PROLOGUE
Royal Business
“My dear student Twilight Sparkle,
Though you have just started your mission to study the magic of friendship, I’m afraid I must once more ask for your assistance, or rather, that of your dear assistant, Spike.
I apologize for recalling him to Canterlot at such short notice, but please know that I would not make this request if it was not crucial that I have his aid in this matter of most important royal business...”
'Of most important royal business.' Spike couldn’t help but chuckle softly to himself as he thought over those five words. Five words that he was certain the writer knew would have both the immediate and wholly desired effect of causing her dear student to drop everything she was doing and ship her assistant off to the shining capital city of Canterlot without any hint of a second thought.
It was with this thought in mind that Spike the dragon quickly made his way towards the private study of Princess Celestia, his purple and green scales glistening brightly under the warm summer sun as it shone through the grand windows of Canterlot Castle. The very letter that had summoned him on this new errand held in his clawed hand as he glanced over it one final time, weaving past castle guards and staff alike.
Spike smiled and waved at many of the ponies that he passed on his way to the Princess’s private study, with many of them greeting their long-time friend with bright smiles and warm words in return. A testament, if nothing else, to the respect that the young assistant still held amongst all those that he had befriended throughout his years as both the personal aid to the Princess's personal student and as a former resident of the very castle he now walked through.
Humming to himself as he rolled the letter in his hand back to its original state as a scroll, making sure to secure it once more with its royal seal, Spike gave a final wave to a passing guard before turning his full attention to the door before him. A door that none would easily mistake for anything other than the entrance to one of the most important rooms in the castle. A door that, though small, was intricately designed in gold and silver, with a shimmering sun inlaid deep into the sturdy Oak it was constructed from. A door that the young dragon had seen many times before, and one that he now rapped his knuckles firmly upon before lapsing into a patient silence as he awaited his answer.
Thankfully for Spike, who had very little patience for standing around in silence, it did not take long for him to get a response. Almost immediately after the final rap of his scaled fist upon the door, the regal voice of Princess Celestia rang out from behind the wood, granting him access to the private room where she currently waited, seated next to the grand hearth that made up the room's fireplace. As Spike entered, he saw the Princess stretched out upon what he knew to be cushions of the finest eastern silk.
Princess Celestia, the white Alicorn of the Sun, the Queen of Equestria in all but title, smiled warmly at him as her horn suddenly lit up in a golden glow. Her magic locked the door behind him, and she greeted him with a motherly voice, through her eyes shone playfully as she spoke. "It is a pleasure to see you again, dear Spike, though I must admit, I didn't expect my faithful student to send you to me so quickly."
With the etiquette of the highest court official, Spike bowed respectfully to the Princess. “Upon reading your letter, Twilight had me on the first train to Canterlot, Your Majesty.” Straightening up, Spike then presented the letter to the Princess as his eyes took on the same playful shine as hers. "It is a matter 'of most important royal business,' after all."
Celestia, her face never losing its warm smile, or her eyes their playful shine, gave a gentle laugh into one of her hooves. “Indeed, for it is in fact, the utmost of most important royal business that I have asked you to come here today, but come now, Spike. It is just the three of us here. There really is no need for such formalities.”
At these words, Spike sighed and allowed himself to relax from upholding all the airs and graces that one is expected to carry when talking to royalty–or as he liked to call it, his 'royal mode'–before giving Celestia a happy grin. A moment later, however, his grin faltered into a confused frown as the Princess’s words sunk in. "The three of us?" asked Spike.
Celestia, clearly amused by Spike’s confusion, gestured towards the cushion opposite her. “I do believe you have already met my dear sister, have you not?”
Looking towards the cushion in question, Spike blushed in embarrassment as he realised that he had completely missed Celestia’s younger sister, Princess Luna, who sat quietly opposite her, giving the young dragon a blank stare all throughout his and Celestia's conversation.
Luna, though an alicorn like her elder sister, had a coat of purple-blue coloured fur and a mane of light blue–a stark contrast to the multi-coloured spectrum that was her sister's mane. Additionally, Luna’s mane didn’t seem to be the lengthy mass of hair, forever blowing in an ethereal wind, that Celestia's always appeared to be, but was instead cut in a much shorter style, hanging limply around her neck. She also appeared to be much smaller than her sister, her size more akin to an average pony rather than the towering grace that was Celestia.
Completely on instinct, and with more than a fair share of embarrassment, Spike snapped back into his 'royal mode' and bowed to the younger Princess, his face still flushed with the realisation that he had completely blanked one of the royal pony sisters. "It is a pleasure to see you again, Princess Luna. My apologies for not recognising your presence sooner."
Standing up, Luna bowed her head in return of Spike's greeting before addressing him in a shy, almost timid voice, as she took a gentle step forward. "'Tis a pleasure to make thine acquaintance once more, young Spike. Our sister speaks quite highly of thee.”
Standing, Celestia gave Spike a mock frown. "Spike, did I not just tell you that you needn't worry about using such formalities around us?" Letting the frown give way to another giggle at the young dragon’s guilty look, she turned her head to speak with her sister, a soft smile now gracing her lips once more. “I may have spoken highly of Spike’s achievements as an assistant to my dear student, but with Spike’s arrival, I believe it is now time for some proper introductions.” Walking across the room she sat behind Spike and wrapped her forelegs around him, pulling him into a gentle embrace against her chest, as the young dragon smiled happily at the impromptu hug. “Luna, I would like you to meet Spike Solaris. My son.”
Squee Momlestia and Spike! can't wait for next chapter :) I hope Spike calls Celestia Mom or Mama or Mommy! :D
Wow this just got started and I’m all read hooked look forward to next chapter and hope it comes soon
This is a really fun idea. Luna and Spike rarely interact in the show and surprisingly I find it pretty rare in fanfics as well, and the set up you have for this is surprisingly original I think.
Excited to see where this goes!
I'm curious to see how Luna would react to this, so please continue.
I love this idea, you come up with and would love to see how take it.
A lot of promise with this one I can see!
You sir, have my full bucking attention. I'm so damn excited to see more of this. A few errors but nothing major and I'm reading on phone. This is going to be so much fun.
Awww. I loved it please continue.
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A few errors...blast...and after I went through it so many times
Then again. After a week of re-reading and editing this chapter, it doesn't surprise me that I missed something
I'm so excited to see where this goes. The Prologue was really good. Like Inferno demon Dash said, there are some minor errors. Most of it just spelling from what I found.
Aunt Luna and Spike story. Can’t wait to see where this goes.
you had me when you went right by "my adopted son , my foster son and right to MY SON. This should be very interesting.
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Even the best writers miss some shit time to time. I can't edit to save my life. I should write an aunt Luna story.
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You'd get no complaints from me the world needs more aunt Luna stories.
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Kinda want to know, how often do you plan on updating this story?
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No idea. To be honest I was going to hold off releasing until I had several chapters ready, if not the whole book.
After a week of banging my head against this chapter, however. I just wanted to get it out there and see what the reaction would be...though I honestly didn't think it would be THIS well received
On the upside, I have an idea of how I want to pull the next chapter together so it shouldn't be too long...I hope.
Auntie Lulu!
MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
please?
Ah, I'm always a sucker for Momlestia/AuntieLuna stories. I'll follow this.
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Not the nickname I had in mind
Royal sisters' pets?
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Pardon?
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looking good
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Now that is a little too much love for Spike.
You story is featured. On 11/5/2017 my friend. Welcome to fame Don't know how long it will be featured but be sure to add it to the summary, could help get it more views. Very happy for you.
Hm. As has previously been mentioned, there are quite a few errors in here, but it's definitely an interesting premise. I'll keep my eye on this one.
I'd offer to help you proofread, but I have some prospective employment opportunities arising, so I don't want to make any promises. Apologies.
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Thanks for the heads up mate. Still quite staggered that my story has taken off like it has though
No pressure. No pressure
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No worries, it's fine.
At some point, when I'm further along with the story, I'll probably head back and give it another proofread and tidy it up (considering the perfectionist in me will not let this rest until I do)
Hey look, the story I approved got featured. That's the third time this has happened, if I recall correctly.
Congratulations.
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Thanks!
Still trying to come to terms that this little idea of mine has taken off like it has
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Will this story be connected to the show by chance?
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As much as it can be. Though more from the shadows of what we don't see.
You have my complete attention. Please proceed.
Nice start, momlestia is the bestia :P
...FimFiction.Net?...Are you speaking to me?...A cute story centered on my favorite characters?...must...reeeeeead...
In all seriousness, this is a great start and I'm looking forward to it! By the way, the cover for this story was something I myself commissioned artist dSana to draw!
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Ahh so its you who I need to thank for such an awesome piece of art (well and dSana, but I already thanked them in the comments), not to mention one of my favourites
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Fixed. Thanks
Not sure why I only had that reaction when starting the story, but how does she wants to explain him that she is her mother and only now wants to meet him?
You probably have thought about something, but that seems slightly odd suddenly. I can't really explain why it feels weird right now.
Maybe it is because I'm in a weird mood because of my ear problems. I can'T hear less, it is something slightly different and a bit annoying at times.
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The simple answer to that is that he already knows he is her son. Though hopefully this is better explained when we get into the story proper.
P.S. I too hope that makes sense. Though less because of ear problems and more because I'm on the port
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to many possible translations to be sure about what you mean right now, but I really should try to stop explaining myself like that.
I just often feel like I might judge a story slightly different if I'm either tired or well something like that today.
However thank you for the reply, now I'm just curious about what you are going to do with it.
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The reason I asked was because the story line for this story centers around season 1, meaning it's possible we could see the royal sisters reaction upon finding out that Spike left ponyville in Owl's well that ends well or how he was left behind in the Best Night Ever. When I look at it, this story could make alternate endings for those incidents and help strengthen the relation Spike has with the Mane Six.
You know I'm a huge sucker for Spike and Momlestia stories. But this one adds auntie Luna?
Now I need more.
Should be 'rather'
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Fixed. Thanks
Great start!
Ah. I remember commenting on this intro... somewhere. Was it on the forum?
The premise of Luna is interesting!
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I do belive so.
Glad to hear it, hope I don't dissapoint...though given this is my first attempt at writting a story I certainly hope I do her justice (especialy the version of her that I have in mind).
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Well played Sir