It had been several weeks since the new king had restored most of the inhabitants of Horseshoe Bay to their bodies. Although some of them had fallen and traversed into the afterlife, those that they left behind had already been placed with other family members that could take care of them.

It was now beginning to turn into early fall, with the leaves on the trees starting to change from their rich greens into various shades of other colors. Many turning into a bright red, some a bright yellow, and many others into a slight brown, signalling the seasons change. Although it had been a very short time, The new kings brides were now all expecting, with the exception of Twilight who was very close to coming into season herself.

The young mare had been on pins and needles the whole time while waiting for her natural cycle to come into play. During this time, she had helped her fellow brides to make their way through the first month of being pregnant. Rarity was the worst of the two, as she would have constant mood swings when her morning sickness rolled around. Midnight would be right at her side, holding her mane back as she dry heaved into a bucket or toilet. Sometimes even a magic portal in case she couldn't make it in time.

Applejack on the other hoof, had gotten over her morning sickness with ease after the first few weeks. The sickness had subsided due to her sheer determination as an earth pony. Always striving to become better and to stand up for her family and friends. She wanted nothing more than to be the perfect mother for her first foal, and to do that, she would have to overcome all the obstacles that would stand in her way while the foal grew within her.

The two mares had become much closer though over the little time that they had been carrying. Taking the time to speak with many members of the court and staff, along with Celestia herself about what it was like to be a parent. To their surprise however, they had found out that it was much the same as the life they had, and were still living currently with their siblings.

Taking care of their younger sisters in much the same way as a mother would take care of their child. Although with quite a few more diapers and late night feedings that came along with them once their foals were brought into the world. It was an event that they both could not wait to start, and one that they would forever remember.

At this moment however, Twilight was currently sitting quietly with Midnight in their quarters. Both seemed to be asleep, but sometimes, things are more than they appear to be. The two of them are actually traversing into the afterlife together. Much to Midnights annoyance at the request though, he had found solace in the fact that he would get to see his parents and daughter once again.

Twilight on the other hoof.....

"Great scott I have had it with you!" Starswirl groaned loudly as he began to trot away from Twilight. "Always with the questions, and even when answered you choose to further question me on the answers given. How does my grandson even put up with you?!"

"I'll have you know, he loves my inquisitive nature. I am a very quick study, and I try to ask any and all questions pertaining to a given situation or subject. Unlike somepony." She smirked seeing the elder stallion turn around gawking at her comment, his face turning red in anger.

"Of all the..... why I.... you are.... AGH!" He yelled out in frustration as he bolted away from the lavender mare, disappearing in a flash of light as he teleported.

Twilight giggled softly upon seeing her favorite unicorn from history finally disappearing from sight. She had come to the conclusion over the short time that she had been talking to him, along with the information that she had gathered over time through books, that Starswirl was indeed a grumpy old pony.

After running off her idol, Twilight made her way back toward the hall of the Gods where Midnight was talking with his parents and Bob. She had just caught the last bit of them talking before Marina had come back for a short moment and then run off with Celestias parents. She was about to trot up to join in but felt a little hesitant, afraid she would interrupt the special moment her husband was having with his family.

"It is a wonderful sight isn't it my dear?" Bob stated softly from her side, causing her to jump slightly as she snapped her head around to see the being that had just derailed her train of thought.

"Oh my! Please don't do that." She laughed nervously as she smiled up to the humanistic figure beside her.

"My apologies, but you seemed to be thinking quite hard about whether or not to go over and join in with that young stallion." Bob smiled softly as he nodded toward Midnight just as Marina latched onto his face, hugging him lovingly. Midnight laughing softly as he gave his head a gentle shake, causing his daughter to giggle as she tried to hold on.

Twilight stood there silently smiling to the group, reaching a hoof back to rub her belly gently as a feeling of warmth washed over her.

"You know..... I could tell you what you will have if you're interested." Bob smirked seeing Twilight look at him with wide eyes.

"Really?!" She squeaked out, beaming brightly.

"Yes, but only if you wish it." He stated with a soft laugh.

"Can you tell me what species and what color scheme my foal will have as well?" She asked as her body visibly shook in excitement.

Bob gave a chuckle as he leaned down and began to whisper silently into the lavender unicorns ear. Her eyes growing wider with each passing moment as the information was relayed to her. After Bob had finished, he pulled away, Twilight turning her head and gawking at the maker of everything in utter shock.

"I really hope you aren't pulling my leg!" Twilight chuckled nervously as she stared at Bob in disbelief.

"I kid you not my dear. Just make sure to keep that baby happy and healthy. The young one will need all the strength they can get in the future." He smirked slightly seeing the mares confused expression.

Twilight was about to ask what Bob meant, but began to flicker, signalling that their time within the afterlife was coming to a close.

"Thank you for the information." Twilight smiled, giving a gentle nod toward her creator.

"It was my pleasure my dear. But I would recommend that you not tell your husband right off the bat. He may go a little overboard." Bob chuckled seeing her roll her eyes.

"You have no idea." She laughed just as she and Midnight began to fade, disappearing from sight.

"My dear, I know more than you may think. He sighed softly as he began to walk back toward the hall of the Gods.

Upon coming back into the real world from the spell, the two ponies gave a soft smile to one another as they stood up and stretched a little. Midnight unfolding his wings and giving a slight shudder, making his feathers puff out a little before quickly wrapping his right wing around a certain lavender unicorn and pulling her quickly to his side.

"ACK! Midnight! What in the....." She trailed off as she began to glare up toward him only to stop as she noticed his slightly disheartened smile.

"Night, what's wrong?" She asked, finding a slight waiver in her own voice.

The dark Alicorn looked away for a moment as his wing loosened its grip on her. Clearing his throat he quickly turned his vision back to his lavender love as he began.

"Twi... I know it's been a long and very rough road for the both of us, but I just want to let you know that, no matter what, I'll always love you and the others."

Twilight gave him a slightly confused look as his horn lit up, sending out a bolt of magic that hit her before seemingly evaporating into thin air. She blinked again before giving the Alicorn an accusing glare.

"What did you just cast on me?" She grumped for a moment before he began to explain.

"Do you remember those spells that I cast on Tia and my kids? The protection spells?" He asked, seeing her nod in remembrance.

"Those same spells are now on you." He smiled softly, she seeing the worry in his eyes.

"But, why did you cast them on me?" She asked, feeling even more worry beginning to stir in her gut.

The dark Alicorn sighed softly pulling his wing from her and folding it back to his side as he began to trot toward the door of the room, stopping just a few feet from it as he began.

"I'm sure you're aware of our little battle with Chrysalis a short time back, correct?" He asked as he looked back seeing her nod as she began to trot up to his side.

"In those few short moments before Celestia removed the curse from her, Chrysalis managed to do something to me that only one other has ever done in my entire lifetime." He sighed as his horn lit up once again, pulling open the door to the room as they both exited into the corridor.

"She succeeded in sending me into a rage state."

Twilight gave him a confused expression for a moment before he picked up once again.

"Do you remember when you pulled that stupid spider from that summoning portal? Then I smashed it with that giant summoned mallet?" He asked, finally seeing her expression of realization. "Yea, the time when you got really upset and turned into that fire pony." He chuckled, seeing her blush.

"Yes... so?" She asked.

"Imagine that feeling of anger, multiplied by a million." He stated softly as he looked to the ground in slight shame.

"That... seems a little scary Night. But what does that have to do with the protection spells?"

Midnight gave a shuddering breath as he raised his now slightly teared eyes to the mare at his side.

"AJ was pregnant at that moment Twi. Had I injured her in any way, she may have lost our foal... I want to make sure that if something like that happens again, I won't be able to hurt any of you."

Twilight gave him a worried expression as she began once again. "But night, what makes you think that it could happen again?"

"Twi... I may be a powerful being right now, but I am still human. I am susceptible to corruption, anger, threats, among a huge variety of other things. I am not immune to a lot of things like Tia is. She has had time to cope with and learn from the ravages of time, building up an immunity to many things that would cause her the same pain and suffering that we experience on a daily basis. Since I am still so young in comparison to her, I want to make sure that, no matter what, You, the others, and especially our foals, survive. Even if it means that I must forfeit my own life in the process." He smiled weakly to her only to suddenly be brought into a tight hug.

"Night, I wouldn't worry about that. Because if it is within my power, I would move the sun and stars just to make sure you stay by my side." She smiled warmly to him before kissing his nose.

"Now come on, we need to get to the dining hall. Tia has something I'm sure you will find interesting." The lavender unicorn giggled softly as she released the dark Alicorn and quickly trotting down the corridor.