When Citrus Vanilla went out to get the mail, the day after Cozy was locked up, she was met by an individual she didn't know. He was dressed in a navy blue uniform, bearing insignia of the Christian Fleet, and had a black necktie under the jacket. His name badge said "Brandon". He also had on a rigid brimmed cap, similar to that of a police officer. Silently, he held up a blue envelope from Canterlot, with a royal seal on the flap. He went inside with her, and sat down across from her and Hickory Kindling. Then he opened the envelope, and unfolded the royal parchment.
"I am terribly sorry, but the news in this letter may touch your hearts.", Brandon said in a tone of sorrow as he began to read the letter.
**
NOTICE OF CONVICTION
Dear Mr. Hickory Kindling and Mrs. Citrus Vanilla,
This is to inform you that the magic in Equestria has been returned. However, you may find the following information disturbing. Your little daughter, Cozy Glow, was the culprit. She was taken to court and faced trial for her recent actions. Plaintiffs and witnesses include the following individuals:
1. Twilight Sparkle, Princess of Friendship, Headmare of Friendship School
2. Starlight Glimmer
3. Chancellor Neighsay of the Equestrian Education Association
4. Princess Celestia
5. Princess Luna
6. Captain Brandon of the C F S Lemurian Star
7. Admiral Link of the Christian Federation
Your daughter had apparently become pen-pals with Lord Tirek. She was attempting to overthrow Celestia and Luna, to become an Empress of Friendship. She had created a vortex that would send the magic to another dimension, and had imprisoned Starlight in the orb of magic. Celestia has deemed her to be a serious threat to all of Equestria. She has been sentenced to imprisonment in Tartarus. Arrangements have been preset for you to spend a day with her, once a month. Only for this, will she be allowed out of her cell, and not wear her restraints. She will be allowed to leave Tartarus for THESE DAYS ONLY. On that note, she will not be allowed to take her prisoner's clothes off, because that is illegal. Your first of these days will be next week. Princess Celestia will take you to your daughter herself, and let her out. Due to law and regulations, Celestia must remain with you during these days. Cozy can not be trusted to be with anyone, including you, without an official nearby. The only exception to these terms, is Hearth's Warming Eve. For this holiday, Cozy is allowed to come home and spend the time with family.
Respectfully,
Royal Guard Sunbeam
Coordinator of Royal Court Sessions
**
Citrus felt a lump building in her throat. Unable to hold it, she broke down in tears. Hickory fell into a state of deep sorrow as well.
"My baby.", Citrus cried as she hugged Hickory, "My sweet, precious, little filly imprisoned in Tartarus."
"Shhh, no need to cry. The letter says you can be with her for one day each month. You can keep her home during Hearth's Warming Eve, as well.", Brandon said quietly and calmly.
Citrus calmed down quickly, and got ready to see her daughter.