It’s only been two days since Ed was summoned by another Displaced and I haven’t any word on the Children of the Night’s movements from the Elite Guard that have been stationed around Ponyville. I thought Ed was finished with his Displaced business as he had popped back into the castle for a bit. He’d only stayed for a few hours in order to say ‘Hi’ to me and check on the movements of the cult I told him there was no news before he went to find Luna. Ed then pulled out some sort of doorway from his pocket and set it up in his lab. Ed then took Luna with him through the doorway. I knew Ed took Luna to spend some time with her and he explained that there were someponies he wanted her to meet. He explained the doorway leads back to the world where he’d come from and that he’d only came back to check on things here but that he had to go back and help with a war.

I couldn’t believe him. Ed had was actually involved in war while Luna and Twilight could be in trouble here. I don’t pretend to understand why my brother does what he does but sometimes he really worries me with what he does. I can say that Ed had gained more power since he’d left and he confirmed this but he also said that he was returning to gain control over this power.

Ed was off doing whatever he was doing while I was here with this cult that might try and revive Nightmare Moon by using our student as a catalyst to do so. I get why he took Luna with him but why not Twilight too?

“Ed what exactly are you planning to do with this cult? Luna isn’t any danger what so ever and Twilight is in the most danger. Shouldn’t you take her with you and Luna?”

“Tia I can’t. I must let thing flow as they must in order to see what will happen. Then I can act before something bad happens. There are certain events that must happen in order for others to happen much later. Even then, I’m not sure what will happen. I have a base knowledge of future events and you know that. This cult wasn’t apart of the main storyline but one someone else came up with. So it’s better to allow the events to unfold. Besides, Twilight has Polearm looking out for her. I gave them about two weeks to get moved into the Library and get settled in.,” Ed says with a smile setting up the doorway.

“But Ed-”

“Look, Tia, I trust Polearm and I know he’ll keep Twilight safe and you’ve got the elite guard out in Ponyville too. I also know the cult won’t do anything to seriously hurt Twilight either, but with that being said that doesn’t mean I’m not worried about it, “Ed says as Luna came into the lab.

“Okay but. I’m just worried. Twilight is like a daughter to me and I… ”

“You don’t want to lose her and you don’t want Nightmare’s return.” Ed continued in a whisper with a little pretense in his voice.

“Tia is everything alright? You’ve been worried about something ever since Ed came back from Adam's world. You know you two can come to me with anything,” Luna says with a worried look of her own.

“I know Luna but this has to do with Twilight and her studies.”

“If you say so, sister. I won’t push the matter. Ed, you’re off again,” Luna says as she turned to her husband, then to the floor.

“You're coming with me, Luna. I want to spend some time with you but there are a few others I want you to meet and there are a few things we need to talk about. But it’s just for me and you to discuss,” Ed says as I started to step forward but he shot me a glanced that said no.

Not long after Ed and Luna Left through the doorway. I tried to follow but as I opened the door there was nothing but the wall behind it.

“Princess. Captain Polearm is here to see you,” said a guard.

“Thank you, please send him in right away.’’

Sense Polearm became Ed’s personal assistant he was given the rank of captain, too many nobles disapproval. Especially, since he is a member of a former noble family. I can stand to see my nephew treated this way. I’ve often tried to get him to accept the title of a prince as he more than deserves this but he always turned it down. He just settles for the rank of captain instead. I truly wish Blueblood would’ve learned a thing or to from his cousin but he refused to acknowledge Polearm as a member of the family. In the end, it took a month of Ed’s training and beats to do that. It was funny, to say the least, and Blue now has a much better attitude and respect. I was pulled back to reality by my nephew’s voice.

“Good evening Princess,” Polearm says kneeling on one knee as I order the other guards to leave so Polearm and I could talk in private.

Ed had told me that he hadn’t told Polearm about the cult and for good reason. Knowing how much Polearm cares for Twilight and how much like his personality is Polearm would have gone hunting the cultist without mercy. Besides Ed is right and just having him there with Twilight was enough. Which is why I needed him to return as soon as possible. I wanted to let him know about Ed and to get an update on Ponyville’s activities.

‘Thank you, Ed, for making your rune teleported.’

“Please Polearm. You don’t need to be so formal with me. We are family if not distantly related.”

“Sorry Princess, but it’s a force of habit from my guard training. I am still in the guard even if I have more free time since becoming Edward’s assistant. I do like being a guard too,” Polearm says while getting up off the ground. “Is there something wrong though? You seemed a little distress from the way your letter was written.”

“No, I just wanted to let you know that Edward had stopped by earlier today. He was wondering how things were going here while he was away and I told him nothing had happened. Polearm I wanted to ask you if anything has been going on in Ponyville as of late too. The Pokemon’s appearance has greatly helped many ponies but as you saw, we still have issues from time to time. I just want you to keep a sharp eye out since you moved to Ponyville.”

“Edward told you about me moving in with Twilight. I shouldn’t be surprised but I thought Twilight would be the first and not my teacher.” Polearm said we a sigh of relief. “Anyways, other than the occasional scrap with the pokemon, nothing has happened. I have Airodactyl help thanks to Ed. I did notice two of the elite guard were in town though. Was it you that sent them?”

“Yes, dear nephew. I had them stationed there before your trip. I wanted them there to help the Elements in their antics while Twilight was gone. No need to worry either as they’re stationed there for the time being. So don’t frit to call on them if you need help and do keep an eye on my student for me. I know Spike doesn’t stay at the Library much anymore but now that she has you I’m counting on you to keep her from pulling any stunts.” I said with a chuckled.

“I’ll protect her with my life Princess. She means more to me than your sun. No offense,” Polearm said with a chuckle himself.

Just then my sister came through the door. She seemed both excited and shocked by whatever she experienced in the other world with Ed.

“Sister, I didn’t think you’d be back so soon. I thought you and Ed would begone for a few more days. Maybe a week at most,” I said in shock. “Is everything alright?”

Luna was clearly on edge about something and it had something to do with Ed. ‘Please, Ed you didn’t tell her about the Children of the Night and Nightmare Moon’s possible return.’

“Everythings fine sister. Great actually. I’m back because Ed sent me back but he will be gone for at least three more days though. He didn’t want me involved in the war in the other reality. You know how protective he can be of us. I must say I am disappointed that I won’t get to fight as it been ages since the last decent one but I also agree with not meddling in the affairs of other realities. Nat and Sora’s case was different as it happened here originally and Ed was summoned there to help out,” Luna explained with a little bit of a tick. “Polearm, I’m sorry for interrupting your meeting with my sister. I will depart and let you finish.”

“It’s quite alright Princess Luna. I’m almost finished here anyway,” Pole says to Luna with a smile before turning back to me. “I’ll keep an eye on things in Ponyville and have the others do the same, Princess Celestia. I’ll also have everyone make Night rounds and have Spike join me and the other guards. That way you’ll be the first to know.”

“Thank you, nephew. I know I can count on you, Spike, and the others to keep an eye on things. Who knows maybe this will prove to Spike and Shining Armor that you can be trusted with their sister.”

“Of course Princess *chuckle*,” Polearm said while shaking his head with a smile. “Have a lovely even both of you.”

“Good night Polearm.” Luna and I said in unison.

Polearm took his leave and it was almost time to set the sun. Luna and I started our walk to the tower. Lund was fidgety so I knew she wanted to talk about something or several somethings and most of them if not all were caused by Ed. He’s a good man and great husband to her but at the end of the day Ed is still a guy and he can overlook Luna feelings. I’m already worried about this cult but I’m more worried for Luna sake than my own and the way she’s acting isn’t helping.

“Luna I can tell that something’s bothering you. You’ve been a little excited since you came into the throne room. What’s wrong? What did you experience when you were in the other world with Ed? Don’t tell me he did something to hurt you?”

“WHAT!? Celestia! You know Ed would never try and do anything to hurt me!” Luna yelled outraged stopping in the hall. “Ahh, Sorry Tia. Let me explain. While I was in the other world I encountered the pony animal versions of everyone we interact with here plus one more.”

“One more?” I raised my eyebrow slightly tilting my head. “What does that mean? I know t can’t be the Displaced that summoned Ed.”

“It does have to do with the Displaced that originally summoned Ed to his world. While I was there I met a reincarnation of Nightmare Moon that went by the name of Nyx that had been adopted by that Displaced that calls himself Optimus. She was her own little pony with none of the hate or jealousy that the orginal was born from. The little filly was so cute. I felt nothing but joy when I was around her. I really hope that she grows up to be a great pony one day,” Luna says holding her hands over her heart. “Ed told me that she wasn’t originally apart of the stories head seen but he had read the one she came from but he also said he didn’t know if she’d appear here as that result.”

Luna continued moving down the hall while I stood still.

‘Ed why would you bring Luna to a world that has the being the cult has already revived? What were you trying to do exactly? I get you wanted to know how Luna would react to the new Nightmare Moon but that was a very risky move. The cult definitely exists here and it’s only a matter of time before they try to revive Nightmare and even then there’s still no telling if she’ll turn out like the one from another world. I don’t like this. Ed is planning on something happening and I not sure he trusts me enough to tell me. I won’t let Nightmare Moon revive for Luna’s sake.’

I was lost in my own thoughts for I don’t know how long before Luna called me back to Equis.

“Sister, how long are you going to stand there? It’s almost time for you to lower the sun and for me to raise the moon,” Luna reminded me.

“Coming Luna. Is there something else on your mind?”

“It’s what one of the other Displaced said while I was in the other world. Optimus summoned more than one. See the other is quite an old one and he is our father in other realities too,” Luna says in an odd tone looking out a passing window.

“That's a little, disturbing, but I guess not the weirdest thing we’ve ever encountered. What did he say?”

“You were lucky enough to know mother before I was born and I was only lucky enough to be held by her for a few hours before she passed away. Ed and I have been trying to have a child of our own for years now too. Don’t get me wrong we loved everyone one of the children we’ve adopted but we really want one of our own,” Luna says with sadness but a hint of joy in her voice.

“What does this have to do with what the Displaced said?”

“He said he could see mother’s spirit embracing me and something about how fate many ties and how mother had grin. He also said something about guessing what mother’s smile meant and how she might bat in our favor. To be honest, I don’t know what the old man was talking about but if I’m guessing right me and Ed will definitely have a child some time in the near future,” Luna says with a smile looking up to the sky with tears of joy and a smile on her face as I looked to her as I lowered the sun.

Luna then lowered the sun and out of the shadow her partner Umbreon joined us with my partner Larvesta was next to her. We had found the duo after Nat ad Sora got their partners here. I was a little weirded out by how Larvesta always followed me around after it was brought to the castle. One night while doing some late night paperwork it came into my room when I wasn’t paying attention and curled around my feet. When I tried to get up I noticed they were toasty and looked down to find Larvesta fast asleep. I then picked up as carefully as I could as not to wake it and place it on a fluffy pillow a had nearby. Good thing I have to have my all my wears and linens fireproofed for myself. Lavesta has a tendency to spurt little fires as its snores.

Back to Luna though. I couldn’t believe this news. This was just the bit of information that I need to get my mind of the Children of the Night and Nightmare Moon that I needed to hear. I was going to have a little baby niece or nephew to in the future. How long I’d have to wait I didn’t know but hopefully, it’ll be soon.

“That’s excellent news Luna. What do you think you’ll have? A boy or a girl? Will it take after you or Ed? OOH I need to learn how to knit. I’ll start looking it up right away,”

“Calm down Tia. Trust me I’m even happier about this then you are but I don’t think Ed understood Pyro’s statement. He was in one of his depressed half listening states. If he didn’t hear I want to keep it a secret for now. Ed has always wanted to be a father and he’ll absolutely faint at this. I have to have a picture of the look on his face when I tell him, so be ready with a camera,” Luna smiled as she picked Umbreon in her arms.

‘I’m so happy for you two, Luna.’

This happiness wouldn’t last but the night though.

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