I walked out of the castle gathering my nerves before entering the crowd. I rolled my shoulders as I fixed my shawl. I started to move towards the crowd of ponies till I noticed a group sitting off to the side. A smile formed on my lips as I walked over to them.
“Should we get our normal items?”
“I don’t think the market would have crystal rum” one of the ponies wined.
“I think the markets might have it if you search deeper” I spoke up causing them to jump. I chuckled a bit as I could see the light lavender mare panting a bit. I watched as she pushed her light blue mane from her face.
“Cleric! I did not expect to see you. Or well forever” she smiled as I shook my head.
“Well, there are things that the empress liked to keep hidden” I chuckled “I am not staying long. I am with the group of ponies that are sitting behind the guard” I pointed to Princess Cadence who was busy talking to the others around her.
“I did not think you knew the elements”
“Of course Crystal Wine, she the cleric” a hefty stallion chuckled.
“Well, I did say I would introduce you to them. I told them you partied better than the nobles in Canterlot” I chuckled.
“Speaking of Canterlot” I turned my head and noticed Blueblood and a few nobles following them.
“Well, shall we go and pull the stick from their flanks?” I spoke up as I turned my head towards them.
“I am not in the mood to deal with them” Maid huffed “Besides I half to warn the maids and staff about them” I watched as she turned around leaving me standing with the others.
“I might as well do the same” Wine huffed before taking her leave. I watched as the others did the same. I shook my head before turning around towards the group. I slowly walked up to the group causing the ponies to part while a few of the crystal ponies bowed. I stopped at the guards noticing they gave me a bow. I gave them a slight bow before looking toward the others. Shining Armor was the first one to speak up.
“Where are you all going?” Shining Armor spoke up as they turned around.
“No offense Prince but you have the Cleric here with you. That is the highest security you can have around here” the guard huffed as the others walked off mumbling to themselves. I whipped my head back towards them.
“Pocul som, Ze! Dostat sa k savojmu prispevku a zostat v rotacii! (I heard that! Get to your post and start on rotation!) I huffed watching them run off in a hurry.
“What did you just say?” my ears went up causing me to turn towards the group.
“It’s been a long time since I heard you speak that”
“Captain Star” Shining armor spoke up “The guards are”
“Only doing what they have been trained and told. The empress has always stated that if she is not around the guard is to listen to the Crystal Cleric no matter what. Silver here is just the first out of four?”
“Three Star and if you keep bugging me, I want another pot of coffee from you” I glared up at him.
“I keep hearing this Cleric when going through the old library. What is a cleric?” Cadence spoke up causing me to twitch my ears.
“A cleric is a pony that is trusted will all secrets of the empire. The empress will trust upon all work on their shoulders” Star smiled as I sat down rubbing my head.
“A cleric is a pony whose magic is tied into the empire. We are tied to the crystal heart allowing us to either hear or feel what the ruler wants. We can also hear the ponies in town if they need us” I could see them staring at me as I shook my head.
“So who are these clerics?” Rarity spoke up. I looked up from my hoof noticing Star was pointing at me.
“She is the first one the empress a pointed. The second one is a pony from the noble family of wine. While the third one is my grandson”
“The only reason Sky Wine got it because she studied under you before you left.” I turned and looked over at Star.
“Sky Wine didn’t last a month. Not all ponies could handle the empress and her demands”
“You sure know how to” I could hear Star snicker “Then again with a grandfather like yours” my eyes widen as I lifted my hoof up and slapped him upside the head.
“Star here likes to brew coffee with whiskey” I grumbled causing him to turn towards me.
“Oh! Let’s talk about the second cleric your grandson Archimedes. He took over Wine’s spot as cleric. I’ve never seen a pony stay hidden in a room of books before. Never thought the room would become a build” I could see Star shake his head.
“Sounds like a pony we know” Rainbow snickered. I noticed Twilight glare at her friend from behind her scroll.
“So who are the rest of the ponies in the group Princess Cadence and Prince Armor?” Star spoke up causing me to turn towards him.
“Oh, this is my sister and her friends. They are in for the show. I thought you know them already Captain?” Shining gave him a puzzled look. My heart was pounding as I looked over at him.
“Hviexda od bohov hore. Hovoris to co si myslim ze povies zabijem ta (Star by the gods above. you say what I think you're going to say. I will kill you)” I let out a huff causing him to turn his head towards me.
“Oh? Strieborna vyzera ako tvoja vnucka aurora (Oh? Silver she looks like your granddaughter Aurora)” Silver pointed his hoof over at Twilight.
“Poznam tu hviezdu! Ale (I know that Star! but)” I sighed as I fixed the shawl around my neck “Slubil som aurore ze udrzim jej rodinu v tme. Kvoli udalostiam ktore sa stali teraz drz hubu! (I promised Aurora that I would keep her family in the dark. because of the events that happened. now shut up!)” I stomped my hoof panting a bit. I felt hot around my collar as I noticed them staring at me.
“So you still can do something” I heard Star chuckle before walking away. I shook my head as I adjusted my glasses a bit.
“What was that all about” I glanced over at Fluttershy.
“Just some old wounds between me and Star. He’s still sore I kicked his flank in front of the empress and a few other dignitaries” I let out a chuckle before ducking. I looked back as I noticed a pie landing behind me. I turned and noticed Star huffing at me. I let out another chuckle before shaking my head.
“You missed! Your aim still sucks!” I shouted out laughing a bit. I watched as he disappeared before turning my head towards the group.
“So what do you want to see or do?” I had a smile on my face as I watched them walk past me. Twilight had her face in her scroll. Rainbow was talking to the others about the show. I could hear Celestia and Cadence walk off in another direction. I noticed Luna and Shining Armor were talking to each other. I let out a sigh as I felt out of place. I grumbled a bit before getting to my hooves. I started to walk towards the castle before getting tackled. Looking back I noticed Pinkie was on top of me and Fluttershy was standing next to her.
“What you up to?” she had a grin on her face causing me to worry.
“I was going to explore the castle. Just go down memory lane, would you like to join me?" I spoke up watching the pink mare shake her head yes.
"That sounds like a nice idea. Rainbow took Applejack to see more of the show. Rarity making sure Twilight doesn’t walk into a house….again” her voice was soft as I stood up brushing the dirt off of my coat.
“Well, then how about I give you two a tour of the castle” I gave them a smile as I moved towards the castle.