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Time for the next one shot!

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Now for this one shot, we're going to go way ahead into the future, when Starburst turns 16 years old. And if you haven't read, "Starlight's Nightmare", I suggest you do, otherwise you're going to get very confused!

An Odd Birthday Present

Today was a very special day for a young mare as she was on the Friendship Express to the Crystal Empire, very happy to be back home and to see the two most favorite ponies in her life. Soon enough, the train moved slower and slower until it came to a complete stop at the Crystal Empire train station, the train doors opening to let everypony out and that included the young mare. When she got off, she spotted the two ponies that she wanted to see and ran to them to give them a hug.

"Mom, dad, it's so good to see you." The young mare said happily.

"It's good to see you too Starburst." Starburst's dad, Sunburst replied with a smile.

"Yes, it is, but you really didn't have to come all the way from Canterlot, you know." Starburst's mom, Starlight, added.

Starburst was a student in Princess Celestia's school for gifted unicorns, becoming a very talented unicorn and a top student there. However she was always thinking about her parents, after all, they were the ones who helped her get into the school. So, with her 16th birthday coming, even with her Canterlot friends wanting to her to stay and celebrate in Canterlot, she decided to go celebrate with her parents. After getting permission to leave for a few days from Princess Celestia, which the princess accepted, Starburst went back home.

"Please mom, it's no big deal, I love seeing you two." Starburst smiled.

"Well, lets not stand here forever, we got a big day to celebrate here." Sunburst told his two favorite ladies.

And so the three trotted through the streets of the Crystal Empire until they got home, Starburst sighing happily as she really did feel back at home.

"Now, lets get you settled into your room sweetie and then we have a reservation at your favorite restaurant." Sunburst told his daughter.

"Thanks dad." Starburst replied and went to her room, while her parents watched her go.

"Feels just like when she was a lot younger." Starlight commented.

"Yes it does, boy does time fly." Sunburst added.

As some time passed and Starburst's parents were ready to go, Starburst was still in her room.

"I wonder what's taking her so long." Starlight wondered.

"I know, usually she's faster than this, I'll go check up on her." Sunburst said and began to go, only for Starlight to stop him.

"No, I'll go." Starlight said and went to her daughter's room and knocked on Starburst's door.

"Sweetie, your dad and I are ready, are you?" Starlight asked.

"Oh mom, do you mind coming in?" Starburst asked, sounding a bit off guard.

"Sure." Starlight answered and opened the door to come in, to see her daughter sitting on her bed, Starlight sat down besides her daughter. "Anything wrong sweetie?"

"Mom, remember when you had that bad dream and I came to you and dad's room?" Starburst asked.

"Yes sweetie, go on." Starlight urged Starburst to finish, wondering where this was going.

"You said you would tell me what you have dreamt about when I was older, well now I am and it has been bugging me all this time." Starburst finished, Starlight understanding.

"It's not easy to talk about sweetie, even now I still think about it from time to time." Starlight sighed.

"Please mom, think of it as part of my birthday present." Starburst smiled.

"Okay sweetie, I'll tell you." Starlight sighed and took a deep breath before speaking. "You know who Queen Chrysalis is, right?"

"Yes, I have read how Auntie Twilight and her friends defeated her during Princess Cadance and Shining Armor's wedding and how you, Discord, Auntie Trixie, and Uncle Thorax defeated her and freed the Princesses, Auntie Twilight and her friends and freed the changelings from her reign." Starburst explained, showing that indeed she loved to read all those tales.

"Well, before Queen Chrysalis escaped last time, she swore she would get her revenge on me and it has always haunted me, especially after your father and I got married and had you. Starlight explained. "That dream I had, well I imagined if she got her hooves on you and dad and used you two as bait to finally defeat me, which she did and took all of my love from me, I can't imagine if that became real…" Starlight finished as tears started to be shed.

Starburst began to feel very sorry about asking her mom to finally reveal what she has dreamt about to her, she guessed that her mom didn't want her to start having her own nightmares about what could potentially happen. However at the same time, she was thankful that her mom was finally brave enough to tell her and that made her happy than. Starburst hugged her mom while the tears still fell from Starlight's eyes.

"It's okay mom, we're safe, and thank you for telling me, you know I heard that it's good to let out your thoughts or else they'll continue to haunt you." Starburst said as she held her mother tight.

"Thanks sweetie, I love you." Starlight smiled through her tears.

"You're welcome mom and I love you and dad too." Starburst smiled in return.

"Now, we should get going and not keep your father waiting." Starlight reminded her daughter.

And so the family enjoyed a good night out, just like old times as they ate a good meal together and then went back home to enjoy Starburst's favorite cake, Starburst blowing out the candles like when she was younger and making a wish. Her birthday wish this year being that her mom will hopefully not be haunted by her nightmares anymore.

And soon enough it came time for Starburst to go back to Canterlot to continue her studies, her parents going with her to the train station to say goodbye. As the Friendship Express began chugging to Canterlot, Starburst's parents kept on waving as she waved back. And when the train was out of view, Starlight leaned against Sunburst.

"I already miss her." Starlight said.

"I know, I do too, but we'll see her again." Sunburst replied as he gave a kiss on top of Starlight's head.

And so with the Friendship Express completely out of view, the unicorn couple went back home, looking froward to when Starburst would come back for another visit.

And another one shot done!

Now I'm thinking for the next one we'll go back in time when Starburst has to take her entrance exam in order to attend Princess Celestia's school…

What does everypony think of that?