As day five came to be present since Midnights journey into the afterlife, he had taken some precautions, and had himself scanned once again to see if his magic levels had returned to normal. Upon the doctors scan, they had determined that Midnight's rare magic level had returned to normal, as well as his regular magic. Now all that was left was to find his son and take the trip into the afterlife in order to see his parents.

After traversing through the castle and asking several of the help where he could find his son, he was told that the young prince had gone toward the barracks. The news, although confusing, did not seem to alarm the dark Alicorn in the slightest.

After making a path adjustment, he headed quickly toward the barracks. Upon arriving there however, there were quite a few guards blocking his path, all looking forward to a commotion that was going on just outside of the barracks in the main yard.

"Ten bits says the prince takes him down." One of the guard stated, giving a nudge to another guard at his side.

"Ten bits says he takes a dive this time, he looks like he's wearing down. Seven matches non-stop, and winning them all will take it out of you, even if you're a foal." The guard chuckled back to his friend as they nodded in agreement.

At this very moment there was a loud clash of metal against metal, causing all of the guard to visibly flinch and shout "Ooooooooh!" In unison as the guard that Starlight was fighting was sent flying backwards and into the vast crowd.

"Crap!" The one guard that had made the bet with his buddy groaned as he tossed a small bag of bits to him.

"Seems like my son has taken up a hobby." Midnight chuckled as all of the guard that were standing in front of him now turned their heads to see him. All of them quickly parting and standing at attention.

"Your majesty! Please excuse us. We were not aware of your presence." One of the guard stated as he bowed his head slightly.

"No need to worry yourself. I expected nothing less from the guard upon seeing the show my son had just put on." Midnight chuckled as he began to walk through the now clear path. He paused however as he heard Starlight speaking up from within the large circle of the guard.

"Alright! Who's next?! I need another challenger! A strong one! Anypony will do, just get your flank in here!" He shouted as he panted, looking around the small crowd but paused as he heard a voice from behind him speak up.

"Care to challenge me?" Midnight chuckled as he stepped through the crowd of guard. Starlight quickly turning around to see his father towering over him and giving a smirk, knowing that he was in trouble now.

"Awwwwwww." Starlight groaned in annoyance before hearing a pony in the crowd speak up.

"Uh-oh, looks like the prince just met his match!" A random guard spoke up eliciting a loud laugh from the crowd. In return causing Starlight's wings to flare out angrily.

"I have NOT met my match! I'll show you all!" He growled as he quickly made his way across the large ring. He glared at his father, giving a smirk as he spoke. "Alright old stallion, show me what you've got!" He spoke out causing the crowd of ponies to gawk at his brazen attitude toward the future king.

"Old stallion eh? Sounds like my son needs a few lessons in humility." Midnight chuckled, hearing the crowd chuckle as well.

"Enough talking! Put up your hooves!" He shouted as he bolted like a miniature rocket toward the dark Alicorn. He stepping to the side and opening one of his large wings only to have Starlight smack into it with a loud flop.

"You failed to give me the rules of the match son." He spoke up just before little Starlight bucked, his rear hooves connecting with the side of Midnight's face and making him stumble sideways slightly at the surprise hit.

"No killing, that's the only rule." Starlight spoke up as his horn lit up sending out a small bolt of lightning that hit Midnight in the side causing him to continue sideways, almost falling over from stumbling. The crowd looked on in shock as they watched their future king received two solid hits from his son without giving one in return.

"No killing? I guess that's a good enough rule. But probably the worst rule to make when going up against your father." Midnight chuckled only to cause Starlight to snarl slightly before bolting toward him. Midnight standing completely still and waiting as Starlight came at him.

The foal pulled his hoof back and swung hard to connect with his fathers nose but gawked as his hoof went straight through the Alicorn. He flapped his wings hard to stop himself from colliding with some of the guard. Turning around quickly he looked around to try and find his father but couldn't see him anywhere.

"COWARD! Where'd you go?!" Starlight shouted before getting a gentle smack into the back of his head causing him to crash into the dirt.

"GUARD! What is one of the main rules of combat?!" Midnight shouted as he stepped forward in the guise of an armed guard, then shifting back into his normal form in front of his son.

"NEVER UNDERESTIMATE YOUR ENEMY!" They all shouted in unison as Starlight wiped the dirt from his face, turning around, and then launching himself at his father once again only to be quickly sidestepped and crashing into his wing once again.

"What is the next rule that my son failed to remember?" He shouted again as Starlight quickly bucked backwards toward Midnight again only for him to duck his head as the legs swept over him. The dark Alicorn quickly raising his head and flipping the foal head over tail several times in the air.

"Never use the same attacks in sequence!" They shouted again as the foal landed on the ground on his back. His eyes spinning in their sockets as Midnight stepped over him and pressed a hoof down gently onto his chest, holding him to the round. He struggling to get the hoof off of him before he groaned out, going limp onto the ground.

"UGH! I................ yield............" He snorted out in annoyance, many of the guard cheering their future king on as he removed his hoof and helped his foal from the ground.

"Alright you lot, shows over." Midnight laughed causing them to groan slightly. "What was that?!" He shouted causing them all to stiffen up before speaking in unison.

"SIR YES SIR!" They shouted.

"Dismissed!"

After a short walk through the castle, the two had finally made it into Celestia's quarters and had taken a seat on the far side of the room on a couple of pillows. Starlight finding a comfortable spot as he looked up to his father.

"Father, I am......... sorry............. for my earlier actions." He spoke softly as his ears lay back in shame.

"It's alright, you were just caught up in the moment. Besides, it feels good to know my son can take on the guard and win in a one on one match. Doesn't help though that I have several spells placed on you to help prevent you from getting hurt or killed." Midnight chuckled seeing his sons face contort in confusion.

"Sorry, long story short, your sister was attacked in the castle by some uninformed guards from the Crystal Empire. They got their flanks hoofed to them by me, then I cast several spells onto you and your sister to help prevent you from dieing if I am not around to protect you." He stated with a smile seeing his foal nod. "For now though, we are going on a trip."

"A trip?!" Starlight gasped in surprise. "Where too?!" He spoke as he jumped from his pillow and began to fly around his father at blinding speeds.

"Into the afterlife." Midnight chuckled seeing his son pause in mid air and drop to the floor onto his hooves in shock.

"But......... doesn't going into the afterlife mean that one must die?" He asked in surprise.

"Not with a very special spell that your mother gave me. It will allow us to walk among those that have passed from long ago. I have made a promise to not only my parents, but also to your mothers parents as well to bring you with me so that you can all finally meet. It will only be for about an hour at most. So please pay attention to them and answer their questions. For it may be some time before you will be able to visit them once again."

"Yes father." Starlight said with a nod as he watched his fathers horn light up.

After a few seconds, the two were engulfed in light before fading to reveal clouds and beings of all races and types all around them. In front of them stood four beings. Two Alicorns along with two humans.

"Well now, I was expecting to have to hunt you four down." Midnight chuckled to the small group as he strode up to them. Starlight staying a few lengths behind him.

"It's about time you showed up, we've been waiting here for hours." Tom spoke up giving his son an accusing glare.

"Oh hush ya old fart." Midnight chuckled as he pulled his father into an odd hug. His mother joining in as well. The three separated giving a smile to one another before Midnight gave nod to his future in-laws, Morning Star, and Blazing Dusk. Celestia's mother and father.

"Everyone, I would like you to meet your grandson and grand foal. Starlight Flame." Midnight stated as he stepped to the side to allow his son to step forward.

"Um............ hello." He stated shyly before he saw May, Midnight's mother, kneel down while covering her mouth as tears streamed down her cheeks. She opened her arms wide waiting for the young foal to come forth and give her a hug. Starlight looking back to his father who just smiled and nodded toward her.

"Go on son. You granny wants a hug." He chuckled seeing her almost bust out from emotions. Wanting to laugh and cry at the same time from hearing those words. Starlight gave a shy smile as he stepped forward before being swept up in a loving embrace by the human female. Tom stepping up and ruffling the foals mane playfully.

"Well now, looks like this'n took after you Charlie." Tom chuckled, hearing the foal giggle at the mane ruffling.

"So I take after father grandpa?" He asked causing the male human to visibly beam at hearing that specific word.

"You bet! But it looks like you take after your mother quite a bit as well with that coat." He chuckled.

May had finally let the foal go, although reluctantly, before Dusk and Star stepped forward.

"And of course, these two are Celestia's mother and father, which also means more hugs." Midnight chuckled as the foal was suddenly swept up by a very giddy mare Alicorn who proceeded to smother the foal in kisses.

"EWWWWWWWW ew ew ew ew ew ew DADDY! HEEEEELP MEEEEEEE!" He shouted trying to get away from the affection that was being thrust upon him.

"Sorry son, you're on your own through that bit." Midnight chuckled. That was until the foal disappeared from her grasp and the foal was now in gentle sideways hug from Dusk.

"Don't worry about her my boy. She tends to get over dramatic when it comes to something she has been waiting on." He chuckled.

"Waiting on? How long have you been waiting for a grand foal grandma?" Starlight asked the squealing mare.

"Almost four thousand years my grand baby." She beamed. "And now I have not only one, but two!" Oh I can't wait to meet Marina! Those five days cannot pass quickly enough for me to meet her my dear." Starlight giggled as she danced in place.

"I can tell." Midnight chuckled.

The next hour was spent letting both sets of parents speak with the young foal without interruption from any being, even midnight. That was, of course, until they began to flicker.

"Nooooooo, is it already time for you to go?!" Star asked as she grabbed up the young foal and lovingly squeezed him to her chest.

"We only have maybe thirty seconds. Sorry this visit was so short. But I will bring him back in the near future." Midnight chuckled as he hugged his parents one last time before he and Starlight began to fade.

"We'll hold you to that!" Tom shouted as the two slowly nodded before vanishing from the afterlife plane.

Back in the castle the two reappeared back into the spots they had been sitting in. Blinking a few times to adjust their eyes before speaking.

"Well son, what did you think of your grandparent's?" Midnight asked him as they got up from their seats and began to head toward the door.

"They were............ strange. But overall......... Very nice." He smiled. "I look forward to meeting them again father."

"Me too Star. Me too." He smiled as he looked out the window into the clear blue sky.