Prologue

A lot can happen over 20 years. Our Main 6 have grown and even had their own families. It sure was tiresome to be a princess but Twilight didn't mind. She loved to tend to the ponies of Equestria and spread the wonders and magic of friendship. But one day she wanted to take a time to relax, take a break from it all. She was on her way to the spa when she bumped into somepony. He held out his hoof to help her up when they both realized who the other was. It was Flash Sentry, but he wasn't wearing his usual uniform since he was off duty. Flash had never seen Twilight with her mane down since on duty she did her best to have it up. Neither of them were planning to spend their leisurement time with any other pony so they just decided to go together, it would be a great time to know each other even more. The two ended up having the best relaxing day together but they couldn't help but feel really special around each other. They soon started spending more and more time together (and if it's between you and me, maybe even flirted with each other every once a moon on duty). It wasn't until a battle with yet another crazy villain where Flash had risked his life to save Twilight's. She thought he had died but he was only badly bruised up with a few minor cuts. That's when they knew how much they deeply cared for one another. Twilight was newly crowned the Queen of Friendship with her loyal knight and husband Flash Sentry. While she wasn't busy running the royal duties, she was out teaching lessons of friendship in her very own school, Twilight's Friendship Academy. Ponies, changelings, yakks, and any other creature alike came to attend this popular school. As being a Queen, it is her duty to make sure that the ponies of Equestria know what it is to be a true friend.

After a very hard break-up with Fleur De Lis, Rarity made it her best interest to help in any way to her friend Fancy Pants. She knew Fancy and Fleur had been dating for years and knew it must have been hard for him. So Rarity decided to cheer him up by allowing him to help her work in her Ponyville Boutique. He accepted the offer and appreciate her efforts to help him get back on his hooves. They had only intended for it to last a month or two but they found themselves enjoying each other's company. Overtime Fancy realized how much Rarity meant to him and asked if she would be his very special somepony who accepted with pleasure. They continued to push outside their comfort zones and try something new. Eventually they got married and while she had her shop in Canterlot, she had decided to make her old shop in a Ponyville a fashion and design school. Fancy on the other hoof, decided what he wanted to do was to teach and landed a job at Twilight's Friendship Academy.

Spike had grown to move on from his crush on Rarity ever since he found out that she was now dating Fancy Pants. He found himself however constantly helping Applejack on the farm. Applejack enjoyed her dragon's company and felt amazing to be by his side. One summer's night, Spike decided to take her out for a night flight where Applejack had the best time of her life. During the time, they shared all of their most fond memories with their friends and family. Soon the conversation went into relationships and is when Spike started to talk about the mare he has a crush on. Applejack was unaware if he stilled liked Rarity or not but listened to Spike describing his crush. It was then she realized that he wasn't talking about Rarity, but her! She knew in that moment that what she had with Spike was something more. Applejack still works on the farm and runs it as Spike works as a personal delivery dragon, delivering Apple Family goodness across Equestria.

It was great to be on the Wonderbolts. Rainbow had finally achieved her lifelong dream so the question came, what now? This is everything that she has ever dreamed of and now that she was there, what could she look forward too now? She would find herself spending a lot of time with Soarin. The two were great friends as they would go off and do various stuff together, pushing each other to their limits to partole to kitchen duty to even partners in Wonderbolt events. One day she was struck in awe when Soarin asked her out on a date. She had no idea what to do! Luckily Pinkie Pie found out about Dashie's date and was all aboard onto helping her best friend out. Pinkie placed a ear piece to Rainbow's ear so that she could follow her instructions on what to do during the date. What could possibly go wrong? This ended up with our two feathered pegasus, locked together in an old abandoned cave of doom. Rainbow starts to spill out everything until she says something along the lines of, "...and it's all because I don't have the courage to say that I like you!" Soarin confesses that he was being coached by Cheese Sandwich the whole time and feels the same way. When they finally escape, the two share a calm flight with each other where they eventually share a shy kiss. Rainbow is now the new Leader of the Wonderbolts Academy and Soarin coaches the newest of Wonderbolt members and tryouts.

Ever since Cheese helped out with Rainbow Dash's Birthaversery, Pinkie couldn't stop thinking about her other party pony pal. The two constantly kept in touch and would always write to each other. Pinkie would always look forward to the first week of the month, to read about Cheese's adventures and all of the parties he's been doing. Pinkie couldn't help but feel but very deeply miss him and long to be by his side. The day came when it was Pinkie's Birthday but it also landed on the week when Cheese's next letter would come in. So instead of preparing a party with her friends, she sat by her mailbox waiting for Cheese's letter. Hours pass as it never came. Discouraged she just decided to at least have a good birthday party with her friends and family. When it came time to open presents, Pinkie wasn't just in it. She had opened all the presents except one. She opened a small little box with a piece of paper in it. They were directions to go over to Sugar Cube Corner. Her friends giggled behind her as they arrived at the entrance. As soon as she opened the door, she couldn't see a thing. Singing filled the air as Pinkie's mane went back to its natural poofy nature. She recognized that voice anywhere. When the lights came on and the singing started to come to an end, Pinkie's muzzle was pressing up against Cheese's as he gave a warm smile saying Happy Birthday to her. She tackled him in a hug as Cheese equally matched her energy and excitement to see each other. As the party continued inside Sugar Cube Corner, Cheese and Pinkie snuck out to the roof. Cheese had given her a very special, one of a kind cupcake to make a wish on. When she had blown the candle, he asked if her wish came true. Her eyes shimmered as she kissed him, it was clear that it just did. Now Pinkie and Cheese have their own Party Pony Planning Company that is joined with The Cakes family and Sugar Cube Corner.

Fluttershy and Discord never anticipated for it to happen. Discord knew that he and Fluttershy would always be friends no matter what. Soon however, Discord started to catch certain feelings to his pegasus and didn't know what to do. Even Spike had got onto Discord's case one Hearts and Hooves Day. He didn't want to admit it because after all those years of being alone, why would he be having these feelings now? What would a beautiful mare like herself want to be with a strange creature like him? He wasn't sure if it was just him or if there really was something there. However as time went on the feelings he had for her became stronger. As for Fluttershy she could sense what was going on too. She didn't know what to do with her feelings for Discord. Sure they may not make sense to other ponies but they made sense to each other and that's what mattered. So it was another normal day for their weekly meets. They were having a fun game of hide and seek, Fluttershy dominating it by using her Doo eyes. After laughing for the next few hours the two settled down and were close in each other's embrace to relax. Discord had curled his body around her as she was close into his warm fur. They were talking as they started to talk about how much they cared for each other. It was when Fluttershy had slipped the words 'I love you' when they both realized that they were having the same feelings. It was no surprise that the two ended up happily with each other and was actually well anticipated among their friends. Discord and Fluttershy live in Fluttershy's new and improved cottage home. While Fluttershy works in her new animal shelter, Discord surprisingly also teaches at Twilight's school.

This is where our story begins. It was a calm day in Ponyville. Ponies were out and about as the sound of children laughing filled the air. A mare pushed her carriage as her baby fussed around. "Now Pip" she said, "No fussing." "Lookout!" came a booming voice. The mother turned to see a lavender alicorn on roller skates coming towards them. She was going fast and was about to hit them. But the mare merely smiled as she opened her wings and swiftly flew over them. The mother watched in shock as the baby stopped fussing and giggled as the young alicorn landed on the other side. "Sorry ma'am." she called. "It's fine Princess Star." she bowed.

Star Sentry Sparkle raced as fast as she could to get to the castle. She had forgotten about her meeting with the royals. Rounding the corner she used her magic to take off her skates as she ran up the stairs. She found herself running in mid-air when she realized she was floating in the air. She groaned as an amused voice followed, "Well if it isn't the Princess of Friendship, rushing to class I see?" Star looked beside her as Discord stood there with his arms folded. "Sorry Professor Discord," she apologized, "But I'm late for a meeting." "I see you lost track of time while you were out having some fun, yes?" he said. "Yeah," Star replied before an idea popped into her head, "Do you think you could, you know help me get there faster? I'm still trying to learn teleportation spells."

Discord yawned, "Well I don't know if that teaches you anything about being responsible…" "Please?" Star asked with her eyes shimmering. "Oh alright," he said, "But only because you said please." Discord snaps his fingers as Star disappears. "Oops I forgot to mention that my magic is a little chaotic today." he chuckled to himself. Star sighed in relief as she saw her mother and the other royals standing around the table. "I'm here." she smiled. Celestia, Luna, Cadence, and Flurry Heart giggled as Twilight put a hoof to her face. Star tilted her head when she heard a psst behind her. She turned to see her two best friends whom she considered sisters, Light Breeze and Aurora Slumber, as Light made an indication to come over to her. Walking to her Star said, "What's wrong?" "You're on the table." she whispered.

Star looked below her to see that she indeed was standing on the table. She blushed in embarrassment as she got off to take a seat beside Light and Aurora. Thanks Discord Star said to herself annoyed. Tapping came to a window as Star looked to see Discord floating there mouthing, "My pleasure Princess."

As Star made a face Twilight shot a look at her daughter as she gave a innocent smile "Now that we're all here, we can begin." Celestia said. "Right," Twilight said giving one last look at Star as she started, "Now as you may know that the Friendship Festival is coming up in a few months time and this year we have to make to make sure it's better than ever because this year is very special." "Like every other year." Light whispered as Aurora smirked and Star silently chuckled. "Yes," Cadence chimed in, "Because this year we are not putting it together. You girls are." "What?" the young alicorns said in surprise. "We think it would be a great chance for you all to get some practice in and organize an event such as this." Celestia said.

"You can count on us mom." Light said as Aurora and Flurry nodded in agreement. "I know you won't let us down," Luna said as Celestia added, "You got this girls. That is all." As the ponies dismissed and left the room, Twilight cleaned the table up. She saw her daughter still sitting down in place. Twilight sighed as she went over to her. Star looked up at her mom knowing what was to come next. "Here we go." she said to herself. "Star why were you late? You know as a Princess we need to be organized with our schedules." Twilight started. "Mom I wanted just a few short hours outside the castle," Star said, "It almost seems like you keep me cooped up in here." "I do not," Twilight protested, "You know just as much as I that I let you go out and do what you like too once approved by me." "Okay fine but that's what it feels like." Star said. She knew something else was bothering her daughter. "What's wrong?" Twilight asked coming to her side.

"We can't plan an entire event as big as The Friendship Festival! Well I certainly can't!" Star said, "That's to much for one pony to handle!" "That is why we practice," Twilight said, "This is apart of what being a princess and future queen is honey." "Being a princess is no fun." Star pouted, "How am I supposed to pull this off mom? I mean you are the first to establish the Princess of Friendship title, what you've done is far more than what I could ever do. How can I take part in running a friendship festival if I'm always busy with royal duties? Like I feel like it's lesson after lesson, ceremony after ceremony."

Twilight smiled warmly at her daughter. How she reminded her so much of herself when she was her age. She knew exactly what she had to do. "Star I think it's time I send you on the next part of your training." she said. "More work? On top of everything else I have to catch up on?" she groaned. Twilight shot a look as Star smiled. "No, in fact I want to give you a pause on your lessons." Star's eyes twinkled as she said, "Does this mean I get a break?" "No," her mother replied, "It means I'm giving you a new task." Twilight pulled her daughter to her side with her wing. "Giving that you will be one of the ponies in charge of this years Friendship Festival, it seems you will need to spend more time with your friends to understand friendship more. That's why I want you to go out and continue your studies with your friends." "Really? That's it?" Star said in surprise, "But that's way easier than doing boring Princess duties and these honor classes. And this will give me way more time to actually really get to know my friends and actually grow closer to them, I only see them every so often because of being a Princess. This almost seems to easy!" "Than I expect it to be a piece of cake for you. One last thing too, I will be expecting a page once a week of what you have been learning." Twilight smirked. "Alright," Star cheered, "Does this mean I can do whatever I want and have fun all day, do no homework, and no more chores?" "Don't push it little lady." Twilight said.

The two giggled with each other as Star said, "Can I go tell my friends now?" Nodding, the sparky alicorn parted away from her mother as she rushed out the door. Twilight watched her go as she let out a sad sigh. Her ears flicked as she heard somepony standing behind her. An orange hoof laid on her shoulder as she placed her hoof on his. "So you finally did it." he said. "Yeah." Twilight replied. "You going to be okay Twi?" he asked. "Of course Flash," Twilight replied as she turned to him, "I mean I have to let her learn on her own like I have." Flash could see the water in her eyes as he wrapped his wing around her. "It's going to be okay, it's not like she's moving away, she'll still be in Ponyville." he comforted. "But she's not going to be by my side or in the castle all day like she used too and oh gosh now I know how Celestia felt with me." Twilight sobbed a little. "I thought you would be used to this ever since your first student Starlight." Flash said, "So it's not like it's the first time doing this." "But this is our daughter Flash," Twilight replied, "Our daughter. What happens if something happens to her out there?" "And if it does it's okay because like you said she is our daughter. Which mean she has her mother's smart thinking," Flash said pushing some of Twilight's mane back, "And her mother's beautiful looks." Twilight blushed as she said, "Flash, stop it. She wouldn't have that burning passion and determination if it weren't for you." "She'll be fine Twi." he reassured, "Trust me." The two kissed each other.

Suddenly there was the sound of somepony clearing there throat as the two pulled back to see King Sombra standing there amused. "Sorry to interrupt," Sombra said trying not to laugh, "But we need you Mrs Sparkle." Twilight and Flash were burning red from embarrassment as Twilight managed to say, "Of course!" Flash kissed her hoof as he said, "I'll see you later for dinner." "Bye." Twilight said as she went to join Sombra's side. She blushed beside him as she said, "You're not going to tell Celestia are you?" "Well she is my wife," Sombra said before winking, "But I think I'll let it slide for this one, you'd probably die from embarrassment no?" Twilight groaned in her hoof as Sombra let out a laugh.

Star rushed down the hallway as she made her way to the doors. It almost seemed like she was running in place. She groaned as she realized she was being held in chaos magic. She knew she was in for it when she heard Discord say, "Tsk, tsk, tsk Princess. I thought you would learn the first time Star?" "I'm sorry Professor Discord," Star said, "But this time I'm off the line by my mom." "Oh really now?" Discord said, "Interesting." "Yeah I'm going to start doing friendship lessons outside the castle meaning no more classes with you, for the time being no offense." Star said. "Like mother, like daughter eh?" Discord said to himself. "Well if it's approved by Queen Twilight, then I suppose I better let you go." he said placing her to the ground. "Thank you!" Star said before adding, "Oh um Discord I was wondering if you can tell Lily and Chance to meet me at Sugarcube Corner?" "I'll see if I can squeeze it into my schedule." he said as the alicorn waved, "Thank you." Discord chuckled to himself as he watched her go out the door.

"Bad idea Bolt," said a beautiful pony with spiral eyes, "I like pranks just as much as the next pony but while she's asleep? Even I know when it's crossing the line." A blue pegasus colt looked over at his two companions. The girl who had spoke before had a brilliant gray coat. Her teal spiral eyes showed a look of question as her curly pink mane laid on her shoulders. As she fixed her fluffy chest fur with her leopard paw, her brother stood beside her rubbing his head. Instead of hooves he had lion paws which he ran one paw through his black mane as he said, "Maybe we should just wake her up instead." he suggested. "Don't worry about it Chance and Lily," the spiky rainbow haired colt reassured, "Everything's going to be fine besides Pomme Butter likes a good joke from time to time."

Bolt perched upon his cloud as he made his way over to the dragon pony. She had been working on the apple stand and had grown tired and decided to catch a few Z's. Bolt's cloud hovered above Pomme as he got ready to create thunder. Just as he was about to pound down on the cloud two voices excitedly greeted, "Hi there Bolt Dash!" Bolt jumped in surprise at the sudden call of his name that he slipped on the cloud and fell on the ground. Lily and Chance started laughing as Bolt blew some hair out of his face with a grumbling sigh. He looked up to see two bubbly, smiling ponies looking down at him. They looked exactly the same only difference was one was a girl with a pink streak in her mane while the other was a boy with a slightly different brown streak in his hair.

"Cinnamon. Pumpkin. What a surprise." he said. At that moment Pomme opened her eyes as she let out a yawn. She stretched out as she looked over to see her friends gathered together. Going to them she said, "Howdy there everypony, didn't see you there. What are you doing on that there floor Bolt?" Bolt got up dusting his feathers off as Lily floated to Pomme's side. "Bolt here tried to prank you," Lily said floating beside her as Chance added, "But it seemed to have backfired to him, thanks to the twins." The ponies all started laughing as Bolt rolled his eyes in annoyance. "Haha very funny, jokes on me. I get it!" Bolt said before adding, "Don't worry Pomme, I'll get you someday yet." "Uh-huh, sure you will." she said.

Suddenly she put a hoof to her stomach. "You okay there Pomme Butter?" Pumpkin asked. She didn't reply as she let out a burp. Fire came out, followed by a scroll. It landed in her hoof as they all looked at it. They all stood there in shock as they looked at the scroll. Cinnamon was the first one to speak as she said, "Ooooo! I didn't know you were able to do that!" "Me neither." Pomme said. "Well, go ahead and read it." Bolt said. She opened the scroll as they all huddled together. "Dear Friends, I have exciting news to share with you all. Meet me at Sugarcube Corner. -Star Sparkle."

"Star!" they all said. "I haven't seen her since last Nightmare Night." Bolt said. "It'll be so good to see her again," Pumpkin said as Cinnamon added, "And we can catch up on everything with a 'Catch Up with your BFF' Party!" The twins nodded in agreement as they hoof bumped each other. "Well what are we waiting for, let's go." Lily said. The six walked together as they made their way to Sugarcube corner.

As they walked through the entrance, they scanned around to look for Star. Pomme was pulled back by her tail as she turned to face the pony responsible for it. She rolled her eyes as the white unicorn colt smirked back at her. "Velvet I don't know how many times I have to tell ya that this is not the way to get anypony's attention. Nor will you ever get my attention." Pomme said. He let her part away from her as he said, "Harsh, but can you blame me?" "Quit the 'smooth' talk lover-boy," Pomme said, "Good thing you're here, Star wanted all of us to meet her here." "Fine," he said as he went to walk along with the group, "Duty calls."

She rolled her eyes as they all kept a lookout for her. "Guys! Over here!" called Star's voice. They turned to see Star sitting in a long booth she had reserved for them. "Star!" they all said as they went over to her. Star rushed to meet them as they all went to a group hug. "It's been so long since we've hung out." Chance said. "Yeah, you sure must be busy with all those princess duties." Cinnamon said. "Funny you mention that Cinnamon Pie," Star said, "Come take a seat you guys but you're going to want to get right back up for the news I have for you."

"Well come on, tell us the scoop." Lily said. As they filled up the seat Star started, "Okay so first thing's first, I want to apologize for not spending time with you guys. Your my friends but I barely get to see you and I can't help but feeling a little drifted away from you guys because I don't see you guys as much." "Now why in hay would you say something like that?" Pomme said, "You know you'll always have us, even if we don't see each other as much." "Yeah and when we do hang out, it's like we were just hanging out just yesterday!" Pumpkin chimed in. "But that's the thing," Star said, "I want to spend more time with you guys. I want to be able to get to know you all better and build our friendship even more." The seven looked at one another as they looked back at her. "But?" Bolt said. "You know the upcoming Friendship Festival is coming up in few months time and this year they have decided for me and the other young Princesses to run it this year." Star said. "Does this mean we won't be seeing you anymore because it's going to take so much time to prepare?" Chance said in a worried/sad like tone.

"Well," Star said no longer containing her excitement, "By order of Queen Twilight Sentry Sparkle, she has order me to continue my studies in the heart of Ponyville and learn about the magic of friendship in preparation of the Friendship Festival!" "Awesome!" they all said as they went in for a group hug. Pumpkin and Cinnamon gasped as they said, "You know what this calls for?" The twins rolled out there custom made party cannons as it exploded confetti on the group. "Where did they get those party cannons from?" Velvet asked. "It's best to just go with it." Bolt said. "Wait a second," Pomme said, "So you're saying this is going to be your main focus and you're just catching a break on Princess stuff? Doesn't that seem a bit too easy?" "Don't sweat it Pomme Butter," Star said, "It's friendship, how hard can it be?"

Finally it's out! I have been wanting to this for a really long time now. Make my own universe that's not associated with 'Bride of Discord' in any way! This is all me, my Next Gen characters and these are there stories. I hope you guys will come to enjoy these guys just as much as me. I'll also be kind of 're-writing' WPLB. Don't worry the old one is still there as well as that audio drama will be going, episode 3 is looking GREAT! But I'm going to make a different story for Light, Aurora, and Mythic for this original universe I will be calling plain Lightverse.

Keep in mind this fanifc will be for the fun of me so don't expect constant updates because 1) It's not my main priority (WPLB audio drama is atm) 2) I have to pass my classes for school so that'll keep me busy 3) I'm involved in my school alot so if I'm gone for a really long time, it's probably because I'm in a show.

Now here are some pointers for this first chapter

Star Sparkle- Only child to Flash and Twilight. She is caring, active, wise but also reckless and sometimes irresponsible.

Bolt Dash- Son of Soarin and Rainbow Dash. He loves pranks like his mother and is determined at any task that he is given. Never turns down from a challenge, no matter how hard it may be.

Lily Flutterlussion- Older sister of Tender Chance by a year, Lily is a great blend of Fluttershy and Discord. Kind, respectful, and gentle at times but also mischievous, sneaky, and a prankster every once and awhile.

Tender Chance- Younger brother to Lily by a year and only son to Fluttershy and Discord. He's shy at first to new ponies but once he gets to know them he becomes a lay-back, chill, and cool guy to talk too. More so takes after his mother but still has his father in him.

Cinnamon Pie- Younger twin by 30 seconds, she's the daughter of Pinkie Pie and Cheese Sandwich. Bouncy, energetic, and very creative.

Pumpkin Pie- Older twin by 30 seconds, he's the son of Cheese Sandwich and Pinkie Pie. Imaginative, quick-witted, and charming.

Pomme Butter- Oldest daughter of Applejack and Spike. Strong, smart, and bold, she's the perfect blend of her parents.

Velvet Rain- Son of Rarity and Fancy Pants. He's a huge gentlecolt, a flirt (only to Pomme Butter), and is very respectful to everypony.

For more bio on them stay tuned to my DA pages: Snoopy7c7 and Sunflower7c7. Hope you enjoy the first chapter.