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// Chapter 2 
// Story: MLP Spying is Freindship 
// by Timelord04 
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All of ponyville were gathered just outside the town eagerly waiting for the three guests about to visit them, Celestia stood a little off form the group flanked by two of her elite guards, she looked as regal and beautiful as always but that serenity underlined a torrent of emotions that was mainly predominated by a deep seated worry that she couldn’t explain.  “Princess Celestia are you alright?” Twilight looked at her mentor with concern “I’m alright…here they come.” Every pony looked up seeing a huge red zeppelin slowly floating toward them,  a large ornate cross lay on the side slightly covered by series of armored plates put on for protection, everypony stood their mouths slightly agape at the sight of an armored battle zeppelin. 
The compartment hit the grass with a heavy thud as a door opened and two soldier ponies marched out in grey overcoats and matching helmets that cast a shadow over their eyes making them seem nothing more than faceless enforcers, Celestia watched the marching and perfection of moment from the soldiers with guarded interest, Equestira had only guards not a trained professional force such as this the matriarch also noted the looks of awe on almost every pony assembled including Twilight and her friends, Celesita narrowed her eyes.


The helmeted ponies took their places and one of them spoke to the assembled crowd “Now summoning his lord the nephew of the king, Messer Von Ross and his two friends and comrades Magnus Wolke and Bow Sehne!” Three stallions slowly in unison of the parade grounds walked down the ramp from the huge zeppelin, Von Ross taking his place in the front as the other two walked behind them beside him once they hit open ground and stopped in front of Celestia “Princess Celestia it is such an honor to see you again and this time I may see your beauty off the field of battle” a slight smirk almost threatened to cover Messer’s face but he kept it in check from the Equestiran Matriarch as he offers his hoof to her, Celestia slowly and guardedly placed her own on his as he brought it up to him and kissed it in a gesture of courtly etiquette.  “My uncle sends his best wishes to you as well and hopes that we will learn much from you and your ponies” Von Ross smiled waving a hoof to his soldiers signaling them to return inside the Zeppelin.
Celestia watched them return inside then returned her gaze back down to the young noble pony before her “Will they being staying along with you Herr Von Ross?” he was surprised by use of the old-world respect “Of course not Mien Frauline Celestia they are just a simple ceremony and my uncle wouldn’t be persuaded on the matter, I did not think they were all that necessary but” Von Ross made a shrug of his shoulders “But who am I to say no one of royal blood and bearer of the crown” Celestia nodded her head in understanding “Of course let us proceed, this is ponyille the town you will be staying in” she gestured to the town behind her letting Messer and his companions take a look before continuing and calling over a lavender unicorn “this is Twilight Sparkle my most faithful student and one of the bearers of the elements of harmony she and her friends the other bearers will be teaching and showing you about friendship you will also be allowed to stay with one of them so that you may have a place to sleep and eat” Von Ross looked at the quaint little town amazed that such a backwater held such importance “I will have to remember this town in the plans” he thought to himself.
Messer was brought out of his plans and scheming at the sound of the young unicorn Celestia said was Twilight “It is an honor to have you three in our small town and we hope to help and teach out a lot over the next few weeks” she smiled with a overflowing amount of happiness at Messer which took him by surprise, he had never seen someone this happy….well save his uncle after the latest reports of how much territory the Stallions Reich’s forces took, he shook the thoughts out of his head bowing low to Twilight “your kindness is warmly welcomed and we hope the same and to make lasting…friendships among you all” Celesita watched the conversation between her pupil and the young pony of the Reich unsure if he told the truth but hoping he was for all their sakes, “I will take my leave now and return to Canterlot have a wonderful stay Messer Von Ross” he bowed low as did his other companions “Of course your highness”.