Chapter 6
Captain Stallion
A comic project for the Summer of 2013
"It's meant to be a simple and fun project to share with, my friends!"
It was the perfect day to be an Earth pony. And on the Old Apple farm, it was a good time to work, but Cadfael and his father have stopped for a break.
Dayton had taken it upon himself to watch that Cadfael's desire to appease did not get him hurt. Dayton was an older pony than most when he started his family, and he was often called “Gramps” by some of his peers.
Thimble his unicorn wife had just stepped onto the porch. Many thought he robbed a cradle to have gotten such a young mare as his wife.
Thimble had come from the kitchen, she still held the wood spoon she had been cooking. "Dayton, you and Cadfael come in the house, breakfast is ready!"
The two males, a large Stallion, and a young colt trotted up to the water pump and fill the bucket. They quickly got washed up, and they then went into the kitchen. There on the table were two big bowls of porridge and other things as well. Dayton would be the first to admit, while his wife was a beauty without equal. It was her cooking that kept him on the farm!
Cadfael took a bite of the brown bread and in a soft voice asked. "Mama, can’t I go with father to get new wheels for the wagon?"
Dayton looked up, he knew better than to argue with Thimble. He took her side right away. "No son, Mama has gotten your schooling started, but Miss Cheerilee will teach you more!"
Thimble was very please not to have to argue this point. and he took her side without having to be prompted, and then thought to herself. "such a well train husband." Now the following was directed to both of her children. "No arguing, now let me see my foals!"
Both Cadfael and Mountain Rose stood up for Mama to inspect how they looked. It would not do to have others think you didn't treat your foals properly.
She almost teared up as they walked to the doorway, and before she blew a kiss to Dayton...
Cadfael had only been with the Dayton and Thimble Apple for a couple of months. Although they have grown as close as any family in Ponyville.
"I can't wait to tell my friends all about my hero big brother!" Piped in Mountain Rose.
The title of hero always seems bother Cadfael, and the statement had caused him to blush.
Thimble spoke to her daughter then. "Mt Rose, those are not your stories to tell. elides they bother your brother...
Mountain Rose appeared to be a little exasperated. "But Mama their true stories, not like the ones I tell normally."
Mama just shook her head slightly, and then looked at her daughter standing there near the doorway. Thimble so wanted to send her daughter to travel with her family for a year. But she knew it would kill her husband who loved being around his children more than breathing.
Mountain Rose had just run into a brick wall called Mama...
So in a monotone voice Mt. Rose chimed in. "Mountain Rose has to be good and behave like a young lady!"
This bit of sass upset Thimble to no end, and she shot a glare at her daughter and then pointed her hoove at her little filly. "No talking back, young filly it's not very polite.” She now looked at the clock on the wall. “Oh dear were going to be late!"
It took a no time for all three of them to make it to Ponyville. Mama was heading to a fancy building both children were getting to know quite well, Carousel Boutique.
Thimble turn and gave the two young ponies a quick inspection, and then pulling a washcloth from almost nowhere she gave Mountain Roses a wipe of muzzle with the cloth, she then commented. “Rosy how do you do it. I swear you could get dirty in a snowstorm.” She now checked to make sure she had everything she needed. “Now Mama has to work for Miss Rarity this week. So after school comes back to Carousel Boutique, and we'll go home together!"
The young ponies kissed their Mama once more before trotting away. And as the children turned to walk to school Mama added something else. “Rosy remember when Mama is not around your to do as your brother says.” She just turned and knocked on the door, and then walked inside.
The young colt liked Mama and Father's rule when they were away because he was in charge. Mt. Rose always did what Cadfael asked, even if she gave him a little backtalk now and then...
Cadfael and Mt.Rose walked to school it didn’t take long. The teacher a Miss Cherlilee was still busy with Mayor Mare. The little ponies could play longer than normal, till she was finished...
Mountain Rose began tugging on Cadfael to get his full attention. "Oh Caddi, can I go play with the other fillies?"
Cadfael smiled. “Sure, but don't get dirty!"
Mountain Rose gave a smart remark back. "Yes mama." and then sticking out her tongue at her brother.”
He returned the gesture and then went looking for familiar faces of his friends.
Having no one in sight Cadfael went to a table and was going to have an Apple before class. He had taken two bites when he heard a familiar voice in distress.
It was his friend Little Tongs. Cadfael knew that whiny voice anywhere. "Hey give it back, it was a gift from my Mom.” A pause and then he started up again? “Hey, you broke it.”.
Cadfael went to look at what was happening. As expected there were three of the billies of the schoolyard. Well more like one bully and two toadies, and the only pony that was willing to get between them and Tongs was Sweetie Belle. He just loved that defiant cute squeaky voice.
"I'm telling Miss Cheerilee!” Threatened Sweetie Belle to the large colt. She had placed herself between the bully and Tongs.
Heartwood the bully in question a rather bulky youth. He didn't take kindly to Sweetie’s threat. "You do and you'll be sorry." He was not above picking on or hitting fillies.
Now Cadfael had enough of this, he dropped his books and walked between Heartwood and Sweetie. "No, she won't!"
Now Cadfael was as tall as Heartwood, but not near his weight. That was not the problem. The months of Thimble's good food and farm work had turned Cadfael into a different pony.
Heartwood now appearing a little shaken by the challenge from Cadfael. He as a member of the Apple family, the Apples were known for being hard workers and protecting family and friends. " I'm going to make you sorry!" He made a snorting sound to show his defiance.
Cadfael turning to Sweetie Belle. “Would you make sure Mt. Rose gets to class on time!"
Barleycorn and Corn Cake both backed up Heartwood, but by the looks, on their faces, they were not really happy about this.
None of the ponies present there really knew who swung the first hoove of the fight, but it could not have lasted more than a min or two before it was over. Mt. Rose had been the one that got Miss Cheerilee to stop the fight!
While the class was in session that day the four colts all sat on a bench outside the schoolroom on the porch. The Mayor had given them a stern lecture on behavior on school grounds, but Ms. Cheerilee had the final word on the matter.
So the four largest colts at school all sharing a single bench outside of school, and all of them appeared bruised and bumped up, and Heartwood had a cut from Cadfael under his eye, which was bruised.
Cadfael pulled an apple out of his school bag. He wiped it off against his coat and took a bite then passes it to the next colt. "That was dumb!"
The colt next to him was Barleycorn, and while he was not really a bad sort he was easily lead. He knew he was going to be in big trouble tonight. “Tell me about it, my Da is going to ground me for life.” After looking at the Apple he took a bite as well, and passes it to the next colt.
Corn Cake like Barleycorn just looked at the Apple for a moment Then took a bite carefully to avoid Barleycorn's bite. There was always a chance of getting his germs. “My daddy is going to tie me to rock and toss it down a well.” And now passed the Apple to Heartwood.
The last colt Heartwood just looks at the apple for a moment. “My mom is gonna cry, and ask why do I misbehave!"
Heartwood took the last bite of the apple and tossed the core back to Cadfael. But without blinking Cadfael hopped up and caught it in his mouth. A moment later spit out the seeds over the railing of the porch.
They all look at him for a moment. Then after a second, all the colts start laughing. and they were told to be quiet while out on the porch. But they still talked about school, sports, and young fillies.
The day passed very slowly on the bench. Other than lunch, and a short break or two, the colts had to spend the day on the bench. At the end of the school day, they were marched before Miss Cheerilee, she sat behind her desk and for a moment just glared at them
As Miss Cheerilee just looked at them and thought to herself. “These four are huge, what are they feeding them nowadays.” She shuffled some papers on the desk and then gave them that glare only a veteran teacher could do. "Well from what I heard, and saw. You've solved most of your problems, save one."
Miss Cheerilee now placed four yellow envelopes with the names of each of the colts on them.
"The rule is you won't be suspended.” She paused for a dramatic moment. “If your letters are signed!"
A collection of moans and groans, that came from the four colts. Anypony else would have thought the worst possible abuse had been wheeled against them. One by one they came up and got their envelopes.
Cadfael walked out of the classroom. but his mode changed quickly because he could see his sister playing with Sweetie Belle.
Cadfael approached Sweetie and very timidly told her. "Thank you, for watching Rosy!"
Sweetie Belle just smiled As she watched the big colt blush. "Your welcome, besides we're both going to Carousel Boutique!"
The walk over the boutique took only a few minutes. Sweetie stayed close to Cadfael, she had become a good friend of him over the last days of summer. Mountain Rose walked on the other side and watched Sweetie watching Cad.
After the short walk to Carousel Boutique concluded with all three going inside the door leading to the kitchen...
Sweetie tossed her book bags onto the counter, "Rarity, Cadfael, and Rosy are here with me!"
Rarity could be heard calling from the main room of the boutique. "Children would you mind waiting in the kitchen!"
"Yes, Miss Rarity!" Cadfael and Rosy called out in unison.
Sweetie Belle turned to her two friends. "Sorry guys, but I've got to meet the other crusaders, bye!" And she quickly left.
Rarity entered the kitchen. "Hello children, has Sweetie already left?"
Mountain Rose answered first. "Yes, she just left her book bag and left,"
Rarity lifted Sweetie's book bag to a small table on the side.
Rarity smiled at the children. "Your mother is almost finished, but I'll make you a snack."
Both replied with a. "Yes please!"
As Rarity got busy in the kitchen, she called out to Thimble. "Would you like some tea Thimble?"
A voice spoke from another room. "Thank you, that would be nice, but it will be a few minutes before I'm done!"
The children and Rarity sat at the table eating lemon squares and drinking juice.
Rarity again spoke to Thimble in the other room. "My dear your children are so well behaved, can I have one." She patted Mountain Rose's head and gave her a little giggle...
Thimble’s voice could be heard, “You can have the filly, I'm keeping my colt.”
Mountain Rose could be heard making an angry growling noise.
Cadfael noticed that the corkboard had a number of news articles and pictures of Captain Stallion pinned to it.
Cadfael just had to ask. "Is Sweetie Belle a Captain Stallion fan?"
Rarity blushed a little. "Yes, but to tell the truth we both are, and in fact, I'm working on a project for him."
Cadfael had learned a lot about manners while at the palace. Even though he didn't realize it right now. "It must be beautiful if you're working on it!
Rarity now gave Cadfael a very mischief smile for his compliment, and then made another comment to Thimble. “Are you sure I can't have your young stallion, he's such a charmer.”
But Thimble replied once again. “No, I'm expecting a big stallions dowery for that one.”
Rarity not wanting to admit it really enjoyed having Thimble around, she was like an older sister. She was glad to have her around to help with her skill at embroidery. Because now she was able to sell dresses she had made earlier, and some of the clients came as far as Manehatten.
Rarity helping Mountain Rose with her homework. She took note that Cadfael had finished his homework faster than she could have done it. and the colt was now quietly drawing. He put down his drawing pad for a moment to take a bite of his lemon square.
Rarity’s curious nature was taking over, and she wanted to see what Cadfael's drawing book held. "May I?"
"Yes, but they aren't very good!"
Rarity now levitated her purse to herself, and she put on her glasses and then began to look through his drawing pad. "Well, I have to say these are lovely!"
Cadfael blushed, and when she returned his drawing pad he quickly put his book away. "Thank you!"
Mt. Rose now spoke up. "Cadfael never shows his drawing book to any pony!" Then just took a drink from her juice box.
"Really, then it's only fair to show you my secret project!"
Rarity now got a very serious look on her face. “Follow me.”
As they passed through the work area, Mama Thimble looked up for a moment. “Where are you all going?”
Rarity turned. “I was going to show Cadfael my inspiration room.”
Thimble raised an eyebrow. “It took me working six weeks for me before I saw it.”
Rarity only replied with a giggle. “I got to see his drawing pad.”
Thimble commented back. “If he has shown you his drawing pad, I may have to ask you to pay his stallions dowry.”
Both Cadfael and Rosy followed Rarity to a closed room.
Rarity pulled out a set of keys and unlocked the door. "I normally don't bring visitors to my inspiration room."
Rarity opens up the door. While not as neat as most of the rooms, everything seems to be handy.
Going over to a ponynequin under a protective sheet. she dramatically whipped off the cloth protecting it from any damage, and prying eyes.
There was a reddish-orange uniform, and a white cape, both trimmed with a golden cloth.
Rarity beamed with pride, "I made this for the Captain after he saved the airship, the Royal Rainbow!"
Cadfael asked to see it, he checked it out without touching it. “It looks very delicate, won't it get damaged easily?”.
Rarity held her head high. “I thought about that, this cloth was made by spinning gems to thread and weaving the thread into cloth. Because it's almost impossible to cut. I have to weave it as you see it, there are no seams, it is one solid piece of cloth.”
She just bit her bottom lip. "I just need to figure out how to tell him?"
Rarity replaced the cloth on the ponynequin.
Mt Rose now spoke up again, and much to the disapproval of her big brother. "Cadfael said he sees him now and then.”
Cadfael shot Rosy a glare, and rosy could only reply. “Oops!"
Mt. Rose knew she had broken another rule.
Cadfael now turned to Mt. Rose.
Though Rarity placed a hove on Cadfael's shoulder. "Is this true?", she Inquire.
He nodded yes, and then he shot another glare towards Mt. Rose. Who then shrieked, and ran to mama. "Yes, what should I tell him?"
Rarity was laughing at the antics of the two young ponies. "Please tell him to come by anytime when he feels comfortable, and I'll do a final fitting."
Thimble now called out. "All finished Rarity, come along children we need to get home!"
"Bye Miss Rarity, thank you for snacks and juice!"
Rarity Smiled at the young ponies. "Your welcome children.” and then giving Cadfael a wink. “If you see him tell him."
Cadfael spoke up and waved towards Rarity."Yes, Miss Rarity!"
As they stepped out the door, Mama turned to Cadfael, and in a tired voice spoke to Cadfael. “Your sister said you told her you were going to trade her to the Griffins for a bag of parsnips.”
Cadfael made a sheepish grin. “Yes, Mama I did.”
Thimble just commented about the falling value of fillies in parsnips.
The walk home went by quietly, with the exception of Mountain Rose who spoke non-stop telling about her day. Once home Cadfael hoofed his letter to his Mama, who pointed him towards his father...
Upon returning home Cadfael began doing his afternoon chores of stacked wood against the house, one of many chores, he started tearing up, and it was beginning to tell on his face...
Dayton watched his son work from the barn. Being a lazy pony was not the problem, it was seeing that his was son carrying too large a load of wood, bothered him. He knew he could hurt himself, and so he went to talk to him. "Son, we need to talk."
Cadfael felt his life there was over His face was showing signs that he has been feeling. "I'm sorry." He fell before Dayton and hugged his Father’s leg. “Please I'm sorry, it won't happen again.”
Thimble heard Cadfael crying in the yard, She quickly came to see what the problem was!
Thimble spoke out to no one in particular. "What is going on here!". She was now looking at her two stallions. Dayton just shrugged his shoulders. "Dayton, what did you say to our son?"
He had no idea what was happening. She was now giving Dayton a scowl, and Dayton seemed afraid to say anything till the matter came to light.
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The whole family sat together after dinner, and Cadfael sat very quietly on his spot on the bench. His parents had worked out the problems.
Dayton finished his pie and took a drink of his coffee. He looked at Cadfael. "Son we are not going to chase you off, the letter never said anything about a fight."
Dayton went back to eating, but he waited till Thimble got up and went to the kitchen. He leaned over and asked. "Did you win?" Now giving Cadfael's bit of a wink.
Cadfael didn't outright smile. “I don't think I won, but I took all three on. It was more of a draw.”
Dayton patted Cadfael on the shoulder. “That's my colt.”
Now Thimble never missed a trick. "Dayton Apple, don't you encourage our son into violence." Now levitating the dishes off the table and into the Kitchen sink.
Dayton knew he was on the defensive. "Just asking the colt dear.”
"Well it's almost time for bed, so get ready children!" Thimble now turned and tapped Mt. Rose. “Don't forget brush for three minutes, or you'll be wearing false teeth before you're out of school.”
Cadfael had almost finished getting ready for bed. But then jumped up as if he had been stung by a wasp. "Almost forgot!" Now grabbing something off the shelf, and ran outside.
The moon is just rising. Cadfael lowers a long pole in the front of the house and tied the black banner to it. The cloth was a black banner with a crescent moon with a star in each of the four corners.
After he raised the flag he stepped back. “I hope she sees it someday."
Cadfael came back in and waited till all in the house were asleep. Normally he was asleep, Mama began snoring, the sign she was asleep. He quietly slipped outside onto the porch.
After he waited a minute to make sure no one was checking He moved from the farmyard to some distance to just inside the edge of a grove of oaks.
"It should be OK to change here!"
The area became illuminated by a bolt of lighting.
Cadfael had transformed into Captain Stallion." Hope it's not too late!” Earlier in the day he had taken an old blanket and hidden it in the oaks he now used to wrap around himself. He now flew off towards Carousel Boutique.
Captain Stallion landed just a short distance away from Rarity's house. While not loud the thud caused a few curtains to open...
Captain Stallion stood up and dusting himself off, and thinking to himself. “Well, any landing you can walk away from eh.” He walked up to the door and rang the bell.
It was only a few seconds before he received a reply. Ms. Rarity’s voice could be heard. "I’m sorry, but we're closed for the night!"
Captain Stallion was afraid of this happening. "I’m Sorry, but Cadfael said I could..."
All at once, he heard her yell. "Oh, just one moment Captain!"
Captain Stallion is taken back by the loud noises coming from inside the boutique... Moments later the door was opened, and in the doorway was Ms. Rarity wearing one of her cuter outfits. “Sweetie Belle, be a dear and bring the Captain. a cup of tea!"
“Please come in Captain, come it”
Captain Stallion was escorted to the front room sofa. Ms. Rarity sat down beside him and poured a cup of tea for the Captain.
Now Sweetie Belle brought a book of her designs she was just so excited to show him her ideas for the uniform concept. Rarity showed him the designs she had come up with.
Captain Stallion, knew which one she had made, and so he picked that one. “Oh that one, it's perfect, beyond perfection!"
Rarity looked at the Captain and smiled. "Did Cadfael tell you what I wanted to show you?"
He just smiled. "No, not a word." He paused for a moment. “He said it was very special.”
Rarity had become as giddy as a school filly. "The dear colt did not tell you, he saved the surprise for me, wonderful colt!"
She stood up And extended her hoof. “Would you please come with me, dear Captain.”
The Captain could feel her hoof getting rather warm.
They walk through the front room. Rarity drew her key and unlocked her inspiration room. She flicked on the lights and walked towards the ponynequin Rarity used her magic to dramatically remove the cloth that covered it. “Ta-da!”...
Rarity beamed with pride, "It is one of my finest pieces Captain!"
The Captain reached for it. “It's so beautiful...”
Rarity sashayed in front of the Captain. “Let me ready it for a fitting please.” She began to remove it from the ponynequin.
Right then Captain Stallion was feeling a little awkward. It seemed Sweetie Belle had been looking at his flank...
The Captain thought about ignoring it, but now he started noticing the sound of coins hitting the floor in the shop.
He turned around and smiled, and spoke directly to the little filly. "What's up Sweetie Belle?"
Sweetie Belle was happily surprised that the Captain knew her name. She smiled wide at his acknowledgment. So she answered him without a second thought.
"I was just seeing if a bit would really bounce off your flank. It doesn't seem to work!"
Rarity's head went to its full height and eyes went wide. She turned her head and just stood there with a look of horror on her face. "I'm so sorry Captain!"
The Captain just smiled, "It's OK, I wonder where she got that idea?"
Rarity gave a little laugh. “Little fillies, you never can tell what they'll do next.” And now she was biting her bottom lip. "Captain, I....!"
"No problem, it was funny!"
Cadfael had always had a soft for Sweetie Belle. But she seemed more interested in Little Tongs. So he would have to settle for being friends. He reached into a pouch for something to give her, and then he found something he could give to Ms. Rarity...
Cadfael had found many interesting objects while being Captain Stallion, one which had been a jade sea pony, he was going to give it to Mama, but he could not think of how to give it without a ton of questions, and he had given most treasures he found to the widows and children fund he had discovered, but this was OK, she wouldn't ask questions...
"Miss Rarity, on my travels I found this, it would make me feel better if you would take it as a thank you!"
Rarity knew the piece as an early Equestrian art, and may be worth thousands, "Captain it's too kind of you, thank you"
As the captain looked towards Rarity it was then she caught him off guard, and at that moment she kissed him...
Captain Stallion’s train of thoughts was now completely derailed, and the Captains began thinking to himself, "Wow!" He closing his eyes and enjoying the moment...
All of a sudden a flash went off. both Rarity and the Captain look to see that Sweetie Belle has just taken a picture of the two of them.
Sweetie Belle just grinned that impish smile of hers, "I just thought you would like a picture of you in your new uniform!".
Both the Captain and Rarity are speechless, and more than a little red-faced...
The moment was lost by a sudden, and a very loud knock at the door.
Rarity stood and moved towards the door. "I think I should get that!"
Standing in the doorway were two royal guards, and now looking past Rarity at the Captain. Their horns began to glow, and they seem ready to act...
One of the Royal Guards now spoke. "You are the one that calls himself Captain Stallion?”
Captain Stallion just stood there a moment then spoke up.“Yes Sir?”
Both Royal Guard ponies took on combat-ready stances. “To avoid any problems, please stand down and come with us!"
Captain Stallion began to walk towards the guards. but now looking back. "Thank you ladies for the tea and uniform!" He then walked out to meet the guards...
The door was magically closed behind the Captain as he stepped through it by one of the royal guards.
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Rarity ran to the window, she seemed to be in a controlled panic. "Sweetie, go get a wrap on we're going to see Twilight right now.”
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The Captain found himself walked to the park that was directly across from Carousel Boutique.
The Royal guards knew their job because the Captain now found himself manacled, and an unusually heavy collar having been placed on his neck and locked in place...
Several unicorns now appear from the shadows, most of their horns already glowing, their spells are ready to cast,
“Why are you doing this.” The Captain seemed like he was going to cry. and most of the royal guards noted this.
They all look up and waited as a cloaked figure descended into the clearing. Now with a shake of their hood, their head now revealed, and all present bow to Princess Luna...
Luna had the stallion where she wanted "Since you never have taken my offer of an interview. I'm calling upon you!"
The Captain had no idea why she would be doing this. "I'm sorry, but what have I done?"
Luna became quickly angered and took up her loud Equestrian voice. "Quiet, your not to talk unless to answer the questions asked you!"
Captain Stallion became very sheepish, he didn't want to upset the Princess more than she already was, "Yes my Princess!"
The question was mostly on his loyalties, and questions of his origins...
The Captain began thinking to himself. “I never realized how big my Captain Stallion form was. He stood in front of Princess Luna. Being able to look her in the eye on the same level, and he could see that she noticed also...
Luna now informed him of what was going to happen. "You will accompany us to Canterlot, where we will continue this interview."
A slight panic came to his voice. "But I've got to get home to Mama and Father because they'll worry. Also, I have chores that have to get done..."
The Captain caught himself before he went any farther.
A Royal Guard officer approached the Princess, "My princess, forgive me, but the stallion appears to be no threat to you, or Equestria, in fact, he is almost child-like.”
The Captain now spoke up. "I'm no threat, I love my princess." He tried to rise but was pulled back down by the magic of the collar. Even now the power surged around him. He was in a great deal of pain from this, and he tried not to react, but it was hurting him, and badly.
Luna stepped back, seeing him fight the spells that had been made to bind him. "Keep your place."
The pain was too much for him to take, and tears filled the Captain's eyes, and finally, with a great effort, he stood and broke the magical collar into a thousand shards.
All around him jump back and readied their spells. But if he broke that, what good could their magic do to him.
He now saw what he had done. "Oh no, I'm sorry, I'll pay for that." and he and sat back down.
A voice from out of nowhere now filled the park.
"That's a good Captain." Celestia now landed and joined her sister. "Luna you found the stallion in question, but how?"
"The local guard reported it to me as soon as he saw the figure enter the town. I brought a score of guards, and the artifacts we made to bind him!"
Celestia now looked at the shards of the stone collar. "Well it appears the Captain is stronger than any binding spell we can do!"
Luna now took an offensive posture. "What are you thinking of my sister!"
"Only one thing to do my sister.” Celestia moved towards the Captain and whispered into his ear. "Do not be afraid young Cadfael, I will not harm you.”
She now stepped away from the large stallion. "Captain!"
Captain Stallion stood up but bowed his head. "Yes my Princess!"
"You may go, but I need to finish the talk with my sister."
"Yes, your highness!" The Captain took a step away and then flew off towards the Everfree forest.
The royal guards present stepped back, and several of them now questioning if they could deal with the stallion they just encountered He seemed at least as powerful as the princesses...
Luna's screamed. "You let him go, we had him!"
Celesta calmly spoke. "Luna, did you not see him break that seal, one designed for him!"
Luna had lowered her tone but still spoke with an upset voice. "But sister, how can you be so sure that he is what he says?"
"Sister, did you notice he never took his eyes off you!"
Luna pauses for a moment as if her sister had forgotten to say part of her statement...
Celestia now gave her sister a shy smile, "Sister, he is a stallion".
Luna stood there waiting, but the light finally went on, and she looked away in abject disgust, "you must be kidding!"
Celestia just smiled, "Sister, it's easier to catch a bee with honey, than with vinegar!"
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The Captain found himself flying a zigzag course over the canopy of the Everfree forest, and he thought things could not get any worse.
The Captain crashed into the ground, tumbled a little way, he was not hurt but he jumped up and ran off into the forest...
He sat under an ancient great oak. "She knows, she knows, she knows, what am I going to do!"
The minutes passed, and the Captain Stallion now sat quietly by himself in the Evergreen forest.
Now the Captain felt a wind enter forest area, and now he heard a gentle voice in the woods calling...
"Hello Cadfael, where are you?" She paused. “Please don't be afraid I won't hurt you.” the voice now chuckled. “I don't think I could anyway.”
Lightning surrounds the area, and Cadfael walked out from underneath the oak.
In a timid voice, Cadfael asked. "I'm I going to be thrown into a dungeon!"
Celestia's face took on a tone of disgust for a moment. "Why does everypony think that. No little one, but I do have some questions for you!"
The two sat down together resting in the soft grass...
And after some time the whole story became clear, "and that's the whole truth!"
Celestia was now smiling at Cadfael? " The pure heart the Star Swirl said would come and protect us!"
Cadfael shrugged, "I don't feel that important, just a scared little pony!"
Celestia raised her head and looked at him. "A pony, who would give his life for my sister,"
Cadfael now answered her. "I love my Princess." a blush as bright as fire lit up his face. "I meant to say." Now the colt was trying to find the right words.
Celestia gave Cadfael a smile, but then looked at the long scar on the colts side, "I could help you with the scar."
Cadfael bowed. "Thank you very much, but it reminds me of who I am!"
Now Celestia took on the tone of a mother. "My dear colt the hour is late, you should rest, But know that your secret is safe!"
"Thank you. my princess." He bowing to Celestia! and backed away a good distance before turning and running.
Celestia followed and waited to make sure the colt was safely home before she left.
Cadfael had slipped in a quietly as he could. Then quickly he readied himself for bed and quietly climbed back into his bed. Within a few mins is sound asleep, and dreaming of being the standard-bearer of Princess Luna...