During the invasion of Canterlot, the changeling horde easily overwhelmed the Equestrian Royal Guard, and Queen Chrysalis easily defeated Celestia as well. Yet, something saved them, defeating the changeling horde and Chrysalis swiftly, and without mercy. The mane 6 saw and experienced something that day ... Something they had agreed to never speak of again. Something horrible, and yet something entirely needed. They experienced violence, bloodshed, and brutality.

They witnessed truth.

They witnessed Aatrox.

Should there be another chapter? You guys decide.

In the wake of the interrupted wedding of Princess Cadence and Shining Armor, the Royal Guard went on a changeling hunt, fanning out throughout Equestria to find any changelings living amongst ponykind. The captured changelings have been confined to a guard barracks in Canterlot.

Meanwhile Princess Celestia is finding herself swamped with petitions from ponies across Equestria asking for amnesty for their changeling friends, colleagues, and lovers. Princess Luna, who has been itching to regain some responsibility since her return, offers to take on the petitioners... and the changelings.

(sex tag for off-screen births and hinted baby-making)

Comet takes his job too seriously. Angel doesn't take anything seriously.

Comet joined to protect kingdom and princess(es). Angel joined for adventure and danger.

Comet isn't interested in mares. Angel can't stop talking about stallions.

Comet is a pegasus. Angel is a bat pony.

Together, this unlikely duo goes through life as Royal Guards from basic training to fully fledged guardsponies. Who knows? Maybe they'll even start to get along.

Cover art by slawomiro.