>It is one month later.
>Why one month?
>Because this is what your days have been like: Wake up, shower, eat, court, read in the library, eat, cuddle with Tia, and fall asleep.
>Not that cuddling was bad, that was the highlight of your day.
>However, standing in the throne room, trying to look intimidating for hours on end was awfully boring.
>But that will all end tomorrow.
>Tomorrow is the day Tia and Luna get to raise the sun and the moon.
>Unfortunately for you, that means you need to be up before the sun.
>Tia is not going to let you sleep in while she has to get up.
>You are now in bed, trying to get some sleep.
>Too bad your internal clock isn't going to let you.
>You slide off the bed, careful not to wake Tia.
>Slipping into the hallway, you walk to the garden.
>When the king said this was a good spot to think, he was right.
>Once you enter the garden, you see the king and queen on the bench.
>You are about to find another place when you hear the queen.
>"Why do we have to do it Noctis? Can't we wait a little longer?"
>"You know we can't do that Aurora. We have already been summoned."
>Summoned for what?
>Leave it to the king to be cryptic even when he isn't talking to you.
>"I said you were never good at sneaking around Anonymous."
>Busted.
>You sigh and walk out in the open.
I'm sorry I didn't mean to eavesdrop. It's just I couldn't sleep, then I heard you talking about being summoned-
>The king raised his leg, making you stop.
>"There is something we should discuss about tomorrow. Come sit with us."
>The queen scoots towards her husband and pats the empty space.
>You walk over and sit next to her.
>She takes a long breath and then looks over at you.
>"Let's start at the beginning. When an alicorn is summoned, that means..."

>Be Celestia.
>The alarm in Anon's room is going off.
>Mornings were never your thing, despite what your cutie mark said.
>You yawn and shut of the alarm with your magic.
>Then, you try and cuddle with your coltfriend.
>Except, he wasn't there.
>Odd, he hated mornings as much as you did.
>You can find him later.
>Right now you need to get ready to raise the sun.
>You trudge your way to the bathroom and take a quick shower.
>No time for breakfast, you took took too much time in the shower.
>You half trot, half run to the the tallest tower.
>You probably should have flown, but you don't want to mess up your mane.
>When you get to the top of the tower, Anon, your father, and your mother are there.
>What is he doing here?
>You didn't mind him being here in the slightest, but you thought this was going to be just you and your parents.
>He also looks a bit... well... sad.
>"Are you ready Solaris?"
>Your mothers voice rouses you from your thoughts.
I am ready.
>You take a position beside your mother.
>Right before you can channel your magic, she pulls you into a tight hug.
>"Never forget, I will always love you."
>This is really sappy, even for mom.
>Either way, you hug her back.
>*sniff*
>Is she crying?
>You pull out of the hug to see tears coming down her face.
Why are you crying?
>She wipes her face clear.
>She is acting like you were never going to see her again.
>"I-I'm just so p-proud of you."
>You are still not convinced.
>"Come on dear. The ponies need their sun."

>You both retake your positions.
>Your dad lowers the moon so you may bring up the sun.
>You channel your magic like your mother taught you.
>A light starts to shine around you.
>You ignore it and continue to focus.
>Gritting your teeth, you can feel the sun start to move.
>The amount of light surrounding you blinds you from seeing the sun.
>You can her your mothers voice echo through your mind.
>"Don't forget the spell to keep it moving!"
>You focus even harder on the new spell.
>Your magic starts to flow out of your horn.
>You are blinded by a flash of light.
>Rubbing your eyes, you try and get your vision back.
>When your vision returns, you feel something flick your face.
>Your eyes widen as your mane is flowing in the non-existent breeze.
>Excited you look around to show your parents and Anon.
>However, there is one alicorn missing.
Mom?

>Be Anon.
>You just witnessed Tia raise the sun.
>You also witnessed the loss of her mother.
>"Mom?"
>Tia looks around for her mother.
>The tears start to build up in her eyes.
>"M-Mom?"
>The look on her face is heartbreaking.
>You look down to your feet.
>There is no way you could look her in the eye.
>You knew this was going to happen, but there was nothing you could do to stop it.
>She is in Elysium now.
>You can hear her father walk over and pull her into a hug.
>Tia holds him close and sobs into his neck.
>The king also seems to be tearing up.
>You feel out of place, standing to the side.
>This is a family matter.
>But, it would be disrespectful to leave.
>So, you stand there, with your head lowered in respect.
>Tia's wails turn into sniffles.
>The king isn't doing so well either.
>His cries were silent, but not any less meaningful.
>But he wasn't crying for his wife.
>He was crying for Tia and Luna.
>"W-Why?"
>That is the question of the day.
>"Anonymous will tell you tonight, after the moon is raised."
>It doesn't take her long to connect the dots.
>She pushes out of the hug, but latches onto his shoulders.
>"No! I can't lose you too! I won't!"
>She tightens her grasp.
>"I'm sorry."
>He gives her a kiss on the forehead and walked into the tower.
>Tia stands there in disbelief.
>You wanted to hold her and tell her everything will be alright.
T-Tia...
>Your voice cracks a little.
>She turns towards you, a cross between anger and hurt in her eyes.
>"You!"

>You take a step back.
>You have seen her angry before, but it was never at you.
>"You knew this would happen! Didn't you!?"
>Hanging your head in shame, you nod.
>"And you didn't say anything!?"
>There are no words that can express how you are feeling.
>The best you can come up with is being lower than dirt itself.
>"I can't believe you would let me do something like that!"
Tia...
>"I put my trust in you and this is how you repay me!?"
Tia please...
>"No wonder those ponies hated you!"
Please don't do this...
>Your eyes start to water.
>"You really are nothing more than a monster!"
>Time seems to freeze at that moment.
>She just called you a monster.
>Out of all the ponies in your life, she was the only one that defended you from that title.
>Now, she has called you the name you fear the most.
>Sadness boils into anger.
>You clench your hands, trying to not say anything you will regret.
>"I should have let you rot in that alley!"
>That did it.
>You have been pushed past the tipping point.
At least I didn't kill my own mother!
>She rears back.
>Tears are finding their way back to her eyes.
>Then it hits you.
>You can't believe you just said that.
>Of all the things you could have said, you had to bring up what she just went through.
Wait. I didn't mean-
>"Get out."
>Her voice is low and emotionless.
I'm sorry. I don't know-
>"I said GET OUT!"
>She picks you up by your armor and throws you against the wall.
>You may not be affected my magic, but your clothes and armor could be.
>You pick yourself up and look at Tia.
>She tried to hurt you.
>Just like all the others.
>Ponies never change.

>A look of regret spreads across her face.
>You move to the door.
>"Wait Anonymous. I di-"
>You cut her off my slamming the door and running down the staircase.
>Once you hit the bottom, you run to your room.
>You find a sack in your room and start to fill it with clothes.
>You start to have flashbacks to when you first arrived in Equestia.
>The way they treated you.
>The way they lied to you.
>You didn't want to go through that again.
>You don't know if you can handle going through that again.
>After packing up the rest of your clothes, you turn around to see... Princess Solaris Celestia in the door way.
>"Anon, where are you going?"
Away.
>You step into the bathroom and grab some toiletries.
>There isn't much to take, but you might be able to sell them for a few bits.
>"Anonymous, please stop. I'm sorry."
We're all sorry about something.
>You push past her and try to leave the room, but the door closes before you can.
>Turning around you can see a broken alicorn on the edge of tears.
>"Please, I don't want to lose somepony else."
>She sniffs once and opens her forelegs for a hug.
>"I love you."
>She looks so frail.
>Anyone would have to be mad if they would try to hurt her.
I thought I did.
>But you were past that point.
>The glow from her horn stops and she weeps into her forelegs.
>You turn around and walk out the door.
>There is nothing left for you here.

>You try and walk out to the castle without anyone important seeing you.
>The exit is in your sight.
>All you have to do is-
>"Anon?"
>You were so close.
>Turning around, Luna trots up to you.
>"Where are you going?"
I don't know. Just out of here.
>Not wanting to give her a chance to stop you, you turn around and head for the door.
>The same door that takes a blue color and shuts in front of you.
>You can't just leave.
>That would be easy.
>And when has life ever been easy on you.
>"I am not letting you leave until you talk to me. What's wrong?"
>It would be just like a pony to try and keep you trapped like an animal.
>Still, there was no way getting past Luna without talking.
>Sighing in defeat, you lean against a wall, then slide down.
We had a fight.
>Luna sits down in front of you.
>"Who?"
Me and Solaris.
>"And that makes it okay for you to leave?"
>Anger was rising in her voice.
>Your own anger isn't too far behind.
You wouldn't understand. You weren't there.
>"Then tell me."
>What can you say?
>Oh yeah, I blamed your sister for killing your mother for calling me a monster.
>Wait... does she know?
Luna, do you know what will happen when you raise the moon?
>Her head lowers, looking at the ground.
>"Yes."
>She gets up and moves beside you.
>"I was trying to get better with my dream walking spell. I was getting better at it so I wanted to test it out on father himself. When I entered his mind, I saw him when he was younger, when he first raised the moon. It didn't take long to figure out that I wasn't in a dream... but a memory. So, I waited for him to raise the moon. When he did, I saw something awful happen. The mare standing next to him disappeared into darkness. I was so scared that I asked him about it that day. After more prodding, he gave in. I was devistated. That is why you haven't seen me very much since we started to take on more duties."

>Looking back, Luna did seem more distant during court.
>"She came into my room this morning and said goodbye. But she said it was for a good reason, and I believed her."
>You nod with her tale.
Tia didn't know. I doubted she would have gone through with it if she did, no matter the reason.
>Luna nods in agreement.
>You both lover Tia to death, but she would never hurt another living thing... on purpose.
>"So, what did you two fight about."
>Luna was always known for her bluntness, but that is what you need right now.
She was devastated when she lost your mother. Your dad tried to comfort her, but I think that only made it worse. I was the only one standing there. So, she took it out on me. But we both said things we regret.
>"And you thought it would be okay to just leave her now?"
>Thinking back, it wasn't the best answer.
Well no, but-
>You are interrupted by a whack on your head.
>Rubbing the sore spot, Luna is staring at you with a stern gaze.
>"That's right it isn't. I know how you feel about her, and I know how she feels about you. So, pull your head out of your flank because she needs you now more than ever. I won't let you throw everything you have away just because of some stupid fight. Now you will walk back to your room, put your stuff away, and comfort my sister. Or so help me I will buck you so hard that you won't be able to eat solid food for a month. Is that understood?"
>You give a nod.
>When she sets out to do something, she gets it done.
>Even if it literally means knocking some sense into you.
>You pull Luna into a hug.
Thank you.
>She pushes out of the hug.
>"Don't get soft on me. Go find my sister."
>You smirk and run off to find Tia.
>Stopping by your room first, you open up the door and drop your bag.
>Tia is sitting on your bed... with your sword pointed at her gut.
TIA!

>Her eyes open up and she looks at you.
>You dash across the room and slap the blade out of her magic.
>There isn't a wasted second between the blade hitting the ground and you pulling Tia into a protective hug.
>You hold her tight, not letting her try to wiggle out of it.
>One hand on her back and the other puller her head next to yours.
Shhhh
>She just stays where she is and cries in your hug.
>This has to be the absolute most frightening thing to come across.
>At least ten times worse than when you rescued Luna.
>You pet her mane, trying to calm her down.
>No words were exchanged.
>They didn't need to be.
>You just held her till she stopped crying.
>Once she quiets down, you lay her down on the bed.
>She has cried herself to sleep.
>The sight of her broken form hurts you more than anything those ponies ever called you.
>You tuck her under the covers and pet her mane.
>Leaning down you give her a kiss on the cheek.
I'm sorry.
>You curl up with her and hold her close.
>She doesn't need anymore pain.
>You just want her to be able to smile again.

>The morning turns into the afternoon.
>You spent all day holding your love close to you.
>Leaning against the headboard, you pull her up so she can listen to your heartbeat.
>When she was overloaded with work, she always said that your heatbeat calmed her nerves.
>She looks so peaceful sleeping here.
>You brush a loose hair back into her flowing mane.
>If only you could stay like this forever.
>But, Tia starts to wake up.
>She starts to lift her head, only to be stopped by your hand.
>"Anon?"
>You pull her back to your chest.
Shh
>She gives in and lets her head rest back on your chest.
>"I'm sorry. I shouldn't hav-"
I am too. Just... don't ever scare me like that again.
>Her face tries to go deeper into your chest.
>There is a knock at the door.
>You don't dare move to answer it.
>Instead, the door opens with Luna carrying a tray of sandwiches.
>"I thought you would like some lunch."
That would be nice.
>Luna walks over and lays the tray on your nightstand.
>You let Tia sit up on the bed.
>Each of you grabs a sandwich.
>Yours is obviously different from theirs because of the lack of flowers and addition of meat.
>"Thank you Luna."
>"It was nothing Tia, now eat up."
>Tia doesn't have to be told twice before taking a bit of her sandwich.
>You each eat your food in silence.
>After you finish you sandwich, you break the silence.
So how are you doing Tia?
>She scoots next to you, leaning against your side.
>"Better now. Thank you. A-And about the stuff I said-"
>You sush her with a finger.
Water under the bridge. Let's just not bring it up.

>After you had your food, you, Luna, and Tia take a walk in the garden.
>All of you sit on a little incline that overlooks a small pond.
>There was nothing else to do.
>Court was already called off for a week.
>There was no paperwork to fill out.
>No people to meet.
>This week is just for Tia and Luna to recover from their loss and begin to take up their duties.
>You watch the light reflect off the water as the sun moves closer to the horizen.
>"I think I might have put too much into the spell."
>You and Luna look over to Tia, then to the sun.
Maybe, but you'll get the hang of it.
>You put your arm around her.
>"I'm going to miss them."
>"Me too."
Me three, but look at it this way.
>They turn their heads toward you.
You will still have me to kick around.
>Tia pushes you away and gives a stern face.
>"That's not funny."
>You start to smile.
No, but this is.
>Pouncing on Tia, you start to hit her ticklish spots.
>Her legs and wings spaz out with her uncontrollable laughter.
>"Hahahaha. Stop! haha it!"
>You don't let up on your assault.
>"Hahah Luna! H-Help"
>Increasing your attack, you feel a pull on your shirt.
>The little tug turns into a full on pull as you are thrown onto your back.
>In seconds you are covered with blue feathers and hooves.
>Then, comes the counter attack.
>With no defense, the two princesses give you a tickle attack to last a lifetime.
>Tears start to come out of your eyes you are laughing so much.
>A minute passes before they stop.
>Even when they do stop, you still give out a few lingering laughs.
>"You know Luna, he's right. We still can kick his flank."

>The sun stopped a little lower than usual, but it is no big deal.
>There was no mass panic or public crisis, just a a that was a little lower in the sky.
>You are standing on top of the tower that Tia was on to raise the sun.
>Now, she had to lower it so Luna could raise it.
>The king is standing next to Luna, waiting for Tia.
>"It's time."
>Tia walks over to her father to give him one last hug.
>"I'm going to miss you."
>"We will see each other again."
>They squeezed each other one more time before pulling apart.
>Tia walked back beside you and you laid a comforting hand on her back.
>She looks up at you.
>You give her a nod to begin.
>Closing her eyes, she turns back to the sun near the horizon.
>Her horn lights up and she grits her teeth.
>The sun starts to descend, not gracefully, but it's going down.
>Once the sun disappears from the sky, the king mirrors your action.
>He puts a hoof across Luna's back, trying to comfort her.
>"Just concentrate. Don't try to force it."
>Luna nods her head and concentrates her magic.
>Unlike Tia, the area around you gets darker instead of brighter.
>The air around you gets colder.
>You end up huddling close to your girlfriend for warmth.
>The darkness starts to block out all sources of light until it is pitch black.
>If you held a hand in front of your face, you wouldn't even know it's there.
>The darkness goes as fast as it came.
>You are greeted by the light of the moon, and an empty spot where the king was.
>Tears build up in Tia's eyes, but she was also smiling.
>She knows that one day, she would see them again.
>Luna looks like she is about to pass out.
>She is the younger sister, no amount of time will change that.
>Tia was quick to support her sister.
>They walked back into the castle to get some sleep.
>Looking up at the sky, you see a new constellation.
>It looks like two alicorns in an embrace.
>Maybe they won't be as gone as you thought.

>At the end of the week, Tia and Luna announced their parents passing.
>Many ponies were shocked and scared.
>There were many nobles that tried to take advantage of the situation, but you put a stop to that.
>Not many ponies would mess with an anti magic being that could take on multiple opponents at one time.
>The princesses were able to calm the masses and assume the duties of rulers.
>A funeral was arranged for the former rulers.
>Instead of graves, Tia and Luna opted for a memorial.
>The memorial was a tall slab of stone with a sculpture of each alicorn on top.
>They replaced the bench that the king used and planted it there.
>The ceremony was just wrapping up.
>"...and so. We give our respect to the former rulers of Equestia: King Noctis and Queen Aurora. May they guide us to Elysium."
>"May they guide us to Elysium"
>Since that was the last prayer, all the ponies start to file out of their seats.
>The only people left are you, Tia, and Luna.
>Tia lays down a bundle of sunflowers for her mother.
>Luna lays down a bundle of nightshade for her father.
>They aren't the most beautiful flowers out there, but they hold significance to what was passed on.
>After giving their own silent prayer, they walked back to the castle.
>Now only you remained at the site.
>You remember some things back on earth about prayers.
>Taking your hand you tap your forehead, then stomach.
>Then, you tap your left shoulder, then your right.
>You know you just made a cross, but you really didn't understand what it meant other than a sign of respect.
I'll make sure to watch over them.
>You turn around and head to the castle, but before you walk in, you see something in the sky.
Is that a... pink cloud?