirl here.”

Midnight Armor nodded “Your mother and I will give Artemis some of our magic when he’s ready to cast that spell.”

Artemis gasped “Really?” Celestia, Twilight and I were already going to combine our magic. If I add Mother and Father’s, I’ll have enough to bring Star Swirl here for the full four days.

Sundance nodded as well.

Midnight Armor glanced at his wife before turning back to their daughter. “You don’t have to worry about that spell. Trust me, it worked perfectly.”

Sundance giggled “Your father is correct.”

Twilight sighed in relief.

Magic sighed in relief as well. Well done, Twilight. I’m glad you were able to help your father.

Sundance nuzzled her husband. “We’d better get moving.”

Midnight Armor returned his wife’s nuzzle as he folded his wings. Then he and Twilight stood before the four of them continued down the hall. They arrived at the door to Sundance and Midnight Armor’s room a few minutes later.

Twilight turned to her parents. “There is something that I need to take care of before Artemis and I head to our room.”

“What’s that?” Midnight Armor asked

“I need to cast my spell on both of you again.” Twilight answered I’ll teach Mom how to cast it tonight.

Good idea. Magic replied Sundance is probably too tired to learn such a complex spell right now.

Midnight Armor raised an eyebrow. “Are you sure? I feel fine.”

Twilight nodded “It’s supposed to wear off in a little under an hour.”

“I see.” Sundance said slowly “You want to cast your spell on us now so that your father and I will be able to get some sleep.”

Twilight nodded again

“Good idea.” Midnight Armor remarked

Closing her eyes, Twilight focused for a moment before casting her spell on both of her parents.

Sundance and Midnight Armor smiled at their youngest. “Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.” Twilight glanced at Artemis in time to see him nod. She turned back to their parents. “We’ll see you later.”

Sundance and Midnight Armor nodded

Artemis smiled at his parents before teleporting himself and his wife to their room. Laughing softly, Midnight and Sundance opened the door to their room.

Artemis and Twilight appeared in the middle of their room. He walked into the bathroom while she lay down on their bed.

Artemis returned to the room a few minutes later. He smiled when he noticed was that she was smiling as she looked at their daughter’s crib. I’m glad she likes it.

Night laughed softly I told you that you didn’t need to worry.

I know. Artemis replied Even so . . .

Night laughed harder. Take care of your wife, Artemis. I’ll talk to you tomorrow.

Artemis was about to respond, but paused when he heard Twilight’s voice.

“Are you coming to bed?”

Surprised, he turned to see that she was looking at him instead of the crib. His smile widened as he walked over to their bed. “Of course.” He used his magic to close, and lock, both doors as he climbed into bed.

Twilight used her magic to pull the curtains over the windows before turning to her husband. She was met with a kiss. Moaning softly, she closed her eyes and returned it.

When the kiss broke, Artemis cast a soundproofing spell on their room as he rolled his wife onto her back. He moved so that he was standing over her before nuzzling her stomach. “I’m sorry, Lavender Selene.” He whispered “Your mother and I are going to get a little rough.”

Twilight laughed softly “I’m sure she won’t mind.” Can you hear me, Magic?

Yes. Is something wrong?

No. Twilight replied I just wanted to let you know that Artemis and I are about to . . . well, let’s just say that we’ll need some privacy for a while.

Magic laughed I see. Thank you for warning me.

You’re welcome. Twilight thought for a moment. Mom and Dad are probably going to do the same . . . if they haven’t started already. Can you please let Harmony, Loyalty, Honesty, Laughter, Kindness and Generosity know that they’ll need some privacy as well?

Of course. Magic replied I’m glad she thought of that. She laughed softly Have fun.

Twilight blushed slightly T-thank you.

Artemis kissed Twilight’s stomach before beginning to kiss and nuzzle his way up her body. Reaching her head, he pulled her into a deep kiss. It quickly turned into a desperate make-out session.

A few minutes later, Twilight pulled back so she could take a couple of deep breaths before pulling him into another deep kiss.

Artemis broke the kiss a little over a minute later. He nibbled on the tip of her left ear for a moment before running his tongue along her horn.

Panting softly, Twilight whispered “I love you, Artemis.”

Artemis smiled “I love you too, Twilight.” He created a shield over his wife’s stomach as he slowly entered her.

Twilight moaned in pleasure when she felt him pushing deeper into her. She moaned again, louder this time, when he touched the entrance to her womb.

Artemis let out an identical moan before leaning down to nuzzle his wife. “I hope you’re ready.”

Twilight nodded as she began to tremble in anticipation.

Laughing softly, Artemis pulled out as slowly as he had entered. He continued his slow thrusts for a few minutes before pausing when he heard her whine. Concerned, he looked down at her. “Twilight?”

“F-faster” She panted

“As you wish.” Artemis began to thrust faster. He smiled when her moans grew louder. This continued for a couple of minutes before he sped up again.

Twilight screamed in pleasure when the sudden increase in speed pushed her over the edge.

The feeling of her passage pulsing and clenching around him pushed him over the edge as well. He thrust into her once more before releasing his seed.

Recovering first, Twilight opened her eyes to see that Artemis had collapsed on top of her. Smiling, she sent a wave of warmth through his entire body.

Artemis moaned in pleasure before opening his eyes and looking down at his wife. “That was a little different than usual.”

Twilight giggled “Did you like it?”

He pulled her into a kiss. “Of course.” I need a minute before I’ll be able to get started on round two. In that case . . . He used his magic to spread her wings.

Surprised, Twilight glanced at her wings before returning her attention to her husband. She opened her mouth, about to ask him what he was doing, but a moan came out when she felt a wave of warmth move through her wings. She moaned louder when he ran his tongue along her horn before taking it into his mouth.

He sucked on her horn for a couple of minutes, enjoying her moans of pleasure. Then he released her horn before standing. Instead of waiting for her to ask what he was doing, he pulled back before thrusting into her with enough force to shake her entire body.

Twilight’s scream of pleasure shook their room.

Smiling, he leaned down to kiss her. When the kiss broke, he began thrusting again. This time, he didn’t hold back. This only continued for a couple of minutes before his second orgasm hit.

She screamed in pleasure when the feeling of his seed rushing into her pushed her to her second orgasm as well.

Artemis waited until his breathing returned to normal before pulling out of his wife. Then he released his shield and lay down next to her before pulling her close.

Twilight snuggled closer before laying her head on his chest. She smiled when he wrapped his wings around her.

“Now everypony in Equestria knows that you’re mine.” Artemis said softly

Twilight laughed “I’m pretty sure they already knew that.”

Artemis raised an eyebrow “What makes you say that?”

She nuzzled deeper into his chest. “I am carrying your foal.”

Artemis lifted her head before pulling her into a deep kiss. I love hearing her say that. He sighed in pleasure when the kiss broke. “We should get some sleep.”

Nodding, Twilight returned her head to his chest. “I would say “Good Night”, but it’s still the middle of the day.”

Artemis laughed “It’s alright.” He watched Twilight fall asleep before closing his eyes and following her into the Dream Realm.

Meanwhile, Midnight Armor closed the door behind them as Sundance walked into the bathroom. After a moment’s thought, he cast a soundproofing spell on their room and pulled the curtains over the windows.

Sundance walked out of the bathroom a few minutes later. “It’s your turn, Midnight.”

The first thing he noticed was that she had taken everything out of her mane. He smiled at his wife. “I’ll be right back.”

Sundance used her magic to pull the blanket back before climbing into bed. “This room may be more luxurious than I’d like, but at least the bed is comfortable.” She rolled onto her back and stretched before sighing in pleasure when she heard a few pops from her spine. I have to keep reminding myself that we’re really back. I’m pretty sure that Midnight is going through the same thing.

You’re right. Harmony responded In fact, that’s what he was discussing with Twilight Sparkle a few minutes ago.

Really?

Yes. He was slightly depressed because he thought the two of you were going back to your stars at Moonrise.

That’s not good. Perhaps I should talk to him.

Don’t worry. Harmony responded Twilight Sparkle reminded him that my plan was successful.

I see. Sundance said slowly I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised. I’m certainly not complaining, but neither of us were expecting this.

Midnight Armor returned to the room and looked around for a moment before walking over to the bed. He sighed in pleasure as he settled next to his wife.

It’s alright. Harmony responded I understand.

Sundance immediately noticed the drop in Harmony’s mood. What’s wrong?

Harmony sighed Neither of you would be going through this if I had allowed Twilight Sparkle to tell you about my plan.

Midnight Armor allowed his gaze to roam over his wife’s body. His attention was almost immediately drawn to her wings. Suppressing a sigh, he shook his head as he used his magic to spread both of them. I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised. It has been fifteen hundred years. Regardless, I can’t leave them in this state.

Sundance didn’t know what her husband was doing, but she wasn’t concerned. Instead, she returned her attention to Harmony. It’s alright, Harmony. You’ve already explained the reason behind your actions. It’s true that it will probably take Midnight and I a while to . . . She cut herself off with a moan when a lightning bolt of pleasure raced through her right wing. “M-midnight?!”

Midnight Armor finished cleaning one of her feathers before lifting his head. “Shh. Let me take care of you.” He kissed her before returning his attention to her wing.

Sundance moaned again when she felt his tongue move between two of her feathers before carefully cleaning the next.

Curious, Harmony asked What is he doing?

Sundance moaned again. H-he’s preening my wings.

Preening? Harmony repeated

P-preening is the act of cleaning one’s wings. Sundance moaned louder when her husband ran his tongue between two more feathers before taking another feather into his mouth. Pegasi and alicorns usually take care of their wings themselves, but there are a couple of exceptions.

Such as?

P-parents will take care of their foal’s wings until they are old enough to do so themselves.

That makes sense. Harmony responded What’s the second exception?

Sundance’s body began to shake. I-I’m not sure if it’s still done this way, but partners used to take care of each other’s wings.

I see. Harmony slowly replied

Midnight Armor raised his head, about to ask his wife to stay still, but paused when he saw the expression of pure pleasure on her face. Smiling, he shook his head as he stood. I suppose I can’t blame her. He moved over his wife before laying down on top of her.

Why did you do that? Loyalty asked, clearly confused

Sundance moaned louder when her husband began to clean the feathers closer to the base of her wing.

She was shaking so much that I was having trouble grasping her feathers. Midnight Armor cleaned the last feather on his wife’s right wing. This way, I can keep her still enough to work on her wings without harming her. I know that I could have used my magic to accomplish the same thing, but I prefer this method.

I see. Kindness said slowly. Why are you doing this?

Her body has been under the Tree of Harmony for fifteen hundred years. Midnight Armor answered, switching to Sundance’s left wing This means that her wings are definitely in need of a good preening.

Sundance began to pant softly.

The same could be said for your wings. Honesty commented

I’ll take care of my wings later. Midnight Armor replied Right now, taking care of Sundance is more important.

Generosity laughed softly This is a perfect example of why you were chosen to be my bearer from the start.

Midnight Armor wasn’t sure how to respond to that, so he focused on his wife’s wing. He smiled when she began to shake harder. She’s close.

Close to what? Kindness asked

You’ll see. Midnight Armor shifted slightly so that he could run his tongue between the last two feathers on her wing.

Sundance screamed in delight when the orgasm that had been building finally overcame her. She began to shake so hard that her husband had no choice but to wait until she stopped before cleaning the final feather.

Wow. Harmony said softly That must have felt amazing. She listened for a moment. I hope Magic can wait. I want to see what Midnight Armor does next. She returned her attention to her bearer in time to hear Sundance’s reply.

Y-you have no idea. Sundance moaned softly when her husband cleaned the last feather on her left wing.

Midnight Armor carefully examined his wife’s wings. Much better.

Harmony suppressed a sigh. I hate to say this, but Magic is getting annoying. I’d better see what she wants. She made sure that Sundance couldn’t hear her. What is it, Magic?

Magic hesitated when she sensed Harmony’s anger. P-perhaps I should have waited . . . T-twilight asked me to give you a message.

Very well. Harmony responded What’s the message?

Magic passed Twilight’s message.

Harmony gasped A-are they really going to do that? She paused thoughtfully I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised. It’s been at least fifteen hundred years since the last time they’ve been able to do that.

I don’t want to make her even angrier, but I can’t just leave. That would make her really angry. Magic made sure she had what she wanted to say worded correctly before turning her attention back to Harmony. That is everything that Twilight asked me to tell you. It’s clear that you’re busy, so I’ll leave you alone.

That got Harmony’s attention. What? Magic, wait! She listened for a couple of moments, but didn’t hear a response. Worried, she tried again. Magic? Still nothing. Sighing, she returned her attention to Sundance in time to see Midnight Armor pull his wife into a deep kiss. I shouldn’t have treated her like that. I’ll make sure that I apologize to her later.

Meanwhile, Magic had turned her attention to her fellow Element Spirits. I need to tell you something.

We’re a little busy. Loyalty replied

She’s right. Honesty added This is getting good.

We should listen to what she has to say. Kindness commented

You’re right, Kindness. Generosity responded What is it, Magic?

Twilight asked me to ask you to give her parents some privacy. Magic answered

Why would she do that? Laughter asked

Sundance and Midnight Armor are probably going to engage in . . . marital relations. Magic explained It wouldn’t be right to watch them when they do that.

You said “probably”. Loyalty pointed out

That’s right. Magic replied I don’t know for certain, but it’s quite likely that Twilight is correct.

You don’t know for certain, so there’s no reason that we can’t watch whatever Midnight does. Kindness said slowly

Kindness is correct. Honesty responded Our current bearers are focused on the party. That means Midnight is the only pony that we can talk to right now.

Laughter, Loyalty, Kindness, Generosity and Honesty returned their attention to Midnight Armor.

Magic sighed I don’t know why I bothered. Oh well, at least I did what Twilight asked me to. She focused on her physical form in the Cave of Harmony. Twilight has asked for privacy . . . and everyone else is focused on their bearers. I guess I’ll take a nap. She allowed herself to fall asleep.

In Canterlot, Harmony, Laughter, Loyalty, Generosity, Honesty and Kindness looked on as Sundance and Midnight Armor’s kisses increased in passion. All six of them were thinking the same thing. Magic was right.

Twilight Sparkle asked Magic to tell me that you would need some privacy. Harmony told Sundance. Therefore, I’ll talk to you later.

T-thank you, Harmony. Sundance moaned softly when her husband began to kiss her neck. I’ll have to remember to thank Twilight later. She thought for a moment. I wonder why Harmony seemed sad. I’ll have to remember to ask her about that later.

We’ll talk to you later. Kindness said softly

Midnight Armor didn’t stop what he was doing. Is something wrong?

No. Honesty answered It’s just that Twilight asked Magic to tell us that you would like some privacy.

I see. Midnight Armor replied In that case, I’ll talk to you later. He gently bit his wife’s neck. I’ll have to thank Twilight when I see her later.

In the Cave of Harmony, Harmony, Laughter, Loyalty, Generosity, Honesty and Kindness focused on their physical forms.

“Magic?” Harmony asked

No response.

Starting to worry, Harmony turned to the spirits of the other Elements. “Do any of you know where Magic is?”

“No” Honesty, Loyalty, Generosity and Laughter answered

“Shh” Kindness said softly “She’s sleeping.”

Harmony, Laughter, Loyalty, Generosity and Honesty instantly turned their attention to the bright pink six-pointed star on the Tree of Harmony. Sure enough, they saw that Magic was asleep.

Harmony sighed “I see.”

“Is something wrong, Harmony?” Laughter asked

“I need to talk to Magic.” Harmony responded “It’s alright. I’ll wait until she wakes up.” In fact, I think I’ll join her.

Laughter, Loyalty, Generosity, Honesty and Kindness watched Harmony fall asleep as well before beginning to quietly discuss the events of the last couple of days.

In Canterlot, Midnight Armor lifted himself off of his wife before pressing himself to her entrance. He smiled when she shivered in anticipation.

Sundance moaned in pleasure when he slowly pushed inside her.

Midnight Armor let out an identical moan when their hips met. He waited a moment before slowly pulling back.

Sundance used her magic to bring his head closer before pulling him into a kiss. When it broke, she whispered. “Midnight”

Midnight Armor thrust into his wife once more before pausing. He was about to say something, but stopped when he saw the expression on her face.

She moaned when she felt him touch the entrance to her womb. For a moment, she couldn’t focus on anything but the pleasure. Then she opened her eyes to see that he was looking at her.

“Is something wrong?” He asked

She shook her head. “I just wanted to say something.”

Midnight Armor raised an eyebrow. “What is it?”

“Take me.” Sundance said softly “And don’t hold back.”

Midnight Armor stared at his wife in stunned silence for a moment. Then he pulled back before thrusting in so hard that her entire body shook. He smiled when she screamed in pleasure.

Her eyes widened when she realized that she had forgotten to cast a soundproofing spell. She started to gather the necessary magic, but was distracted when he began thrusting. She couldn’t hold back a scream of delight. She also couldn’t help but allow her magic to fade. I-I can’t use magic like this!

He instantly noticed that she was trying to suppress her screams of pleasure. Oh no you don’t. I don’t care if anyone else hears you, Sundance. I want to hear you scream. Fortunately, I know exactly what I need to do. He suddenly increased his speed. His smile widened when her screams instantly got louder. That’s it.

Her body began to shake as he pushed her closer to another peak.

A few minutes later, he thrust into her once more before groaning in pleasure as he released his seed into his wife.

Sundance screamed in delight when the pleasure pushed her to her second orgasm of the morning.

Midnight Armor collapsed on top of his wife. After catching his breath, he lifted his head so that he could look at her. He smiled when she slowly opened her eyes. Those beautiful hazel eyes that I always get lost in. “How was that?”

She smiled as well. “Perfect” Now it’s my turn.

He was about to respond, but paused when he noticed that her horn had begun to glow. What is she doing? He gasped when he suddenly found himself lying on his back on the bed with her on top of him.

Sundance moaned in pleasure when the new position pushed him deeper inside her.

She’s never done this before. Midnight Armor looked up at his wife. “What are you doing?”

Sundance pulled him into a kiss as she used her magic to spread his wings. She turned her attention to his wings as soon as the kiss broke.

Midnight Armor moaned in pleasure when she ran her tongue along the bridge of his left wing. “S-sundance . . .”

“Your wings need to be preened as well.” She said softly “Allow me to take care of that.” She returned her attention to his wing.

His moans grew in volume as she carefully cleaned every feather on his left wing. Then she shifted so she could preen his right wing. Both of them moaned in pleasure when the movement caused his tip to grind against the entrance to her womb. He began to pant when she ran her tongue along the bridge of his right wing before cleaning the feathers at the tip of his wing.

Sundance suppressed a giggle when her husband’s body began to shake. Raising her head, she took a moment to admire her work before returning to her task. She pressed her body against his so she could keep him still enough for her to get a good grip on his feathers. He should reach his peak soon.

He pressed his head into a pillow and let out a loud moan of pleasure when she gently pulled out a loose feather. His eyes widened when he suddenly realized that he was close to another peak. No! Not yet.

Sundance cleaned the last feather on her husband’s right wing before lifting her head. She struggled to hide her disappointment as she examined his wings. Why wasn’t I able to push him to his peak? Did I do something wrong?

Midnight Armor flipped them over so that he was on top of her again.

Sundance gasped in surprise. “Midnight?” Her eyes widened when she took a closer look at her husband. I haven’t seen that expression on his face since . . . She moaned when she felt his lips on her neck.

“You’re mine.” He whispered in between soft kisses.

“Yes” She breathed “Always”

Lifting his head, he pulled her into a fierce kiss before beginning to thrust again. This time, his thrusts were much harder than they were before. He smiled when she pressed her head into the pillow before letting out a scream that shook the room.

She closed her eyes as her body began to shake again. D-does he really plan to push me to a third peak?

He struggled to hold back his orgasm. Determined to push her to her peak first, he ran his tongue along her horn before sucking on the tip.

She screamed in delight when this pushed her over the edge. “Midnight!”

The combination of her passage pulsing and clenching around him, and hearing her scream his name, pushed him to his second peak. Releasing her horn, he groaned in pleasure as he released more of his seed into his wife. He collapsed on top of her as soon as his orgasm ended. Neither of them moved for a couple of minutes.

Sundance slowly opened her eyes. “T-that was incredible!”

Midnight Armor chuckled as he pulled out of his wife. Standing, he moved so that he was next to her before laying down. Then he rolled onto his side before pulling her close. “I’m glad you enjoyed it.”

Sighing in pleasure, she nuzzled into his neck. “I don’t think “enjoyed” is a strong enough word.” She said softly “In fact, I don’t think the word “perfect” is appropriate to describe what just happened.”

Midnight Armor wrapped his hooves and wings around her. “Good”

“I love you, Midnight.” Sundance whispered

Midnight Armor kissed the top of his wife’s head. “I love you too, Sundance.” He looked on as she fell asleep in his hooves. I’d be surprised if she wasn’t tired. This is the first time that I’ve pushed her to three peaks. He smiled at his wife. It’s also the first time that she’s pushed me to two.

Sundance shivered slightly in her sleep before nuzzling deeper into his neck. Laughing softly, Midnight Armor pulled the blanket over both of them and lay his head on a pillow before allowing himself to fall asleep as well.

Several Hours Later

In the Cave of Harmony, the bright pink six-pointed star on the Tree of Harmony began to glow softly. Noticing this, Kindness quietly woke Harmony.

“What is it?” Harmony asked

“Magic is waking up.” Honesty answered

“Thank you for waking me.” Harmony replied, turning her attention to Magic

The physical version of the Element of Magic glowed brightly for a moment when Magic completely woke up. When the light faded, she looked around the cave. The first thing she noticed was that Harmony, Kindness, Loyalty, Honesty, Generosity and Laughter were focused on her. “What’s going on?” Don’t tell me that something happened while I was asleep!

This isn’t good. She’s beginning to panic. “Calm down, Magic.” Harmony said softly “There’s nothing to worry about. I just wanted to speak with you.”

Sighing in relief, Magic turned to Harmony. “I-I’m sorry I interrupted you earlier. I just wanted to give you Twilight’s message. I . . .”

Of course she thinks she’s the one who needs to apologize. Harmony suppressed a sigh. “Magic, please.”

Magic instantly stopped speaking. Oh no. Did I anger her . . . again?! She nervously waited for Harmony to say something.

“You didn’t do anything wrong.” Harmony continued “In fact, I need to apologize for the way that I spoke to you earlier.”

What? Magic was too surprised to respond.

“I shouldn’t have snapped at you like that.” Harmony explained

After a moment of stunned silence, Magic slowly replied “It’s alright.”

“No, it’s not.” Harmony responded “You were just trying to do what Twilight Sparkle asked you to.” She sighed “I snapped at you because I wanted to pay attention to what Sundance and Midnight Armor were doing.”

Magic was about to respond, but paused when she sensed something. “Twilight is awake already?”

Surprised, the rest of them focused on their bearers.

“Pinkie isn’t.” Laughter commented

“Neither is Rainbow.” Loyalty remarked

“Applejack is still asleep.” Honesty added

“So is Rarity.” Generosity replied

“Fluttershy is still asleep, but Midnight just woke up.” Kindness gasped “This is bad. He’s beginning to panic.”

“The five of you need to calm him.” Harmony focused for a moment before sighing in relief. “Sundance is still asleep.”

Meanwhile, in Canterlot, Celestia woke to the alarm clock on the yellow nightstand next to her bed. Yawning, she slowly opened her eyes as she used her magic to shut off the alarm. She took a couple of minutes to stretch before standing and levitating her Royal Finery onto her body. Then she teleported to Artemis and Twilight’s room. She laughed softly when she saw that both of them were still asleep. She walked over to their bed before nuzzling both of her siblings.

Twilight buried her face in Artemis’ shoulder.

Laughing softly, Artemis nuzzled his wife before looking up at his sister. “What’s going on?”

“We need to finish Mother and Father’s room.” Celestia replied

Nodding, Twilight lifted her head before climbing off of the bed. She stretched for a moment before moving over so that Artemis could get up as well.

Celestia smiled at her siblings before teleporting the three of them to their parents’ suite. She looked around. “It looks like everything’s done.”

“Almost everything.” Twilight responded

Curious, Artemis and Celestia looked at her in time to see her cast a spell. They were about to ask her what she’d done, but paused when she looked up. Looking up as well, they saw that the ceiling was now a perfect replica of Artemis’ Night Sky.

“Good idea” Celestia commented

Celestia is correct. Magic said softly I’m sure that your parents will love it.

I hope so. Twilight replied

Celestia and Twilight turned to Artemis in time to see him pull a blanket out of the closet and set it on the bed.

Celestia gasped “I-is that what I think it is?”

Artemis nodded “Father’s favorite blanket . . . well, a newer version of it.”

“It’s perfect.” Celestia said softly “I’m sure he’ll love it.”

Twilight looked around the room one last time before turning to her sister and husband. “Should we go get them?”

Celestia and Artemis nodded

Midnight Armor woke up around the same time that Artemis and Twilight did. Opening his eyes, he looked around the room in confusion. For a moment, he had no idea where he was. He tightened his grip on Sundance as his horn began to glow.

Calm down, Midnight.

Startled, Midnight Armor lifted his head. Is that you, Loyalty?

Yes, it’s me. Loyalty said softly

Midnight Armor sighed in relief as he allowed his magic to fade. I’m sorry. I’m not sure where that came from.

It’s alright. Kindness replied

Kindness is right. Honesty added You’re still adjusting to everything that’s happened over the last week.

I suppose that makes sense. Midnight Armor laid his head on the pillow again as he took several deep breaths. He released his wife so that he could stretch . . . and laughed softly when she rolled over before pulling the blanket over her head.

You’re safe, Midnight. Laughter promised

She’s right. Generosity said softly

Before anyone could respond, all of them heard a knock on the door.

Surprised, Midnight Armor used his magic to open it. He smiled when Celestia, Artemis and Twilight walked into the room. “Is it time for dinner already?”

Celestia shook her head. “Not quite.”

Artemis smiled at their father. “We have something that we’d like to show both of you.”

Twilight walked over to the bed, and used her magic to pull the blanket down, before nuzzling Sundance. She squealed in surprise when her mother responded by pulling her onto the bed before burying her face in her neck.

Midnight Armor, Celestia and Artemis smiled while Harmony, Magic, Honesty, Loyalty, Kindness, Laughter and Generosity laughed.

Also laughing, Twilight nuzzled her mother again. “It’s time to wake up, Mom.”

“Hmm?” Sundance mumbled

“We have a surprise for you and Dad.” Twilight whispered

Sundance responded by pulling her youngest into a tight hug. They stayed that way for a few minutes before she released her daughter and climbed out of bed. She took a moment to stretch before turning to her children. “What do the three of you have planned for us?”

Twilight giggled “We’re not going to tell you because we want both of you to see it.”

Celestia and Artemis nodded

Midnight Armor chuckled “Very well” He climbed out of bed, and stretched, before walking over to his children.

Sundance joined her family as they walked out of the room.

Sundance and Midnight Armor followed their children through the halls of the castle. The five of them stopped next to a door in a different part of the castle.

“This part of the castle is where our rooms are.” Celestia explained “The door that leads to the tower that contains my room is over there.” She nodded to the right.

Looking in that direction, Sundance and Midnight Armor saw a door at the other end of the hall with a painting of Celestia’s Cutie Mark.

“The one that leads to the room that Twilight and I share is at the other end of the hall.” Artemis added, nodding to the left

Sundance and Midnight Armor looked in that direction to see a door with a painting of Twilight’s Cutie Mark nestled inside of Artemis’.

Curious, Sundance and Midnight Armor took a closer look at the door that they had stopped next to. Both of them gasped when they saw that the current versions of their Soul Marks had been painted on the door.

Midnight Armor turned to his children. “I-is this what I think it is?”

Celestia smiled “Why don’t you take a look?”

“A-alright” Sundance said slowly, using her magic to open the door

Sundance and Midnight Armor slowly walked inside. Both of them gasped in shock.

They found themselves in a small sitting room. It was furnished with a soft couch that was the color of Sundance’s mane and tail. There were also a couple of white armchairs and a large wooden coffee table. Two tall floor lamps stood next to the couch, one on either side.

Sundance noticed a medium sized wooden box next to one of the armchairs. Curious, she walked over to see what was in it. She gasped softly when she saw that it was filled with several balls of yarn. There are so many different colors . . . and there’s even a pair of knitting needles. She smiled I already know what I’m going to make first. She turned to Artemis and Twilight. “I hope you don’t mind if I knit a few things for Lavender Selene.”

Artemis laughed while Twilight walked over to Sundance.

Twilight nuzzled her mother. “We’re expecting it.”

Midnight Armor and Celestia laughed as well.

Sundance returned Twilight’s nuzzle. “Thank you”

Celestia nuzzled her father. “There’s more.”

Midnight Armor returned his daughter’s nuzzle before walking down the short hall that leads to the main room. Celestia, Artemis, Sundance and Twilight followed him.

Sundance and Midnight Armor gasped again.

The right wall was made entirely of glass so that they had a beautiful view of the gardens behind the castle. When they wanted a bit of privacy, all they had to do was pull a dark blue curtain over the window.

Midnight Armor smiled when he noticed that the floor was hardwood and there was a large dark green area rug in the center of the room. Hardwood is Sundance’s favorite type of flooring . . . and the rug is my favorite color.

Sundance smiled when she took a closer look at the bed. This must be Artemis’ doing. It may be larger than the one we used to have, but it’s a sturdy wooden four poster. Her smile widened when she looked outside. I’m glad that Celestia remembered that Midnight and I like to look at nature. It may not be a forest like the view from our room in our old castle, but the gardens are lovely.

There were two doors to the right of the bed. The first led to a large closet. The second led to a large bathroom. Curious, Sundance and Midnight Armor walked into the bathroom. Celestia, Artemis and Twilight followed them.

The first thing that Sundance noticed was that a large rectangular tub had been sunk into the floor. She suppressed a giggle. That seems to be common now. There is one in Celestia’s room . . . and one in the room that Midnight and I used in Twilight’s castle. Shaking her head, she examined the rest of the bathroom. The toilet is against the right wall and a counter with a couple of sinks are against the back wall. A large mirror has been mounted on the wall above the counter.

Midnight Armor watched his wife walk over to a large cabinet that stood next to the counter before using her magic to open it. It seems that the right side has been stocked with several towels and washcloths . . . dark green for me and light blue for Sundance.

Sundance turned her attention to the left side. There is a set of brushes and combs . . . and several bottles of body wash in here. She laughed softly when she took a closer look at the pictures on the labels. It looks like Celestia remembered our favorite scents. There is lemon for Midnight and rose for me.

Midnight Armor turned towards the left wall. He stared in confusion at a large square stall that was made of glass. There is a drain on the floor and something mounted on the wall. He carefully examined it for a couple of minutes before turning to his children. “What is this?”

“That is a shower.” Artemis answered

“A shower?” Sundance repeated, joining her husband

Nodding, Twilight used her magic to start the water before pulling the shower head off of its mounting bracket on the wall. “Sometimes, ponies need to get clean, but don’t have enough time for a bath. Other ponies prefer showers to baths. Additionally, a shower makes it possible to focus the water on a certain part of the body. This is useful if something is sore . . . or if you want to clean part of your body without getting the rest of you wet.”

“I see.” Midnight Armor slowly replied, watching his youngest stop the water and return the shower head to its place on the wall.

Twilight nuzzled her father. “We should return to the main room because there are a few things that you haven’t seen yet.”

“Very well.” Midnight Armor replied

The five of them returned to the main room. Twilight walked over to the last wall. Sundance and Midnight Armor noticed that this one was lined with a dozen bookcases.

Twilight pointed to the first three bookcases. “All of these books are written in Equestria’s ancient written language.”

Sundance sighed in relief. “That means we can read them.”

Twilight nodded “I copied some of them from books that we have in the library.”

Midnight Armor raised an eyebrow. “Why did you do that?”

“Artemis told me that Mom likes to take notes in books as she reads them.” Twilight explained “Unfortunately, that is a problem because most ponies don’t like reading books that other ponies have taken notes in.”

Celestia nodded as well. “Mother can take notes in these books because they belong to the two of you.”

“Thank you” Sundance thought for a moment before turning to her youngest. “You said that you copied some of them.” She paused until Twilight nodded. “Where did you get the rest?”

Twilight blushed “I translated several books from the current written language into the ancient written language.”

Midnight Armor nuzzled his youngest. “Thank you.”

Twilight returned his nuzzle before pointing to the fourth bookcase. “All of these scrolls are blank so you can take notes . . . or write anything you want.”

Sundance noticed that there were only two books in that bookcase. Curious, she levitated both of them closer before opening them to see that both were blank. Surprised, she turned to Twilight. “What are these for?”

“Look at the front covers.” Twilight replied

Curious, Sundance and Midnight Armor did as they were told. Both of them gasped when they saw that her Soul Mark was on one and his was on the other.

Sundance looked at Twilight again. “Are these what I think they are?”

Twilight nodded “Journals”

“H-how did you know . . .?” Sundance trailed off when she heard Artemis laugh. She raised an eyebrow as she turned to her son. “What’s so funny?”

Artemis nuzzled his mother. “Celestia and I told her that you and Father used to record the events of your day in personal journals.”

Celestia nodded “As soon as she heard that, she insisted on creating new journals for each of you.” She gestured to the shelf that had held the journals.

Sundance and Midnight Armor glanced at the shelf to see that there were several bottles of ink.

“There is enough ink there to last a year.” Celestia explained “Let one of us, or a member of the castle staff, know when you need more.”

Midnight Armor smiled at his eldest. “Thank you” He turned to the rest of the bookcases. “What about the last eight bookcases?”

“These books are written in the current written language.” Twilight answered, walking over to one of them “I thought you might like to practice your reading without other ponies watching you. That’s why I made sure that these books range from easy to hard and everything in between.”

Midnight Armor sighed in relief. “Thank you, Twilight. I’m glad you thought of that.”

Twilight smiled at him before glancing at Sundance. “Like the books in the first three bookcases, all of these are copies. That means you can take notes in these as well.”

“Thank you” Sundance replied

Celestia nudged her brother with a wing. “Don’t you have something to show Father?”

Curious, Midnight Armor turned to his son. “What is your sister talking about?”

Blushing slightly, Artemis levitated the blanket over to his father.

Sundance, Celestia, Twilight and Artemis watched Midnight Armor take it in his magic before unfolding it.

Midnight Armor’s eyes widened “I-is this what I think it is?”

Artemis nodded “It’s a recreation of your favorite blanket.” He glanced at the blanket before turning back to his father. “I know it’s not the one you used to have, but . . .”

Midnight Armor set the blanket on the bed as he walked over to his son. He pulled Artemis into a hug before whispering. “Thank you, Artemis.” I’m not sure why that means so much to me, but it does. Perhaps it’s because so many things have changed during my time as a star.

That makes sense. Kindness commented It may not be the blanket you had fifteen hundred years ago, but it’s something familiar.

Artemis sighed in relief. “You’re welcome”

Sundance smiled at her husband and son before turning to her daughters. “Twilight said that there were a few things that the three of you wanted us to see. This means that there is one more.”

Celestia smiled at her sister. “You should show them this one.”

Twilight shifted nervously. “Look up”

Curious, Sundance and Midnight Armor did as they were told. Both of them gasped in shock when they saw the stars on the ceiling.

“It’s beautiful.” Sundance whispered, watching a shooting star move from one side of the room to the other. It was one thing to see this with my spell, but it’s something else entirely to see it with my own eyes.

You’re right. Harmony thought for moment. Twilight Sparkle must be trying to help the two of you feel comfortable in your new room.

Feel comfortable? Sundance stared up at the ceiling for a moment before gasping when she suddenly understood what Harmony meant. Of course! Midnight and I are used to seeing stars because . . . well, we were stars.

Exactly. Harmony responded You may not be stars anymore, but her spell allows the two of you to look at them whenever you want.

You’re right. Sundance smiled at her youngest. “It’s perfect.”

“Your mother is correct.” Midnight Armor said softly, levitating his youngest closer before pulling her into a tight hug. “Thank you”

Twilight sighed in relief. “You’re welcome.”

Giggling, Celestia nuzzled her sister before turning to their parents. “She was worried that you wouldn’t like it.”

Midnight Armor released his youngest before draping a wing over her back. “Why would you think that?”

Twilight looked up at him. “These stars aren’t real.”

“I see.” Midnight Armor said slowly “You thought your mother and I would be offended because we’re used to seeing the real thing.”

Twilight hesitantly nodded

Laughing softly, Sundance nuzzled her youngest. “There’s nothing to worry about.”

Midnight Armor nuzzled Twilight as well. “Your mother is correct. We’re not offended at all.”

Twilight sighed in relief again. “Good”

Midnight Armor looked around him for a moment before something occurred to him. He turned back to his children. “Your mother and I returned two days ago.”

Smiling, Celestia, Artemis and Twilight nodded.

“How could you have prepared all of this so quickly?” Midnight Armor slowly asked

Eyes wide, Sundance turned to her children as well. “That is a very good question, Midnight.” Especially when you consider the fact that we were with them for most of that time.

Celestia, Artemis and Twilight began to laugh.

Confused, Midnight Armor looked at his wife for a moment before turning back to their children. “What’s so funny?”

“W-we’ve been preparing this suite for months!” Twilight answered

Celestia and Artemis nodded

Sundance and Midnight Armor gasped “What?!”

By this point, Celestia, Artemis and Twilight were laughing too hard to say anything else. Midnight Armor and Sundance looked on as their children collapsed to the floor.

Sundance stared at her children in shock. What’s going on?!

Harmony began to laugh.

What’s so funny, Harmony? Sundance asked

I think it would be best if your children answer your first question. Harmony replied A-as for the second . . . I’m sorry, but your expression is too funny.

It’s alright. Sundance looked up in time to see that her husband’s horn had begun to glow.

Midnight Armor used his magic to move his youngest in front of him before gently setting her on the floor. He raised an eyebrow when Twilight collapsed to the floor again. Shaking his head, he lay down next to her before covering her with a wing.

It was almost fifteen minutes before Twilight was finally able to stop laughing. She tried to sit up, but Midnight Armor tightened his wing around her. Surprised, she looked up at him. “Dad?”

Midnight Armor just looked at her. “You’re not going anywhere until you tell me what that was about.”

I want to see what he does. Twilight suppressed a giggle as she attempted to spread her wings.

“Oh no you don’t.” Midnight Armor responded

Confused, Twilight looked at her wings to see that they were surrounded with her father’s magic.

Midnight Armor chuckled “That won’t get you anywhere.”

Twilight blinked “Huh?”

Midnight Armor nuzzled his youngest. “There isn’t much you can try that Celestia and Artemis haven’t already done.”

Laughing, Sundance nodded as she lay down between Celestia and Artemis. “Celestia used to do that all the time when she was a foal.”

Twilight turned to Celestia. “Really?”

Blushing, Celestia nodded

Sundance laughed harder. “Celestia was an energetic and extremely mischievous filly.”

Midnight Armor raised an eyebrow. “She got that from you.”

“I’m not going to take all of the blame for that.” Sundance responded, still laughing “You’re the one who thought it would be funny to teach her the Camouflage Spell. Then you told her to wake me up at dawn.”

“That wasn’t just funny.” Midnight Armor replied, laughing as well “That was hilarious. I’ll never forget the look on your face when she decided to wake you by jumping on your stomach.”

Twilight stared at Celestia. “You did what?!”

“Hey!” Celestia exclaimed “I was just doing what Father told me to. B-besides, I was only three years old!”

Harmony began to laugh. You’re right, Sundance. Midnight Armor has a mischievous side as well.

Trust me, I know. Sundance smiled at her son. “Celestia taught Artemis the Camouflage Spell when he was four.”

Celestia and Artemis suddenly began to laugh.

Confused, Twilight looked at them for a moment before returning her attention to Sundance. “Why are they laughing?” She raised an eyebrow when her mother began to laugh as well. “What did they do?”

“Celestia taught me that spell as my birthday present that year.” Artemis explained, still laughing “We thought it would be fun to play a prank on Mother and Father while they were in court.”

“They cast the Camouflage Spell on themselves before entering the courtroom.” Midnight Armor explained “As I’m sure you can imagine, your mother and I were shocked when Celestia and Artemis began poking me . . .”

“And tickling me.” Sundance added

“We had to figure out where Celestia and Artemis were before we could even think about catching them.” Midnight Armor finished

Twilight laughed

“Then we had to explain what they had done to the petitioners.” Sundance shook her head. “Fortunately, they were too impressed by what Celestia and Artemis had done to be angry.”

Celestia and Artemis laughed as well.

Midnight Armor nuzzled Twilight. “Don’t think I forgot about what started this.”

Twilight looked up at him. “Huh?”

“You told us that the three of you have been preparing this suite for months.” Midnight Armor reminded her

“That’s right.” Celestia responded “We began creating your suite soon after we decided to bring your souls to the Waking World.”

“Why did you do that?” Sundance asked

Twilight giggled “Did you really think that we were only going to bring the two of you here once?”

Sundance and Midnight Armor gasped “What?!”

Artemis laughed at his parents’ expressions. “Celestia and I didn’t know anything specific about Harmony’s plan, so we couldn’t have known that you would be really coming back.”

Twilight nodded “Additionally, Harmony, Magic and I weren’t sure if Harmony’s plan was going to work. That’s why Celestia, Artemis and I decided to bring the two of you here as often as possible.”

Celestia nodded as well. “We originally created this suite as a place for the two of you to stay during your visits.”

“Now that we’re really back . . .” Midnight Armor began

“The two of you will be using it whenever you’re here in Canterlot.” Artemis finished

“I see.” Sundance said slowly

“The room that you used in my castle has been set aside for the two of you to use whenever you’re in Ponyville.” Twilight nervously looked from Sundance to Midnight Armor and back again. “Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to set it up like this one.”

Laughing softly, Midnight Armor nuzzled his youngest. “It’s alright, Twilight.”

Sundance smiled at Twilight. “Your father is correct. We’re not upset at all.”

Twilight sighed in relief.

Laughing, Celestia smiled at her sister before focusing on the sun for a moment. Then she turned back to her family. “It’s time for dinner.”

Midnight Armor smiled at his eldest. “In that case, we should head to the dining room.”

“There’s something that I need to do first.” Twilight tilted her head. “Actually, there are two things that I need to do.”

Sundance raised an eyebrow. “What are you talking about?”

“The spell I cast on you and Dad will wear off in roughly half an hour.” Twilight responded “That means I need to cast it on you again.” She looked at Sundance. “Additionally, I thought this might be a good time to teach you how to cast my spell.”

“Good idea, Twilight.” Celestia said slowly

Artemis and Midnight Armor nodded.

Twilight cast her spell on both of her parents before teaching Sundance how to cast it.

“Incredible” Sundance said softly I never would have thought of creating a spell like this.

Same here. Harmony carefully examined Twilight’s spell. Regardless, I’m glad she did.

So am I. Sundance replied If she hadn’t created this spell, Midnight and I would be extremely uncomfortable right now. She blushed when her stomach growled.

Laughing, Celestia teleported the five of them to the dining room.

Cadance, Shining Armor, Flurry, Night Light, Velvet, Spike, Applejack, Fluttershy, Rainbow, Rarity and Pinkie looked up at a flash of sunlight. They saw that Sundance, Midnight Armor, Celestia, Artemis and Twilight were standing near the door.

Flurry waved both forehooves. “Hi!”

Everyone else laughed while Sundance, Midnight Armor, Celestia, Artemis and Twilight made their way to the table. They looked up when Apple Crunch walked into the room.

His eyes widened when he saw Sundance, Midnight Armor, Artemis, Celestia and Twilight. “My apologies, your highnesses. I didn’t realize that you were here.”

Sundance smiled at him. “It’s alright. We just got here.”

Apple Crunch sighed in relief. “I’ll be right back.” He returned roughly five minutes later with a cart loaded with an extra-large broccoli and cheese casserole for all of them to share, plates, silverware and large glasses of milk for each of them. When everyone had finished their dinners, he returned with three apple pies and a large tub of vanilla ice cream.

Once they had finished eating, Cadance, Shining Armor, Flurry, Night Light, Velvet, Spike, Applejack, Fluttershy, Rainbow, Rarity and Pinkie turned to Sundance, Midnight Armor, Celestia, Artemis and Twilight.

“Cadance, Flurry and I need to go to sleep soon.” Shining Armor remarked

Sundance raised an eyebrow. “Why?”

Cadance laughed “We have to get back to the Crystal Empire.”

“That makes sense.” Midnight Armor responded They have been here for almost a week.

Shining Armor nodded “We’re getting up early and leaving right after breakfast.”

“It will probably be a while before we’re able to make it back to the Crystal Empire.” Twilight commented, ears drooping

Standing, Cadance walked around the table so she could nuzzle Twilight. “It’s alright, Twily. We’ll be back soon.”

Twilight looked up. “Huh?”

Shining Armor laughed “We’ll be back in seven months.”

“I see.” Artemis said slowly “That’s why you were in the hospital wing yesterday.”

Cadance nodded “Now we know when Twilight’s due date is.”

Applejack, Fluttershy, Rainbow, Rarity and Pinkie stood as well.

“We’re going to bed as well.” Rarity announced

Applejack nodded “We’re going back to Ponyville tomorrow. All of us have a lot of work to do when we get home, so we need to get some rest.”

Sundance and Midnight Armor exchanged glances before looking up when they heard Celestia’s voice.

“It’s alright. Mother, Father, Artemis, Twilight and I will be going with you.”

Sundance blinked That’s right. Artemis did say that we were going back to Ponyville for the rest of the weekend. She tilted her head. I believe he said that the reason is that Celestia, Artemis and Twilight want Midnight and I to be able to relax in a location that isn’t as hectic as Canterlot. She smiled at everyone. “In that case, I believe all of us should retire for the evening.”

Nodding, Cadance, Shining Armor, Flurry, Night Light, Velvet, Spike, Applejack, Fluttershy, Rainbow, Rarity and Pinkie returned to their rooms.

Midnight Armor turned to his children, but paused when he saw the expression on Celestia’s face. He opened his mouth but, before he could say anything, she teleported the five of them to her room.

“Why did you do that?” Sundance asked

Celestia closed and locked both of the doors to her room. Then she lowered the sun before nodding to her brother. Artemis returned the nod as his horn began to glow. Sundance and Midnight Armor looked outside in time to see the moon rise into the sky. Artemis placed the stars in the night sky before turning back to his family.

Sundance and Midnight Armor opened their mouths, about to ask what was going on, but the five of them vanished before they could say a word.

In the stars, Star Swirl turned at a flash of moonlight. When the light faded, he saw that Sundance, Midnight Armor, Celestia, Artemis and Twilight were standing in front of him. He sighed in relief. “Thank goodness. I was getting worried.”

Sundance, Midnight Armor, Twilight, Artemis and Celestia laughed.

Star Swirl looked at Sundance and Midnight Armor for a moment before turning to Twilight. “I probably don’t need to ask, but how did it go?”

Twilight laughed again “There were a couple of things that we didn’t plan for, but everything still went more or less as we planned.”

Star Swirl brightened considerably. “Good”

Sundance and Midnight Armor glanced at each other before turning back to Star Swirl. “Thank you”

Confused, Star Swirl asked “For what?”

Midnight Armor laughed softly “You already know that Sundance and I were aware of the fact that you helped Twilight create the second spell for Harmony.”

Star Swirl briefly brightened

“Harmony told us that you’ve been helping Twilight.” Sundance commented “That leads me to believe that you did more than just help create a spell.”

Star Swirl briefly brightened again before pausing for a moment. “You said Harmony told you that I’ve been helping them.” He said slowly “How did she do that?” Did she ask Magic to pass a message to Twilight?

“That’s one of the things that we didn’t plan for.” Twilight replied

“What do you mean?” Star Swirl asked

“It has become apparent that I need to be more involved in the protection of Equestria.”

Star Swirl stared at them in stunned silence for a couple of minutes before stammering. “I-Is that who I think it is?”

Sundance nodded “Harmony”

Star Swirl gasped “H-how am I able to hear her?”

“Sundance is my bearer.” Harmony answered “Therefore, I can use my connection to her to allow everyone around her to hear my voice.”

“I-I see.” Star Swirl slowly replied Twilight is right. We definitely didn’t plan for that.

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