The next day had come, and Akage was chatting with Burst and the others before school. "Looks like Blitz' plan is going up in smoke so far!", Akage said with a smile. "We're almost in the clear!"
"Doesn't mean we should get over-confident.", Steel cautioned. "Maybe Blitz is just saving the worst for last."
"True. But let's not forget lads, most of Blitz's minions were people who lost their way.", North added. "So chances are, he's just been preying on those with weak hearts."
"If that's true, that makes his actions even worse.", Burst said with a grim nod. Blue-Eyes then materialized.
"Weaker hearts are easier to lure down the path of evil.", Blue-Eyes nodded. "Or those who seek to gain power no matter the cost. There's an old part of history in my world of the Noble Knights. But you humans know it better as the legend of King Arthur. His real name was Artorigus. And he was betrayed by a knight of his order that sought to become king. The saddest part of the story is that the knight who turned on him was once his best friend."
North was amazed. "I never would have imagined that legend was based off of something that actually occurred in the monster world." The guys continued with their conversation until they noticed all the girls swarming outside. "What on earth's got all girls going crazy?"
"That's what Ah's like to know sugarcube.", Applejack said as she approached the guys. "North. Apparently one of your cousins decided to drop-in to find his prospective girlfriend."
"Another member of the royal bloodline huh?", Inferno said with a smirk. "Well North? You up for a reunion?"
North stayed put. "Uh...no thanks lads. I'd rather not bother him.", North said with a strained smile.
Applejack pouted at North's words. "Uh huh. Well, Ah'm gonna scope things out to see how many of the girls are going ga-ga over your cousin." Applejack met with the rest of the Main 7 and Dazzlings. "So how crazy is this thing gettin'?"
"I don't think we've ever caused THIS much of a crowd when we first showed up!", Adagio said in shock. "And this is all over one guy who MIGHT pick them as a girlfriend?"
"The guy's descended from royalty.", Sunset noted. "I guess a bunch of them are hoping for a fairy tale ending."
Applejack shrugged. "Eh. From what North told me, these royal types aren't worth it." As Applejack began to leave, Ignoble Cause noticed her.
"Sorry ladies. But I think I've found the girl I'm looking for." As soon as the crowd dispersed, Ignole headed into CHS. He then spotted Applejack at her locker. "Hello there." Applejack closed her locker to find Ignoble staring at her.
"...Somethin' Ah can help ya with?", Applejack asked flatly.
Ignoble smiled. "You could let me continue looking at you. I find you intriguing. I'd be honored if we could take some time to get to know each other better."
"That's mighty flatterin' of you, but Ah'm afraid I'm not interested..." Applejack began to leave until Ignoble grabbed her by the wrist.
"But I must insist. Give me the chance, and I could give you the best time of your life."
"Ah said no! Now let go!", Applejack snapped! Ignoble frowned.
"You've no idea the honor you've refused..."
"Leave her alone!", North shouted! North was glaring at Ignoble! Ignoble released Applejack and walked up to North.
"You know, I thought a fellow denizen of our homeland would recognize and respect royalty.", Ignoble warned.
North scowled. "As far as I'm concerned, you're not fit to even be of the royal bloodline. Especially if you can't get that when the lass says no, she means it. Now leave before I have half a mind to strike you where you stand!" North held his glare and fire burned within his eyes. Ignoble gazed back in annoyance.
"Peasants such as you should know your place...", Ignoble threatened.
"And how would the lass react to you beating up someone right in front of you? Not very becoming of a member of the royal bloodline to fly off the handle with his temper, now is it?", North shot back. Ignoble paused and then scowled. "Now. Would you be so kind as to leave?" As Ignoble walked off, he shot a glare at North.
He's the one I'm looking for. Looks like he'll actually be a challenge as opposed to the other members of the bloodline I've eliminated.
And maybe after I get rid of him, I'll take his woman as a trophy., Ignoble thought with a sinister smile as he left. North had walked over to Applejack to check up on her.
"You all right lass?", North asked with a worried look on his face.
"Boy...Ah can see why you don't speak too fondly of yer family.", Applejack said with a sigh of relief.
"...They're not my family.", North replied flatly.
"Ah'll say! Yer a mile apart from that varmint.", Applejack said with a smile.
"No Applejack. I mean they're really NOT my family." North let out a heavy sigh. "Do you remember when you said that you'd let me reveal the truth when I was ready? Well, now's as good a time as any."
"North?...What're you saying?"
"I'm saying I'm not going to be living a lie anymore." North sighed. "Applejack, I'm not related to royalty at all. And after seeing that brute treat you the way he did, I don't think I'll ever want to be. You say that honesty is a large part of who you are. Well, allow me to be completely honest with you. Back in Britain, I worked for people who stole from teh rich and nobles and gave to the poor. It sounds honorable, but the fact was that we ourselves were the poor. I got sick of living the life I had, and so I made up my mind to leave Britain. I made up a fake backstory, and soon found myself here. I wanted to escape from stealing and the nobles that made me want to retch. So in truth, I'll be staying here for the rest of my days." North sighed once again. "But it looks like I just screwed up again. I'll be leaving Canterlot after today. For what it was worth, you really did make me feel like I had a home here and a reason to stay.." North hugged Applejack, and left for what would be the rest of his last day at CHS. "But it looks like I just ruined that. At least now, I'm not living a lie anymore." Applejack pulled down her hat to hide the fact that tears were starting to fall down her face.
".....What we had wasn't a lie....", she said to herself.