//------------------------------// // Trial, Vacation Part 1 // Story: New Life of a Crow // by Knight of Crows //------------------------------// Griever POV The past week has been fun, and by fun I mean FUN! We got through the trials with everyone involved being found guilty of all charges, I was able to let the former slaves get their revenge (the others don't need to know), and I convinced the princesses to give different sentences to the fools who actually tried to deny their guilt (all of them). I asked that any who were found guilty would have their horns split in half and broken off if they were a unicorn, defeathered with their wings scorched for good measure if a pegusus, and the tendons in their arms and legs severed if they were an earth pony. I also convinced them to burn their crimes into their flesh in places they can't hide, and one lash of a barbed whip for each victim. Even Nightmare and Daybreaker were against handing out such punishments, but I told them I would make sure they didn't hear about it and all the fear and hate would go to me and eventually they all let me do it my way. Here are a few highlights. "AAAAAAAAHHHH NO PLEASE NO! I'LL GIVE YOU EVERYTHING JUST KEEP HIM AWAY FROM ME!" One noble shouted as I just sat there smiling something like this. I can't for the life of me figure out why he was so scared. "You can't do this to me! I've done nothing wrong! Who cares what happens to those filthy peasents? You are all BENEATH ME!" Shouted another. I used blood magic and hit where it hurts the most and got a REALLY high pitched sound out of him as he keeled over. I walked up to him and reminded him of my existence as I stepped on his knee and applied almost enough pressure to break it. "You've done nothing wrong? Last I checked commoners have the same rights, privileges, and protections as nobles. I also seem to recall you not only being in the presence of royalty, but you being stripped of your title or did that come after. You dare to claim innocence after all you've done? Perhaps I should have left you to the wolves, or made my own." I stepped away and continued I think the word I'm looking for is castrating him. "I didn't do anything I swear! The other Wonderbolts can back me up on this." Soarin lied, but I decided to play along "So you mean to tell me that Blueblood's memories were false? Or perhaps you being here is a case of mistaken identity?" Celestia asked before I could do so. "Yes your honor." I chose this moment to step in "May I ask you fellow Wonderbolts to confirm a few things then?" I asked him "Yes, I have nothing to hide." We both know that's bullshit "Can you recall where you were and what you were doing on the following dates in the past year: May 16, May 28, June 7, June 20, July 12, July 15, July 29, and August 3?" Having Blueblood's memories is so useful "I'm sorry, I can't remember sir." Perhaps your teammates can help I thought as I turned to Fleetfoot and Spitfire "Would you two happen to remember?" I asked, Spitfire was the first to respond "The only thing I can tell you is after a few years in the Wonderbolts he would often leave in a hurry after everything was done, but wouldn't tell us anything so we let it go after a while." Spitfire said "Do you have anything to add?" I asked Fleetfoot "Not really, I always went straight home after we were done." She said, I turned back to Celestia and Soarin "Memories are quite simple, we don't truly forget anything, we're just incapable of bringing the memories forth. If I wanted to I could go into mine and probably anyone elses minds and recall their first moments in the world with perfect clarity. No matter how we remember it the mind keeps a sort of 'backup file' in case it gets corrupted. You were in those memories of Blueblood, you were also buddies with him." He slammed his hands on the wood "THAT'S A LIE! THAT'S IMPOSSIBLE!" Rrrreeeeeeeeaaaaaalllllyyyy "Luna, if you would." I said walking to her and she touched my forehead with herr horn as she brought forth the memories. Each one that had Soarin anyway, to say everyone there was disgusted and livid is an understatement. "THAT'S NOT ME I SWEAR!" He shouted "Memories don't lie. I'm going to leave you three alone to talk out your frustrations now." I smiled like Popo does and did my best impression of him "Byyyyeee." And with that I left. It took us almost a whole week to get through the trials, but it was worth it. By that point we all agreed to get that vacation as soon as possible and by that I mean we made preparations THE DAY it all ended. We all decided to rent out a very nice beach house for a week and if only because I had so much money I payed for everything. I didn't even know I had that much money, but I should have expected it given all the tech I've given and music I've 'produced' (it's not plagierism, no one can sue me for quite literally reviving music predating the existence of everyone in this world) and me being a prince. Eris, Nightmare, and Daybreaker didn't really have anything of their own yet so I took them all shopping for whatever caught their eyes. The only problem was almost everyone cowering in fear of them, I think me being with them only made it worse considering how I've acted so far would be comparable to a Mad King or in a few cases Vlad The Impaler brutal if not worse. We got some decorations and other essentials not already in their rooms, or Nightmare and Daybreaker anyway since Eris who was coiled around my neck and sleeping for a while shares the same room as Misty and I (she is so cute like that). We finished almost everything in about 3-ish hours and started looking for clothing suitable for a beach and all I can say is Nightmare and Daybreaker looked absolutely HOT in purple and orange respectively (and those eyes did nothing to help with my raging erection). Eris didn't need a bikini or anything like that considering she can just use her magic to cover herself up as much as necessary. Once we got everything I helped them set up their rooms despite their protests which were conveniently right next to ours and just like they already felt comfortable enough to kiss me. I didn't expect such a thing so soon, but I wasn't complaining about anything other than being a little shorter than them as I stood eye level to their necks. We had spent most of the day fixing up their rooms and had actually skipped lunch and almost missed dinner, but I would say it was all worth it. While we had already made preparations, we still needed to give a few days notice before departing. Thankfully those trials gave us an excuse to take a few days off and instead leave any work that doesn't need the sisters attention to Cadence (my idea, I'm not apologizing). The day has come, we're all at the train station awaiting our momentary salvation and we've been at this for a few hours. Good thing I brought enough entertainment for all of us in the forms of portable gaming systems (I want Luna on my team in all games, somehow beat Feral Chaos in Dissida the first time you see him), music, and visual entertainment. "Finally!" Celestia said to my surprise when the train came into view "You sound like you need this the most." I said "I've been ruling alone with no real time off for over 1,000 years, and things have only become more hectic since you were found." Not sure how to respond to that "I'm sorry if I sounded ungrateful or anything of the sort." "It's fine, I certainly won't deny my guilt for most of that anyway." And boy do I regret not killing them in funnier ways. I'm certain I could have replicated some ways to die from 100 ways to die in Skyrim or other fun shit "Sooooo any ideas on what we should do first?" Eris asked, I haven't really thought this one through "Maybe we could go sight seeing first? Or go to the beach first? I'm sure Daybreaker would want that." Misty said "Are you trying to make a joke about my mane and tail?" Daybreaker asked playing along with a slightly aggressive tone. Just before Misty could answer though the train stopped and opened it's doors It took only a minute or so to get our stuff on board and find a good seat. We had the whole train to ourselves so it was a matter of how far we wanted to be and what side we wanted. I've never been on a train before unless you count InFamous and a few others I can't think of so it'll be another new experience for me. We found our seats, each capable of holding 2 people with chairs facing each other and a table between them. Misty pulled Eris close and turned to me before signalling I should sit with the others. Understanding her reasoning I went along with it and made my own chair connecting to the sisters and their darker halves thanks to Blueblood's magic. "Sooo how have my favorite princesses been? And yes, you're included too in this Daybreaker and Nightmare." I said trying to help them all relax. Nightmare was the first to respond "To be honest, I think I speak for Luna as well when I say we are not too sure about this method of travel." Oh, alright then "Hey don't worry." I said leaning across the table to hug her and Luna "I've never been on a train either so you two won't suffer alone." I said joking with them. Both accepted the hug and kissed me to my surprise. That didn't surprise me, but both of them doing that right then and there while both were present did. I returned the kiss before leaning back into my seat and turning to face Celestia and Daybreaker. "I'm guessing my favorite pyros want some as well (I'm not sorry Daybreaker)?" I asked spreadinng my arms in an inviting manner. Celestia instantly accepted and latched on to me and Daybreaker looked at me unamused. "Okay I'll stop with the fire jokes." "Thank you Griever." She said doing the samething Celestia did "Please, call me Ryan, all of you." All their faces lit up as if they've wanted to hear those words since day 1, and Luna and Nightmare looked like they wanted to be in Celestia's and Daybreaker's places. As much as I love them, they'll have to wait a little bit. They can have me when their sisters need to get up for whatever reason.