Chapter 1

Reunion

Fireheart woke up from a dream that had been haunting him eversence he and Celestia banished Luna possessed by Nightmare Moon up to the moon itself. That was over a thousand years ago, Fireheart knew the spell will be at its weakest tonight which meant Nightmare Moon might come back. The scene of Luna's banishment came back to him mind as he thought of it then he shook his head to clear his mind. Fire layed in his bed for a few more minutes before he levitated the covers off him and he slid out of his bed.

"I have to prepare for her return", He said to himself in the darkness. Fire turned to the door and walked through and out to his balcony. He took a deep breath of the late night air and looked up to the moon watching the iconic figure that is The Mare in the Moon.

Somewhere else six mares were getting ready for the raising of the sun performed by Princess Celestia. Fireheart knew the time was drawing nigh and he watched the moon long and hard until the stars finally became alined and the symbol disappeared. A few minutes later Fire heard screams coming from the peaceful town of Ponyville. Fire was stunned for a moment he knew this night was coming, but for it to happen so close was astonishing.

There was a sudden "pop" from within his bed chamber and he walked back through the door to find Princess Celestia standing with her "no toloerence for anypony's bullcrap" look on her face.

"Fireheart, tonight's the night Nightmare escapes I hope you readied the Elements." She said her tone hard, but Fire knew she was trying to hide the regret behind it.

"Yes I am aware of the situation at the moment Tia, and the Elements are in place. They have been there for a thousand years I just hope your star pupil has read about them." He responded calmly looking back out to where Ponyville was. The town had fallen silent and Fire suspected that Nightmare was making her way back to the old castle below them.

"Yes Twilight had read about the Elements and I sent her to Ponyville in hope she found some friends that'll help her bring harmony back to my sister and dispell Nightmare from her spirit." Celestia answered looking towords the horizon beyond with a sad expression on her face as she remembered the fun times she and her sister spent with Fireheart.

Fire let out a breath and walked out the door and down the stairs of his tower followed by Celesitia. When he reached the next floor ,which was his personal study, he walked over to a pool containing crystal clear water. He dipped his horn into the pool and it shimmered for a few seconds then an image began to form in the water. The image of six mares standing at the entrance of Everfree Forest. As they continued on their adventure he watched them perform the spesific trials of Honesty, Kindness, Laughter, Generousity, and Loyalty. He gave a small smile knowing that they were ready for his precious gems.

When he saw that they were nearing the old castle under him he returned to his belcony with Celestia. They waited in silence for a symbolic light to apear that'll signal end of their regrets. As they waited Fire thought back on the memories when he was a young colt. The image of the gold colt prancing around the royal gardens with his mother made him chuckle slightly to himself. Suddenly a flash of rainbow colors lit up the sky and Fire noticed a lone tear roll down the princess's cheek.

"Go, see you sister I'll stay here and watch from my scrying pool", Fire said calmly turning to the princess. She gave him a surprised look and was about tell him to join her, but was softened when she saw the sorrow in his eyes. She gave Fire a slight hug and teleported away, and Fire returned to the pool and awaited her arrival. As the sun began to rise Fire watched the scene happening in the old castle as Celestia offered her friendship back to Luna. When he saw Luna has finally been released from the curse he let out a heavy and released the image fade and finally let a sunlit tear roll down his cheak.

As late noon fell upon Equestria Fire desided he would visit Canterlot Castle to see how Luna was holding up. When he arrived at the grand gates a royal guard was there to greet him and led him to the throne room where Celestia sitting on her throne. He walked up the foot of the throne he gave his elegant bow as he always did.

"Will you please bring my sister to the throne room? Tell her she has a speical visiter", She said to a guard standing beside her. The guard hastily left and disapeared out of sight as he turned out of the doors. A few minutes a blue streak flew into the room and tackled a very surprised Fireheart.

"I'm so sorry Fireheart! I missed you so much!"Luna pleaded squeezing the air out him. Seconds later Luna realised she was squeezing to tightly and climbed off of him allowing him to regain his footing.

"It's alright Luna the darkness has passed and will not return. You were sorrowly missed here, but you were always in our hearts."Fire said soothenly patting her head with a small smile then his face brighten as he declared,"but lets not worry on the past. I hope you remeber your lessons because you'll be raising the moon now. Celestia's face seemed to brighten as well, but Luna's went to pure terror.

"But what if I get it wrong? What if.." She was cut short at when Celestia stood up and gave her a slight push on her flank. She and Fire each stood a side of her and began to lead her to belcony. As they walked out of the room Fire helped Luna recap on how to use powers of night and grew nore confindent in herself. When the got to the outer belcony Luna flew off only turning once to give them a small smile and wished them a good night.