After a long moment of hugging, Celestia let him go and took a step back to look at him again. Tears had been flowing down her face. Nocturn also showcased his own tears as he look on her face with a smile.

"Nocturn, I knew one day I'd see you again." Celestia spoke.

" I'm sorry!" Nocturn replied.

" No Don't be! I'm here now!" Celestia said.

" But all this time…" Nocturn was cut off.

" I'm just happy that we've found you again! I only wanted to know that you are safe." Celestia explained.

" There's so much I want to say. I've thought about you and everypony every night!" Nocturn said with more tears streaming down his face. Celestia peered into his eyes and what she saw broke her heart. At last she was able to see her long lost nephew, however, the look he bared in his features was that of a broken and tired stallion. She remembered the bright and curious little colt she had adored in his youth and loved the site of his bright green eyes as he excitedly asked her about various topics. His curiosity was more than enough for her to get through her day, not unlike Twilight when she was a filly. Now he was a young stallion, tall and handsome, but through his eyes, she saw fear, uncertainty, and stress. He looked as if the world had been placed on his shoulders and he alone was to bare the responsibility.

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" We're all here Nocturn, and we've missed you so much!" Cadence said with her own tears. It seemed every pony was teary eyed.

" What about Blueblood? Where's my brother?" Nocturn asked. Celestia looked away with shame.

" You're brother…. He's changed quite a bit. He's not the same pony you once knew." Celestia reluctantly replied.

" What do you mean?" Nocturn asked with trepidation.

" We don't talk very much these days. He's grown much colder." Her gaze fell to the ground.

"Even I can't seem to talk to him during his dreams." Luna added.

" He blames himself for what happened to you." Celestia said as she looked Nocturne in his eyes. Nocturne's expression changed to a sorrowful look.

" No.. It's my fault! … What have I done?" Nocturn looked down at the floor.

" No one is to blame except maybe for me, Nocturn." Celestian assured. Nocturn shook his head.

" When can I see him? Does he know yet?" he asked. Celestia and Luna looked at each other before Celestia turned back to Nocturn.

" We've kept this from him for now. We didn't want to bring him in because he is volatile. Like I've said, he's changed." Celestia explained.

" I want to see him." Nocturne said to Luna.

" Unfortunately he isn't asleep right now. But I assure you, we will notify him once we are done here." Luna explained. She Smiled at Nocturn.

" Thank you Princess Luna." Nocturn smiled back. Luna put on an air of insult.

" So when will you be calling me Aunt?" Luna asked. Nocturn had a look of shock as this hadn't occurred to him.

" Sorry Aunt Luna. I guess this makes you my aunt too." Nocturn replied. The girls all giggled at this revelation.

" Aunt Celestia…. Things are a mess." Nocturn said to his aunt with worry.

" I know, Twilight has informed me of your situation." Celestia replied. Nocturn looked at Twilight.

" So What's your plan?" Nocturn asked.

" The occupants of your island are of Equestrian nationality. It is our duty to protect them." Luna suggested.

" We Still need to deliberate on how we should approach this situation. But I assure you, we will help all the ponies of parrot port." Cadence added.

" But what about those who are enslaved by the Pirates? We can't just waltz onto their island and demand their release." Nocturne conjectured.

" This situation requires great finesse from all of us. It would be prudent to coordinate any actions with your city council." Luna said.

" I could meet with the mayor tomorrow morning. I was planning on visiting his office." Twilight spoke up. Every pony looked at her.

" I think Hoofington will be on board with receiving aid from Equestria and the council will probably back him up, but we will have to do this as quietly as possible." Nocturn added.

" Agreed, I will leave this discussion to Twilight, I know you have many responsibilities. Perhaps you may start getting your police prepared to take action." Celestia looked at Nocturn.

"Seems like we all have a lot of work ahead of us if we are going to pull this off." Nocturn added. Every pony began nodding in agreement.