A/N: Ha! VV is now longer than HT. So far every story I have started beats the previous in length. This one has some help from DLB though so I thank him for this one being longer. This chapter is pretty long so I hope yall enjoy. Please reveiw~ sci-fi

Chapter 11: Tests.

Heart's Vision sat in the room the rulers gave him to stay in while he was in Canterlot. He sat and did nothing. He didn't know what to do. 'If I was at home I would have plenty to do. I could be organizing the Lanterns or studying with Twilight. I could spend time with Scoot or any of the other ponies around Ponyville. But no. I sit here wait so that I can prove that I am worthy.'

A pony knocked on the door to Heart's room. Heart used his magic to open the door.

It was one of the castle staff. "Heart's Vision. You have visitors. If you follow me I can lead you to them."

Heart stood up from his moping. "Where are they?"

"They are at the entrance waiting for you to-" The pony was cut off by Heart teleporting to them.

Sun Petal and Lead Road were waiting for Heart. Heart was happy to see them. "Hey guys. I see you got my letter."

Petal hugged Heart. "We missed you."

"I was only gone a day."

"I still missed you." Petal released Heart from the hug.

Heart smiled. He was glad that she missed him but part of him worried that she was connecting to him too much. "How you doing Lead?"

"Just fine. Petal and Lightning are doing an excellent job of keeping the program on track."

Heart motioned for them to follow him. "Glad to hear it. I didn't expect you two to come so quickly. Now that you're here I can tell you why I needed you. The rulers don't believe in me. They think I am power hungry and shouldn't be aloud to be an adviser. I want you two to help represent me. Don't lie but tell them your opinion of me. Tell them if you think I deserve this position or not."

Petal thought Heart deserved more than just an adviser. "You are a great pony Heart. You deserve your dream. I have seen how you are. You are a gift. I don't think there is another pony like you."

Heart didn't like being complemented so much. "Thank you Petal but maybe you should tone it down. I feel uncomfortable when you do that."

"Anything for you Heart."

Lead understood that Petal was just being energetic. Young ponies tend to get a little carried away. "So when are we going to represent you Heart?"

Heart opened two big doors into the throne room. "Right now."

The four rulers sat in their individual seat looking at Heart questionably. Lead Road became nervous. He was standing in front of the most powerful beings in Equestria. "I was not ready for this."

Heart patted him. "It had to be done this way. It makes sure that your opinions are not prepared. You will do fine. Just be honest." Heart looked to the rulers. "I wanted to help you to know me. I have invited two members of the Lantern program I started in Ponyville. They will help represent me. I have asked them to be honest. If they don't want me to be an adviser than they are free to voice that opinion. Is this ok with you?"

Celestia nodded. "This is unexpected but acceptable. What will you do while we ask them?"

"Oh I can't be here while you ask them. I don't want to pressure them into lieing so I will go read in the library. They can introduce themselves so see you soon." Heart teleported away.

Celestia looked at the filly with the tan coat. Celestia liked her split mane. "What is your name?"

Petal stood tall. "My name is Sun Petal. I am a Lantern and proud."

The other rulers seem content with letting Celestia ask the questions. "You say you are a Lantern. I know that is the program that Heart's Vision started in Ponyville. He has not told me what exactly they do though. What does it mean to be a Lantern?"

Petal lit up. She loved telling ponies about the Lanterns. "The Lanterns are a program that helps ponies become better. We take the disowned, unwanted, and forgotten ponies and turn them into a force of good. Our ranks are not limited to those, we accept any pony willing to change themselves for the better. We do pretty much anything to help the community. We have repaired damaged homes, feed hungry, build entire new building, even give the homeless the skills to become productive members of society. I love being part of this program."

Celestia knew that doing these things cost money. "It is great that you have helped but where does your money come from? It is not cheap to build a home."

Petal knew how it all worked. She was partly responsible for it. "Well the community donates to keep our operations running. We are growing as well. Ponies love what we are doing and show their support."

Celestia liked the idea but she wanted to know how this pony became involved. "How did you become a Lantern?"

"I was one of the first Lanterns. Heart came to the orphanage one day and asked us if we would like to change our lives."

"You accepted and became Lanterns."

"No. It wasn't that simple. All of us were reluctant. Lightning straight up disagreed. Ponies had come and offered us things like that before. They always fell short though. We all had hoped once that some pony would come by and make all our problems disappear. That we would have a mom and dad to make our lives normal. So we didn't trust Heart. Lightning wanted Heart gone so he issued a challenge to Heart." Petal looked at her leg. "At the time my leg was gone. I was in an accident and it had to be amputated. Lightning told Heart to heal it. I thought that it was impossible but Heart, Heart proved me wrong. He gave it back to me. I can never thank him enough. I am not sure how I would be able to live my life if it wasn't for him. After that we all joined and became Lanterns. Heart made us learn skills such as carpentry. Heart has taught us all something valuable. He taught us that life won't change unless you make it. He showed us that we are responsible for changing it for the better."

Celestia saw why Petal was so proud to be a Lantern. Heart was a hero to her. "Thank you Petal. It seems Heart has done some great deeds that we did not look into." Celestia looked at the grey unicorn. "What is your name?"

"I am Lead Road."

"How did you meet Heart? You are too old to be an orphan."

"I met Heart when I came to the Lanterns for help. I was homeless and hungry. I had heard that they were offering food so I searched and found them. Heart said that I couldn't have the food for free. I was worried at first because I didn't have any bits to pay but he didn't want money. He wanted me to change my life for the better. At first I just said yes because of the food but he gave me more. He and the Lanterns built me a house. They fed me and in return I wrote them stories. I found somewhere I belong. I found my home. Heart gave me that. He is a great pony that helps those around him. He deserves this. He has worked so hard to become an advisor. Give him a chance. He just wants to help."

Celestia wouldn't just accept Heart because a few ponies said to. "That may be true. We will see that. You have helped us. Your opinions and stories help us see Heart in a different light. Thank you both. If you would please leave my fellow rulers would like to discuss matters privately."

The two Lanterns left the room. Celestia turned to Discord. "What do you thing of this?"

Discord had thought about his opinion of Heart since Heart called him out. "Well I think that they are worth considering. They didn't seem to be lieing. The filly seems to look up to Heart so her opinion shouldn't carry as much weight. The unicorn. He seems to be level headed enough to take into account. I'm not saying to trust Heart but we know that he has helped ponies with no gain towards himself. That speaks well for him. He has done some good in Ponyville. Made it better than before. Maybe I should go see exactly what progress he has made. Ask some of the locals. What do you think Tia?"

Celestia put a hoof on her chin. "I like the filly. She seems kind. There is potential in her. Heart gifted her with a normal life. If he never existed than she would still be alone and sad. It has been a while since I have seen a unicorn study advanced healing magic that does not plan on having a career as a doctor. Most doctors can't even perform those levels of spells without draining themselves. He is indeed a gifted unicorn. I shall assess his skill during my test. I think that the fact that the filly looks up to him is a good thing. If he is honorable he will feel responsible for her. Dear sister, how do you feel on the matter?"

Luna had been quiet. She paid attention to both of her visitors. "Well last night I was looking for dreams involving Heart. To see some ponies unconscious opinions of him. Sun Petal does idolizes him. She had a strange dream about him though. Well it was a nightmare that I prevented but in the dream she was horrified at the thought of disappointing him. This is a strange thing to fear. Yes disappointing some pony is a bad feeling but this was something that was a tragedy to her. I believe that she has an unhealthy love for him. It is platonic but I think that this pony might take things too far if left unchecked. With that said I think that Heat was an improvement to her life as well as Lead Road's. They are both happier now that Heart stepped in. Heart has done good and it shows he does want to do good, not just receive power." Luna turned to Chaotic. "What do you think my love?"

Chaotic had a small smile as an idea formed but went straight faced when he was asked about Heart. "Its no lie he has made the lives of a few others much better. and I think the Lanterns are a great idea, and possibly spread to other cities. but I am still unsure about Heart's deeper feelings and actions. but seeing those two does make me feel better about him and his chances. but I will be back. I think I know the perfect time and chance to have him take my tests. so excuse me." Then Chaotic got up and started to leave before Luna spoke up. "Go easy on him and don't do anything that will get others hurt." Chaotic turned with a genuine smile. "I honestly hope it wont, but I will make sure that all is well in the end." Then he was out the door and gone to do what ever it was his plan involved.

Sun Petal waited outside the throne room door with Lead Road. "How do you think it went?"

Lead didn't really know. "I can't say for certain. They didn't react to anything we said. They are royalty. They have been taught to keep their composer. They could think we were complete liars or they could think we were genuine. What matters is that we were honest. We did what we were suppose to. We did our duty. We can be proud about that."

"Yeah we did what we could." The door to the throne room opened up.

Chaotic walked out. "You two are still here? Great. Will you stay right here 'til I get back?"

Petal didn't know why but didn't see a problem with the request. "Yeah we can stay here. We don't have any plans."

"Glad to here it. Be right back." Chaotic left the two ponies alone.

Petal looked at Lead. "What was that about?"

Lead shrugged. "I don't know."

Heart was in the library reading. He had small amounts of trouble finding books. He was use to a small library. Not the huge one in Canterlot. Some books contained spells he already knew but had some that he didn't. So he had to scan carefully through them to make sure he didn't miss them. It agitated him. He was glad whenever he found a book that was filled with spells that he hadn't learned, but that was rare. More commonly was finding books with different titles but had nothing new to offer him. He was having a unlucky day when a letter appeared next to him. It told him to go back to the throne room. That they were done speaking to the Lanterns and wanted Heart to return.

Heart put back the book he was reading. He walked there. He would have teleported but he was not sure if the rulers were talking or not. It would look bad for him to intrude on them. He was nearing the throne room when he heard a scream followed by a voice he recognized.

"Stop! Ahh, ahh! Get OFF!" It was Sun Petal's voice. Heart ran forward. He saw a Cerberus on top of Petal. Petal's face was covered by the creature's mouth. Heart grasped the creature with his magic and hovered it out of the reach of any pony. Heart looked down at Petal.

Heart was surprised to see that Petal was fine. She was smiling and drenched in slobber. "Petal?"

Petal giggled. "Finally. Gosh I thought I was going to drown."

"Why were you screaming?"

"Well Cebby here jumped me. I like the fur ball but I don't like being drooled on."

Chaotic walked up behind Heart. "Can you put him down now?"

Heart hadn't seen the king before now. "Oh yeah." Heart gently put the dog down. "Now what is going on?"

Chaotic rubbed Cebby. "This is Cebby. I was introducing him to your friends Heart. I was also seeing how you reacted to seeing a supposed attack. It was a test. You passed. You took control of the situation without hurting either side or jumping to conclusions. You did very well for being put on the spot."

"That was an interesting test. Risky but interesting. If I had been more deadly with saving Petal than Cebby might have not slobbered ever again."

Chaotic had thought of that. "I was here the entire time. I would have protected him. If no than he is a tuff boy. You would be surprised what he can take."

Petal threw a lob of drool onto Heart. It hit him in the neck. He wiped the spit off himself. "Oh you little sneak." Heart pounced on Petal. He held her down. "Hey Cebby you want to finish the job?"

Cebby replied by licking the filly in the face. Petal tried to escape but she couldn't get past Heart. "Oh please I-. I give, I am sor-."

Heart put his ear a little closer. "What was that. I couldn't make it out."

"I'm sorry!"

Heart let the pony free. With a little effort she escaped the Dog's tongues of doom. Petal stood up with even more drool on her. "Why? Why me? Why not Lead?"

Heart smiled. "Lead didn't lob spit on me."

Lead was too busy laughing to say anything.

Petal tried to shake off the spit but is was too sticky. "Can you please get this off me?"

Heart did his best to remove the saliva. He managed most of it. "There you are."

"I need a bath."

Lead had caught his breath. "Yeah or you will smell like dog breath the rest of the day."

Petal gave him a dark look. "Keep talking, I dare you."

Lead smiled. "Come on let's go back to the hotel. The sooner we get back the sooner you get clean." He walked away followed by Petal who waved to Heart as she left.

Heart was glad that they were his friends. Heart looked to Chaotic. "So that is one down. Three left. What is next? Tests I mean."

Chaotic believed the Celestia was ready for him. "Celestia wants to test your knowledge. She probably already has it set up, go see her."

"See you later." Heart walked to the throne room to see if Celestia was there.

Heart met with Celestia at the training grounds later that day after Celestia was done with royal duties. She wanted to see Heart's magic level. She started with some difficult spells Heart passed them with a breeze. Celestia escalated from there. She learned that Heart knew many advanced spells. Some that took months or even years for most unicorns to learn.

Celestia did some estimating in her head. With how many of the spells he knew she put together that he learned them faster than most. Twilight had told her he learned fast but she had not been too specific. "Heart. I see you have a wide variety of spells, but how long did it take you to learn them?"

Heart had been told by Twilight that he learned fast but he didn't know how much of a difference he had. "Twi said I was fast learner. I don't know how much faster though."

Celestia chose a base spell because every unicorn learns it. "Levitation?"

"I could move every book in the Library back in Ponyville at once within a week of being taught the spell."

"Impressive. It take most unicorns weeks to even manage a single object. I know you like to teleport. How long did it take you to learn that one?"

"I managed to learn it in less than a year of beginning my lessons with Twilight. It was rough but I could do it."

"Wait. You got that far into magic within a year?"

"Well It was less than a school year so something like six months. Twilight made me learn from the bottom up so I would have learned it faster but I had to master all the other spells she presented before I could have a crack at it. She had this book of like a hundred simple spells."

"A lot of unicorns NEVER learn that spell. You manage to not only learn that spell but a hundred before that within six months. That is extraordinary Heart. No wonder why Twilight wrote me about you. Anything else she didn't tell me?"

Heart hesitated but he didn't see any harm in telling it now. "Well while Twilight was teaching me I secretly altered spells. I was very careful though."

"Heart you are one of the most gifted unicorns I have ever heard of. You might even rival Star Swirl one day."

"That mean you're going to name a section of the library after me?"

"Well if you proved to be that exceptional and you earned it yes. That would take a long time."

"I don't know. I am already approaching mastery level spells. It might not be as long as you think if what you and Twilight say."

Celestia had seen enough of Heart's magic knowledge. She needed to know about his political knowledge. "Come with me Heart. I need to know if you know how government works. You can't be an adviser if you don't know how we work."

Celestia brought him inside and gave him a large paper test. "Start when you are ready. I will be over here reading over some of my paper work while you take your test."

Heart was confident. "Hey while you are giving out tests why don't you find a chalk board and write you name on it. I could bring you an apple if you like."

Celestia smirked. "I am glad you are warming up to me. Twilight said you were fun to be around once you stop being shy. Get the test. It is quite long."

"I see why Twilight loved you as a teacher. She loves traditional learning, tests included." Heart began on the test. 'This is easy enough. I have studied this enough to not be worried. Still hate long tests. Fucking boring.'

Heart finished up the test and told Celestia. "Done. Now what?"

Celestia put the test away. "Well today is the day I have you to myself. My duties are being kept to a minimum so it is up to you. You have finished up my tests so you are free to spend your day how you please."

"Well if you don't have much to do than how about we do something together. If I pass all the tests than I will be spending a lot of time with you. I would like to know you. The real you. I only see you as a ruler of Equestria. I want to see you as the pony you are and a friend."

Celestia didn't have much to do and the other rulers were busy. "Why not. I want to get to know my student's student."

"Great so what do you want to do?"

"How about we just sit here and talk. I want to know you. The best way to do that is to talk to you. Over tea?"

Heart thought about it. "I can talk but no tea. Not a tea pony."

Celestia and Heart found a more comfortable place on a balcony over looking Canterlot and did just that. They talked about the different experiences in life. Heart had nothing on Celestia but she was wanted to know him o she listened. Part of her felt sorry for his early life. Heart tried to keep the talk about it to a minimum but Celestia wanted to know and pressed the matter. Heart told stories about the happy times with Scootaloo. Celestia asked a question that Heart didn't see coming. "If you care for Scootaloo so much than why don't you marry her?"

Heart looked over the city. "Well I do want to be with her forever but it doesn't seem right to do that while I am trying to become an adviser. I want to be in a stable place whenever I ask. I don't want it to go wrong. I want to be able to focus on her at the time. I don't want studying or something like this getting in the way. It is kind of funny. She has been throwing what ifs my way lately. She is hinting so hard but I just can't do it. I will make it up to her. That I promise. She is the most important thing to me. So if I don't get the position than I have something to look forward to."

Celestia saw the truth in Heart. "It is a wonderful thing to have ones to love. It can drive you in the right direction. It is only when you lose sight of them that you create evil." She looked slightly sad.

Heart knew why she was saying this. "We all make mistakes. Even the best beings do. It is only a failure if we don't learn from them. Would Nightmare Moon ever happen again?"

Celestia shook her head. "No. I would never let that happen again."

"Than it was not a failure and you shouldn't feel bad about it."

Heart's words made Celestia feel a little better. "You are wise for your age Heart."

Heart didn't smile at the compliment. He frowned slightly. "With pain comes wisdom." The two separated shortly after.

The next day Heart felt better than before. He had knocked two test out, leaving him half way done. He was confident that he passed that written test Celestia gave him. He wondered what Discord and Luna would throw his way.

He entered the throne room and saw Discord, Celestia, and Chaotic sitting in their thrones but no Luna. "Where is queen Luna?"

Chaotic responded. "She will be coming shortly to give you her test."

As Chaotic finished his sentence Luna walked into the throne room. "Hello every pony! How are we all today?" Luna passed by Heart. "Looking good Heart."

Heart blinked a few times. Wondering why Luna was acting so cheerful today. She was usually so much quieter.

Lund took her throne. "So Heart you want to be my sister's adviser? I want to test you for real. I can't have a lesser pony by her side. I am going to send you on a quest for your test. there is rumor of a lost artifact in a far away land. The land has been plagued by war and you must go there so that the inhabitants don't misuse it's power. What do you say?"

Heart narrowed his eyes. "I wouldn't mind doing this if Queen Luna requested it. I don't like imposters so how about you tell me who the fuck YOU are?"

Luna smiled. "Well at least he isn't completely stupid."

Discord wasn't happy. "It might have been easier to believe if you had tried. Not come up in here like you own the place. Luna has more respect than that."

Luna transformed to her true form. Chrysalis. "Well I got some of the guards to believe me. Also Dan, oops I mean Chaotic, you might want to watch some of your ponies they have wondering eyes."

Discord rolled his eyes. "And I am sure they were given no extra incentive to look your way."

"Well I may have done a little more swaying than necessary but that doesn't mean anything." Chrysalis looked to Heart. "That is a fetching little pattern you got going on. I do appreciate it. But how about you settle our earlier disagreement. How did you know I was not Luna?"

Heart was listening and watching how they reacted to the changeling and decided that she wasn't a threat. "Well I have not been around long enough to know her behavior all the time but I have seen her core and you do not share the same core."

"So this one can see magical cores. How interesting. You failed to mention this Chaotic."

Chaotic wasn't expecting Heart to figure it out so quickly. "Well it didn't seem important at the time."

Luna, the real Luna walked into the room. "Good job Heart. It took us much longer to find Chrysalis and we wouldn't have done it if it wasn't for Twilight. I am glad that if you do pass that a imposter wouldn't easily take my place."

Chrysalis moved out of Luna's seat. "So Heart how do you feel about my species? The changelings."

Heart had heard stories about the changelings, how they were monsters that lied and deceived ponies. "That would depend on the changeling. You personally have committed some crimes. I don't think locking up Cadence and Twilight are acceptable deeds. You have renounced these ways so you are acceptable."

"So you have no problem with the fact that we feed off love and can change to look like the ones you love?" To prove her point she changed into Scootaloo.

Heart felt a spear of hate strike through him. He kept his calm. "That is a power that one must learn to use carefully. Many of your subjects have paid the price for that misuse."

Chrysalis sneered. "What are you getting at. Are you another close minded pony that fears what he doesn't understand?"

"No. I understand your species. I just think you should be more careful who you toy with."

"Such a liar. You don't understand my kind."

Heart was not going to argue with a bug. He shot a beam at Chrysalis. As soon as it hit she turned back to her natural form.

She grunted trying to turn back. "What did you do! I can't transform."

Heart's eyes had changed color into their ring of fire. "You march in here knowing you deceive no pony. You turn into my love and think I will do nothing? You disrespect me and my knowledge. Your kind is not bad but any being who acts like you are parasites. I have locked your core for an hour. It will wear off but 'til that time you cannot transform. Have fun. I hope no pony holds spite for your kind."

Chaotic had enough of this. "Heart's Vision! What are you doing! This is a leader of a species. She deserves respect just like any other."

Heart realized that he might be jeopardizing his chances but he had his code. "No she doesn't. I give respect to those who deserve it. She has done a horrible job of representing her species. If she had acted will decently than I would respect her but she didn't. She treated me like a toy. I don't appreciate it."

Celestia stuck up for Heart. "He does have a point. I don't condone his actions but he has reasoning."

Chaotic wanted to defuse this possibly volatile situation. "Heart unlock Chrysalis' power."

Heart had a requirement. "I will if she apologizes."

Chrysalis didn't like this. "You will give me my powers back."

"Why? So that you can mock me?"

"I did not mock you. I was playing around."

"Just playing around. You know what bullies say when they are asked what they are doing to their victims? Just playing around. Well just playing around like that hurts feelings. You know what one of the number one things I hate is? Bullies. I don't sit silent. I stand. So you apologize and you get what you want. Show some humility."

Chaotic was about to say something when Chrysalis spoke up. "You know what. I am sorry. I toyed with your emotions. It was wrong. I can sense your pain. Please forgive me."

Heart unlocked her power. "Thank you. I forgive you. I know that you didn't mean to. I would love to learn more about your kind. I have only heard misguided horror stories about your kind. I have read a few books on your biology but I want to hear what you have to say."

Chrysalis looked at Heart's eyes. They were back to normal. "I would like to teach you our true selves. There is too many lies and horrible rumors about us."

Discord spoke up. "That would be good. An ambassador from the griffon kingdom is coming by."

Heart and Chrysalis left. They spent some time talking before Chrysalis had to leave. Afterwards Heart went back to see if Discord was ready to reveal his test. As he was walking back a griffon walk past him. Heart assumed it was the ambassador. A claw grabbed his shoulder. Heart turned and faced the griffon. "Huh?"

The griffon looked him over. "You are Heart's Vision correct?"

"Yeah?"

"I have a proposition for you." The griffon looked around making sure no pony was around. "I am prepared to offer you a position in my government. All you have to do is spy for us."

"What?"

"Think about it. These ponies will never accept you. Every one of their rulers hold great power. They won't accept a simple unicorn into their ranks. I can offer you more. A place of power. All you have to do is help us conquer these ponies. I don't want your decision now. I will give you time to think." The griffon walk away.

Heart was left there standing looking stupid. He shook himself out of it. He headed to the throne room. All the rulers were there. Heart got their attention. "I have some news for you all. I was just offered a job. From the griffon ambassador."

Luna smiled. "What did he offer? It would be great to strengthen our relationship with them."

Heart did not return the smile. "He wanted me to spy on you. He wants me to betray Equestria."

Discord burst out. "Come on! He just left! Can you at least pretend that you will fail a test. We just got done convincing him to ask that."

Heart was confused. "What? What do you mean?"

Discord rolled his eyes. "You really think that the ambassador would just stop you in the hall and offer something like that? That was a test Heart. You passed but come on. Nick and I have bets placed. You are making me lose."

Celestia looked at Discord. "Maybe you shouldn't risk bits on such foolery."

"Who said anything about bits? I don't care about bits. I bet in dares."

Celestia face hoofed. "I am going have to deal with this for a long time aren't I?"

"I am only thirty deep. I can come back."

Heart was laughing. Partly relieved because that was his final test and partly because of the look Celestia was giving Discord.

Discord looked at Heart. "Why are you laughing?"

Heart finished laughing. "I passed all the tests! Plus that look. That look is priceless."

Discord felt a little sorry for Heart. "Who said you passed all the tests?"

"Huh? I passed Chaotic's Cebby test. I passed Celestia's test. I revealed the changeling."

Discord butted in. "The test wasn't if you could reveal the changeling it was how you treated her."

Heart's stomach bottomed out. He looked at the floor. "So did I fail?"

"No. We must discuss it. You have not passed but you haven't necessarily failed either. We will decide by tomorrow. Until then go do what you want. You will have your answer soon."

Heart slowly walked out of the room. He ran into two little ponies. More like they smacked into him but they both fell on their behinds. Heart looked at them. He had not seen them before now but knew who they were. One was a boy and the other a girl. "Hello Illusion and Moon Love."

They little ones looked up at him. Moon love spoke. "Who are you?"

"I am Heart's Vision."

"Why do you look sad?"

Heart forgot to hide what he was feeling. "I messed up. I made a mistake that may have cost me a dream."

"How did you do that? Mommy protects our dreams."

"Not that kind of dream Moon. A goal. I wanted to help ponies. But I may have ruined that."

"Mommy helps ponies all the time. I want to be just like her when I get big."

Something seemingly possessed Heart. He didn't resist the urge. Something flashed besides Heart's head. It was his ball. The one he had as a kid. The one he gave to Scootaloo. "That is a noble goal. Can you promise me something? Will you keep it? Will you promise to help ponies when you get older?"

"Of course. I am going to make all the nightmares go away just like mommy does."

"Then you can have this. It doesn't look like much but it is very important to me. It was a gift from my father. Will you take care of it for me?" Heart levitated the ball to the filly.

"Where is your daddy now?"

"My dad is gone."

"Did he leave on a trip? My daddy goes on trips sometimes."

"Don't worry about it Moon. Will you take care of that ball?"

"Yeah."

"Than you can keep it." Heart walked away to go to his room. He had enough of this day.

Moon Love and Illusion returned to their original goal. They ran into the throne room and at their separate parents. Luna asked why they were here. They said they wanted to see them. Luna asked about the ball Moon had. "This is a gift from Heart. He said I could have it as long as I promised to help ponies. He had a neat coat momma. He had a little heart on his chest. It was pretty just like his coat but he was all sad. Can you make him happy momma?"

Heart woke up the next day to banging on his door. He opened it and a guard pony stood there. "The ruler wish to see you in the throne room."

Heart waved him off. "I will be there." Heart closed the door. Heart went to the bathroom. He looked a mess. He was going to comb his mane and brush his coat but stopped right after he picked up the comb and brush. 'Why does it matter how I look to be called a failure? I am going to get this over with. The sooner I go the sooner I can go home.'

Heart teleported to the throne room. He was placed in the center of the room. All of he ruler faced him. Heart didn't look at them. He watched the carpet. "I am here." He let out a loud sigh.

Celestia spoke. "Do you know why we called you here Heart?"

Heart didn't look up. "Yes. I have failed." Heart looked at Discord. "I guess you were right. I did waste my life." Heart looked back at the ground. "I-I-I just wanted to help." A few tears fell from his face. "I will go pack my things." Heart started to turn to leave.

Discord couldn't take it. "Of for buck sake! We can all clearly see how he reacts to this. He passes. Heart stop. You didn't fail. You passed. You are going to be an advisor to Celestia."

Heart turned. "What?"

Celestia confirmed it. "Yes Heart we talked it over and this was to be your final test. We see how you react when you are denied. If you wanted power you might have become angered when we denied it. You didn't. You passed Heart. So be happy. You get your wish."

A/N: Yay! Heart finally did it. All it took was murdering his brother, knowing Twilight, and years of effort. ~sci-fi