Scene 5.0: Twilight Valley [Discord's Family Home], Night, 10 Years Into The Future [Celestia/Discord Side]
Luminescence now begins to show Celestia and Discord's interactions towards their daughters which catches Serenity off-guard on witnessing her mother's true feeling towards her and her sister. Luminescence starts showing them the nights where Serenity's Parents are about to go to bed. Celestia drops her serious demeanor and starts smiling as Discord sighs annoyingly.
(Future) Celestia:
Serenity and Radiant are doing quite well.
(Future) Discord:
Serenity is behaving more and more like her future self.
(Future) Celestia:
I'm so proud of her. I wonder when she'll snap and start pulling pranks?
(Future) Discord:
(Sad Smile)
I'm looking forward to that too. But I'm more worried for Radiant though.
(Future) Celestia:
(Holding Back Tears, Saddened)
Me too. I noticed that she is becoming more and more indifferent towards everyone. I'm scared, Discord. I don't want my beautiful princess to end up like that.
(Future) Discord:
Me neither, Tia. But the future and the past are intertwined. There are no changing it once it's synchronized like that. I should know.
(Future) Celestia:
But…what was it that caused Radiant to become like this?
(Future) Discord:
(Sad Sigh)
Shadow told me that Radiant is infected with the Power of the Mother Crystal.
(Future) Celestia:
Impossible! We all saw Shadow destroy it with our own eyes!
(Future) Discord:
Have you forgotten on how the Second War took place? Not to mention the area he destroyed it in, is located in Frost Spider territory. We never found out where all the remains of the Mother Crystal went after he destroyed it. We all know where some of the core elements went of the Mother Crystal, but not all of them.
(Future) Celestia:
No…you mean…
(Future) Discord:
I know what you are going to say and we both know that Serenity needs to be with Shadow and Radiant with Luster. I have been keeping tabs on Radiant after putting her under the care of Luster, and noticed that Luster isn't the taskmaster Serenity made her out to be. Of course Luster does behave like Darkness when she's angry, but she gets back to her usual self when she's calmed down. Not even once she acted out against Radiant except during her usual duties as a teacher. Sadly I failed to save Radiant from getting infected with the Black Heart Crystal.
(Future) Celestia:
I don't blame you. We're not allowed to interfere, just watch it all play out. They have to go to the past in order to keep the timeline stable.
(Future) Discord:
So…how are you doing? Pushing Serenity must be hard.
(Future) Celestia:
I don't want to, but I want her to become the daughter I will be proud off when she goes back to the past. The only way for that to happen is to be as overbearing as my mother was to me.
(Future) Discord:
I know Serenity is young, but I can see you are hurting by pushing her like this.
(Future) Celestia:
It does, but it's necessary for her. But she still haven't reach the same point as you.
(Future) Discord:
Well she might reach that point if the Gala is a Snooze-fest.
(Future) Celestia:
(Mischievous Smile)
Luster put Diamond Blacksilk in-charged of the Gala, so it'll be a guaranteed Snooze-fest.
(Future) Discord:
(Facepalm)
Rarity's Daughter…If anyone can make anything boring to the point of insanity, is her.
(Future) Celestia:
(Laughing)
On purpose. Just like Serenity, you know Diamond doesn't like her Mother's Social Standing. So I asked Shadow to have her placed as Head of the Gala's Committee. Luckily Luster trusts her Brother's Judgment.
===========================
Shadow:
Why I keep hearing that Luster and me are Brother and Sister?
Serenity:
(Nervous Smile)
I…can't tell you.
Luminescence:
(Smiling)
You'll find out soon enough and No, Me Boyo. Your dad did not fool around with Luster's Mom. It's something much more different. Actually, no one knows her connections right now in your timeline except for myself, Serenity and Radiant. Hell, not even the one tied to Luster knows their connections.
Shadow:
I see, she might be a Child of the Ancients too and we aren't aware of it yet. But that's a question that will be answered one day soon.
Luminescence:
It will sooner than you think.
Shadow:
Back to the conversation of the Gala…Diamond Blacksilk…I'm guessing Rarity's Future husband loves her so much, he named their daughter, Diamond and since she's a Fashionista, Silk. Black…
(Face-hoof)
Please don't tell me her coat is as black as the night like mine.
Luminescence:
Hereditary.
Shadow:
Rarity has husband with Black Coat. I'm curious on how she looks like.
Luminescence:
I can show you, but just like Serenity, she is a Daddy's Girl, so you'll see her with her dad most of the time and we can't let you see who her father yet especially that you'll be meeting him soon enough.
Shadow:
(Annoyed Sigh)
Fine. Move the story along.
Scene 5.1: New Canterlot, Night
Luminescence snaps her fingers to show the events of the Grand Galloping Gala but from the viewpoint of Celestia and Discord as Celestia is glaring down at Serenity like the overbearing mother she's pretending to be, which Present Serenity sees this and she feel angry that she refuse to believe her mother actually cares for her as much as Radiant, but as soon as her younger self walks away from her, she sees Celestia's Face instantly changes from her stern expression to a sad one. As times goes on, Celestia is starting to worry for Serenity as the young Alicorn has been a little too quiet for her liking. Her worries make her drink too much punch that she forced to head to the restroom Serenity booby-trapped. When she entered there, she triggered the prank that covered her in Green Paint again. She was caught by surprise that she instinctively screamed in shock, but as soon as Celestia looks at herself, she instantly starts laughing, but she creates a soundproof bubble just like Twilight & Moondancer used to do while they are in the library and lets loose as she laughs hysterically as she remembers when Serenity as "Eris" first pranked her over 10 years ago. Serenity couldn't believe seeing her mother laugh this hard that she was tearing up. Seeing the real face of how her mother truly felt for her is creating a conflict of emotions in Serenity's heart. Shadow and Luminescence smiles seeing Serenity questioning her indifference towards her mother.
Scene 5.2: Twilight Valley [Discord's Family Home], Late Night
Everything turned out like the previous revisit but with Celestia hiding her unfathomable joy seeing her daughter awakening to her Chaos Self as she found Serenity calmly yet angrily going to her room cute as she notices her daughter pouting as she leaves. In their room, Celestia just came out of the bath, still feeling ecstatic on Serenity's Awakening; however Discord is worried as he notices that Radiant is becoming more and more obsessive with living up to Celestia's Legacy that she's starting to behave like his alter ego, Accord. Even though Celestia & Discord spend their time mostly with Radiant & Serenity respectively, they love their other twin daughter just as much. Deep down both Celestia & Discord want to spend time with their other daughter; they believe if they spend their time with them that way: Discord with Radiant & Celestia with Serenity they might have prevented the events that would and have taken place. Seeing Discord's discomfort, Shadow now knows how to fix this situation, however he feels that dealing with Melodious Somber will not be solved in 1 encounter or battle, but it'll take multiple times before they get through to her and possibly, a very strong and impactful betrayal from Blight Terror or one of his Cadre Members to force her to realize the error of her ways, but wonders on how to remove the Black Heart Influence from her as a main priority.
The next morning, Celestia's heart sinks seeing her daughters use their shapeshifting magic become "Eris" and Melodious Somber to the point that when the girls left, Celestia started sobbing like never before. Seeing her mother distraught and suffering like this, is making Serenity question her feelings towards Celestia now more than ever. Discord is just as hurt, but smiles confidently as he hugs his wife and tries to calm her down. Seeing Discord being this supportive of Celestia confirms Shadow's Plans of having him deal with Melodious is the best course of action especially that he notices Discord look directly at Shadow and nods as he now knows for sure that is the only way. Shadow looks at Luminescence annoyingly so as she scoffs at him. Serenity is now even more worried as she knows what is coming next…
Scene 5.3: New Canterlot, Minutes Before Sunset
It was the day of the Festival of the Two Sisters which is not only to celebrate both Celestia and Luna's Rule, but also to celebrate Twilight's Life and her rule alongside Sunset who is now retired, married with a son and daughter just like the Two Sisters themselves except Celestia has Twin Daughters. At that moment, Shadow sees his Daughters from alternate timelines, Shadowrush and Shadowspark having fun with their guardian and teacher, Starflash. Everycreature is excited for this day as rumors has it one of Celestia's Daughters is going to be the Next Leader of Equestria. Many hope it wouldn't be Radiant as they all believe she'll go crazy as Melodious Somber. The whispers of those words reaches Future Shadow's ears and is saddened by them as he knows that this is the turning point for that. Shadow notices this from his Future Self as he looks at Serenity only for her to avoid eye-contact with him; this confirms his suspicions: This Is The Day Radiant Harmony Fully Becomes Melodious Somber.
Future Shadow & Future Luster stands at the podium as they announce the annual celebration to honor the leaders that came before them as well as honoring the Memory of Princess Twilight Sparkle as her 3 Daughters take the stage and they all look like her mother except their colors: Twilight Nigredo [Alicorn Black Twilight, Resembles Her Mother's Hopes & Dreams], Twilight Albedo [White Twilight, Resembles Her Mother's Wisdom] and Twilight Rubebo [Red Twilight, Resembles Her Mother's Determination]. Shadow is shocked to see an Armored Alicorn standing next to Nigredo that resembles the Legendary Full Armored Alicorn, "The Assassin of the Ancients"; but Nigredo looks happy and beaming with happiness as he notices a necklace with a ring in a similar fashion as Sunset Shimmer wears her own necklace then it hits him: Nigredo is going to get Married to the Full Armored Alicorn next to her.
Shadow asks Serenity about Twilight's Daughters, she tells him Nigredo is the eldest of the 3 and the only one of Twilight's Daughter to be deeply attached to her mother. After Twilight's Death, Nigredo became a shut-in, consumed with depression and unwilling to leave her room as she only read books and avoid any contact with anyone even with her own family. It took the efforts of Shadow's "Son" to make her realize that she was wasting away. The 2 of them are childhood friends and from all they went through, they fell in love and are scheduled to get married. Albedo inherited Twilight's Genius that at times she can be as cold as her mother's corrupted version Midnight Sparkle, but without crossing the lines into Tyranny. Even though Albedo is the coldest of the 3 Sisters, she is the most loved as she is living up to her mother's wisdom and grace. Rubedo is as lively as Twilight was when she was being social or excited except Rubedo is like this 24/7 as she doesn't want to end up like her sister, Nigredo, but she is overjoyed to the point of crying like a baby seeing her older sister finally getting out of the dumps thanks to falling in love with the only one that never gave up on her. Even though he isn't a father yet, Shadow is proud of his son for helping Twilight Nigredo, but disapproves of him looking like the Full Armored Alicorn.
After honoring the Previous Princesses and the Memory of Twilight Sparkle, Future Shadow & Future Luster also announces the wedding for Twilight's Daughter and Shadow's Son. Shadow notices that his future self avoided saying their names which means he is aware of his past self is watching everything unfold. They also announce who is going to be the Next Leader of Equestria after they retire. Radiant smiles proudly as Serenity praises her sister in the same manner as their father would: Wearing a Party Hat, Throwing Confetti in an exaggerated manner; however the announcement was not what they were expecting as they announced Serenity to be next in line to succeed them. This infuriates Radiant that she doesn't let Future Shadow & Future Luster explain why they are doing this as the argument got so heated, the power of the Black Heart Crystal surges from within her. The fragmented memories hidden within it comes to her mind in an instant which also included how she went to the past. With this knowledge, no matter how incomplete it is, Radiant begins to call herself "Princess Melodious Somber" and will have her revenge against all of Equestria for not choosing her as their next leader. Future Krystal begs Radiant to not go and listen to reason, but Radiant with sadness and anger in her voice says: "Radiant Harmony Is No More. I…Am…Princess Melodious Somber!" as she teleports to the past. Shadow sees Celestia falling to the ground sobbing uncontrollably. Both Serenitys are in deep sorrow, but one of them blames her mother for Radiant Harmony becoming Melodious Somber, but the Serenity that is becoming more and more aware of Celestia's True Feelings can no longer blame her mother anymore.
Luminescence:
Well? What do you think?
Shadow:
Can you show us how she met up with Blight Terror?
Luminescence:
No.
Shadow:
(Annoyed)
Why?
Luminescence:
Because you'll see how to solve all of this situation in an instant and I can't have that.
Shadow:
You overestimate me.
Luminescence:
Always overestimate your rivals, but never overestimate and underestimate your own skills; keep your talents at a moderate and realistic expectations. That's my rule of success. Ergo – I'm not risking it. But I assume you already have noticed your Future Self and Future Discord being aware of us. They avoided saying thing that will affect the past. They know that is you already have the answers to solve the problem, neither you, Serenity, Radiant, even your Discord and Celestia will grow to be better people…I mean creatures.
Shadow:
(Proud Smile)
I see. But you did give me a lot of hope to expect in the Future. A Son and a Daughter-In-Law I'm looking forward in meeting one day.
Luminescence:
Welp! I did everything I wanted to do to help. Any last questions before I return you both to your originally scheduled program?
Serenity:
(Saddened)
How are my parents doing?
Luminescence:
The ones in the Future?
Serenity:
(Nods)
Scene 5.4: Twilight Valley [Discord's Family Home], Late Night
Luminescence says nothing but waves her arm and takes them to her home and sees Future Discord is still sad that these event took place and even though he was preparing for this day, he just wasn't expecting it to hurt this much that he's quietly crying looking a picture album of the day his daughters were born and pictures of their many birthdays. Serenity is hurt seeing her beloved Papa heartbroken like this, but Luminescence is annoyed because Serenity is only focused on her father, Discord and not her mother. She wants the young girl too also become aware of her Celestia's suffering, so Luminescence snaps her fingers and teleport themselves into Celestia's room; the sight of seeing her mother like this broke Serenity as she sees her mother holding her and Radiant's First Dolls around her arms as Celestia is bawling her eyes out saying "My Little Girls…My Princesses…My Treasure…Why…Why…Why Couldn't We Stop This From Happening…?" After seeing how devastated her mother is, Serenity couldn't believe it if she wasn't witnessing it then and there: Her Mother, Celestia loves her and her Sister more than anything that she falls to her knees in shock as she starts to tear up heavily herself. Her legs still feeling weak, Serenity crawls to her mother's bed and when she reaches her. Serenity pets her mother's head and starts to hum a lullaby Celestia sang to both Serenity and Radiant so long ago: Aria di Mezzo Carattere (Celes' Theme From FFVI). Suddenly, Celestia stands up and looks at Serenity directly and Serenity is in more shock that her mother can feel and see her, but then she annoyingly figures it out why…
Future Celestia:
Serenity…? Aren't you supposed to be in the Past?
Serenity:
(Thinking, Furious)
CURSE YOU, LUMINESCENCE!!!
Shadow:
Our Guide here seems to think Serenity needed to tell you something before saving Radiant from the Black Heart Crystal possessing her.
Future Celestia:
Platinum Shadow...I believe in you. I always have and will just like your mother before you. Please, Save her and do me another favor.
Shadow:
Yes?
Future Celestia:
Keep helping Serenity as you always have and will do. I love my daughters more than anything. Radiant is my Pride, but Serenity is my Joy.
Serenity:
(Shocked, Out Loud)
Ma…ma…
Future Celestia:
(Hugs Serenity, Kiss Serenity's Forehead [Next To Her Horn])
You don't know how long I waited for you to call me that again…My little Serena.
Serenity:
(Crying)
Mama…
Future Celestia:
Did you know that…it was you aunt, Luna who gave you your name? It's kinda funny since her name and your name are from the same tree. Selene is another name for "Luna". But since she wanted you to have a name to sound close to mine, she suggested "Serenity". Know this my precious little pony – You are and always will be the Joy of my Life. So I beg of you…after you return to the past, I want you to promise me that you will always smile like your father no matter.
Serenity:
I…I…I want to say…I'm sorry…
Future Celestia:
Serenity…
Serenity:
(Breaking Down)
I'm sorry for always calling you a horrible mother! I…I…I didn't know…I didn't know that…that the reason you were doing this—
Future Celestia:
(Hugs Serenity Again)
Shh, Shh, Shh, Shh…I don't blame you. I deserved it. That and more. But this needed to happen. You saw Nigredo at the Celebration. Twilight's Prophecy is set in stone. I still remember Nigredo's mental stability after her mother's murder. She lost faith in everything and everycreature. In Nigredo's mind, the Death of her Mother is the world rejecting the Element of Magic. That the world is better off without Friends. But…
(Looks At Shadow)
…if it wasn't for the Successor of the Element of Life…Nigredo would have been reunited with her mother in a very sad and morbid manner.
Shadow, Serenity:
(Shocked)
WHAT!?
Future Celestia:
Nigredo…she lost the will to live recently. She disappeared during your training under Shadow. We all kept it secret because we didn't want her to do something drastic if all of you panic and start looking for her frantically. We started a quiet search in order not to startle her; the only one that found and saved her was her one true love, the only one who never gave up on her.
Shadow:
(Proud Smile)
My Son. I really want to meet him one day.
Future Celestia:
(Proud Smile)
You will. Just like Serenity here wants to be like her father, your Son admires you in the same way just as much.
Shadow:
(Amused Scoff)
Thank you, Celestia.
Serenity:
Mama?
Future Celestia:
Yes, My Little Princess of Chaos?
Serenity:
I want…to be like you too.
Future Celestia:
(Proud Smile, Tearing Up)
I would love that very much. But that will have to wait until you get Back to the Future.
Serenity:
(Serious Expression)
No! I will spend time with you in the past and learn to be like you. And you can't stop me!
Future Celestia:
(Laughing Out Loud)
Thank you, my sweet and beautiful daughter. But promise me that you will still spend time with your father too.
Serenity:
(Smiling)
I will never abandon Papa. But…I won't abandon you either.
Future Celestia:
I'm so happy right now. Thank you for making me feel better in this dark time, Serenity.
Serenity:
Thank that weirdo in spandex over there. I just wanted to see how you were doing after Radiant's outburst.
Luminescence:
(Sneer)
Awe! Shucks! Don't Mention It!
(Annoyed Smile)
I mean it! Don't Mention It Like That! Say it like this – "Thank You Very Much, Luminescence-Sama! You're The Best!"
Serenity, Shadow, Future Celestia:
(Annoyed Stare)
No…
Luminescence:
(Annoyed Scoff, Pouting, Arms Crossed)
How Ungrateful Of You!
Serenity, Shadow, Future Celestia:
(Laughing)
Serenity:
I'm going now. Tell Papa and the others I'll be back with Radiant and I will remove the Black Heart Crystal infecting her.
Future Celestia:
I will. Stay safe. All of you in the past as well.
Serenity once again dons her "Eris" Draconequus Form, hugs her mother and returns to the past along with Shadow and Luminescence. Once they are gone, Future Discord enters the room with a warm smile on his face as he overheard everything. Without saying a word, he hugs his wife which in turn Future Celestia, for a very long time finally feels at peace.
Scene 5.5: Serenity's Pocket Dimension
Luminescence:
(Stretching)
Welp! I did everything I could. But before I go, I want to know your plan.
Shadow:
Melodious can go back in being Radiant if we have 2 of her strongest bonds with us. One of them is my sister, Krystal. The other is—
"Eris":
Mama.
Shadow:
No, Discord.
"Eris":
(Surprised)
PAPA!? But Sis Hates Papa!
Shadow:
What about you? Do you still hate your mother?
"Eris":
No, I…
(Revelation, Excited Smile)
OH! I GET IT!!! You will push Sis the same way this blonde bimbo pushed me!
Luminescence:
(Furious, Keeping Fury Under Control, Glares Menacingly At "Eris")
Careful. This "Bimbo" can easily erase this reality on a whim.
"Eris":
(Confident Smile)
You won't.
Luminescence:
How can you be so sure?
"Eris":
You are a the Ultimate Devil. You need entertainment to have your fill. Something only we can do for you right now.
Luminescence:
...............…
(Defeated Yet Annoyed Sigh)
I hate it when twerps like you figure me out so easily. Please do give me a good show. The last thing I want is this to be a boring experience and "Boring" is a 4-Letter word in my book. I'm Off! Do Not Disappoint Me, Platinum Shadow.
Shadow:
I won't. I will talk to Discord, Celestia and painfully, to Krystal in order to help me rescue Radiant.
Luminescence smiles as she leaves the area meanwhile Shadow and "Eris" are about to return to the real world as they know what to do. For now, "Eris" will be spending time with both her parents now that she knows the truth, but that will happen after Shadow confronts both of them.
Scene 5.6: Silver Shoals, Maretime Manor, Noon, Day 93 of 365
Shadow arrives at Celestia and Luna's Home as he hopes that when he knocks on the door, Luna doesn't answer and he thinks to himself she might not answer since she's nocturnal and stays up all night playing with Sunset's Video Game System she gave her as a gift; so Shadow is confident she won't be the one to answer the door: He Was Wrong. Luna answers the door and they stare each other down like a pair of territorial cats. Shadow politely yet begrudgingly asks Luna to let him speak with Celestia as Luna politely yet begrudgingly leads him to her sister. As they walk down the halls of the manor, they both think in the back of their heads why is it that every single time they make eye-contact, they want to tear each other apart. From a distance, Lysithea is watching them from a top of a tree, hidden from sight as she notices they both have sour look on their faces. This brings back a lot of nostalgic memories to her dealing with her own Shadow in a past life. As they arrive at the dining room, Celestia is enjoying brunch: Her Favorite Hoof-Made Pancakes with Whipped Cream topped with Strawberries; she also have a couple of jars of super sour pickles next to her plate. Shadow also notices that Celestia is still Green from the prank "Eris" pulled on her which he wonders why she still like that, then it hits him: Celestia knows who "Eris" truly is, which means Celestia must already know that she is pregnant which would explain Celestia eating super sweet pancakes and super sour pickles. That's why Future Celestia was overjoyed being coated in Green when Serenity awakened her True Chaos Magic. With this possibility in mind, Shadow can't tell Luna to leave as he doubts she is aware of her older sister's condition and he needs her to be supportive of Celestia now more than ever.
Shadow:
(Smiling)
You seem to be enjoying yourself, my lady.
Celestia:
(Smiling)
I never thought looking green would be something I needed.
Shadow:
It seems that it also gave you an appetite. I remember hearing your pancakes are well designed and nicely decorated, but the amount of sugar to them is not something I'd want to eat to be frank.
Celestia:
I really enjoy pancakes. I can have enough of them.
Shadow:
Same for those jars of pickles?
Luna:
Agreed and you don't even like pickles, Sister.
Celestia:
(Nervous Smile)
I actually like Pickles. I started taking a liking to them around 900 Moons Ago.
Luna:
(Doubtful Stare)
Is that so?
Shadow:
(Whispering To Luna)
You are her sister. I get the feeling she never liked pickles until now, huh?
Luna:
(Whispering To Shadow)
Indeed. My sister never took a liking to sour or spicy food. If she did eat such dish, she would put up a strong front only to wash away the taste with her favorite sweets.
Shadow:
What about the time she was the judge of a Spicy Chili Contest before Princess Twilight's Time?
Luna:
She cast a spell to create a barrier around her mouth and throat, but it doesn't extend to her stomach. So when she returns home, she spends the rest of the day and night in the little princess room.
Shadow:
Yikes and Oof.
Celestia:
What are you whispering?
Shadow, Luna:
(Out Loud, Nervous Smile)
Just Confessing Our Undying Love To Each Other!
(Thinking, Shocked, Blushing Profusely)
WHY DID I SAY THAT!?!?!?
Celestia:
(Proud & Pleased Yet Teasing Smile)
Well I was wondering when you both were going to finally admit your feelings towards one another!
Shadow, Luna:
(Out Loud, Beyond Shock, Blushing)
HHHUUUHHH!?!?!?
Celestia:
I know there's an age gap between you two with Shadow being the eldest here—
Luna:
(Furious, Blushing Profusely)
SISTER!!! I AM OLDER THAN THIS RAPSCALLION!!!
Shadow:
Wrong! I am older because time moves differently in the Chaotic Void. You are over a 1,000 Moons Old. I'm older than that.
Luna:
Is that so!? Then how old are you in all seriousness, Platinum Shadow?
Shadow:
(Proud Smile)
I'm Eons Old!
Luminescence:
(Appears Behind Shadow, Annoyed Smile)
I'm really sick and tired you exaggerate your age like this so willy-nilly. I really can't blame you though. You were too young to actually keep track of time yourself, especially that you didn't ask the right question to your teachers back then. When you asked them how long you were there, they answered "A Very Long Time". That could mean anything, you dumbass! But as the Devil that loves to travel through Untold Realities, I will tell you how old you really are.
Celestia:
(Worried, On Guard)
Are you—?
Luminescence:
Rumina! My name is "Ru-Mi-Na"!
Shadow:
(Annoyed Sigh, Face-Hoof)
Just let her be, Princess. So Rumina…What is my "Real Age"?
Luminescence:
To put it bluntly, you are not older than Celestia. You are actually younger than her.
Shadow:
(Shocked)
WHAT!?
Luna:
(Laugh Proudly, Ojou-Sama Attitude)
I always knew you were a Whelp claiming to be an Ancient. O-hohohohohoho!
Shadow:
(Furious)
Why You!!
Luminescence:
(Evil Sneer)
Why are you laughing like that? Lu-Na-Tan? I did say Shadow is no older than your sister, Celestia. But I never said your Name at any point during me telling you about his age.
Luna:
(Shocked, Blushing)
You do not mean—!!
Luminescence:
Shadow-Chan is actually 2 Years Younger than Celestia. If she didn't already had someone in her life, he'd be your Brother-In-Law…
Celestia:
(Amused Smile)
Oh, My! I see what you are getting at, Rumina.
Shadow:
(Confused)
Huh? You do? What does she mean by that?
Luna:
(Nervous, Hiding Nervousness Behind Fury)
DON'T YOU DARE—!!!
Luminescence:
Luna is 4 Years Younger than Celestia. You are 2 Years Younger Than Celestia. Which Means You, Platinum Shadow, Are 2 Years Older than Luna.
Celestia:
(Happy Smile)
Aren't you glad to hear that, Luna?
Luna:
(Blushing, Glares At Shadow)
Do Not Jump To Conclusions, Platinum Shadow!
Shadow:
(Curious Stare)
I see. That's why you always attack me.
Luna:
(Mortified)
Celestia:
(Excited Smile)
Luminescence:
...............…
Shadow:
Since you thought I was younger than you, you thought I was overstepping the boundaries between us. But now that we know we are around the same age, you can see me as an equal. So now you know that neither of us is superior to each other, we're equals. Of course that doesn't mean we'll ever get along it seems.
Luna:
(Saddened, Hiding Sadness Behind Tsundere Attitude)
True! That is the reality of the situation.
Celestia:
(Disappointed Sigh)
Luminescence:
(Thinking)
I knew it. Shadow is too dense to figure this out and Luna is too darn stubborn to admit the truth. Right, Lysithea?
At that moment, Luminescence glance at Lysithea sitting on the tree outside through the manor's window next to her which Lysithea looks away in sorrow. Shadow digresses and returns to the conversation at hoof as he reveals to Luna that Celestia is pregnant with Twins which stuns Luna and confirms her assumption of "Eris" and Melodious being her nieces. Shadow also tells the both of them about the events of the future which makes them sad for what happens to Twilight and gives them hope for the Future, especially Luna upon hearing about Shadow's Son. The way Shadow describe this "Full Armored Alicorn" Son of his sounds like a pony she has been seeing in her own dreams for some reason ever since "Eris" and Melodious appeared in this timeline. A small colt with a mane and coat as platinum white as Shadow's Own Mane, but the eyes of the colt are as Blue as her own, but as shiny and glowy as her Nightmare Moon self. Her dreams continued to the point that he resembles Adult Shadow being lovey-dovey and romantically involved with Twilight's daughter, Nigredo who is laughing and returning her feelings to him. Luna felt so much joy seeing these two Alicorns being in love more than anything that she has ever felt in her entire life; but one thing stood out in this dream about this Platinum Alicorn: He lovingly calls Luna…"Mother".
To Be Continued…