Next chapter. This will be a short but cute and sweet chapter

The ponies all stood in awe at the figure before them. It was an alicorn as there were wings and a horn visible. But the only three known alicorns were Celestia, Luna, and Cadence and all three of them were behind the the COLTS.

"WHO ARE YOU? SHOW YOURSELF!" The COLTS all shouted as they drew their weapons. The figure let the light die down and revealed himself to the world. He had a radiant golden coat which burned almost as bright as the sun. His fiery red and orange mane sat on his head. His deep blue eyes looked gently at the crowd. The ponies all recognized the new pony, Black Soul AKA Prince Astro.

"No, It can't be." Shadow.

"Is that him?" Autumn said.

"Black Soul? I saw you die!" Deadeye said as he walked toward the resurrected COLT.

"You are right Captain, Black Soul did indeed die. However-" Astro said looking at a shocked Celestia "Prince Astro lives on."

"Astro, is it really you?" Celestia said as she moved closer.

"Look at my hooves and face, a ghost does not have flesh or bones like I do." Astro said as Celestia rubbed her hooves against Astro's face and could indeed see that her love, Astro still lived. She threw her front hooves around him and wrapped him in a tight embrace.

"OH ASTRO! I LOVE YOU" She cried into his shoulder. The two held on to each other for a long time before finally breaking from their embrace.

"I love you too my princess." Astro said as each of the COLTS went up to their fallen comrade and greeted him.

"ICANTBELIEVEITSYOUOHMYGOSHOH MYGOSH!" Blitz said so fast not even Pinkie could interpret what he said.

"Ah you haven't changed my friend." Astro said as he chuckled.

"He just called Blitz his friend! He can't be the same pony!." Autumn thought.

"But I am, why do you doubt me so?" Autumn heard Astro say in his head.

"WOAH! You can read my mind!? Autumn thought.

"Yes I am an alicorn after all. Astro said.

"Well I guess I was wrong about you, you really were a good pony at heart."

"Thank you Autumn, it means a lot to me." Astro said. Shadow was the next one to see Astro but he was too nervous to say anything.

"I-uh- hello." He said timidly. Autumn looked down and smiled at Shadow.

"No need to be so shy around me Silent Shadow, I am just another pony like you." Astro said as Shadow smiled at him.

"It's good to have you back soldier." Deadeye said as he patted Astro on the back.

"Always an honor sir." Astro said saluting. "Big Macintosh, It is so good to see you again."

"Eeyup!" Big Mac said as he gave his revived comrade a quick bro hug.

"Do you know where I could find your sister Applebloom?" Astro said as he turned around to see three little fillies looking at him with wide eyes.

"Mr. Bunnyhop?" They all asked.

"Yes my little ponies, It is me." Astro said as the three fillies ran at him full speed and tackled him to the ground.

"WE MISSED YOU SO MUCH!" Applebloom cried.

"WE THOUGHT YOU WERE GONE FOREVER!" Scootaloo said.

"I never left you, I was in here the whole time." Astro said pointing to the filly's hearts.

"You saved us, we never got to thank you." Sweetie Belle said tearfully.

"No my little ponies, It was you who saved me." Astro said. If the fillies hadn't been so kind to him he might still be the corrupted Black Soul he used to be. Luna flew next to Big Mac and put her head under his.

"It brings me joy to see my sister happy again." Luna said as Celestia went over and kissed Astro again.

"You and me both hon." Big Mac said referring to Applejack with Skullcrusher and Applebloom with Astro.

"Astro, how did you survive? We all saw you die." Celestia asked.

"The reason I became mortal was because of the evil within me. After spending time with Applebloom, Scootaloo, and Sweetie Belle I began to see the light. I guess when I took that spear for them I gained back my true self and my immortality. My body lie dormant for two weeks before I awoke in the deep parts of the unexplored forests far beyond these lands. It took me months to find my way back and now here we are." Astro explained. After the heartwarming and tearful reunion, Astro got up and walked over to Deadeye.

"So where is Recoil, Striper, Wrench, and all the other COLTS?" Astro asked. The ponies all put their heads down as Astro asked his question.

Well it looks like Astro has returned! Along with Soarin and Skullcrusher! Yay for happy moments but the story is far from over.

"Godd*mmit you'll never get that Purple Heart hiding in a foxhole! Follow me!"- Lieutenant Chesty Puller. USMC