The Time had finally arrived for Twilight's friends to arrive at the castle. She had been having the castle make preparations for them making sure they felt at home while they were here. At the moment, the royal family, including Blueblood, were waiting at the train station.
"So are you excited sis?" Glacies asked.
Twilight looked at him. "That's supposed to be my line," Twilight replied.
"Hmhm, well, I am excited," Glacies said.
"Well, I'd be careful around Rarity. She has a thing for the very high class. She always was asking me if there were any stallions that might be interesting to get to know personally. And Rainbow Dash, well, she'll probably let her ego get the best of her and find some way to challenge you to see how, ahem, awesome you are. Pinkie Pie will more then likely have a bunch of things ready to set up the welcome home party for you at this time. Fluttershy, well, she'll probably be too shy to speak, if she doesn't ask about anything to do with her animals. Applejack, I actually can't say how she's gonna react to you. She's usually thinking about her family more then anything. Anyways, that's some things you should look out for," Twilight said.
"Okay, I'll try and remember that," Glacies replied.
Soon they heard the whistle of the train. "Oh good, they're here," Twilight said.
Soon the train came to a halt and the doors to the train opened. Just as they were about to make their way towards the train, the family was surprised by confetti and funny horn noises. "Yep, that's Pinkie for ya," Twilight said, as the whole family aside from Blueblood laughed.
"Twilight," said the group of mares in unison.
"Hey girls," Twilight said as she hugged all of them.
"Twily," Spike said as he jumped up and hugged her.
"Hows my number one assistant today," Twilight said as she hugged him.
"Much better, now that you're back," Spike said.
"You didn't let him get into too many jewels while I was gone, did you?" Twilight asked her friends.
"Well he was able to sneak some when my family weren't looking when he stayed with us, but not at Rarity's, when he stayed with her. I don't know how she did it," Applejack said.
"Oh, I have my ways," Rarity said.
"Ahem," Glacies gestured.
"Oh, girls, I would like you to meet my brother. Prince Glacies," Twilight said.
"No way, the Prince of Winter. I thought he was pure myth. That's so awesome," Rainbow Dash said.
Twilight was surprised Rainbow Dash was told the story about him. "Yay, another new pony to throw a party for," Pinkie said, before activating her party canon, making everypony laugh, aside from Blueblood once again.
"Oh, um, I hope he's not mean to animals," Fluttershy said.
"No worries, miss Fluttershy. I wouldn't be a good prince if I were mean to the cute little critters, and some of the, heh heh, larger bunches of fur," Glacies said nervously.
"Oh my, he is a dashing one," Rarity said, with a gleam in her eye.
"Many thanks for your complement Miss Rarity," Glacies said.
He then see's Applejack and the two lock eyes, surprising Twilight and Cadence. "And you must be the famous Applejack I have heard about," Glacies said.
"Aw, shucks I ain't a famous pony your highness," Applejack said before bowing and hiding her face under hat to not expose her blush. This in turn caused the other girls to bow, remembering they hadn't done so.
"Well from what I heard, you're all famous for saving Equestria," Glacies said.
"Well, you all look like you could use a bite to eat, why don't we all head up to the castle to let you replenish yourselves," Celestia suggested.
"Good idea, yer Highiness," Applejack said, wanting to not falter in front of Glacies.
Spike jumped in and said, "Hi, I'm Spike, Twilight's number one assistant."
"Ah, so your the young gentlecolt, er, gentledragon, I've heard so much about. A pleasure to finally meet you. Twilight tells me you are like a little brother to her and Cadence. Guess that makes you an honorary prince, your highness," Glacies playfully bowed making all the mares, the dragon, and a few guards laugh.
As they head up to the castle in the carriages, Celestia notices Blueblood had been silent the whole time. "You have been awfully quiet so far nephew. and your attitude today isn't all too impressive," Celestia said.
Blueblood said nothing as they continued to ride up to the castle. Once there, Blueblood kept a stiff lip as they trotted inside.
"What's eatin Prince Blueblood Twilight?" Applejack asked.
"He's been in a foul mood ever since we returned with Glacies," Twilight said.
"Well, somepony ought to put him in his place Twilight darling," Rarity said.
"We're trying to, but I don't know how much longer it's gonna hold," Twilight said.
"I don't see why he has to be so flank hurt," Rainbow Dash said.
"Don't push him Rainbow," Twilight said.
Soon they made it to the dining room and ordered their favorite dishes. Blueblood kept giving Glacies an eye, as if he wanted him thrown from the castle grounds. Celestia was sensing his frustration, and knew she may have no choice once he blew his temper. As they finish up, Celestia, knowing the inevitable would happen, finally said to him, "Blueblood, I believe you have something to say to Rarity."
"No Aunt, I do not have anything to say to her," Blueblood finally snapped.
"Blueblood, remember our discussion yesterday, young nephew," Celestia said.
"You only said that stuff to scare me, to break my spirits. Well it won't work aunt. I have nothing to say to that mare, nor any of her friends or Glacies, who shouldn't even be here," Blueblood said.
The girls gasped, but the alicorn family only sighed. "Girls, Spike, we must ask you to leave, til we resolve something quickly," Luna said.
The five mares and Spike did not hesitate and did what was requested of them. Once they left, Celestia seal all doors off, and looked back at her nephew. "I gave you the chance Blueblood. You could have chosen to let go of your pride and accept your cousin into the family. You could have chosen to treat a mare properly to win her heart. Now all you have done is shown how immature your behavior as a prince is," Celestia said.
"My behavior is just fine. I've been in Canterlot far longer then Glacies has. I know how ponies operate around here," Blueblood said.
"Years of experience does not give you the authority to treat your cousin harshly. You should be aware, he was here when Equestria was in a time when ponies would fight each other to get by from day to day. He had to learn how defend himself at an early age in his life. You on the other hoof were born in a time of peace, and received no training in what he had to go through, so you wouldn't have lasted an hour while Discord was free, but be thankful you didn't need that training. In all honesty, if your grandmother, Arion, mine and Luna's mother, was here, she would be very disappointed," Celestia said.
Luna gasped as she remember, "Sister, how is our mother?"
"No need to worry. She is fine, but ever since the Ceryneian Deer south of Equestria fell victim to dark forces themselves, she's been preoccupied since Twilight was born. She has sent a letter saying that the Ceryneian Deer tribes have found a way to keep their own dark forces at bay and in turn keep them from harming Equestria. She should be home in about a month. Now back to you Blueblood," Celestia said as she looked sternly at her nephew once more.
Blueblood only held his head high, and pouted, "I have done nothing wrong. Glacies should be tought a lesson and be banished from the grounds. Better yet, Canterlot. We don't need to have his kind of attitude ruining Canterlot's good name."
"HIS ATTITUDE RUINING CANTERLOT'S GOOD NAME?!" Celestia bellowed in her Canterlot voice.
Twilight jumped into her brother's arms, both with pupils had became no bigger then pins , Cadence covered her head as if trying to dodge something, and Luna realigned her crown after feeling the brute force of her sisters Royal Canterlot voice. Blueblood was had screamed higher then he thought he could and cowered before his enraged Aunt. "Blueblood, I cannot believe you. You are not the kind, understanding little colt I once knew. Ever since you were introduced into the world of politics and such, you changed. I didn't want to believe it, because you were family. But all you have done is shown how low you gone. You place your own feelings above everything. Royalty seems to mean nothing to you. All you care about is everything turning to your favor. You never care about how others feel, even after you hurt them. Since you seem to have no respect for your title, I'm afraid I have no choice," Celestia said.
"W-what are you gonna... please... have mercy dear aunt," Blueblood pleaded.
"Your pleads will not save you from punishment Blueblood. You brought this upon yourself. I did show you mercy before. I gave you the chance to take responsibility for your actions, to swallow your pride and be a better Prince like your cousin. But all you have done is shown how irresponsible you are. To start off your punishment. You will be stripped of your title as a prince of Equestria," Celestia said.
"No, auntie, you can't do that," Blueblood pouted.
"I can, and I have. Until you have proven yourself to be a better stallion, your title is stripped, and your rights to the family fortunes will be suspended until further notice. You will not have the right to address your family by any means other then highness, majesty, prince or princess. You shall also be addressing other high class ponies as sir, lord, madam, mistress, duke, and all other titles of nobility. As of right now, you are among the common, middle class pony society. Now to figure out the rest of your punishment," Celestia said.
The rest of the family had calmed down by this point and Twilight jumped in and said, "I have one suggestion mother. Now I'll have to ask for her to agree to it, but if she does, I suggest that we send him to work on the Apple Farm, with Applejack and her family. I have a very strong feeling they will, how did Shining say it... oh yeah, whip him into shape."
"This is absurd. Unethical. Aunt, you cannot possibly think that I should work on an Apple Farm. All that durt and leaves will ruin my mane and coat. That is for those low life commoners who cannot even buy decent attire, like that Mare with the hat," Blueblood said.
"First, you have no right to call me aunt. Call me that again and you face more punishment. Second, that mare's names is Applejack, and she is a bearer of one of the Elements of Harmony, and she's done more then you could ever fathom. Thirdly, I think this is the perfect punishment for you. You'll get real taste of a hard days work. And I'm sure Applejack will be more then willing to take on the task of, ahem, whipping you into shape. This punishment will go on until such a time we feel you have learned many valuable lessons about being a prince. Once we feel your ready, then your title and rights will be reinstated. Since your grandmother is returning in a month, we'll be sure to visit around that time. You can send us letters if you wish. If you learn quick enough, we might let you come back to the castle sooner, but that all depends on what you decide to do from here on out. Yes, that will be what your punishment is. You shall work and live with the Apple family until further notice," Celestia stated.
"But th-" Blueblood was cut off.
"No protest please. It will not help your situation. Now sit down and finish your soup while I have a word with Applejack," Celestia said.
Blueblood was about to argue, but one glance from his aunt was enough for him to keep his mouth shut. Soon Celestia soon called Twilight's friends and Spike in. Applejack was more then willing to agree to Celestia terms on Bluebloods punishment, and promised she and her family would not go easy on him. Spike had taken the liberty to have Bluebloods punishment down in writing, whispering to Celestia it was far too tempting to not write out the punishment after the stunt Blueblood pulled a few years back. That night Blueblood had his things packed and was moved to the guest room until he would head back with Twilight and her friends to Ponyville.