“Well this is awkward isn't it?”
The Ponies looked at each other and then him.
“Awkward! Ay think it's past awkward!” The orange one yelled with anger.
Sol got up from the tree, walked to group and stared at the yellow pegasus.
“I'm sorry miss.”
The Pegasus was surprised.
“Uh, thanks for the apology,” The Pegasus, “Applejack, did he mean it?”
Applejack looked at him for a couple seconds.
“Ay hate to say this, but that was an honest apology.”
“If you are sorry, why did you threaten our friend!” The Alicorn was angry.
Sol looked at the Alicorn, and took off his helmet. The Ponies all gasped, obviously expecting something different.
“Because it was necessary,” Sol’s face was grim, “I didn't like any second of keeping your friend hostage.”
“What do you mean, ‘necessary’?” The white Unicorn asked.
“I had to get those two home, and I knew that none of you would send them to the Badlands,” Sol picked up the paper with the coordinates and put it back in his pouch, “So I had to make sure you'd do it.”
“Those two live out there?” The pink pony asked.
“Yes, along with their fellows, they will be alright.”
The Ponies came together and whispered with each other. Finally, they stepped forward.
“While we do not like your method,” The Alicorn spoke, “We understand that you did what you had to do to get those Ponies home. Therefore, we would like to start over. I am Princess Twilight Sparkle.”
“I'm Pinkie Pie!” The pink Earth Pony jumped up and down.
“I am Rarity, pleasure to meet you.” The white Unicorn introduced herself.
“Howdy there, Ay’m Applejack,” The orange Earth Pony tilted her Stetson.
“I… I’m Fluttershy,” The yellow Pegasus was barely able to be heard.
“And I'm Rainbow Dash, I'm watching you punk,” The cyan Pegasus pointed her hoof at her eyes and then at Sol.
Sol looked around at them, surprised that this was going so well.
“I am Sol Cotter, Titan Pilot of the Militia SRS. My species is human, previously undiscovered I assume?” Sol looked at Twilight.
“That would be correct. Oh, you'll have to tell me all about your species!”
“Maybe later, right now I require rest, it has been rather hectic.”
“I can give you a room in my castle if you would like?”
“That would be lovely.”
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As Sol walked, he realised he didn't know if they knew about Luna’s current situation.
“Has anything happened to Princess Luna?” Sol asked Twilight.
“No, why do you ask?”
“Nothing.”
As Sol wondered why Celestia hadn't told Twilight of Luna’s ‘betrayal’ yet, they came to the doors of the castle. The others had long since left to return to their homes.
They entered the castle, and like with the Changeling city, Sol’s breath was taken away.
The place was made out of crystals and gemstones galore. The supports of the castle? Crystal. The tables? Crystal. The you name it? Crystal.
But then they stopped at a room with doors that were the same size as him.
“This room was made for tall races, like you!” Twilight beamed.
“Well, I thank you for your hospitality, we shall talk in the morning?” Sol opened the door.
“YES PLEASE!” Twilight was overjoyed.
Sol chuckled as he closed the door.
Stripping himself of his weapons, he laid down in bed, armour still on, and drifted to sleep.