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Tom was just leaving Sweet Apple Acres, followed closely by Sweetie Belle. He had made a promise to Rarity that he would look out for the little unicorn while they were out and about. The two waved good bye and continued down the road back to Ponyville.

"Wow I didn't even know you could do something like that."

Tom chuckled softly. "To be honest, before I came to Equestria, I couldn't. Where I am from magic dose not exist."

"How can you not have magic?"

Tom shrugged. "We made due. We had things called machines that took place of magic. It made our lives easier. Well, some of us."

"What do you mean?"

"Wars, Sweetie Belle. Throughout my time on Earth there was never not death or destruction. Humans, well most humans are savage and barbaric. They would rather kill each other then work things out." As soon as he spoke he covered his mouth and turned quickly to the little unicorn.

"Goddesses I'm sorry Sweetie Belle I don't think I should have told you."

Sweetie Belle tilted her head to the side with a quizzical look. "Why are you sorry? I know everypony dies."

"Yes..." He kneeled down and smiled to her. "You are right. I just... I see this place and I see a paradise. No wars, nopony killing the other for no reason. There is peace here and even though I grew up in a world where there was nothing but stress and turmoil, I longed for a place like this. I feel like, like I belong here."

"Well then allow me to be the first to welcome you home."

Tom smiled and ruffed her mane a little to which the filly giggled. "Come on, we should be getting back to Rarity's."

It took the two friends a little while before they reached Rarity's home. Pushing open the door, Tom allowed Sweetie Belle to enter before following suit.

"Oh you're back, Did you have a good time?"

"The best. Applebloom and Scootaloo were totally blow away when they seen Star use his magic And I thought only unicorns could use it."

"Well Star is a very unique person. Sweetie Belle."

"Well anyway I should be heading back to Twilight's. She asked for my help later on." He leaned down and patted Sweetie Belle's head and gave Rarity a hug before leaving.

Celestia was lazily flying from Canterlot to Ponyville. She had several hours before she had to return, if she had to at all. Thoughts ran through the Princess's head as to what she would like to do once she arrived. She was planning on a picnic and since there were no scheduled downpour it seemed like the best idea. Lunar's form might be different but he was still Lunar and that was all she was concerned with.

She had also not told Twilight of her arrival. She wanted it to be a surprise for both of them. Before she had left however she made sure to pack a few things for their picnic such as a blanket and some goodies that the two of them might snack on. She didn't want Twilight to feel left out so just encase she made sure to get enough for the three of them.

As she neared Ponyville, she had caught sight of Tom walking through the streets, talking to a few ponies along the way. "He's fitting back in nicely, like he had never left." She smiled to herself as she watched him making his way back to Twilight's library. She drifted above till he disappeared inside.

"Well it's now or never."

The princess of the sun slowly circles till he lands just a few yards fro the library entrance. Many ponies who had seen the regal princess drop to the ground in respect as she passed by. She smiles to herself, feeling almost as giddy as a school filly but she hides it well enough so that any pony around would not notice it. She makes her way up to the library door and knocks.

"So how do you find Ponyville Star?"

Tom had walked through the door a few moments ago and went right into helping Twilight organizing the library. She would do this every so often when things would get out of hoof. "I appreciate this help Star. It's good to have another magic pony helping me since it gets done much faster." Twilight then quickly placed her hoof to her mouth as she realized what she said.

"I'm sorry Star, I didn't mean to call you a pony."

Tom just laughed at her. "It's alright Twilight. To be honest I feel at home among you ponies then I ever did with my own kind. Plus the fact I can use magic must mean something."

"Maybe you're a unicorn?"

"Or an Alicorn."

Twilight quickly turned and stared at him. He said that so fast right after she did that she snickered. "Who knows, you might even be Lunar Star."

"Maybe but I think the odds of that are slim don't you? I mean a human mysteriously brought to another land where he used to be this all powerful being just to save it from destruction. It sounds like a bad novel if you ask me."

The two stop when there came a knock at the door. "I'll get it Star."

Twilight walked down the stairs and to the door as Tom had finished putting the last few books back up on the shelf. When she opened the door, she gasped. "Princess Celestia. please come in." The unicorn stepped aside to allow her entry then closed the door behind her. "I'll go make some tea."

"That's quiet alright Twilight, I was wondering if your friend was around?"

"Star? Yeah he's just upstairs. Wait right here and I'll get him for you. Star!"

The lavender unicorn took off up the stairs as Celestia waited for him. The sound of talking and the clopping of hooves sounded above her head before footsteps headed to the stairs. Tom sure enough came down the stairs, followed by Twilight and smiled to the princess the moment he saw her.

"Well this is a surprise Celestia. I thought you might still be at court or dealing with some other matters of state."

"I thought I would get done early and come to see if you would like to have a picnic with me."

Tom walked to the sun princess in which the two gave each other a gentle hug. "It would be an honor."

Twilight for one did not miss something like that. "Hold on, Star. You just hugged the princess as though you had known her."

"I do, I met her the other day remember."

"No I mean like you really know her. I don't think I have ever seen any pony aside from those closest to the princess do that, and I'm one of them."

Tom's cheeks grew red as he blushed and looked to the Celestia. "You think we should tell her? I mean she is your student and an Element of Harmony."

"Tell me what?" Twilight asked.

"I don't see any reason why we can't tell her." Celestia looked back to Tom

Tom nodded and walked over to the little unicorn before getting face to face with her. "The truth is Twilight. Ever since I was brought here, I have been having very real dreams. Dreams that I know for a fact I should have no knowledge of. In truth, they are memories of a life I once had."

"What he means is Twilight. Star is in fact a reincarnation of Lunar."

Twilight was dumbstruck for a moment as her jaw hung open. She looked between her mentor and her friend. "I knew it! I knew there was some connection as to why you could use magic. You also said the name Lunar Star in your sleep last night. So when you feel that a pony is in danger you go into this altered state which is really Lunar taking control of your body for a moment then giving it back when you are out of danger." She giggled

"Oh why didn't I see this before. I mean I had a feeling that you might have been important but not that impor---" Tom had abruptly placed his hand to her muzzle to stop her.

"Twilight please I know you're excited that your house guest was once a great pony but I am still just who you see me as, nothing more, nothing less."

"It is important that Star's secret remain as such. We both understand you may tell your friends and that's fine but it can not go beyond that. There are still many things that we do not know, like why he was brought to us. Not to mention he dose not wield all the power he once did."

Twilight again looked between her mentor and her new friend and nodded. "I understand."

"Thank you Twilight." Tom then stood back up before looking over to Celestia. "Should we go?"

Celestia nodded and headed for the door.

"Oh and Twilight I finished upstairs so that should be the end of it ok. I'll be back later, don't wait up for me." He waved to the unicorn as he closed the library door behind himself.

Twilight was still in a slight daze thanks to this revelation.

Both Tom and Celestia were met with odd looks but few if at all questioned it as they bowed to their ruler. "It seems we are the center of attention."

Celestia giggled softly. "I know a better way." Without warning, the princess of Equestria leaned over and gave Tom a kiss on the cheek. This elected gasps from ponies that saw them and made Tom blush.

"So now that we are the talk of the town, where did you have in mind for this picnic you mentioned?"

"Well there is a lovely spot by the lake if you would prefer or we could enjoy the splendor of the park?"

Tom faced-palmed. "I believe we have drawn too much attention to ourselves as it is. I do not think we need a scandal."

Celestia giggled once more. How easily he was embarrassed. She didn't care one way or another, if anything were to surface she would make sure that it didn't get far. One of the perks of being a ruler.

The two walked through Ponyville, hearing hushed talking around them. They make their way just outside of Ponyville to a large lake. Selecting a spot under a nearby willow tree, Star used his magic to lift the saddle bag from the princess's back.

"Oh thank you."

"My pleasure." Again using his magic, he removed a blanket that Celestia had brought and spread it out on the ground before them. Celestia then took her spot on the blanket and Tom sat beside her.

"Have you... remembered anything lately?"

"Actually yes. Do you recall when you were a filly, the eastern corridor of the old castle." Celestia's eyes widen and she looked at him.

"I knew it! I had a feeling that was you and Luna."

Tom chuckled inwardly and nodded his head. "We could not stop laughing for a good few minutes. You were so scared we were afraid you were going to wet yourself."

Celestia blushed at his comment which made him stop talking instantly. "You did, didn't you?"

The princess very slowly nodded. This made him laugh even harder, so much so that he fell onto his back. "Oh Goddess I can't breath."

"Well that was one moment I wished not to recall." She continued to blush softly and looked down.

"I am sorry princess, at the time we didn't know any better. I mean we were still children after all."

Celestia nodded and the two of them looked out over the landscape, taking in the scenery. "I... am sorry that I don't remember much just yet. It's weird, not little over a week ago I was on Earth just working to make a living, stress everyday, tears nearly every night. Then I was brought here and everything I didn't have on Earth I have here."

Celestia turned to look at Tom. "What do you mean?"

"I was scrapping out a living. My relationships... well I already told you all this didn't I? Anyway here I have friends, those who care for me." He chuckled. "Not to mention I have the affections of one of the most beautiful creatures I have ever seen."

The princess felt her cheeks heat up and her heart beat in her chest. "I may not remember who I was right away. To be honest if I never do remember, that's ok because... because I can make all new memories. Here, now, with you."

"You always knew how to make me blush didn't you."

"What can I say, I have a poet's heart."

Tom looked back to the saddle bag Celestia had brought with her and smile. "Well now lets see what kind of goodies you brought with you."

Tom used his magic and opened the bag, he then started to remove some of the things the princess had packed. "Hmm daffodil sandwiches, a bowl of tossed salad, pack of...oatmeal cookies?"

Celestia nodded.

"Three slices of cake, you always were partial to the stuff. I am guessing that you had accounted on Twilight joining us."

Again the princess nodded.

"And what's this? A bottle of champagne?" He smiled and removed the two glasses from the bag and popped the cork on the bottle, making sure not to spill any as he poured both a glass of it. Celestia took hers respectfully.

"A toast. To good friends, better days and... a love rekindled." The two lightly clinked their glasses together and took a sip.

"Lunar.. I'm sorry, Star..." Tom had placed a finger to her lips when she turned to look at him. He then shook his head.

"Celestia, no. You don't have to call me by that name if you do not wish it. Lunar will be just fine."

The princess nodded. "Do you remember anything else? I mean anything intimately?"

Tom knew what she was trying to get and he nodded his head. "I remember the night we spent in the hot tub. We were looking up at Luna's beautiful night sky. She always had an artistic flare between the three of us." He then looked over to the princess and gasped as he seen tears streaming from her eyes. For a moment all he could do was stare in disbelief but then when the shock of it was over he pulled the white mare into him and she lightly sobbed into his chest.

"Shh... shh.. It's alright."

"I had spent over a thousand years blaming myself for your death. Knowing that I could have done something, should have done something to save you. After I had to banish Luna, it felt all the more painful because I was alone. I did my best to hide it from my subjects but some of the servant at the time caught on. They would try to tell me that holding everything was not good for a pony, that I should let it out. But I couldn't, I had to be strong for those who looked up to me to lead them."

"Shh... You must not blame yourself sweet Celestia. It happened so long ago and I was only doing my duty. I had sworn to protect you and Luna and that is what I did."

She lifts her head and stared into him, tears still streaming down her face. "But I should have done something to save you."

Tom shook his head. "Even if you did, there was little you could have done. The spear pierced my chest wall. Unless you had x-ray vision there was no way you could have know the extent of the damage."

He then took the princess's head into his hands and lightly wiped away her tears with his thumbs. "Please Tia, cast aside such things. It is not good to dwell on the past and what could have been. I am here now, before you. My form may have changed but my heart has not. My mind, well that will catch up in time. Until then let us make new memories. As for my magic, I am sure that that to will return in time. Who knows, perhaps even my immortality will return also."

Celestia was the first to make a move and she quickly placed her lips against his own. Tom was a bit shocked by her forwardness as the movement of her body forced him onto his back. Celestia had deepened the kiss, parting his lips with her tongue and slowly slipping it within his own mouth. Their tongue fighting for control of the other as he held her close to him. Their kiss seemed to last a lifetime yet it only lasted a few minutes before it was broken and they stared into each others eyes.

Tom had placed a hand to her cheek and smiled, Celestia nuzzled into it before resting her head on his chest. "Please don't leave again Lunar, I don't think my heart could take it if I lost you again."

"I promise you princess I will always be by your side."