Author's Note

There will be one final chapter after this. Also I apologise for any spelling errors. I always miss something


The 6 dragons currently stood with their mothers behind them. Glint and Ruby felt the most comfortable. Bleu and Flame were between that and uncomfortable. While the 2 of them had fun, they weren't exactly fully comfortable with their mothers yet. Chase and Burning were the most uncomfortable. And that was simply with their mothers. All 6 of them would be meeting Celestia and Luna. And then they would meet Shining, Candence and their daughter later.

They put on forced smiles. It was a surprise Chase could get words out properly. "How much longer do we have to smile like this"?

Fluttershy put her hoof on her son's back. He flinched and she tried hard not to be hurt by that. She knew what it was like to be shy, she had to learn the lesson more than once.

Soon, the doors opened. The little reptiles looked in awe as the sisters stepped out of their carriage.

Celestia smiled at Twilight who returned it. "It is always a pleasure to see you, Princess Twilight".

"Just Twilight is fine and I am happy that you two have come to meet our hatchlings. My son Glint". He walked forward and bowed to her.

Applejack was next. "Mah own son Burning Apple". He bowed.

Then Rainbow. "My boy Bleu". Bleu did the same.

Next Fluttershy. "My baby dragon, Chase". Another bow.

Rarity now. "My little girl Ruby". She bowed like the others.

Pinkie finally. "My daughter Flame Pie". Rather than bow she waved. "Hi how are you".

The 2 alicorns smiled. Celestia spoke. "It is a pleasure to meet all of you".

Glint nodded. "Thank you".

Luna got right to the point. "So, your Spike's kids".

They nodded.

Celestia giggled. "You know I raised your father for a bit. I guess in a way, that makes you my grandchildren".

Chase muttered to Glint. "Until she dumped him on Twilight".

That sentence was not unheard by the 2 old alicorns and Glint gave Chase a look that said 'shut up'.

She coughed pretending not to let that sentence bother her and carried on.

Luna of course asked straight up. "Did your father, ever mention us"?

Ruby smiled. "Usually praise. He would only tell us great things".

"Apart from the Nightmare Moon stuff".

"Chase, shut up". Ruby didn't stop smiling or turn to him as she said that.

Celestia smiled. "I thought of him as a son".

"Really? He said how great you were but never once said you had any unique relationship".

Glint was fuming. Why did he teach Bleu that word? "Burning, knock him out the next one he says something stupid".

Applejack interrupted. "Now there won't be any violence of that sort while I'm around".

Celestia always regretted that she never that she never spent much time with Spike as he got older. After her and Luna passed their position to Twilight, she thought that she could catch up with Spike and spend proper time together. That would never happen now. It broke her heart when she thought about it. Spike assumed they never had any special relationship and that's on her.

"Excuse me, I have something to attend to". Without another word she left. Even Luna was surprised.

Glint glared at Chase and Bleu. "Are you two happy with yourselves"?

It was Luna of all who defended them. "It's not their fault. Celestia has a had a hard time knowing that she can never make up for the times she was never with Spike".

Rarity sighed. "We all do".

Bleu and Chase felt bad. They were simply being honest. Sometimes honesty is not the best policy after all.

Later on, the 6 young dragons stood outside the room Celestia was using. It was Chase who had the courage to knock. The white alicorn opened the door, she wasn't crying anymore but still looked quite miserable.

Bleu sighed. "Look, me and Chase should have minded our manners. We're sorry".

She sighed. "It's not your fault. Your father. I miss him and it upsets me that I never took the time to get to know him. I should have been his mother, I failed him".

"No, you didn't". It was Flaming now talking. "You always looked out for him. You raised him and when your duties got in the way, you gave him to someone who you knew would look after him. You might not have bonded over tea and sweets. But you took him in. You gave him a home. First with you and then with Twilight. You did the best you could giving your situation and made him more than simply another mean fire breathing monster".

Celestia felt tears again, only they were now tears of happiness. She pulled the young reptile in for a hug. The other 5 smiled at the lovely moment.

"Thank you".

Chase turned to Bleu. "That's our Flaming Pie. She can make anyone feel better".

Celestia smiled at her. "You got your mother's talent for happiness".

"Thanks. I randomly thought it up as I was saying it". They hugged again.

Later on, Twilight was visited by Discord.

"Am I to meet your boy and his friends".

Twilight shook her head. "Actually, I called you to tell you not at any point to help Beezen escape".

He looked annoyed. "Of course not. You think I would let a dangerous prisoner out".

"You did with Tirek and Cozy Glow".

"Sheesh, you're never gonna let that one go, are you"? Anyway, know why you called me and I'm still on the search".

"Oh, Discord, perfect timing. I want you to meet my son, Chase".

Discord turned his attention to yellow dragon and picked him up. "So, you're Fluttershy's son, call me your uncle Discord".

"If you don't put me down in the next minute, I'll breath fire in your face".

Discord laughed. "Take after your mother it seems. You should see that stare of hers, I mean I'll admit it didn't work on me the first time, but it can be scary when you get used to it".

Chase chuckled and turned to his mother. "I heard about that. Gotta say, very impressive from what I heard".

Fluttershy blushed while Discord and Chase laughed.

As the five other dragons appeared, Twilight cleared her throat. "My brother and his family will be here soon".

They nodded, although she could see a bit of anger in Ruby's eyes. She decided to ask now to avoid problems later.

"Is there a problem"?

"Why didn't your brother or Candence invite him"?

Discord nodded. "She has a point. It seems rude and insulting that she forgot about him". Twilight glared at him and he got the message. "I'm going. I'm going". He literally disappeared.

Twilight sighed. "You have a right to be angry, but I beg that you don't be too hard on Candence or my brother. They felt bad about leaving him out. And the Crystal Empire will be in tears, knowing their hero is long dead".

Glint nodded and turned to his sister. "They don't need to be punished for past mistakes, they feel bad about it and that's should be all that's needed for forgiveness". Ruby sighed and nodded. She knew her father never held any ill towards them, so she won't either.

Soon a carriage arrived. Shining and Candence, stepped out, followed by their daughter, Flurry Heart.

The Mane 6, their children, Celestia and Luna witnessed them. Shining and Candence, observed the dragons. Candence felt guilt as she thought of her father. Glint felt bad, he could tell she was trying to keep smiling. While Candence, looked at each of them, Shining and Flurry were focused on Glint".

Flurry went right to him. "I'm your cousin".

Glint nodded. "Nice to meet you. I'm Glint Sparkle".

She put out her hoof. Glint kissed it, so did Ruby and Flaming. The other 3 shook their heads.

Bleu complained first. "That's not gonna happen".

Chase complained second. "She might have cooties".

Burns complained third. "That be yucky".

All present were amused by the behaviour of the three. Their mothers, nudged them a bill and they sighed. They each kissed her hoof and then spit in disgust when they turned their heads. Candence was quickly cheered up with amusement.

Candence spoke. "We thank you six little dragons for meeting us. Your father was held in high regard and still is to this day by us and our subjects. We were all devastated when he went missing".

Flaming interrupted her. "Please don't be sad princess Candence. We know you feel guilty for not inviting him. But our father never hated you and neither do we. Like everyone else, he had plenty of nice things to say about you and about your husband. We were hurt when we found out ourselves, but we know you're sorry, you all are and you don't need to keep feeling bad". The other 5 nodded in agreement and Candence thought she would cry. "Thank you".

Chase and Bleu turned to Shining. "Can you fight".

"I can".

Without a word, he was tackled by Blue, Chase, Burning Apple and Flaming Pie. This earned laughs from the others.

Flurry turned to her cousin. "Are you going to join. He is your uncle".

Glint shook his head. "I'm more of a reader than a fighter".

Flurry turned to Ruby. "What about you".

"And mess up my scales, no thank you".

Rarity nodded. "Glad my daughter has sense".

They all laughed at Shining until Bleu and Burns got a little carried away and competed to see who could hurt him harder. Rainbow and Apple went to remove them. The 2 also competing that they could get their son of the stallion before the other".

Burns and Blue then competed about that.

"Ma mom won".

"No, my mom won".

Glint decided to end this. "It was a draw for both events". The others nodded. The brothers hated draws, they knew it was to avoid takin sides and that meant lying about who actually won and who didn't. But they let it slide.

The rest of the day would be telling stories. The six dragons told them about when Spike fought and saved them from a Golem. And another time he saved them from a flood. They would also learn tales from each of the ponies about past adventures. Mainly ones such as what happened after Spike left. They were impressed to learn about the evil filly Cozy Glow. Not someone they would play with, not even Chase. They were also surprised that her, Tirek and Chrysalis teamed up. Other tales included Twilight and her brother growing up, her friend ship with Candence and the sister's past. They also learned about the School of Friendship and Twilight said they should sign up. They said they would think about it.