//------------------------------// // Chapter 25 // Story: I Love the Star in You // by Twilyx360 //------------------------------// Haven met Levitz during a time when she was doing her typical princess training and when he was a typical citizen. Haven was not exactly excited to be queen. She never was let alone a princess. Big shocker… she wasn’t really allowed to be herself. Over time she made an effort to sneak out of the castle. Using a black robe and sneaky techniques to escape and get back. Eventually the eyes of Levitz got to her. And the two hit it off for about a week. And her productivity went up with it. Until finally he offered to “Take her to his house.” She excitedly accepted. When she arrived she was very fascinated at the life he lived and how smart he was. Opening her mind to possibilities she wouldn’t have even imagined. It was undoubtedly their most romantic night yet. Both supposedly felt safe and warm with each other that night. It was official they were going to stay with each other that night not caring of the consequences. Which lead to their confessions of how they loved each other ending in passionate kiss which then lead to. The next morning she hastily returned to the castle. However upon her return things weren’t good. Her mom the queen was sick and her illness reached an all time low. She stood by her side until she was gone… It was a sad day for Zephyr Heights. And after her mother drifted away. She just couldn’t cope. But one… She ultimately confessed to liking Levitz. And he was hastily married into the royal family. However when he was trained to be a prince. He took it significantly worse. The power that was to be vested in him. Ultimately got to his head. Combine that with all the research and ideals he obtained. And suddenly he had a much different look he wanted to give Zephyr Heights. And he grew severely impatient with his teachers. And the rest of the internal government for not crowning the couple sooner. Then his blame shifted to his wife. Tension built between the two ever since they were married. Particularly his bitterness over her destiny to be crowned. Haven also started taking sides with more of the castle staff due to his unrelenting harsh and unstable attitude. And then he kept attempting to do something even crazier. Fly. It was impossible but he still tried for months until something happened. He crashed on top of one of the rocks on the mountains below Zephyr Heights. It was a nasty fall. And his anger and ambition only increased and so did his hatred towards Haven. He claimed to know her issues better than she herself did. Stated orders within her name without her permission and caused a political split within the monarchy. Establishing the sons of the Zephyrs in Ernest. He basically alienated himself from the rest of the monarchy and the populace. And Princess Haven was growing tired of it. And that’s when she made her move. And exposed his plans to Zephyr Heights. === Princess Haven had her head held down. Argyle and Shining looked at each other. Now knowing what those plans entailed completely. “Wow… that’s a depressing story.” Said Argyle. “And scary…” said Shining. Both were slightly shaken. The princess went into as much detail as she could have wanted to remember. And it was probably for the best. “Well. How do you feel?” Asked Shining. Haven sighed. “Better. I think…” “That’s good.” Said Argyle. Haven slightly smiled. “It may not be much. But thank you two so much uhhh… I never got your names.” Argyle and Shining thought for a second and said. “Um… Argolez and Shivy Light.” Shining gave a strange expression. Haven hugged both of them and sat back down. “It felt nice to finally talk about it. But I don’t feel as fulfilled as I thought I would be. But I cannot express how thankful I am that you convinced me to do it.” “It’s a rough first step. And I promise you. That you were no bother.” Said Shining. “And yes, you are the leader of your fellow ponies. But you’re still a pony yourself.” Said Argyle. “Perhaps that’s why Zephyr Heights has been so terrible lately because I’m terrible.” Suddenly Haven smiled. Genuinely. “That’s why they don’t have hope in me. It’s not the betrayal or the plans. It was all me.” She said. “The coronation is tomorrow. I promise to be a better pony. Not a queen but a pony first! And a leader second. I should be on the level of them to lead them. And if I’m on the same level as they are I’m not alone like I thought I was. You’re really good.” Haven finished. Shining chuckled. “No. You are.” “Absolutely that was all you.” Said Argyle. “Oh wait! The coronation is tomorrow! I gotta get to sleep!” Said Haven. “Goodbye and thank you so much!” She said hastily running out. As Shining and Argyle got back to the abandoned train station. They were slightly puzzled. It was a little too early to call it a night. But if the coronation was indeed tomorrow. Well that clearly meant they needed sleep too. But neither really felt the confidence to steal the crown now. What was going to happen. To everypony? Only time will tell. === That night. The castle guards found the hideout and rescued all the ponies there, but Levitz had fled the scene again. Several medics thankfully accompanied them. Doing crucial work with their patients before they were brought to hospital. By tomorrow morning all the ponies were thankfully all evacuated. And were undergoing their proper treatment.