Flutterbreeze woke up, blinking, with a terrible soreness all over. He smiled as he saw a familiar face appear. “Luna...”
“Flutterbreeze, thank goodness you’re finally awake. You’ve been asleep for almost a whole day.”
He sat up. He on a hospital bed in Canterlot Castle’s medical ward. Luna sent sent the nurse to go tell the others he was awake, leaving them alone.
“What happened?”
“You passed out as Xolotl’s crystal ball crashed to the floor. I was able to shield us all with magic, but... the coward fled and escaped, along with many of his minions.”
“Maybe... they took the underground.”
They laughed. “Even on a hospital bed, you’re still making jokes.”
Flutterbreeze sighed. “I don’t think he could do it... destroy the sun. He was such a liar. He thinks he’s some sort of god, but he’s just a poser.” He chuckled again, as Fleur and Fancypants entered the room.
“I say, Sir Rufflepuff, are you all right old chap?” asked the stallion.
“I’ll live.”
“Well that’s certainly good news. My Elizabeth tells me those devils attacked while she and the princess were out in the gardens, and you came to the rescue.”
“I was just the meat shield. Luna’s the real hero.”
“Well, I’m afraid to say I’m late for an engagement. Farewell.”
As he walked out of the room, Fleur said “I’ll be with you in a moment darling.” She turned to Flutterbreeze. “Well, I do wish you would take things more seriously next time, but, good job Agent Flutterbreeze. If we should happen to work together again, I think I can tolerate it. Asuming we survive, of course.” She smiled and exited.
“It was a noble deed you did last night. You showed great gallantry in sacrificing yourself for me.” Luna said, kissing him on the forehead.
“You are far more important than I am. Besides, not everypony can say they took a laser for the princess.”
They smiled again. “Well, its time for us to go raise the moon. Take care, Flutterbreeze. We hope to see you again soon... preferably uninjured!”
“I hope so too.” he laughed. "And Luna... wherever he is, I will find him."
The sun was shining brightly the next day. With full feathers, everything... mostly healed, and clothed in yet another uniform, Flutterbreeze had just one more task in Canterlot.
He entered Princess Celestia’s audience chamber with a letter in his hand. “A message, your highness, from Twilight Sparkle of Ponyville.”
“What a pleasant surprise.” She smiled and levitated the scroll over to herself. “You helped my sister defeat Xolotl, didn’t you?”
“I... may have had something to do with that...”
“I understand, its a pretty secret topic.”
“I couldn’t possibly keep a secret from you if I tried, your highness... but yes.”
“Very well, I wont ask any more about it.” She started reading the letter. “I see your trip to Ponyville wasn’t idle either. It seems I have no choice... please kneel... um, what was your name?”
“Flutterbreeze.” He obeyed, nervously.
She touched his shoulders with her horn. “By the power vested in me as princess... I hereby dub thee Sir Flutterbreeze, Knight of Equestria!” His jaw dropped. “For your services to the royal family.”
“Thank you, your highness!” he beamed, “Verily, tis a great honor thou hast bestowed upon me this day!”
She laughed. “Sounds like you’ve been spending too much time with my sister.”
He blushed.
“Well, I’m sure you have a lot of mail to deliver, so you’d best be on your way.”
“Yes, and thank you again, you highness!”
He flew off joyfully, out of the castle and down to Canterlot proper’s post office. He found a large pile of mail waiting for him. ‘Could it be...’ He read the address on the front of a letter and a smile spread across his face.
‘Phillydelphia at last! I finally get to go home!’
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