//------------------------------// // Coronation // Story: Crystal Horned Alicorn // by DeltaPow //------------------------------// Chapter 10: Coronation Many royalty has gotten here, many Ponies fill the capital of Equestria from edge to edge. As Rarity said, "Any pony that's famous will be there." Ever since Exodus been removed from this realm I been more comfortable with the on goings of the Coronation. I am getting the feeling of going to move to Canterlot as I will be considered a monarch or changes, I be against it since I am still learning from twilight and rainbow dash. Celestia and Luna have been very happy for that book that holds Solar's thoughts and have ensured its protected. They also asked about how am I going to live my life on Equestria. Something in the back of my mind told me that I will have joy now but in balance sadness will occur again. My Life might be everlasting or it might end. Exodus showed me something when I fought him. I need to be strong for those I care for. I fight to make their lives worth fulfilling, and I will live knowing that their wishes will be met. "Something I must ask to you Luna" I asked her when no one else was around."Have you ever had someone you cared for other than Solar and Celestia. That you loved long ago?" I asked. "That I really cared for?, well I don't have many that I got to know and love personally. Solar was the only pony I got attached too when I was growing up, he was always there for me." Luna stated,"Why?" "Its something you and Celestia asked me. The original has many he cares for, Exodus was one of them... And the many entities he bought to immortality because of their souls. I am not worried for my life but the ones around me." I said. "Well, If I where in your hooves. I would live with them regardless to the end, keep them close and happy. If they accept that then you fulfilled your duty to them, having pride that I made their wishes come true." Luna told me. "That's something I want to live someday, with someone I love. Even the night needs its day if I had to place it in words." This did improve my mood and showed me my goal, I know someday I will need some pony in my life and I will be proud to have them as my partner. "Luna, thank you, that lightens my day even if your night is pure delight." I said to her trotting in front of her... I noticed her blushing moving on. "Some night it will be such a delight." Luna giggled to herself. It wasn't long for the day to get more active. I went to my room to get my suit ready, It seemed fitting. The ice sculptures where made very well, and derpy has a seat outside the castle with binoculars. She requested that so she could be apart without ripping the event apart by mistake. Applejack, rarity, Rainbow dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Twilight will be there. Once all the Royalty was there and seated, I would enter and the Coronation will begin. Then after that the Royal council will meet and the Gala will officially be started. The Gala would have many events, the royals and non-royals will meet me. I was feeling a bit nervous... forget I was very nervous but it seemed my body wasn't going to let me down. It was like I was a mighty Stallion of Canterlot. 'Ok, you faced Exodus.. faced near death experiences, was in the center of a nuclear blast... this is nothing.' I thought as the doors opened I started to walk as the trumpets played. 'I... so going to be happy when this is over.' I walked to Celestia making to her without much effort. For some reason I got the wild west face off song in my head. 'Head enough with that. I can't focus...' I bowed to Celestia. "Raise, Ethan Pow, we are here to witness the crowning of a new prince of Equestria. His Kindness, Honesty, Valor and Honor ever since he came from the skies protecting those even at the cost of his own life." Celestia said as Luna was next to her as I was standing. "I crown thee Prince Ethan Pow, Guardian of Equestria." as the crown was lowered on my head, It had a symbol of Shield. As every pony bowed to me. "The Prince has words that he will share." "I am not one of words, more of action. I can never fully summarize my thoughts so clearly." I said, "I have been in horrible storms, dangerous lands and terrorizing creatures. Today is something I feel proud of... To take in this moment. This is our lands, and I will be the guardian for every pony of this land of Equestria." After that there was much positive reaction, a new prince has been made. I walked to the other side of Celestia as the third of Equestria to be its eyes, hears and heart. I was almost shown my relief right there, but the worst as yet to come. As soon each royal family left I met some interesting Alicorns there some looked pretty young, some looked older. The room was empty except the guards and us. It was that moment that my cutie mark appeared which was similar to my crest in my crown we didn't notice because of the clothes I was wearing. "That was very well placed Ethan." Celestia added. "I was very nervous since I entered the room." I Honestly stated. "Really, you seemed very strong in your form." Luna Giggled. "I am worried about the Royal Council, which only 10 representatives of the high nobles. It almost scares me. I am aware of the facts and the issues coming up." I stated. "Don't worry, If your uncomfortable then we will handle it, we are like family." Celestia added. "Guardian of Equestria... I like that." Luna added as we walked to the Council room. It was a circle with 3 chairs higher on the end but they aren't directly connected in a circle, the room was closed and only windows in the skylight even then they windows where 1 way mirrors. All the royalty and myself took our seats. "The Council will come to order, Prince Ethan will be the 2nd moderator of these meetings with Princess Luna being the 1st . The Council has been called to order. First matter of business is land disputes over the new territory in the north 3 royals have made claim, please state your case." Celestia Started. "I am Duke Nova, I represent my mother Duchess blue shade, our land is limited and this new territory is near our boarders. I need this land as it provides high supply of copper and our land has limited resources." Duke Nova a Male Unicorn with a light blue coat, silver mane and tail. "I am Duke Tank Legend , I hold land that also boarder new territory, we need the copper for refining some common parts of everyday living." He stated, he was a male Unicorn. Brown mane and tail with light and dark shades, he seemed as tall as big mac and same facial structure as him as well. "I am Princess Guststorm, my subjects where the team to discover the minerals on the land. The two other parties had no interest in the land until we wanted to buy it the rights from them. Once our research was released they grabbed a chance to hold it. For the record I started this dispute." She was a older mare alicorn, seemed much older than Celestia. She had rusty color mane and tail but with white coming from the roots, her body color is peach. "Very well, has there been any chance you three considered a shared claim and organized a trade for the land?" Luna interjected. "Yes, I considered a shared claim but it was too unorganized as one royal would get the pure vain and therefore the most of the land." Duke Nova stated. "Because you wanted the pure vain." Duke Tank Legend chuckled at that. "But you two wouldn't have known of the ore vain without my team. I am open for a fair claim but the vain too oddly shaped." Princess Guststorm interjected all three of them got into a fight. "Order!" Celestia demanded, It sounded nice for a demand. "If I may, as a suggestion, hire a independent party to have rights and split the ore evenly after a small share of it is given to the independent party that mines it for you... once the main vain is removed will the remaining land be divided evenly? That's fair for all parties. " I suggestion to the parties. After a pause, they all agreed to it. Luna and Celestia smiled at me to remove the problem. "Ok, Next matter is guard protection disputes with Duchess silver flute. Please discuss your issue?" Celestia inquired. "The guards that where assigned to me where unruly and unfit. They where transferred but their conduct, the guard in question is Steel Grid. I believe he been assigned to you Prince Ethan Pow." She stated, she was a Unicorn, adult seemed a bit younger than my form. She had silver fur, black spots on her mouth and horn, her mane and tail where black. "I am quite acquitted with Steel Grid, he has been very flexible and relax when I need him to be. What did he do what was out of line? And do you have proof?" I said, as my soul dropped a few levels. I have respect for Steel Grid and his unit. 'What did he do to disrupt this Dutchess life?' I wondered. "I have proof of 3 eye witenesses which are my sons and daughter. Steel Grid assaulted me with a bird!" She stated with some anger. "I find it hard to believe that I can consider your own kin as witnesses in this matter but I would like Steel Grid to take a stand in this council to get his side of the story unless the Council disagrees?" I asked which I was meet with no real negative votes except with the Duchess which she had to accept it. A few moments have pasted Steel Grid, entered the room in the center of the council facing Celestia. Celestia started, "Steel Grid, you have been summoned here under the suggestion of Prince Ethan Pow to hear your side of your story when you where in service to Duchess Silver Flute." He nodded his head and stated, "Before I was transferred to Canterlot to be demoted in dishonor, I was in the main room of silver flute and her children. A bird entered their room after a window was opened. Without talking back to royalty which is what I was taught to do, I wasn't able to warn of this Bird that attacked her... it was not happy to see the three fillies that where acting to anger it." Steel grid Paused as Silver Flute interrupted him about how her children are angels. Celestia stopped her as she let Steel continue, "After the bird dived at the children it went into Silver Flutes hair. Since I acted to remove the bird she assumed that I let the bird attack her." "How can you stand there lie in front of Celestia!" Silver Flute was outraged. "If I am speaking lies, I will submit to any spells that look into my memories to confirm I am telling the truth." Steel Grid requested. "If we enter your mind and read your memories, there a chance you might lose something. Its very risky for you. Are you sure you want to do this?" Luna asked. "So this council will believe me, I will take that risk, as much as I will protect the crown with my life." Steel grid granted them rights to continue. Luna went ahead and did the spell as she was most aware of it. She was in front of steel grid, after her magic seemed to cover his head, he seemed to be in pain and after 45 seconds he collapsed Luna was aware of what he saw. "He was telling the truth, he was acting as just.. we need to take this guard to the hospital for a pony to last 45 seconds can cause major trauma." Luna stated as a few guards got him to the hospital quickly. It made me glare at Silver flute, I wasn't happy that my unit leader that ordered to guard me is out of commission. She wasn't proud of it and will be hearing from Celestia and Luna after the council meeting. "Council Meeting will be called a recess til tomorrow to continue after the gala." the royals left the room, except Celestia, Luna and myself. Which I had a tear come down my cheek. "Ethan... you ok?" Luna asked as Celestia also waited for a response. "I am not happy nor glad that Steel Grid did that... It might have been his duty, I think pride really got under my skin.. I will be ok after a few minutes." Celestia nodded and moved to the main room to start the Gala. Luna stayed with me to tend to me. "You did something that was unknown of this council. You really thought of the views of every pony first before taking the side of a royal." Luna said, as I closed my eyes she sat next to me. "He risk his life to confirm the truth, Silver Flute should have dropped the dispute and accept a chance that something else happened than hunting him down like that." I stated. "Hey, Steel Grid accepted that fate. He had more respect for you today for having him speak to the council... That's a honor for a hero, he has no way to repay you, in a way you let him find peace and he was very proud of your actions." Luna said, "He did find you quite weird for a Prince of your level. He was happy that he was able to stay his rank." This made me relax, I really did help some pony more than I thought. It was simple disputes, that cause major changes for this nation of Equestria. It wasn't even late as I thanked Luna, "Thank you, It seems that your down to earth than I thought." "Oh how far to the moon did you think I was." She chuckled. "Moon walking." I said with a smile as she nudged me with a smile. "Lets get to the gala, Celestia is waiting for us." She stated, as I agreed we head there. Once entering the room Twilight and friends welcomed me. "Hey there my friends, Its good to see you." I stated, I was still not one hundred percent good from what happened in the council. "Hey there, be happy... maybe I can find a smile there" Pinkie said turning her head upside down, "There it is!" falling over... this made me laugh. "We heard about Steel Grid, He will be alright." Twilight told me. "I hope so." I responded. We started to talk some ponies started to introduce themselves to me. They where Fancypants and his group. They where interested to talk to me since I was a crowned prince after all. "I hope we can join your group Prince Ethan, your group seem very lively. Oh Rarity how nice to meet you again." Fancypants asked. "He is one of the most important ponies in canterlot." rarity whispered to me when they where talking to the other friends. "Its nice to see a Stallion like myself with great tastes." I stated to Fancypants. "Well, you have a good set of friends, its very regal of you." He responded to me, "I heard your a great voice for Equestria. A mining contract is now out on land that been disputed for years, very proud that we see some progress. I can't wait to see what you hold for us Prince." "Your easy on the eyes yourself." Rainbow dash added. "Ethan, I need to talk to you privately something I need to inform you about." "It seems my attention is needed, I should be back soon." I informed them as I followed Rainbow Dash. I was wondering what happened, as we got to a room to talk she kissed me on the cheek which got me by surprise. "I wanted to thank you personally. I get to show my stuff to all of Equestria." Rainbow said, "I might be accepted into the wonderbolts since I will get to fly with them." "Hey, twilight also got it happen since she asked me if it would be interesting. The whole planning team was supportive of the idea of bringing new talent." "But you pushed it, I get to FLY with the wonderbolts... ITS SOO COOL." Rainbow Dash said smashing her face a bit. "Hey don't let your head freeze over, you got to be cool but also hot at the same time. I know you, with your training you been able to do anything." I said. "I won't forget this Ethan, you been a great supporter." Rainbow Dash said. "We all have rainbow, without a doubt." I said, "Now, go and prepare, I expect that performance to be 25% cooler." "Yesh! Prince Ethan" She saluted as she left getting ready with a smile. Spike came though the door, "Ethan, I just came from the hospital been looking for you." he was out of Breath, "Steel grid will be ok, but he will be out off duty for a month." "Can you give them that he will have that and more when he is better. I except my head guard to be 100% percent when he is back." I told spike as he went to deliver that message. 'That's good, he going to be ok. I will meet with him later but I need to get back to the group.' I thought. Getting back to the main room I saw that Fancypants was still talking to rarity. "I hope I didn't miss much?" I asked. "I was talking to Rarity of the new clothes line for Stallions, I got very interested..." He Paused as a friend was getting his attention, "It seems I am needed, I might talk to you again rarity." He trotted off. "He such a charming fellow." I said with a raised eye brow. "He truly is." Rarity stated. "Spike just told me that Steel grid is ok and he is recovering." I stated. "That's good to know, I hope he gets better soon." Fluttershy said. "Rainbow's act will be happening soon should we get over to the arena to see?" "We should, I wouldn't miss it for the world." I stated as we all got to the royal box of the arena to see the show. It started with a few fireworks, the wonderbolts and rainbow dash took off, she was wearing a similar flight suit to the other wonderbolts without the hat piece so her hair would flow. The wonderbolts circled her and broke off as she made out the vortex she instantly went faster to made a sonic rainboom and making it look amazing then turning down and free falling for a moment then heading into the vortex of slow moving smoke and crashed to the ground to make the smoke dissappear as the wonderbolts followed Rainbow as she was going all over. She then went higher into the clouds as search lights turned on as she striked the clouds to make them rain. Following the rain she did a spin and landeded making a mist in the air. The lights went on rainbow dash as the mist made a very impressive rainbow effect and the act was over, the crowd was amazed and cheering greatly as they all went back to the locker rooms. I went ahead by myself to congratulate them on a success. Before I went to enter I started to overhear. "Rainbow Dash you got the stuff, in 5 years you will be a member of the wonderbolts with that skill." Spitfire congratulating rainbow dash. "I hope I am not interrupting anything." I entered. "Prince Ethan!" They all said, I walked up to rainbow dash. "Who said you could make it 100% cooler?" I asked with a smile. "Just to keep you on your Hooves there Ethan." rainbow Dash gave me a hug. "Ahah, you got me there.. that was amazing work." I accepted the hug which surprised the wonderbolts. "So you also know Prince Ethan personally, that's pretty neat." Spitfire stated. "Rainbow Dash was my couch on flying ever since I got to Equestria. I am glad I was taught by the best." I said. "That is amazing, Anyway we got to head out again for our own act. Rainbow Dash" Spitfire paused looking at me and back at her, "Well done." I think Rainbow dash passed out over that. I dragged her with my magic and head to the box to with the gang. She seemed to return to reality after the group welcomed her. "That was extreme Rainbow!" Spike exclaimed. "It was a smashing success." Rarity added. "How was it to fly with the wonderbolts on a show Rainbow?" Twilight asked. "The Biggest rush in my life." Rainbow Dash Responded. "I never had my heart pound like that before." "It was amazing rainbow" Fluttershy added. "That's how you get'er done" Applejack added. "Thanks every pony, I am happy you all where here for this." Rainbow Dash added. "It was a show even getting here." Celestia stated as every pony but me bowed. "I came to get Ethan, you are needed at the council chambers." "Very well, hey every pony have fun. This seems very important." I stated as they all nodded in agreement. Walking off I asked Celestia, "I thought the Council won't be meeting until after the gala." "Yes It would but some royals asked to continue the meeting because of a request of Silver Flute." Celestia sighed. We made it to the council room, I was very confused what was going on. I sat in my seat and Celestia resumed the meeting. "We resume the Council meeting under the Request of all council members. Silver Flute has to make a statement for this council." Celestia stated. She stood up and stated," Since of my actions where unfit of a council members I would personally accept any punishment from the council." This shocked every pony in the council even me. "I was blinded by ignorance and wish to apologize to the council. Directly specially to our new prince Ethan Pow." I was almost speechless but I stated, "Even with actions you caused, I am not the one to ask a apology from. I can only suggest for punishment is that you watch your children more carefully. They might need some guidance, because if they rule your land, they better be prepared to accept punishment for their actions." I paused, "That's what I have to say on my end." "I agree." Luna and Celestia added. "Thank you for your kindness and I will do better as a parent." Silver Flute stated she wasn't very stable from that... maybe expecting far worse. "Since this meeting has restarted lets go ahead and handle a few more disputes." celestia stated. After the rest some of the issues I didn't handle myself or at all as they where some council members that seemed to be liking me directly. For my first council I didn't snap. A few of them where princesses alicorns that where eyeing me. I think Luna was also watching them as they broke their sight on me a few times. I think I am starting to be a prize that some want to get. 'My life gets more interesting from here.' I thought. 'I was warned that some of them would be interested. I wasn't expecting it to be TOO obvious.' "The Council now wishes to direct for more matters of Prince Ethan Pow, he wishes to keep his guard as it is for the time being. My Sister and myself have receive concerns about this." "I will, I am a Princess of Equestria and I have been learning for ages. Our Guardian still needs to be protected as he will be protecting us as he learns more of our world. I feel that additional guards should be assigned and better living arrangements be placed for our beloved Prince." Another Alicorn Princess stated. Which all of the council agreed, I started to think, 'This is payback in some way I know it, I am fine with what I got... this won't go well when I release this info to my friends.' "I believe we got everything handled, Anything else that the council would like to add anything before we finish this meeting?" Celestia stated. Almost every council member invited me to see their land, I had to call a rain check on them under the reason I had plans returning to Ponyville before I do any real sight seeing. This seemed a bit displeased but accepted it as they had no real say in my actions. The council room was emptied again except myself, Celestia and Luna. "That went much better than I excepted." I stated to them. "You did more than what any pony was excepting." Celestia stated. "Its clear the Princesses are very interested in you." Luna chucked. "You two did warn me about that... I don't think they will give up so easy. I will have to meet them one at a time. Relationships are not really my thing." I stated annoyed. "They are not easy, but rewarding to have them." Luna stated as Celestia nodded in agreement. "But I would have to walk over the hearts of other ponies to satisfy the heart of another." I stated. "They do get hard to maintain but relationships are needed in any life." Celestia informed me. "Nonetheless, I am going to be one tired prince by the end of the gala." I yawned which made Luna giggle. The Gala was near its end, after much effort to remain awake. The Visitors started to leave, Royalty was taken to their homes on the land they governed. I was asleep there in the throne room on a seat sitting up. Celestia was also tired but in her own room, Luna was awake to ensure the cleanup crews worked on getting Canterlot clean. It wasn't long til Twilight saw me asleep she went over to wake me up. "Hey Ethan, wake up... your asleep." twilight shaking me a bit. "He really needs to take power naps." Rainbow Dash stated poking me, "he would be able to remain awake longer if she did that." "Girls he peaceful there.. why not just leave him be?" Fluttershy asked. "He going to have bad mane if he sleeps like that." Rarity stated, as I awoke slightly still very tired. "Oh...Hi girls... I was just..."I felt back sleep now completely on the floor. Which Spike noticed and fell asleep next to me. "Oh dear we got another one down." Applejack stated. "Maybe they have a good idea..." Rainbow Dash fell asleep next to spike yawning. The rest of them just smiled and moved on before they fell asleep right there but twilight returned giving me and spike a pillow. Then heading back to bed, I started to dream. I ask myself, how can the day get any better? Crowned Prince of Equestria, Respected by the original.. Maybe settling down might be a good idea. "Ethan, going to sit there?" Twilight said, "This might be another linked dream again." I came into the dream world the same the last time. "I think your right, Its the same thing again, its much more clearer." I stated. "Oh ya, you fell asleep in the throne room, spike and rainbow dash are there. It looked too peaceful that the rest of us didn't try anymore." Twilight informed me. "I see, I was very tired and forcing myself to stay up. The Gala was very interesting, Rainbow lived her dream, you got to lead the planning team for the gala. Applejack made a large income for the farm so they can improve. I got my cutie mark..." I paused for a moment, "huh, I did get my cutie mark." looking at my flank seeing its similar to that on my crown. "You found your special talent, I am glad." twilight smiled at me. "I wanted to ask you something but never got the chance to ask you?" I asked. "What is it?" twilight asked me. "What do you think of me personally? I am horrible at reading people and I prefer to talk to them about it" I asked hoping I didn't ask too much. "Well I really like you, you are a good friend to my friends. You think of others first before anyone else. You saved me when you didn't even know me, maybe saving my life. You enjoy being around me even when I seem I am reading a book." Twilight blushed. "I hope our friendship can be something more... That's why I wanted to ask, because many princesses been eyeing me during the council. I to be honest with you Twilight, If something bugs you that happens then let me know. I can't always be careful in my actions and I might be placed in a position that might make me unable to correct. I need you there, before I make a complete fool of myself." I stated to twilight. "We seem to be a good team, why don't be my B.R.F.F.?" Twilight asked. "What does the R stand for?" I asked. "Royal... Best Royal Friend Forever." Twilight stated. "Yes lets." I stated as we placed our hooves together. "The adventure just get crazier from here." "As long we are together as friends, we got nothing to fear." Twilight added. "right" I stated as I woke up. I saw Celestia there smiling at me and spike. Rainbow Dash wasn't there, it seemed that she must have moved on. It was the next day and most of the cleanup has happened and normal operations where happening in Canterlot. "Oh Celestia... I was... I got tired and... ya" I was blushing with that statement. "No worries, It was a interesting sight to see. You did say you where tired but stayed awake for the whole gala." Celestia stated as I got up, placing spike on my back. "How is everything going so far." I asked. "Every Pony gave the Gala a warm reviews, the cleanup been very easy and most of the staff for the gala already heading home. Twilight and Spike still here waiting for you to be ready to head back to Ponyville. "Celestia smiled. "Well we should get ready to head back." Spike woke up. "I agree, this was a lovely time celesta, maybe soon we will return to visit." I stated. "Steel grid wanted to talk to you before you head back." Celestia stated. "I should do that, that completely skipped my mind. Spike go meetup with Twilight I am going to see Steel." I stated that as spike hopped off me and went to see twilight. Nodded to Celestia of my departure as I walked to the royal hospital to see Steel grid, he was reading a book as I went ahead and entered he saw me. "Its good you got to see me after the Gala Prince Ethan." Steel Grid stated. "Well you wanted to talk to me, before anything is said did Silver Flute apologized to you?" I asked. "Well she did, which was a surprise, this would be the greatest high point of my life." Steel Grid Grinned, "I have to thank you, I might have been removed form the royal guard dishonorably if you didn't step in." "Its called getting to the truth, you took the risk." I stated. "At least I did it with honor." He paused, "I noticed you granted me extended leave to recover. Did Shining Armor give you a replacement?" "If they did I would send them back because I want you in that position. All the guards are doing their duty with your leadership. I want it to remain that way." I answered. "Good to hear.. a old mare friend of mine when I was in the royal guard school sent me a letter, I am going to see her once I get out of the hospital." He stated. "She is lucky to have you." I grinned at him. "Ya, I will be here for a few more days. Don't get into much trouble Prince, I hate to see you like I am. In the hospital." He stated. "I will try, see you when you come back to duty." I stated as I left the room before he could give me any lip on just trying. I made it to the castle and took off the outfit I was wearing in my room and got cleaned. If anything it was something I was looking forward too all day taking a bath for once. Which was peaceful until a knock at the door. "Yes?" I asked slightly annoyed. "Its me" Spike said opening the door a bit. "Whats up spike?" I asked as he was in the guest room wondering. "Twilight asked me to hang out with you for now, she wanted to do something before we head out to Ponyville." He said. "I think it was about something about your brother." "Really? I wonder whats going on." I stated. It seems that Twilight wanted to talk to Shining Armor about his marriage and how it effects him. "What did you want to talk to me about?" Shining Armor Asked as they where in the royal garden. "Its about the life span of Alicorns, how do you know about you being with cadance?" Twilight asked. "Well I think of it a lot, If she out lives me or not is up to fate, I will Love her and her to me. We agreed to be there together through what ever came our way. If I already passed and she marries again, that's her choice and I will always be apart of her life." Shining Armor stated, "What bought up this?" "Its about Ethan, I believe he is worried about out living the ones he loves, I don't blame him." Twilight stated. "I see, your a good friend to notice that. If he is a strong prince then he will be able to accept and live on." Shining Armor reassurance but it was clear to him she was talking about me and herself. "But worrying about the future will make you lose the present." "Thank you brother, I like that we got to talk more before I head back to ponyville." Twilight stated hugging her brother. "I got to head and get going, the train will be leaving soon." By the time she got back to get spike and me we where already heading out of the room. "Hi Twilight, had fun talking to your brother?" Spike asked. "It was good, I had to ask him a few things before we head back to ponyville." Twilight informed us. "Well we better start heading there, the train will be leaving soon." I informed them. "I hope you don't mind me asking, what where you talking about." "Oh … nothing, just something I was wondering about him and Cadance." She answered me being half honest but I dismissed it because it must have been none of my business anyway. "Ok then, the group will be meeting up with us in ponyville. Even my guards.. I have to break the news to them about steel grid." I frowned. "I know the guardian of Equestria can handle that." Spike encouraged. "No doubt, My guards are now only 2 right now, stone and iron wall. I been informed of a new guards filling up the unit when Steel gets better. My guards will be increasing and I will be need to get a larger place." I stated. "The biggest home open in ponyville is the town houses." Twilight stated confused. "I will have to move to a larger home outside ponyville or have a larger house completed when the new guards arrive." I stated this almost hit twilight a bit. 'Ethan moving, but he been in ponyville this whole time... we my not see each other... or I will have to move to be with him... then I won't be able to see my friends.' Twilight was panicing in her mind and was behind us "Twilight you ok?" I asked as she snapped out of her panic mode. "Oh just thinking if everything was done perfectly... We can't be late, we must gogogo" Twilight said as she moved past me and spike as we looked at each other in confusion. We went ahead and got to the train station. "Twilight, your not liking the idea of me moving." I stated. "I... I am not, if you move, I won't get to see you as often, If I move to be closer to you I see my friends less often." Twilight said. "I see, this is a problem then, It be a good idea to plan something out. We are not going to lose our friendship if distance enters into play." I stated. " B.R.F.F. Right?" "Yes, that's right." She answered. "B.R.F.F.?" Spike was confused. "Best Royal Friend Forever." we answered. It was quiet for the rest of the trip to ponyville. Twilight was next to me and reading a book. It was ok and peaceful like always. We got to ponyville, rainbow dash and fluttershy was there to welcome us. The guards where there but surprised steel grid wasn't with us. Twilight and spike went with the 2 Pegasus as I went with the guards the news. "Steel Grid is on medical leave because of some trauma caused at the Gala. You will be my only guards for a month at least because of this. I will be getting a large amount of guards assigned to me." I stated this as they understood. I went to my house, the yellow rose was still very healthy, It started to bloom fully, it was very beautiful flower. I went ahead to talk to my guards more. "I might need to relocate because of the size of the guards being assigned to me. The council believes that I should have more protection as I am still developing my skills. The Guardian of Equestria needs to have guards." I stated. "That's a pretty neat title prince" Stone Wall stated. "Thanks, I am happy you two been around. Steel and you two been pretty good balance ever since I became a Prince. I hope you like this assignment." "We have enjoyed it." Iron Wall added. "That's why you two and steel will be my permanent guards until you retire." I stated, "I made sure you weren't transferred." I stated they seem to like this very much. "I am still sore from yesterday, I going to head to bed early." I went upstairs as the guards continued what they do everyday. 'Well atleast I will be able to get to bed' I thought as I entered the whole room was filled with gifts some falling on me. "STONE AND IRON! WHATS THIS?" I asked in a loud tone. "Well you see... we didn't know where to place your gifts from the royalty..." Stone stated in a panic. "So we thought... we place them in your room so you can see them." Iron wall finished. "Oh brother." I stated as I placed my hoof on my face. "bring these downstairs so I can look at this one by one." As they bought them down I checked them one by one. It seems they where from the royalty, some from the council and others not... even some princesses I never even heard of or seen at the Gala. I went ahead and read some of them, the first one I never heard of was a filly princess alicorn that wanted to make me her husband, It was 1 point very creepy 3 points cutie. Another one was another Duchess unicorn that was younger than Pinkie Pie and wear glasses it went on and on. I was overwhelmed. As I went thought some of the gifts there was also letters, some pretty sweet, others seemed to be made by servants that where good at writing. I enjoyed some of them and It got pretty bad on others. Some of them wanted to be my biggest fan. As most of these gifts where from mares of royalty. I knew if I didn't react then there will be problems. "Stone, I need you get twilight sparkle and Spike her assistant... this is overwhelming." I stated as I placed my head on the table as I waited for Twilight and spike to arrive. "What... is all this?" Spike asked. "Gifts from many mares of royalty, I am so overwhelmed... I need help to make a letter to each royal that sent me a gift." I stated in destress. We went to it and worked on a letter to the royalty, after getting it to sound just right it followed: Dear Every Royal that sent me a gift. I am very humbled with the gifts that where sent to me, and I am happy to be quickly asked by many Princesses, Duchesses, Marquise and Countesses of Equestria for my hoof in marriage. As its not possible to accept an offer from every pony. I must decline as my heart isn't ready to take that leap. I will always can be asked though a letter that want to know more about me. Maybe you get to meet me yourself. As I am your new prince that wants to be your guardian, I have to ask you must give me time and also know that time will bring me to make my choice. I wish that you all will accept that choice as a honest one and wish me the best as I do all of you. Under the best of wishes for Equestria, EthanPow Guardian of Equestria. "You know you will have many royals that won't give up, they will be unrelenting to give up your hoof in marriage." Twilight giggled. "I just hope that this slows them down." I wished. "I doubt it but it will be interesting to send all of this. I also have to say... all these gems are delicious." Spike said eyeing all the gems I got from the royalty. "Spike..." twilight glared. "Honestly, if most of these gems are devoured or given to some pony, I might be able to get to my bed so I can sleep tonight." I stated. "Go ahead spike..." Twilight defeated. Spike started to eat the gems and twilight stated, "Rarity would be happy to get a supply of gems as these are very good quality." "That would be a good idea... Spike, would you like to give some to Rarity yourself?" I asked. "I would be Delighted to do that... but after I eat some more." Spike still ate a few more. "I will make sure these get sent." Twilight stated as she went to handle the letters. "I will get to bed now..." I smiled as I went to bed. A letter of kind words. They spark a challenge to the royals, they want him. They will try anything... It might get out of hand. It was morning, I was refreshed.. having a long nap to relax the body. I went to the shower to get washed up and head downstairs. I walked outside to see more gifts where sent to me. 'OH COME ON!' I yelled on my mind. It was less than last time, but constant.. I had all the gifts brought in. It seemed for now all the royalty was sending apologizing gifts to be out of line, still interested with me. "I wonder how much bits is spent to send all of this" I said to myself as twilight and gang came to visit me. "Wow its like a party in gift from." Pinkie Pie seeing the gifts all over the house. "My Celestia, Spike wasn't joking when you got gifts from the royals.. By the way, thank you for those gems." Rarity thanked me. "Well this time most of them sent these gifts as an apology, some of them just sent me some letters in response. I might have to read them all and answer them one by one." I stated. "It seems like a kind thing to do." Applejack added. "Ethan, I am worried though, this will most likely take days to have this cool down." Twilight said in concern now because this might continue more. "Well I am not happy with the position I am in but I better make the most of it." I said as I started to read a letter. To my surprise this one was from princess Luna, I went ahead and looked at the letter quietly. It was more Joking comments over the whole thing happening. She would marry me on the spot to save me from any trouble, she must really like me to go to all the trouble. I went ahead and made a note myself to her, that I am glad she will do this for me. "How many Princesses are there?" Spike asked. "Out of the ones that sent me gifts, about 10 or so. You got to see this though, this will make your heart melt." I stated as I showed the picture of the young alicorn princess. "Awwwwh, she so cute." they all said, the picture had her sleeping She had tan fur, a white and pink mane and tail. "Whats her name Ethan?" Fluttershy wondered. "I think its Princesses Dora Mi'vennas, her nickname is just Dora as far I read in the letter." I stated. "I think her mother wrote the letter out of her daughter's excitement to meet me. I got another letter... oh its a poem... Prince of the stars, I am happy for your words, they speak to me, I wish to meet thee, under Celestia's Sun, or Luna's moon, For I will wait, My Star Prince." "Creative for a filly." Twilight said with a raised eye brow. "Well even if it was, I think it might be from the heart. Look at this picture its a painting that the princess did." I showed them a cute picture it was made by the princess, It was also her in the picture using a paint brush. "The more I look at this picture the more I want to at least meet this princess at least." I stated with a smile. "You might need to visit most of these princesses, their taste in the arts is most interesting." Rarity stated looking at a large gem. I almost chuckled at that, I went ahead and looked at another letter. "This one from a duchess, She wanted to know more about me." I stated looking at another letter, "This Countess... This Princesses.. I need to get this all sorted." "Maybe you can hire some staff to organize and help send out mail. Doing it yourself will be a hassle." Twilight stated. "Well I do have over 100000 Bits in my account right now, it would be wise to use them." I stated this shocked them much. "100,000 Bits? But you come over and buy stuff at my stand everyday" Applejack stated. "I only spend about 300 Bits a week, even if all of ponyville was heavy damaged I think I could get everything rebuilt." I stated, "I also help Fluttershy with animal food as a friend, Rarity I sometimes buy needed materials when I notice something she doesn't have, I don't spend much overall." "No much of a pony to spend money." Spike stated. "More like, money doesn't buy happiness. I never needed it, happiness comes from other places, creativity, laughter, kindness and respect." I responded to spike."I like to help any pony but with little money as possible, not out of greed but knowing there is a better way." "Whats some words to live by." Applejack added. "It was the same when Ethan helped the cutie mark crusader." Spike stated. "Oh...hoof" I stated remembering that I just got my cutie mark. "I just got my cutie mark and I need to tell them." "Well why don't we go see them now?" Rarity suggested. "Good idea sugercube, the sooner they know the better. No point in hiding something obvious" Applejack agreed. We went to the club house where the crusaders where. They saw me and happy I was back from the Gala, which quickly went into excitement when they noticed my cutie mark. "Wow, you got your cutie mark!" Scootaloo exclaimed. "Its the same symbol as your crown. When did you get it?" Sweetie Belle stated. "Well I think I got it when I was crowned at the Coronation, I realized my talent was to be Equestria Prince and guardian." I explained. "That's cool a crusader got their cutie mark... but..." Applebloom stated which was happy then sad. "You won't be a crusader anymore since you got your cutie mark." "That seems to be an important part is to find your special talent, I am proud that I made 3 new friends ever since I joined the club." I stated which warmed up their hearts again. "That's right regardless what happens we are still friends." Scootaloo stated placing her hoof out. "Always friends." Applebloom placed her hoof out. "Forever." Sweetie Belle joined in them looking at me. I placed in my hoof on theirs, "I might no longer be a crusader but we will always be friends." We had a small party for my honorable discharge from the group. It was fun and went back home to finish the issue that needed to be handled. "Ok, we got many royals that want me to marry them. Some of them want to be my fans and others want to just meet me at least. I need to plan this out, Maybe I need to assign a week each month where I will visit a few of these Royals." I stated. "That would provide fairness to all the royals, as long you don't marry one of them." Twilight said. "I hope none of them use a powerful spell to make you love them." Spike stated. "I hope not" as it brought chills down my spine. "Even if they did...I doubt Ethan will be able to go though with it. Some spells like that require some love to the partner." Twilight reassured me. "lets just hope I don't get adult dragons to love me.. That is a sad story waiting to happen." I joked. We went ahead and got all the letters made, also took the time to also send a letter to Princess Luna: Dear Princess Luna I am happy that the night has my back as much as the day, I hope nothing happens that forces to give up our freedom of seeking out love. I do like your honor to help me even in distress. I want to hope we can have a chance to get to know each other much more than the few times we got to talk. You been fair to me and took the extra step to keep me informed. I am happy and glad to know you personally. Guardian of Equestria Prince Ethan. That what I wrote and which I placed for Spike to burn to be sent to Luna. There was many more to handle. Generic messages of seeking out my true love, I seemed slightly off for my personally but the girls did seem that wasn't off the truth. I went ahead with it, I am a Crystal Horned Alicorn after all I have to somewhat majestic and attractive for my fans out there. It made me think that I needed to take a mud bath to balance it out but I have been wrong before. It was clear that this won't be the end of the letters and I will need to see the royalty again. I have much to do in the next few weeks. It would be like shooting fish in a barrel... ya that's not easy at all. I started to become mentally exhausted and tired. I pretty much asked if we just get something to eat. "Hey, we been at it for a few hours now, lets get something to eat my treat." I offered. "I'm famished." Applejack accepted. "That would be wonderful, thank you darling." Rarity accepted. "Why not, lets go spike." Twilight accepted as spike hopped on her. "Thank you." Fluttershy accepted. "Monster sandwich here we go." Rainbow Dash accepted as we all left even my two guards. We went to a restaurant which it was clear the staff was nervous of me being there. Since I am now the most important Stallion of Equestria, they seemed frozen with fear of making a mistake. This made me chuckle, once we got a place to sit. A waiter slowly made it to us... he was about to pass out. "May I take your order." The waiter unicorn pony asked in a panic. "You ok? It looks like your about to die of fright." I asked as he as about to fall over. "Hey hey relax, not lose your focus." "I sorry..." He stated with a frown. "Don't worry about it." I chuckled We made our orders and got our food pretty quickly, I could feel the eyes on me. "Um... do you girls got a feeling you are being watched?" I asked. "Not really... but now you mention it." Twilight answered as it seemed that many mares and colts where watching us. The guards glared at them and they returned to what they where doing. "Thank you Stone and Iron." I thanked them as the girls laughed. "Have you given a thought of moving Ethan?" Spike asked this made all the girls react except twilight. "Your moving?" Fluttershy said. "No I not going anywhere yet." I stated. "Why do you have to move sugercube?" Applejack asked. "Royal Council has required me to take on more guards. To a point it will be too much for that town house" I sighed. "There is no house in ponyville that will be able to hold all the staff I will be having, I might need to have a place built between here and Canterlot." "A castle?" rarity asked. "Maybe, I have to visit Canterlot to see what can be done. I might need help with getting things done for it." I stated. Which started how will it look, twilight got into the idea that it would be interesting to see a castle built. What colors I should think it and what would I have on it... It started to get into a large discussion about what it will look like. "Girls, I need to see how to get this handled before I plan anything." I stated. "But a Castle would be a large undertaking." Twilight added. "That's true, but if something can be done that would be better than that action will be highly considered." I informed. "Any ground castle will be ok, but what would be awesome is a flying castle!" Rainbow dash stated. "That would be pretty awesome. Be able to see all Equestria or better yet see the whole world." Twilight added. "The Stories you could be make with adventure like that." "The Animals you will see." Fluttershy glee with interest. "The Gems of the world you could find." Rarity added. After we ate, we all went home. Tomorrow will be coming and my visit to the Princesses will be a interesting one. I got home with my guards and watered the yellow rose, I went upstairs to dream, of what will be in store for me in the future.