Selene was walking along the halls most of the ponies bowing towards her. The younger guards were blushing at her as the older guards simply bowed. She found herself outside in a large garden watching the butterflies fly around the flowers enjoying their day. She walked along the path her fins rustling against her back. She noticed some ponies were staring at her as she spread her wings out allowing the iridescent colors to be seen. She heard them whispering about her wings causing her to smile. She heard them whisper how lovely they were and that many were jealous of them. As she was walking along the stone pathway keeping her fins out she stopped at the end of the pathway looking around. It was a nice and quiet place for her to get her mind together. She let a huff out as a guard walked up behind her tapping his spear on the ground causing the merpony to turn around. Selene saw a dark grey Pegasus guard wearing a dark blue armor with some silver accents.

“I am Mist Wing captain of Princess Luna’s guard. Both princesses have asked me to show you to your room” she bowed as Selene nodded. It was a quiet walk as they moved from a bright white and lit hallway to a dark blue a dark hallway. The walls were a dark blue marble with black and white lines running through it. The floors were made of a dark blue tile with white spots acting like stars. Selene noticed the hallway didn’t have much gold but a lot of silver.

“What is this hall?” Selene moved up towards her. The guard looked back towards her.

“This is the Lunar wing where the night guard and Princess Luna stay. The white wing is the Solar wing where Princess Celestia and her guard stay” she looked towards the merpony watching her eyes stare around the hall.

“This is lovely” was all Selene said as the guard brought Selene to a pair of large silver doors with the night sky etched into the metal of the doors. Placing her golden hoof up to the door Selene watched as Mist Wing pushed the door open. Selene could hear the sound of water as she walked into the room. It was a large open room with a deep pool sitting in the middle of the room. The walls were the same as the hallway but the room held large ceiling to floor windows a few of them were doors leading to a balcony. The ceiling was different. It had pictures of the stars painted into the ceiling. She walked along the floor noticing it was a dark grey stone surrounding the pool as she moved closer noticing the water was warm and inside the pool held different star patterns.

“There is a small bedroom and bathroom this way” the guard moved from the main door as she pulled open another large room with a large fluffy bed sitting in the middle. It was covered in large blankets and pillows. A fireplace sat near it as another door that led to the bathroom stayed open allowing her to see the bathroom was a simple dark blue bathroom.

“Have a nice stay Princess” the guards bowed before leaving the room. Selene looked towards the door as she tried to pull her crown off again. This time it came off with ease causing her to laugh a bit. She placed it on a nearby table as she sat along the edge of the pool watching the steam coming from the water. She sighed as it was nice to have some peace so she thought. The door to the room opened up causing Selene to turn towards the door. She noticed her brother was standing in the doorway with the other ponies standing behind him. She could tell her parents were forcing him to apologize to her and she was not having it.

“I am not in the mood to talk anymore” she turned her head away from him.

“Sister please?” he glanced towards her as she sat up staring down at the water.

“I said I am not in the mood to talk” she glared at him as her shadow started to grow.

“Selene listen”

“Out!” she growled as she picked up the only thing she could.

“I need to”

“I said out!” she screamed at him as she tossed her crown at him. Tears were flowing from her eyes. Star dragged him from the room closing the door behind her as she noticed other ponies walking towards the group. Star let out a breath as she leaned up against the door.

“May we enter?” Celestia spoke up as Star shook her head.

“No” was the only thing she said as Twilight walked up to her.

“Star can we?” she shivered as the cursed merpony moved towards her,

“You and only you may enter” Star was unmoving as Twilight noticed her iris were still red but the whites were no longer black. Twilight let a breath out as she nodded watching as Star moved to the side allowing her to enter. She shut the door behind Twilight as Triton aimed his trident at the merpony.

“If she can enter so can we” he growled as Star turned and looked towards him. She snickered as she shook her head.

“The sea is upset only the heart my calm it” she grinned as she gave out a wicked laugh. Triton stood in front of his wife as Star leaned up against the bedroom door. Her eyes glanced down the hall noticing a bright flash of white as a creature of mixed match apportions came walking up.

“I will say one thing I am not touching that with a ten-foot pole” she pointed towards Discord causing the ponies to turn behind them. Star took the opening and disappeared under the door leaving a barrier up. Aurora looked towards the creature as he held a coconut in his claw with a pair of sunglasses hiding his yellow eyes while some suntan lotion sat on his nose.

“Celestia I half to thank you for that lovely recommendation. It was nice to have a simple vacation” he grinned as he pulled his sunglasses off noticing the group of ponies “Aww Sunbutt you got me a welcome party” he grinned as Fluttershy moved towards him.

“Discord this is not the time” Celestia snapped as she looked towards the door worried for her student.

“Oh what did Twilight sprinkle do now” he crossed his arms as he made the coconut to disappear.

“It’s Sparkle Nico!” Celestia growled as she stared towards the creature. Discord stared at her as he bared his fangs causing the elements to hide under Luna.

“I told you he is dead” Discord growled.

“Sister are you sure?” Aurora spoke up as she walked around Discord. Celestia had taken a moment as she nodded glancing down at the floor. Aurora looked towards the creature “Oh this can’t be the same brother who turned father into a walking talking rainbow pony. This can not be the same pony who stole Starswirl’s spell to make plants talk to scare mother almost dead!” Aurora looked up at him.

“How do you know that” he moved his eyes down towards Aurora finally noticing the merpony smiling up at him a bit “No you can’t be she died by jumping into the sea” Discord got down on all fours as he stared towards the unicorn.

“My wife did not die that night. She came to join me in my kingdom” Triton moved towards Aurora placing a fin around her as she smiled. Discord went to open his mouth but was stopped as he turned around and simply walked out of the hallway. Celestia walked up to the bedroom door placing a hoof on it noticing a thin barrier was around the set of doors.

“Sister she will be alright” Luna walked up and placed a wing around Celestia.

“I will not rest till I know my student is fine” Celestia sat in front of the door as Luna nodded.

“I will see to court then” she walked off leaving Celestia alone in the hall.

As Discord showed up Twilight was walking around the room looking for Selene. As she walked around she noticed one of the curtains was moving on its own causing her to move around to that side. Selene was sitting on the balcony railing as she was staring up at the sky. Twilight stepped out as she noticed the Pegasus ponies were working on the clouds for the day.

“It’s going to rain” Twilight spoke up causing Selene to look back at her.

“Why do I even try Twilight? I try to be nice to him and the other brothers and all I get is pain” she closed her eyes as Twilight moved towards the railing as she looked up at Selene. her eyes were puffy as she hung her head. Twilight’s ears went up as she heard a clap of thunder nearby.

“Let's go in and we can relax by the pool” she smiled as Selene looked back to her nodding. She got off the railing as she slowly walked back in dropping to the ground near the edge of the pool. Twilight walked in as she closed the balcony door before closing the curtain. She saw Selene sitting along with the pool her magic was released as her tail moved a bit. Twilight tapped on her shell as she allowed her tail to be seen as she jumped into the water. Selene was shocked as she looked over the edge noticing Twilight poking her head out of the water. She did a little doggy paddle as she moved towards Selene kissing her deeply. Selene was shocked as she looked down at the purple merpony. She pushed back against the kiss before breaking it.

“Twilight?” Selene spoke as Twilight pulled herself out of the pool.

“You looked down and it was heartbreaking” her ears flatten against her head.

“I’m sorry. It’s just I thought to see him it would be different since we are not home. I thought maybe he would be nicer to me for once but he was just the same. I’m used to him and the others being cold to me but it just hurts the same as day one” Selene glanced down towards the water as Twilight moved closer to her.

“I’m sorry. I don’t know what to say, me and my brother hardly fight. I mean the last time we fought was when he was getting married. I know Applejack gave him the coldest stare after he got smacked by your father one the head” Twilight leaned in and nuzzled Selene as the merpony sat up sinking her tail into the water.

“It’s alright Twilight. I didn’t expect many ponies to understand what I am going through but thank you. Thank you for trying to help” she leaned over and kissed her on the cheek. She started to blush as she moved closer resting her head on Selene’s shoulder.

“Well I am glad I could help you” she smiled as she nuzzled up to Selene “I do know a pony who might be able to help though with the emotional scars” Twilight sat up looking to Selene.

“Really?” Selene looked at her.

“Of course I don’t know if Star will let her in though” She looked towards the door as Selene tilted her head.

“Why would Star keep her out?” She watched as Star walked out of the shadows.

“To give you some space” she smiled as she released the spell on the door before disappearing. Selene moved a bit closer to Twilight she kissed her on the cheek causing the purple pony to giggle a bit. The door opened up slowly as Princess Celestia poked her head in unsure of what was happening. She saw Twilight was laughing while Selene was smiling but her eyes showed her real emotion. She moved into the room her eyes glancing over Twilight looking for any kind of scars or bruises.

“Twilight is everything okay?” she spoke up as Twilight nodded.

“Of course princess but I think you would be better at this then I am” she grinned as she looked towards Selene nuzzling her. Selene looked towards Celestia as she walked over and sat on the other side of her.

“I am glad to see my student unharmed” Celestia shot that towards Star as she glanced towards the shadow “But Selene how are you feeling?” her eyes moved towards the merpony.

“ I have mixed feelings. My body feels heavy as if something is weighing it down” she sighed as Twilight glanced towards her.

“Selene your body was using magic that you are not used to. Plus what happened with your brother it could be taking a toll on you at the moment” Twilight placed her hoof around Selene’s. Celestia took noticed of the slight jester as she bent her head down to Selene.

“Now tell me why would you not let your brother talk to you?” Celestia laid down as her eyes kept on Selene.

“I know my father told him about the curse and how much longer I have to live. You know he and my other nine brothers use to treat me sweetly as I was and still am the only girl in the family. They stood up for me when the nobles tried to push their views on me. It stopped after that failure of a marriage proposal. They started treating me coldly and stopped helping me when the nobles were around. I thought I was so used to their words and how they treated me. Heck, I thought he would be nicer to me since we are not at home around others. No matter what I tell myself his words still hurt and I do not want his pity not now. He just wishes to say sorry for the years of pain and torment just because he wants to ease the burden on his shoulders.” Selene was huffing as Twilight moved in and nuzzled her slightly. Celestia watched them as she sat up looking out to the water thinking back on how her and Luna used to act towards each other.

“I do not blame you for how you acted Selene. Emotional wounds are harder to heal than physical wounds, but I do blame you for not letting your brother to start the healing process. He may want to clear the weight on his shoulders but he may also finally realized that he has no good memories of you Selene. What if Twilight can not cure Star in five years to extend your life? Your brother has finally come to light that all he has is bad memories of you and him and he wants to replace those with good ones” Celestia had a light smile on her muzzle as Selene was reminding her of Luna.

“I wish he would come and talk to me on his own then. Whenever he or my brothers come to me with my parents or Ra and Za behind them it makes me feel that they are not truly sorry” Selene turned towards Celestia.

“Well, how about you go and see him but after you get some rest” Celestia glanced towards Selene’s face noticing the dark circles under her eyes.

“Is it obvious on how I feel right now” she glanced away as she felt Twilight hugging her. The frown on her face turned into a smile as she leaned into Twilight. Celestia stayed silent as she watched her student.

“How about the large bubble-like that night” Twilight smiled as Selene giggled.

“Yeah and have Shining armor yell and shout at us because we both fell asleep on a bubble together” Selene stared at her as Twilight was blushing.

“Alright” Selene waved her hoof over the pool creating a large bubble on the surface. She kept it on the surface so the water would stay warm. She placed her hoof down as Twilight picked her up and placed her over on the bubble smiling. Selene looked over at Twilight as Celestia stood up.

“Well, Twilight we should get going to let you rest” Celestia smiled as Twilight turned and stared at her.

“I was going to stay and study a bit” she smiled.

“Well come find me later” Celestia used her wing and placed it on Twilight’s head. She walked out into the hall closing the door behind her slowly stopping as she noticed Twilight teleporting to the bubble.

“I thought you were going to study?” Selene looked up at the purple merpony who had a grin on her face.

“I’m scared a bit” Twilight laid out beside Selene placing her head on Selene’s chest.

“Why are you scared?” Selene looked down towards her.

“Because what if we stay together? What if we actually work out? I’m scared they would not approve especially Celestia. She like a mother to me” Twilight hid her face as Selene held her close.

“Twilight Za is like a mother to me I know how you feel. But if she truly loves you Twilight she will be happy for you.” Selene kept her eyes on her as Twilight nodded. Selene moved Twilight up allowing her to kiss her.

“How about you rest with me. Then we can face everything head-on.” She chuckled a bit. Twilight smiled as she rested her head on Selene’s shoulder. Celestia was a bit shocked as she quietly closed the door but had a smile on her face.

“You're not disappointed?” Star appeared behind her causing the Solar princess to turn around.

“No, I am glad she breaking out of her mold. However, I wish you would not do things without telling Selene” She glared to the cursed merpony as Star rolled her eyes.

“I only did that so Selene could calm down. I have been watching them both. Selene’s heart is at a resting pace when Twilight is around. She just now coming around to Twilight’s friends. Her parents are okay but when it comes to her brothers it's off the charts. I swear she would have a heart attack.” Star huffed as she walked over to Celestia “Now you want me to let Selene know what I am doing what about you?” Star placed a grin on her face as she glared up to the Solar princess.

“What do you want,” Celestia said coldly to her.

“Tell Selene the truth. Ever since she accepted her crown and her magic I can move through the shadows of the place she is in. I know the secrets and the whispers throughout this castle” Start let out a chuckle. Celestia let out a slow breath as she leaned down towards Star.

“So you want me to tell her that me and Luna are her aunts and Discord is her uncle?” she noticed Star quickly running up a wall.

“That bundle of freaking chaos that scares the living hell out of me! is her uncle” she hissed as she shivered “Keep that to yourself but tell her about you and Luna that be good” Star grinned

“Really?” Celestia smiled as Star looked down at her.

“If you get that chaotic bastard involved I will not help you” she sung out as Celestia tilted her head.

“How can you help me?”

“You and Luna may know the nobles. You may be able to hear every little detail but I can hide in the shadows better than either of you and get the stuff you miss. I know Selene and Twilight will be staying for a few days since her parents are around. I can eavesdrop on any other nobles to show good faith” Star smiled as she leaned against the wall.

“And why would you do this for us? You say it's in good faith how can I trust you?” Celestia kept her eyes on the pony as Star sat up.

“To have a little fun but to show I am not here to harm. I told Twilight this the other night. I did not start as a curse Celestia I was a good luck charm morphed into a curse. I want to go back to being a charm” Star crossed her hooves as Celestia looked down at her.

“I will talk to my sister about this. However, I want you to think about this. When you're hanging out in my shadow I want you to tell me everything about yourself.” She watched as Star nodded before disappearing again. A grin formed on her lips as Celestia walked away from the door.

“This might be fun” she sung out.