Early the next morning, Fleetfoot left for Canterlot. She landed outside the castle and trotted up to the huge gates. Dark Shooter was nowhere to be found.
"Well, he is still mainly a Night Guard, despite being Head Guard. His shift's probably over." Fleetfoot reasoned. She approached the gate and was stopped by the Day Guards.
"What is your business here?" one asked
"I need to thpeak with Princethth Celethtia." Fleetfoot said
"The Princess is very busy, she doesn't have time to speak with civilians. Move along." the second guard responded.
Fleetfoot turned, about to obey and leave. Suddenly, Dark Shooter landed in front of the guards.
"Stand down, she's with me." Dark Shooter commanded, and they stepped to the side. Dark Shooter beckoned with his wing for Fleetfoot to follow him. She smiled and trotted inside, fighting the urge to smirk at the Guards.
"Thank you Dark." Fleetfoot murmured.
"Anytime sis. So, what are you doing here anyway?"
"Thpitfire told me I should tell Princethth Celethtia about my magic. She gave me time off to come."
"She still soft on you?"
"We're dating, what would you expect? Bethideth, outthide of practice she'th nice to everyone. They're her friendth."
"Well, Princess Celestia's meeting some delegates right now, so the guards were right that she was busy. If you really want to talk with royalty, Princess Luna's in the throne room."
"I don't know, I wath nervouth enough about talking to Princethth Celethtia. Princethth Luna ith a whole other thtory."
"But Princess Luna's the one who actually makes more of an effort to connect with her subjects. I should know, I escort her down to Ponyville enough times. She really enjoys the festivals there." Dark Shooter told her
"I know, it'th jutht...she giveth off thith air of intimidation. It'th like she'th trying to make ponieth afraid. I love what she reprethentth but she thcareth me." Fleetfoot admitted
"I guess I could accept that. I get it, she does tend to look a bit intimidating sometime...s" Dark Shooter looked over Fleetfoot's shoulder and stiffened.
"She'th right behind me, ithn't she?" Fleetfoot turned, sure enough, to see the Princess of the Night. She bowed as Dark Shooter saluted.
"Y-your majethty, I didn't mean to be rude-"
"It's alright, I understand. I do tend to intimidate my subjects, although I can assure you it's not my intention. Now, I believe you needed to tell my sister and I something?" Princess Luna asked, giving the brother and sister a soft smile.
"Yeth. But maybe I should show you." Fleetfoot reached out with her wing and touched the wall. She willed the ice to grow out around her wing, and it did. When she pulled away, the ice disappeared.
"Ice Manipulation." Princess Celestia had appeared behind her sister.
"You know about this magic Princess?" Dark Shooter asked
"Yes, although it has been a long time since we've seen it." Princess Celestia replied, looking down at Fleetfoot "You're a Frost, aren't you?"
"Y-yeth, Fleetfoot Frotht." Princess Luna leaned up and whispered into her sister's ear.
"She looks...name...exactly alike..."
"Yes Luna, I'm aware of the similarities." Princess Celestia waved her wing dismissively."Do you know the legend behind your magic?"
"No. Dark and I'th mother took my magic from me when I wath little. I only recently got it back." Fleetfoot answered
"Then come with us. I think it's time you learned."